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High-volume metal scrap handling requires a conveyor system designed for efficiency and reliability. This post explores technical configurations, including incline angles, throughput capacities, and cooling options, for handling diverse metal scrap loads. We highlight proven solutions and showcase real-world examples of how metalworking manufacturers optimize their systems for maximum throughput. The Challenges of High-Volume Metal Scrap Handling Metalworking processes such […]

Magnetic conveyors are game changers for handling thin, lightweight scrap. These systems use magnets to hold securely and transport ferrous materials, providing precision and control that traditional conveyors struggle to achieve. This blog explores their critical role, supported by real-world examples and technical insights from PRAB’s applications, to show how they minimize material loss, improve workplace safety, and seamlessly integrate […]

Boost Manufacturing Profits with Metal Chip Processing Manufacturers in the metalworking industry always search for ways to enhance profitability and streamline operations. While most focus on production improvements, metal chip processing offers a lesser-known but impactful way to recover value, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. This blog will explore how efficient metal scrap processing can yield measurable ROI and share real-world […]

Managing high volumes of scrap in metalworking operations is a challenging task. From dealing with different types of scrap to handling heavy loads and abrasive conditions, conveyor systems must be sturdy, efficient, and adaptable. This blog examines the technical specifications and design features that allow conveyor systems to operate seamlessly in high-volume settings, using real-world examples from PRAB’s experience and […]

Transforming Metal Scrap Into Money In metalworking manufacturing, efficiency is the lifeblood of success. Manufacturers face various operational challenges, from handling metal scrap to managing coolant waste and complying with stringent environmental regulations. Scrap buildup disrupts workflows, haul-away costs strain budgets, and outdated processes hinder productivity. But what if these challenges could become opportunities to improve efficiency, cut costs, and […]

The journey from raw material to high-precision finished parts in metalworking is intricate and demands meticulous attention to detail. One critical yet often underappreciated part of this process is transporting finished parts. Efficient, reliable, and precise conveyance systems are vital in maintaining product integrity, ensuring operational efficiency, and upholding stringent quality standards. Addressing the Needs of Finished Parts Manufacturers Manufacturers […]

 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Challenge: Alkaline Cleaners CHALLENGE Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC needed an industrial wastewater treatment technology that would treat alkaline cleaner and alkaline cleaner rinse water. They use an RO System to treat the incoming city water to reduce the conductivity because high conductivity in the wash and rinse waters negatively affects the processing of parts after the […]

Download       Project Background A market leader, specializing in the manufacturing of die-cast aluminum and zinc components for the automotive industry produces a variety of parts that vary in weight up to 40 lbs. This customer aimed at reducing the wastewater volume coming from the production process, the relative high disposal costs, and to reuse the water within […]

CHALLENGE A global manufacturer of powertrain systems for the auto industry needed to improve fluid recovery as part of its steel stamping scrap process at its facility in the Northeastern United States. As a tier one supplier to major automotive manufacturers, and with an estimated 70% of the vehicles on the road utilizing one of their […]

CHALLENGE An engine manufacturing plant in Slovakia needed to improve their operations. The company sought continuous improvement through operating efficiencies, cost reduction, and recycling and reuse of waste. The plant produces 300,000 gasoline engines annually with five manufacturing lines, consisting of four metal cutting lines and one assembly line. The plant sought to improve operating cost structures and […]