CTM Systems is at the forefront of bespoke material-handling and storage systems in the UK. CTM Systems designs and manufactures screw and belt conveyors, reception bunkers and bunker discharge units.

CTM’s existing comprehensive range has recently been enhanced by the addition of live bottom-bin and push-floor systems for the sludge storage and sludge-handling industries.

Systems range from 5t to 900t storage silos with a full range of ancillaries, which can be offered and individually tailored to suit specific requirements. They can be applied to bulk materials and alternative energy solutions for industries, including cement, bio energy, wastewater and recycling.

Process handling and material conveying systems

CTM Systems, based in south Bedford, UK, is a long-established manufacturer of quality stainless-steel and mild-steel process handling and material conveying systems for the wastewater, potable water, food process, chemical and quarrying industries, with a wealth of engineering and application expertise. Full installation, modification and refurbishment packages of existing CTM and non-CTM equipment can also be undertaken.

Reception bunkers with live bin technology. CTM supplied and installed this new advanced digestion system at Northumbrian wastewater treatments plant, Bransands. <br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
An Omega-style shafted screw conveyor supplied as part of a full system designed and installed at McCain’s Foods, Wombourne. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
Stockpiling belt conveyor as used in the quarrying and wastewater industries.

We at CTM pride ourselves on being at the forefront of new developments within these industries and all equipment is designed, manufactured and tested at our premises in Bedford. Large or small contracts can be undertaken.

Water and potable process systems

CTM offers a comprehensive range of equipment to the water industries, including drag slat / scraper conveyors, spiral centreless conveyors, and storage, reception and discharge equipment.

CTM offers full turnkey solutions, including electrical control, hardware and installation. Other items of equipment that CTM offers in these industries are belt conveyors (all types), cooling conveyors, live bottom-bin systems, sliding frame / push floors, centreless / spiral screw conveyors and standard screw conveyors.

This equipment can be offered with varying capacities to suit individual applications.

Food process, storage and handling systems

CTM offers a comprehensive range of equipment to the food industries, including drag slat / scraper conveyors, screw conveyors, and storage, reception and discharge equipment.

Other items of equipment we provide for this industry are belt conveyors (all types), single and twin-shaft mixers, vibratory conveyors, blanchers and vegetable washers.

The above range can be offered with varying capacities to suit individual applications.

Quarrying, material-handling and processing equipment

CTM systems can offer equipment to handle a variety of quarrying and recycling applications, such as:

  • Screw conveyors to handle filler materials
  • Troughed belt conveyors to handle sands, fillers, aggregate and cold-coated materials
  • Elevators to handle aggregate, fillers and hot and cold asphalt mixes
  • Aggregate feed units of varying capabilities with control systems to allow proportioned blends of materials
  • Aggregate storage hoppers up to 1,000t

All of this equipment can be offered with varying capacities to suit individual applications.

Bespoke screw and belt conveyor, reception bunker and bunker discharge unit design

All designs and documentation are computer-aided with a dedicated in-house design and purchasing team, ensuring that only correctly matched components of the finest quality are delivered to our shop floor. CTM operates an in-house documented supplier system to ensure material traceability.

The majority of all CTM-fabricated items have mill carts and are delivered laser-profiled to ensure high tolerances of sub-assembled components. During manufacture, assembly and testing, all parts are checked and re-checked to ensure the finest possible finished product. All equipment is fully dry-tested prior to despatch, where applicable.

ISO-certified manufacturer of process handling and material conveying systems

CTM personnel are regularly trained and operate a comprehensive health and safety policy, sub-contractors vetting policy and an environmental policy. CTM also operates ISO 9001:2008 quality management system and is an equal opportunities employer. All equipment is supplied with a comprehensive operator’s manual.

Material-handling and storage system delivery, installation and commissioning

CTM prides itself on being able to offer a complete turnkey package. Equipment is usually delivered to the site, installed and commissioned. At the very least CTM will provide personnel who will supervise the commissioning of equipment installed by others, ensuring that it will function correctly and give years of trouble-free, cost-effective use.

After-sales services and refurbishment of material handling and storage systems

CTM offers a full spares parts service as well as a range of on-site services, from simple parts fitting to comprehensive maintenance service contracts and complete refurbishments.