UNITFINE UTL Series: The Ultimate Solution for Gentle, Enclosed Material Conveying

The UNITFINE UTL Series Tubular Cable Conveyor is a revolutionary system designed to move fragile, friable, or sensitive bulk materials through a fully enclosed tube. Utilizing a flexible stainless steel cable with high-strength polymer discs (flights), the system ensures minimal product degradation, zero dust emission, and guaranteed purity across complex, three-dimensional layouts.

Key Features & Advantages (Why Choose UTL?)

Our UTL Series excels where traditional conveyors fail:

• Ultra-Gentle Handling: The slow, contained movement minimizes attrition and breakage, making it perfect for high-value or fragile products like coffee beans, pet food kibble, snacks, and fragile granules.
• 100% Dust-Tight: The fully sealed pipe construction eliminates powder leakage, protecting the environment and operator health, while preventing external contamination of your materials.
• Flexible 3D Routing: Engineered for adaptability, the system can be routed horizontally, vertically, and at any angle through a single drive unit, maximizing efficiency in tight or complex plant layouts.
• High Sanitation Standard: Constructed from stainless steel (SS304/SS316 options) with easy-to-clean components. Available with CIP (Clean-In-Place) or automated dry cleaning features for fast, reliable sanitation.
• Low Energy Consumption: Operates with a single, low-horsepower motor, offering significant energy savings compared to high-volume pneumatic conveying systems.
• Modular Design: Components like inlets, outlets, and inspection tubes (as shown in the image) are modular, allowing for simple expansion, re-routing, or maintenance.

Models Available:

The UTL Tubular Cable Conveyor is the industry standard for hygiene and gentle transfer in:

• Food Processing: Coffee, cereals, nuts, seeds, spices, snacks, flour, and baking ingredients.
• Pharmaceuticals: Powders, granules, tablets, and capsules requiring strict contamination control.
• Fine Chemicals: Handling specialized compounds, pigments, and materials where dust explosion risk must be mitigated.
• Plastics/New Materials: Transferring pellets, flakes, and regrind with minimal degradation.

FAQ:

Q:What Is the Maximum Operating Speed of a Cable Drag Conveyor?
A:Cable drag conveyors can achieve speeds up to 140 ft/min (43m/min).

Q:Should I Choose a Larger Conveyor for Certain Types of Materials?
A:Certainly, for sluggish, sticky, abrasive materials, or under heavy usage, opting for a larger conveyor at a slower speed is recommended for optimal handling and durability.

Q:When Is It Suitable to Use Smaller Conveyor Sizes and Faster Cable Speeds?
A:Smaller conveyor sizes with faster cable speeds are ideal for free-flowing, non-abrasive materials or when the conveyor’s duty cycle is anticipated to be low.

Q:How Can Future Capacity Requirements Be Addressed?
A:To meet future capacity needs, consider initially installing a larger conveyor at a lower speed. Cable speed can later be increased using a variable frequency drive or gearing change.

Q:How Do Surge Hoppers Affect the Choice of Conveyor Size?
A:Surge hoppers, by regulating feeding for more consistent material flow, can sometimes allow the use of a smaller conveyor.

Q:Can I Adjust the Speed of the Conveyor After Installation?
A:Absolutely, the conveyor speed is adjustable post-installation using a variable frequency drive or by changing gearing, providing flexibility to handle varying capacities.

Contact UNITFINE for a Custom Conveying Solution

Our engineers specialize in designing bespoke, three-dimensional layouts to seamlessly integrate into your existing facility.

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