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TipTrak™ Bucket Elevator Prevents Breakage in Packaging Application

Fragile products require more than simple conveying. They require a system designed to protect product integrity throughout the process.

In this application for a packaging manufacturer, the customer had transitioned to biodegradable valves used within coffee packaging. These valves help release air while maintaining freshness inside the package, but their fragile construction created significant handling challenges.

The biodegradable valves were prone to breakage during transfer. Once broken pieces entered the packaging line, production had to stop so material could be removed before restarting operations.

UniTrak supplied a custom solution built around a food grade TipTrak™ bucket elevator, custom vibratory feeder hopper, and integrated controls to provide gentle conveying with zero product breakage.

The result was improved handling performance, reduced downtime, and complete protection of product integrity.

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THE Challenge

The project required conveying biodegradable packaging valves from a manual box dump station to downstream packaging equipment.

Several requirements had to be addressed:

• Maintain product integrity throughout transfer

• Support variable feed rates for downstream packaging equipment

• Provide portability for production flexibility

• Reduce line interruptions caused by damaged material

Traditional conveying systems risked product degradation and contamination within the packaging process. The customer needed a gentle handling solution capable of moving fragile components without damage.

The Solution

TipTrak™ Bucket Elevator

The food grade stainless steel TipTrak™ bucket elevator provided gentle conveying designed to minimize product degradation and prevent breakage of fragile biodegradable valves.

Custom Vibratory Feeder Hopper

A custom feeder hopper delivered controlled product flow from the manual dump area while supporting consistent transfer into the conveying system.

Integrated Controls

Adjustable controls allowed operators to match feed rates with downstream packaging equipment and optimize conveying performance.

Portable System Design

The equipment remained mobile to support aisle access and changing production requirements.

The Results

TipTrak™ Bucket Elevator

The food grade stainless steel TipTrak™ bucket elevator provided gentle conveying designed to minimize product degradation and prevent breakage of fragile biodegradable valves.

Custom Vibratory Feeder Hopper

A custom feeder hopper delivered controlled product flow from the manual dump area while supporting consistent transfer into the conveying system.

Integrated Controls

Adjustable controls allowed operators to match feed rates with downstream packaging equipment and optimize conveying performance.

Portable System Design

The equipment remained mobile to support aisle access and changing production requirements.

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