Product Category:

• Drying
• Pneumatic Conveying
• Blending and Feeding
• Mixers, Tilters, Bins and Silos
• System Design and Installation

  Dryers

  Gas or Electric, Una-Dyn has a dryer to meet your needs Una-Dyn manufactures a variety of high thruput dehumidifying dryers.

  Common features are:

  • Gas or Electric Energy Efficient Design
  • Simple Operator Interface with Microprocessor or PLC Controls
  • Single Drying Hopper or Multiple Drying Hopper Configurations
  • Easily Accessible Components, Minimal Moving Parts
  • Minimal Footprint
  • Data Logging Capability
  • Thruputs from 300 to 10,000 Pounds Per Hour
  • Drying Temperature May Range From 160°F to 400°F

1-150 Pounds per Hour:

Low Thruput Dryers Una-Dyn provides a series of low thruput dryers.

These dryers can be:

• Floor mounted and portable
• Portable on a common stand with a drying hopper
• Portable on a common stand with multiple drying hoppers
• Customized configurations

These systems are designed to be true quick material change. All drying hoppers are:

• Stainless steel construction
• Cone to lid fully insulated
• Seamless interiors for quick clean
• Solid cone - no diffuser cone

Choose Una-Dyn when quick startup is just as important as quick ship.

150 - 1000 Pounds per Hour

Over the years, twin tower dehumidifying dryers have been the dryer of choice for plastics processing. Una-Dyn has been the pioneer in the development and advancement of this technology through innovations such as:

• Gas or Electric design
• Energy Efficient Insulated Desiccant Beds
• Easy Access to All Components
• Minimal Moving Parts
• Optional Data Logging Capability
• Positive Sealing Air Control Valves
• Microprocessor or PLC Control
• Above 200°F Automatic Setback of Drying Temperature When Processing Stops

Drying temperatures from 160°F to 400°F with processing thruputs from 200 pounds per hour to 10,000 pounds per hour. Single or multiple hopper configurations can be customized to meet your processing requirements.

Drying hoppers do not have diffuser cones. This makes quick material change and cleaning a snap. Hopper designs can handle a wide variety of materials from virgin pellets to the most difficult to handle thin mil flake or regrind.

Central Drying Systems

Una-Dyn's material handling specialists can design a central drying system that makes the most efficient use of your space, even locating the dryer away from the main processing area. A well-designed central system easily accommodates frequent, clean and uncluttered material changes.

Features Include:

• Twin Tower or PCT² Dehumidifying Dryer
• Multiple Hopper Configurations - Standard up to 14 Hoppers
• Multiple Hopper Capacities
• Gas or Electric
• Industrial Temperature Control at Each Hopper
• Microprocessor or PLC Controls
• Modular Stands Allow For Addition of Drying Hoppers For Future Expansion
• Design & Installation of Complete Drying and Material Handling Systems

PET Extrusion Systems

Una-Dyn is the leader in providing products & systems for use in the PET Processing industry. For years Una-Dyn has set standard for Drying, Crystallizing and Material Handling systems in the PET Packaging industry.

These systems include:

• PCT² Dehumidifying Dryer
• Gas or Electric
• Cold Plate Hopper Feeder Systems to Add Nucleating Agents
• Data Logging
• Optimal Dry Air Conveying From Drying Hopper to Machine
• PET Crystallizer - Gas or Electric
• Simple Operator Interface

Complete Material Handling Systems Including:

• Silos
• Railcar Unloading
• Surge Bins
• Vacuum Pumps & Chambers
• Edge Trim/Scrap Recovery Systems
• Gravimetric Blenders
• Microprocessor or PLC Loader Controls
• Cyclone & Pulse Clean Bag Filters
• Dedusters & Metal Separators
• Plasticizer Filters
• Single or Multiple Drying Hopper Configurations
• Complete System Design & Installation

PET Preform Systems

Universal Dynamics is the leader in providing products and systems for use in the PET Processing Industry. For years Una-Dyn has set the standard for Drying and Material Handling systems in the preform industry. PCT2 drying systems set new standards for maintaining drying temperatures within 2°F of setpoint at less than minus 50 degrees dewpoint throughout the drying cycle. Coupled with Una-Dyn's patented throat vent adapter, Solid Cone Drying Hopper and FN Microprocessor Control Una-Dyn has one of the most economical, reliable and energy efficient drying systems for processing PET resins.

Features Include:

• PCT² Dehumidifying Dryer
• Material Temp @ Throat of Molding Machine ±2°F
• Gas or Electric
• Dewpoint > 50°
• Cold Plate Hopper Feeder Systems to Add Nucleating Agents
• Data Logging
• Optimal Dry Air Conveying Complete material handling systems:
• Silos
• Railcar Unloaders
• Surge Bins
• Vacuum Chambers
• Cyclone & Pluse Clean Bag Filters
• Plasticizer Filters
• Vacuum Pumps
• Microprocessor or PLC Loader Controls
• Dedusters & Metal Seperators
• Mezzanines
• Single or Multiple Drying Hopper Configurations
• Complete System Design & Installation

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Pneumatic Conveying

Greater Efficiency, Less Maintenance Universal Dynamics manufactures a broad range of pneumatic conveying products including:

• Beside the Press Self Contained Loaders
• Minimal Inventory Glass Tube Loaders
• Single Station Stainless Steel Vacuum Chambers
• Beside the Press Rotron Blowers up to 3HP
• Positive Displacement Pumps up to 25HP
• Multi-Station Loading Systems
• Dual Ratio Valves

These products can be configured for single machine, beside the press loading, to multi-station central loading, transferring material from the railcar and silo through the plant to the molding machine or extruder.

Self-Contained Vacuum Loaders

Universal Dynamics has a broad range of self contained loaders. These loaders are ideal for loading material from gaylords or drums located beside the machine.

Features include:

• Stainless Steel Construction
• Industrial Quality Motor
• Rates up to 950 Pounds Per Hour
• Operator Friendly Loader Control
• Simple to Install and Operate
• Most Units are Available for Quick Ship

Central Vacuum Loading Systems

Universal Dynamics manufactures a broad range of material loaders.

Features Include:

• Stainless Steel Construction
• Modular Design Allowing the User to Easily Change Lines Size or Receiver Capacity
• Sight Glass on the Mounting Flange
• Guard to protect the Receiver Flapper
• Standard Poppet Sequencing Valve - T valve Optional
• Sized Range from 0.25 Cubic Foot to 6 Cubic Feet

And for particularly difficult to flow material, Una-Dyn can provide Easy Flow Receivers.

Railcar Unloaders

Una-Dyn offers a complete line of railcar unloading systems, from economical all-vacuum style to high capacity combination vacuum/pressure systems. Standard designs are available with unloading rates in excess of 20,000 lbs/hr.

Una-Dyn can also design and install the piping, loading, and manifold system required to complete the railcar unloading system.

Pressure Conveying Systems

In plant pressure style material conveying systems are available from Una-Dyn. Systems are custom designed to accommodate the customer's specific requirements.

Autoload Compressed Air Loaders

Autoload designs and manufactures high quality material handling equipment to automatically load your Injection Molding machine or other Plastic Processing equipment. Material loading systems by Autoload are efficient, economical, quiet and allow for rapid changeover of materials. Visit Autoload's web site www.autoload-inc.com and see what the AUTOLOAD can do for you!

Dense Phase

Unique vacuum dense phase material conveying systems are available from Una-Dyn. Dense phase systems are ideal choices when handling abrasive resins or resins that tend to form “stringers” when conveyed in conventional dilute phase systems.

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Blending & Feeding

Each Una-Dyn blender offers exceptional accuracy for blending materials of various densities. Several motor and auger combinations are available to accommodate a wide range of throughputs. All are designed for easy cleaning, and steel construction assures excellent durability.

Una-Dyn feeders deliver accurate metering of additives and the versatility you demand. Minimal moving parts practically eliminate maintenance. The permanent magnet DC motors are geared for many different applications. Quick change augers and/or motors let you achieve a variety of rates with the simple turn of a knob. Una-Dyn's innovative design also assures quick material change and easy cleaning.

Additive Feeders

Una-Dyn feeders deliver accurate metering of additives and the versatility you demand. Minimal moving parts practically eliminate maintenance. The permanent magnet DC motors are geared for many different applications. Quick change augers and/or motors let you achieve a variety of rates with the simple turn of a knob. Una-Dyn's innovative design also assures quick material change and easy cleaning.

Gravimetric Blenders (Up to 5,000 Pounds per Hour)

Plastics processors all over the world are choosing Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders as their Gravimetric Blender of choice over all others. Three out of four gravimetric blenders purchased are manufactured by Maguire Products, Inc. 74 models are available to blend up to twelve components at rates up to 5,000 lbs/hr - 2,268 kg/hr. Maguire Products provides the most cost-effective Weigh Scale Blenders available. In addition to very cost-effective pricing, they offer these advantages:

Features Include:

• All materials metered by weight
• Advanced Dispense Technology
• Very Simple Operation
• Immune to Vibration
• Automatic Recalibration
• Direct Setting of Percentages; No Calculations

Gravimetric Blenders (2,000 - 10,000 Pounds per Hour)

For greater accuracy the High-Cap Series Gravimetric Blender System controls by weight rather than volume. This batch-style blender produces mixture accuracies of better than 0.25%. You have greater-than-ever control over product quality and inventory. Depending on your needs, a total thruput of up to 10,000 pounds per hour can be achieved. This system may be configured with two, three or four components.

Features Include:

• Microprocessor Controller Stores 100 Recipes, Blender Rate & Material Totalization
• Greater Accuracy For Blending Resins Of Various Densities
• Optional Motors & Augers For Varying Throughputs
• Homogenizing Mixing Chamber
• Dampers to Isolate Stand Vibration
• Vacuum Take-Off Standard
• Easy To Clean
• Calibrates In Less Than 15 Seconds
• Can Be Operated In Either Percentage Or Rate Modes

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Mixers, Tilters, Bins and Silos

From simple storing and stacking in portable bins to complex reclaim operations, you’ll find a cost-effective, dependable solution from Una-Dyn. Every piece of equipment in our line was designed with strong application experience and built to withstand the demands of today’s industrial environment. Compare the specifications. Discover why Una-Dyn is the leader in bulk material handling equipment and systems.

Batch Mixers

Designed for product homogenization, portable mixing or batch recipe blending. The direct-driven, vertical screw design effectively recirculates and broadcasts materials throughout the mixer body to assure a consistent blend. Top-loading mixer deck has twin hinged lid for hand-loading. Optional vacuum loader mount available. Pre-wired on/off controls include batch timer and lid cover safety interlocks. The over-sized 8" discharge opening permits rapid drain-out of sluggish materials. Standard 44" square footprint for easy mounting above related equipment. Fork truck guides are included for portable operation. Optional 52" stand provides a fixed container filling station.

Portable Storage Bins

Low-cost and ruggedly constructed. Designed for intermediate storage, as a collection hopper or a bag-breaking station. Standard 44" square footprint permits stacking bins three high or mounting on equipment such as lift hoppers. Fork truck guides assure safe pick-up from either end. Discharge equipped with adjustable-tension manual slide gate as standard. Can be configured with 4-way suction lance ports or a vacuum take-off adapter. Basic model is "open top". Optional two-piece hinged lid or bag-breaker grate available.

Container Tilter

For use with vacuum conveying systems, pneumatically-controlled tilters deliver efficient, unattended evacuation by automatically tilting the container on its high volume corner. Select from two styles: Ground-entry for pallet jack loading or low-profile for fork truck handling. Both designs incorporate exclusive sealed pivot bearing tilting mechanism for extended-duty, maintenance-free operation. Handles conventional containers weighing up to 2,000 lbs. An optional electric or pneumatic vibrator package is available for hard-to-flow materials.

Container Dumpers

Helps eliminate material spills and waste. The electrically-controlled, self-contained hydraulic system smoothly and safely "up-ends" containers up to 2,500 lbs. and discharges contents into the receiving vessel beneath. Standard 46" discharge height is matched to fill our Power Hoppers or Portable Storage Hoppers (20 and 30 cu. ft. models). Stands are available for additional discharge clearance. Push-button electric controls will stop the unit at any point in the dump cycle. A microswitch is used to sense cycle completion and to prolong cylinder life. Unit supplied with an adjustable box retainer and a fixed safety retainer.

Power Hoppers: Standard And Live-Bottom

Rugged 12 cu. ft. bins fitted with screw conveyer evacuation units give you portable storage and point-to-point material transfer from one functional system. Standard 44" square footprint provides easy stacking with portable bins and mixers. Open top hopper can be fitted with hinged covers or a bag-breaker grate. Engineered conveyer packages have heavy-duty, direct drive trains. Augers are provided in solid or coreless configuration depending on requirements and material characteristics.

Surge Bins

Una-Dyn builds and provides a variety of in plant surge bins which serve as material staging units for bulk materials and regrind material. Materials of construction can be aluminum, steel or stainless steel. Capacity ranges form 14 cuft to 450 cuft. These bins provide a systemized way to organize, store and re-feed regrind and material back into the process stream. Accessories may include: vacuum tray adapters, material slide gate shutoffs, material level indicators, material sight glasses and Gaylord clearance stands.

Silos

Una-Dyn provides and can install a variety of storage Silos. We can provide bolted or welded silos for your truck fill, railcar or customer applications. Material of construction may be aluminum, steel or stainless steel. Capacity ranges from 65,000lbs (9' x 32') up to 256,000lbs (15' x 48'). Accessories include: Ladders, guardrails, manholes, Truck fill line, level switches, vacuum tray adapters, material slide gate shutoffs and continuous material level indicators.

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System Design & Installation

Improve Your Plastics Processing Performance

From initial planning through start-up, and follow-up support, we provide advanced engineering, design expertise, and state-of-the-art components. We provide some of the most reliable material handling systems in the industry. Our compact systems and component designs minimize equipment footprint. This results in an efficient and economical use of valuable plant-wide floor space.

Whatever your objective, whatever your constraints, Una-Dyn’s experienced systems engineers will use the most advanced state-of-the-art and dependable equipment with the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to meet your material handling needs.

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