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As a part of our 45th Anniversary celebrations, we wanted to reach out to existing customers to get their take…

UniTrak is excited to introduce 3 new faces to our growing team. Julie Shipp US Sales Manager julie@unitrak.com Julie brings…

Contained within the broad spectrum of screw conveyor types and their particular application, is a substantial niche occupied by flexible…

In conjunction with our Buffalo distributor, Pooley Inc., we have been awarded a bid to supply Boston Valley TerraCotta with a PEC TipTrak™. Utilizing…

As you know, the sales cycle for UniTrak equipment is often a lengthy one. It can take several years from…

Ensuring product integrity as it travels from one process to another is often one of the biggest challenges we face…

Do you need to convey material outdoors or in a low temperature area of your plant? Be confident that we…

This year marks the 20th anniversary of our ISO 9001 certification. In 1995, we instituted company-wide policies and procedures that drive high…

Beardow Adams manufactures hot melt adhesives and can produce up to 50,000 tonnes each year, at their headquarters in Milton…

A Minute with Travis: Service and Support Specialist As a seasoned member of the service team, Travis has some key…

Booth # 1231 June 16-18, 2015 at the Toronto Congress Centre At UniTrak, we pride ourselves on seeking out the best…

UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – has launched a new website ( www.unitrak.com ) focused on enhancing the user’s experience while…

UniTrak Corporation Limited is happy to announce the appointment of the new Managing Director Nick Webber of its United Kingdom…

UniTrak has three different lines of conveyors that can handle the challenges associated with brewery conveyor systems. We specialize in…

At UniTrak we understand that our customers can’t always visit our facility to see our equipment, or travel to factory…

Just over two weeks away now, PackEx Toronto 2015 is poised to be an amazing show. We are so thrilled…

UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON has announced a recent addition to their US equipment representative network. Dynequip Inc., located in St.…

Like most other types of conveying equipment, bucket conveyors are not immune to the risk of explosion when conveying certain…

Conveying sticky materials can pose a tough challenge for manufacturers and processors. These materials can adhere to equipment, significantly eroding…

This past Friday, June 5th, UniTrak Corporation Limited of Port Hope, recognized two team members who were celebrating their 30th anniversary…

The above is a screengrab from the show map for PackEx Toronto 2015. Our lovely 10 x 50 booth, number…

Purchasing a bucket, aeromechanical, or flexible screw conveyor involves not only buying the right equipment and configuration, it also involves…

As we noted in a previous blog on conveyor systems integration, the infeed area of conveyors can often be a source…

Bucket conveyors (sometimes known as bucket elevators) are a proven way to move powders and other materials vertically. For any…

President Bill Gorsline was asked by Powder Bulk Engineering to provide insights on what the best mechanical conveyor for fragile…

Two food powder conveying challenges often encountered are the need to prevent contamination and mitigating the problems of dusting. In…

On July 10th, UniTrak opened its doors to NMA (Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association) members to showcase our newest improvements to our plant.…

Facilities that are ready to take the next step from manually unloading material bags or sacks often scale-up their operations…

UniTrak showcases all 6 product lines at the recent PackEx Toronto. See our equipment in action. See all of our…

Today, UniTrak hosted the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), at a…

At UniTrak, we like to believe that the relationships with our representatives and agents are truly partnerships. We collaborate with…

On July 10th, 2015 the Northumberland Manufacturers Association is inviting members and associates to take part in a plant tour of our…

UniTrak recognizes its responsibility to conduct business in a way that protects and improves the state of the environment for…

UniTrak is once again headed to PACK EXPO Las Vegas, September 28-30th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the…

The TipTrakTM line of bucket conveyors protect operators from any hazardous & dusty materials in their operating environment. The fully enclosed design of…

The tremendous growth of the biomass industry has brought many material handling issues to the fore. Generally, biomass materials fall…

We are once again featured in Powder & Bulk Solids website, with a new article regarding bucket conveyor performance. Here it is…

Going green can save money and help the environment With the movement of many companies towards green initiatives, we are…

Last week we welcomed our United Kingdom counterparts to our office for some marketing & technical meetings. UniTrak Powderflight is a wholly…

UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – announces a new addition to their US equipment representative network. The Hesler Company, located…

At UniTrak, we pride ourselves with really being a collaborative partner for our customers. This was very evident when we…

Choose an equipment vendor wisely to avoid integration headaches Purchasing a bucket elevator, aeromechanical, or flexible screw conveyor involves not only buying the right equipment…

What are you most looking forward to at the Pack Expo Las Vegas Show? The education aspect In addition to…

Highlighting when bucket conveyors have the edge A question we are often asked is, “Do pneumatic conveying systems outperform bucket…

Powderflight aeromechanical conveyors for logistics: filling bulk material road tankers and transporters Increasingly, many bulk materials are being moved by…

We are off again. Destination? PBS Texas Powder Show in Houston. We are all back home now from our worldwind…

Successfully conveying chemical powders requires giving careful thought to the issue of product dusting. Aside from the challenge of continually…

Producing energy from biomass is becoming increasingly important as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Cost-effective energy production from…

Conveyors designed to move dry pet foods and ingredients efficiently and effectively The dry pet food market has undergone significant…

If you are sourcing or purchasing a bucket conveyor, it is important to recognize the essential differences between the offerings…

UniTrak Corporation Limited, Port Hope, ON – is pleased to announce the addition of Neil Sharma to the UniTrak team…

Companies that process bulk materials face a number of unique challenges. Some of these challenges can threaten the integrity or…

News release featured on the Powder & Bulk Solids website, Dec 4, 2014: For over 45 years, UniTrak has defined the…

This month’s blogs will focus on important issues and trends in bulk material conveying. This blog looks at a key…

Producing high quality animal feed requires careful management of the input raw materials and the production process that transforms these…

Many production environments consist of batch processing. As opposed to continuous flow operations, batch production is a non-continuous way of…

Bucket conveyor cleaning is a significant issue in many applications. These types of applications are most commonly found in the…

In this blog, we answer some frequently asked questions about flexible screw conveyors. How does a flexible screw conveyor work?…

Aeromechanical conveyors have proven advantages that make them suitable for many bulk material handling situations. This blog examines some of…

Sulphur can be an especially challenging material to convey. Sulphur dust suspended in the air can ignite and explode, and…

Tip #1: Match the supplier to your challenge. Suppliers of bulk material conveying equipment have wide divergences in their experience…

TipTrak Bucket Conveyors have successfully conveyed sulphur pastilles, granules and prills. Bulk solid sulphur can be formed and produced using…

In many manufacturing organizations, plant operations often receive close attention as a source of cost savings and profit improvement. Increasingly,…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

In May, UniTrak will be exhibiting at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference and Exhibition in Rosemont, IL, May…

The costs for maintaining conveying equipment can be significant – for example, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) estimates that one-year maintenance costs…

The team at UniTrak Today marks the annual BBQ at UniTrak, a time when we take a moment to enjoy a summer…

Just thought we would drop a line to tell everyone we were chosen for the cover of the July Mechanical…

Careful consideration has to be given to the selection of equipment when conveying materials that pack, cake or smear. Causes of…

Whether your conveyor system is inside a cold storage facility, handling flash frozen coffee, fruits or vegetables, or running outdoors…

The manufacture of regulated and OTC (Over-The-Counter) pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements (nutraceuticals) often involve applications for which bucket conveyors are…

While dry pasta production is a relatively straightforward process, it is not without its conveying challenges. This blog looks at…

Conveying abrasive materials can be challenging due to higher wear and tear on equipment. This accelerated wear can result in…

Have you ever purchased bulk material conveying equipment and found that what you bought was a pretty good – but…

Bucket elevators (bucket conveyors) are a proven way to move bulk materials within a processing facility. At UniTrak, we have…

For over 10 years, UniTrak has partnered with Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies to convey their fertilizer product at different wastewater phosphorous recovery…

From bucket elevators, to aeromechanical and flexible screw conveyors, we’re passionate about our portfolio of brands and the markets we…

For over 20 years, UniTrak has exhibited at Pack Expo International in Chicago, and now we see the 2016 show on the…

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) often have unique challenges to surmount when purchasing bulk material handling equipment and systems. For…

On October 1st, the world will observe the second annual International Coffee Day. On that day, the seventy-seven Member States…

The term bulk material handling systems refers to the design and production of equipment used to handle loose, dry, bulk materials. The…

Purchasing bucket elevators, like many types of capital equipment, involves an outlay. This outlay covers the equipment acquisition cost, the…

Chemical catalysts are used in many industries to increase the rate of chemical reactions used in production processes. With a…

Storage bins and hoppers are one of the most important considerations in any bulk material handling system. Poorly designed storage…

Emptying bulk bags, or Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC), can be a dusty process, depending upon the material being handled.…

Bulk bag fillers (sometimes known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container [FIBC] fillers) are used to load free-flowing dry materials from…

Product spillage from conveyors can be a problem in many settings. Spilled product: • represents lost throughput and revenue, •…

An important factor for the successful operation of any bucket elevator is how material is fed into the unit. To…

At UniTrak, a common customer challenge is conveying mixes and blends. Two types of mixes and blends that we often encounter…

Protect your Bulk Material Handling Conveyor & Throughput with Variable Frequency Drives Undue stresses on bulk material handling conveyors such…

Selecting the right equipment is only one part of addressing your bulk material conveying challenge. Another is ensuring that the…

Aeromechanical conveyors, such as the Powderflight line made by UniTrak Powderflight, operate on a simple principle. Within a steel tube, a wire…

While bucket elevators are an effective and widely used means for conveying powders, they are not immune to the effects…

As noted in a recent blog, conveying fine powders in a bucket elevator can result in material deposition and build-up…

Biomass energy pellets are increasingly coming into favour as a renewable fuel source. Biomass pellets are environmentally friendly, with very…

Equipment reliability is an essential requirement for economical production. Equipment which frequently malfunctions or breaks down results in lost revenues and increased…