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United Canada Trading Ltd. extensive and diverse experience is serving major companies, refineries , chemical and petrochemical plants on their demands via our major source globally.

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  • Chemicals & Petrochemicals
  • Crude Oil & Crude Oil Product
  • Gas & Feed – Stock
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Agricultural Chemical – Ureas

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Agrochemical: Urea

Fertilizers – Urea
The Global Urea Market Demand Reached A Volume Of Nearly 187.8 Million Metric Tons In 2019. The Demand Is Expected To Grow At A CAGR Of 2% Between 2020 And 2025. By 2025, The Global Demand Is Projected To Attain 211.5 Million Metric Tons.
China – Main Consumers Of Urea , China Is The Largest Consumer Of Urea In The World. 43% Of Urea Is Produced In China And 40% Is Consumed.

Demand For Urea
About 165 Million Tons Of Urea Is Sold Annually In The World. Experts Predict That In Coming Years The Demand Will Grow. While The Consumer Demand From China And The United States Could Stay At The Same Level, It Is Forecasted That The Demand In India, Brazil, And European Countries Will Continue To Grow And In 2020 The Aggregate Demand Exceeds 180 Million Tons.

Production Of Urea
43% Of The World Production Of Urea Is Located In China. Other Major Urea Suppliers At The Global Market Are India (13.5%) And Countries Of The Middle East Region, Such As Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, And Oman (About 13%). Europe And The CIS Countries Produce About 11% Of The World Reserves Of Carbamide

Top Countries in Urea Fertilizer Producer
No Top 5 Countries Metric Tons Last
1 China About 37,000,000 2019-2020
2 India About 24,000,000 2019-2020
3 United States About 11,500,000 2019-2020
4 Russia About 10,500,000 2019-2020
5 Iran About  6,000,000 2019-2020

 

Top Countries in Urea Fertilizer Imports
No 5 Countries Metric Tons Last
1 India About  7,500,000 2019-2020
2 Brazil About  6,500,000 2019-2020
3 United States About  3,500,000 2019-2020
4 Turkey About  3,000,000 2019-2020
5 Australia About  2,500,000 2019-2020

 

Use Of Urea
Urea Is Widely Used In Agriculture And Industry.

UCT extensive and diverse experience is supplying World Agricultural Industries on their Fertilizers – Ammonia and Urea demands via our major sources and producers globally.

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Raw Materials – Quarries

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Quarries and Raw Materials

UCT Is Engaged With many Affiliated Companies Those are in Industries operates the Quarries, which supplies a range of products used as raw materials in the manufacture of concrete mixtures, asphalt, blocks, and road infrastructures.

The quarried products are manufactured in keeping with the provisions of the Canadian and American Standard and are subject to regular quality inspection by means of a rigorous QA system operated under the company’s ISO: 9002, certification.

UCT Affiliated Companies manufactures the raw materials using advanced machinery for mixing, screening, and weighing, and makes every effort to respond to customers’ special requests. The rich and varied product line is manufactured and delivered to the highest quality standards.

In addition, UCT Affiliated Companies operates the crushing plant, which processes and supplies high-end raw materials for the infrastructure and building industries.

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Raw Materials – Wood

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Wood Raw Materials

There are many different kinds of wood. Often wood is categorized either as Softwood (conifers) and Hardwood (leaf based), however within these types there are many variants. Each type will have to be evaluated before briquetting; you can read below what influences the production of a good briquette.

Besides Softwood and Hardwood, there are also Demolition Wood, MDF and Torrefied Wood, which you also can read about on the following pages. The website will continuously be updated with more information about different wood based raw materials.

Demolition Wood

Demolition wood includes raw materials such as old pallets and similar types of fairly clean raw material.

In some countries with warm climate it is possible to collect the raw material in dry condition, but in other cases the moisture content is often around 25% and the raw material needs to be dried.

The raw material needs to be shredded and hammer milled on a special production line, which includes sand, metal removal and detection. After processing the raw material, it can be briquetted on our standard equipment. The briquettes can either be used for industrial boilers or for consumer logs.

Hardwood

Hardwoods mainly come from trees that reproduce flowers and have broad leaves instead of needles like softwoods have. Most known species are: Alder, ash, beech, cherry, chestnut, elm, hickory, mahogany, maple, oak, rosewood, teak, walnut etc.

Hardwoods can be treated in wet or dry form (below 15% moisture). In wet form the raw material can be logs, branches, chips, saw dust etc., and the process will vary from type but includes chipping, drying and hammer milled prior to briquetting.

In dry form, which typically comes from wood manufacturing, the raw material will be in shavings, chips, off-cuts and might or might not need to be down – sized prior to briquetting.

Hardwood briquettes can either be used for industrial boilers or for consumer logs. Due to the low ash content wood briquettes are often the preferred fuel. Hardwood briquettes normally have a higher density than softwood.

MDF

MDF wastes normally come in the form of dust or chips. Mostly the raw material is dry, and often too dry for briquetting – 6-8% moisture. By adding water up to 10% moisture the raw material can be briquetted well and we have developed a special solution for this.

The briquettes are normally used for fuel in special boilers, but customers often obtain a reasonable sales price for the briquettes and avoid a disposal costs.

Pine

Pine is also a softwood. Softwood is the source of about 80% of the world’s production of timber. Other known species are spruce, fir, cedar, larch and redwood.

Softwoods can be treated in wet or dry form (below 16% moisture). In wet form the raw material can be logs, branches, chips, saw dust etc., and the process will vary from type but includes chipping, drying and hammer milled prior to briquetting.

In dry form, which typically comes from wood manufacturing, the raw material will be in shavings, chips, of cuts and might or might not need to be down – sized prior to briquetting.

Softwood (pine) briquettes can either be used for industrial boilers or for consumer logs. Due to the low ash content wood briquettes are often the preferred fuel.

Softwood

Softwood is wood also known as conifers. Softwood is the source of about 80% of the world’s production of timber. Most known species are pine, spruce, fir, cedar, larch and redwood. Not all softwoods are soft, but here we describe the most common species.

Softwoods can be treated in wet or dry form (below 15% moisture). In wet form the raw material can be logs, branches, chips, saw dust etc., and the process will vary from type but includes chipping, drying and hammer milled prior to briquetting.

In dry form, which typically comes from wood manufacturing, the raw material will be in shavings, chips, of cuts and might or might not need to be down – sized prior to briquetting.

Softwood briquettes can either be used for industrial boilers or for consumer logs. Due to the low ash content wood briquettes are often the preferred fuel.

Torrefied Wood

Torrefied wood is regarded as the new “coal”. Apart from having many similarities with coal, it is still renewable energy and believed it will replace many types of biomass within the years to come. The main advantage is that the densified torrefied biomass can replace coal in existing power plants.

The process of producing is a specialized process, which will not be described here, but the raw material is more difficult to densify than normal biomass. C.F. Nielsen has developed special applications and equipment to briquette torrefied wood. The briquettes are mostly used for industrial boilers.

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Raw Materials – Metal

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Metal Fabricators

Metal fabricators have numerous standard raw materials at their disposal that can reduce cycle times and workflow. This guide discusses the various types of raw materials that are typically used in metal fabrication.

Metal fabrication is the creation of metal parts, machinery, or components through forming, cutting, and other like processes. Common fabrication techniques include welding, lathing, broaching, grinding, milling and honing, though many metal fabrication shops offer a variety of specialties that may be well-suited to your specific needs.   A vital process for virtually all manufacturers, metal fabrication ranges from industries such as automotive and electrical to food and beverage. Over the years, the use of popular raw materials has resulted in the standardization of many fabrication parts and components. Before beginning a metal fabrication process, it is helpful to understand which materials are available and appropriate for
our unique application. The following types of raw materials should be readily available from a wide variety of metal suppliers:

  • Plate Metal
  • Fittings
  • Castings
  • Formed and expanded metal
  • Hardware
  • Sectional metal
  • Flat metal
  • Welding wire

Casting Raw Materials

Casting, a fabrication process that has been in use for over 6,000 years, involves forcing liquid metal into a mold and allowing it to cool and harden in the desired shape. A high degree of custom flexibility makes casting an ideal choice for applications that require complex geometries. Raw materials used in the process typically include molten metal, but epoxies, concrete, and clay are also used. Common metals used in the casting process include:

  • Aluminum
  • Iron
  • Steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Copper
  • Magnesium

Formed And Expanded Metal Raw Materials

Expanded metal derives its name from the process through which it is created: stock metal sheeting is sheared in a press to create diamond-shaped holes surrounded by interlinked strands of metal—the shearing stretches (or expands) the metal to its final size. The resulting grate-like aesthetic makes expanded metal ideal for outdoor furniture, fencing, screen doors, and various architectural details; it is also used as guarding on machinery to avoid contact with hot surfaces. Expanded metal raw materials come in a variety of standard thicknesses and grating sizes.

Types of Hardware Raw Materials

In terms of metal fabrication, hardware is defined as various standardized parts or fittings that are used to make a product stronger, more functional, or easier to fabricate. Categories of metal fabrication hardware are numerous, and include such basic raw materials as:

  • Corners
  • Handles
  • Locks
  • Keys
  • Latches
  • Chains
  • Wires

Types Of Sectional Metals

Sectional metals are composed of steel and are available in a variety of standardized shapes—they are most commonly used in the engineering and construction industries. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) rigidly defines both the physical and chemical properties of each type of sectional metal.. Popular types include:

  • I-beam: A long steel cross-section beam that resembles the shape of the letter “I.” In America, wide flange (WF) and H-beams are considered subsections of this category.
  • Z-shape: This resembles the shape of the letter “Z,” with half a flange protruding in opposite directions.
  • Hollow structural section (HSS): HSS consists of hollow piping and is available in a variety of standard shapes: square, circular, rectangular, and elliptical. HSS-shapes can also be angled, channeled, T-shaped or asymmetrical.
  • Bar: This type of sectional shape consists of a flat, long, piece of rectangular cross-sectioned metal.
  • Rod: A rod is a long piece of metal that is circular or square; rebar is one example of rod sectional metal.

Flat Metal Raw Materials

Flat metal is metal that has been pressed or rolled into very thin, flat pieces. The thickness of a particular piece of sheet metal can vary greatly, from less than a millimeter to several centimeters, and is measured in gauges. Flat metal raw materials can be broken into three general categories:

  • Foil or leaf metal: This is the thinnest type of flat metal
  • Sheet metal: Sheet metal is the most common type of flat metal, with typical thicknesses less than 6mm in size
  • Plate metal: Flat metal that is thicker than 0.25 inches falls into this category

Welding Wire Raw Materials

Welding wire consists of easily soldered metals that have been formed into thin, circular rods. These raw materials are used to aid the welding process and are melted to help bond two or more pieces of metal together. Welding wire is available in a variety of thicknesses and metal types, allowing for customization in the welding process.

Benefits of Using Basic Raw Materials for Metal Fabrication

The usefulness of standardized raw materials for the numerous metal fabrication processes is immediately apparent. Having uniform shapes and sizes of raw materials reduces the amount of metal fabrication necessary to create a product and dramatically decreases production times. The result is a lower cost per piece fabricated.

The fact that different suppliers are required by the ASTM to use raw materials that are standardized across a narrow spectrum also serves to create compatibility and uniformity throughout an industry. Furthermore, it serves to ensure quality and structural integrity in metal fabrication processes.