Conveying Catalyst Without Degradation

Catalyst is a highly friable material that can degrade under excessive agitation or impact.

Many conventional systems — including screw or auger-based equipment — can introduce unnecessary stress during conveying, leading to:

• Product degradation
• Material loss
• Reduced product value
• Inconsistent downstream performance

This application required a bucket elevator solution capable of elevating material while minimizing disturbance throughout the process.

material while minimizing disturbance from infeed through to discharge.

A TipTrak^® Bucket Elevator System Designed for Gentle Handling

To meet these requirements, UniTrak supplied a complete bucket elevator conveyor system tailored to the application.

System Features

• 60" square infeed hoppers
• Vibratory feeders
• Diverter valve
• TipTrak^® bucket elevator conveyor
• Dust collection ports for improved dust control
• Bucket knocker to assist with material discharge
• Local control panel for operator operation

This integrated material handling system ensures controlled feeding, smooth conveying, and consistent discharge.

A Different Approach to Bucket Elevation

The TipTrak^® system uses deep buckets, which allows for a lower-speed, controlled bucket conveyor design that reduces material agitation during conveying.

Compared to higher-impact conveying methods, this approach supports:

• Gentle handling of fragile materials
• Reduced particle breakdown
• Improved product consistency
• Reliable vertical conveying

For applications involving delicate or high-value materials, selecting the right bucket elevator conveyor is critical.

A TipTrak^® Bucket Elevator System Designed for Gentle Handling

To meet these requirements, UniTrak supplied a complete bucket elevator conveyor system tailored to the application.

System Features

• 60" square infeed hoppers
• Vibratory feeders
• Diverter valve
• TipTrak^® bucket elevator conveyor
• Dust collection ports for improved dust control
• Bucket knocker to assist with material discharge
• Local control panel for operator operation

This integrated material handling system ensures controlled feeding, smooth conveying, and consistent discharge.