Conveying Options for Virtually Every Application
From gentle bucket elevators and tubular drag systems to aero‑mechanical and screw conveyors, CMT designs and integrates conveying solutions for powders, pellets, fragile products, and more—meeting your throughput, sanitation, and footprint goals.
Overview
We help you choose the right conveyor for your product and process—evaluating gentleness, segregation risk, sanitation, space, and total cost. Systems can include infeed hoppers, feeders, dust control, and controls integration.
TipTrak® Bucket Conveyor
Dust‑tight, gentle handling with no transfer points
TipTrak moves product horizontally and vertically from a single drive using interlocking buckets and a positive‑drive belt/chain—minimizing breakage, spillage, and segregation. Available in Open, PEC, and Monocoque dust‑tight designs with sanitation options.
- Runs horizontal + vertical with no transfer points for low degradation.
- Quiet operation, no lubrication in the product zone, washdown‑friendly options.
- Sanitary upgrades: antimicrobial buckets, built‑in CIP spray nozzles, drip/drain pans.
Aero‑Mechanical Conveyor (Powderflight)
High output, low attrition, dust‑tight
Aero‑mechanical conveyors propel material in an aerated stream with spaced discs on a continuous rope—achieving high capacity with minimal product damage and no filtration at the discharge. Operates at any angle and self‑empties for batch integrity.
- Efficient conveying with minimal attrition and no blend separation.
- Dust‑tight tubes, top/bottom drive options, and bag dump/dust collection integrations.
- Great for frequent changeovers—self‑emptying between batches.
Industrial Screw Conveyors
Heavy‑duty, engineered to your application
Standard and custom screw conveyors—from horizontal to inclined and vertical—built in carbon or stainless with a full range of flighting styles, seals, and bearings. In‑house engineering, rapid lead times, and deep stainless inventory support hot‑job delivery.
- Sectional, ribbon, cut & folded, variable pitch, press/dewatering screws.
- Clad pipe options for higher torque and reduced deflection.
- Full engineering services: 3‑D modeling, FEA, product trials.
Flexible Screw Conveyors
Simple, economical conveying for certain applications
Flexible screw (auger) conveyors provide dust‑free, low‑cost transport of powders and granules with one moving part. These are best used in applications where products are free‑flowing and not prone to hardening, aerating, or causing abrasive wear.
- Compact footprint; integrates with bag dumps, mixers, and fillers.
- Easy‑clean designs with rounded corners and quick‑release clamps.
- Not ideal for highly abrasive, aeratable, or cohesive products.
Chain‑Vey® Tubular Drag Conveyors
Gentle, dust‑tight conveying with CIP options
Tubular drag systems move product gently in a sealed tube using discs attached to a chain—combining horizontal and vertical runs with minimal breakage or declassification. Configurable for dry clean, hybrid, or full clean‑in‑place.
- Multiple diameters/capacities with tight bends and layout flexibility.
- Cleaning options: brush boxes, air knives, foam/CIP manifolds, automated carts.
- Ideal for foods, coffee/cocoa, grains, powders, and specialty chemicals.
Compare Technologies
Use this quick guide to choose the right conveyor based on product behavior, gentleness needs, sanitation, and layout.
| Technology | Best For | Why Choose | Not Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|
| TipTrak® Bucket | Fragile products; horizontal+vertical runs; dust‑tight needs | No transfer points (low breakage/segregation), quiet, sanitary options | Very high rates over long horizontals where other tech fits better |
| Aero‑Mechanical | High throughput; frequent changeovers; long vertical lifts | High capacity with low attrition; self‑emptying; dust‑tight | Very sticky materials; large lumps; extreme abrasives without wear kits |
| Industrial Screw | Heavy‑duty duties; metered discharge; short to moderate runs | Robust, configurable flighting; handles hot/abrasive materials | Very fragile products (breakage/segregation); long verticals |
| Flexible Screw | Free‑flowing powders/granules; portable, low‑cost installs | Simple, one moving part; compact; easy‑clean portable options | Highly abrasive, easily aerated, sticky/smearing, or fragile products |
| Chain‑Vey® Tubular Drag | Gentle handling; long, complex routing; dust‑tight + CIP options | Minimal breakage/declassification; sealed conveying; flexible layouts | Very high rates where larger conveyors are more economical |
Let’s Design the Right Conveyor
Share your product, target rate, elevation, and sanitation goals. We’ll size the best solution and integrate hoppers, feeders, and controls.
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