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Gentle Transfer
Low-speed cable and disc movement helps reduce attrition, breakage and product degradation.
UNITFINE UTL Series
Tubular Cable
Drag Conveyor
Gentle, Dust-Free Conveying
for Fragile Powders, Granules and Bulk Solids
- Ultra-gentle handling for friable products
- Fully enclosed tube for dust and contamination control
- Flexible 3D routing: horizontal, vertical and loop layouts
- Ideal for food, pharma, fine chemicals and plastic pellets
Engineered to Protect Product Quality
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Dust-Tight
Sealed tube construction controls leakage and helps protect operators and plant cleanliness.
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3D Routing
Route horizontally, vertically and around obstacles with one continuous conveying path.
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Hygienic Design
Stainless steel options and easy-clean layouts support food, pharma and high-purity processes.
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Low Energy
Mechanical cable conveying can reduce energy use compared with many pneumatic conveying systems.
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Modular Layout
Multiple inlets, outlets, inspection sections and routing options can be configured for your plant.
Real Cable Conveyor Routing
Real UNITFINE installation examples for horizontal, vertical, loop and complex routing layouts
How It Works
- Material enters through the inlet hopper at controlled feed rate.
- Polymer discs attached to a flexible cable move inside the sealed tube.
- Material is carried gently in pockets between the discs.
- The product discharges at one or multiple outlet points.
- Cleaning and inspection points can be added for process requirements.
Key Components
Watch the cable conveying process
See the Real UNITFINE Cable Conveyor in Action
Shot from a real tubular cable conveyor installation, showing stainless steel tubes, cable-disc movement and compact routing inside the plant.
Applications. Gentle Handling Matters.
Food Factory Installation
Application: sanitary material transfer
Layout: horizontal + vertical routing
Design: stainless steel enclosed tubes
Pre-Installation Cable Loop
Application: route confirmation on site
Goal: verify path before commissioning
Design: flexible cable and disc assembly
Vertical Routing Around Equipment
Application: limited plant space
Goal: reduce transfer points
Design: compact 3D routing
Multi-Level Conveyor Route
Application: upper and lower floor transfer
Goal: enclosed conveying path
Design: bends and vertical sections
Inspection Section Installation
Application: visual checking and maintenance
Goal: easier inspection
Design: transparent tube window
Cable Drag Conveyor vs Other Conveyors
| Feature | Cable Drag | Screw | Pneumatic |
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| Gentle on fragile products | ✓ | △ | × |
| Dust-free enclosed transfer | ✓ | △ | ✓ |
| Flexible 3D routing | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Low product degradation | ✓ | × | × |
| Low energy consumption | ✓ | ✓ | × |
| Multiple inlets / outlets | ✓ | △ | △ |
Industries We Serve
♨Food
⚕Pharmaceutical
⚗Fine Chemicals
⬢Plastics
✦Snacks & Cereals
▣Bulk Solids
Design Options
| Item | Available configuration |
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| Tube material | Carbon steel / SUS304 / SUS316L |
| Disc material | High-strength polymer options |
| Routing | Horizontal / vertical / inclined / loop |
| Cleaning | Inspection, dry cleaning or CIP options |
| Speed control | VFD adjustable conveying speed |
| Inlet & outlet | Single or multiple points |
Final conveyor size, cable speed and motor power should be selected based on material density, fragility, abrasiveness, capacity and conveying distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tubular cable drag conveyor?
It is an enclosed conveying system that uses a cable with polymer discs to gently move bulk materials through a sealed tube.
When should I choose cable drag instead of chain drag?
Cable drag is often selected when gentle handling, flexible routing, hygiene and lower product degradation are key priorities.
Can it convey fragile materials?
Yes. It is suitable for fragile granules, cereals, nuts, pet food, snacks and other friable materials when properly sized.
Can the conveyor be cleaned?
Yes. Inspection sections, dry cleaning tools and CIP-style options can be designed according to your material and hygiene requirements.
What information is needed for quotation?
Please provide material name, bulk density, particle size, capacity, conveying distance, vertical height, number of inlet/outlet points and cleaning requirements.
Need a Gentle Conveying Solution?
Tell us your material, capacity and routing requirements. UNITFINE engineers will help design a tubular cable conveyor layout for your plant.
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