Meter feed and distribute wet or dry chips, turnings and swarf with the metal screw conveyor.
Cost effective scrap conveyor system suited for horizontal or inclined applications. The PRAB metal screw conveyor is often used to feed other scrap metal equipment, such as a shredder or wringer, because of its ability to separate bundled material and meter feed. Easy to operate and virtually maintenance free.
This scrap conveyor is engineered to handle a wide range of metalworking scrap for chip processing. It is most often used to feed other scrap metal equipment, such as a shredder or wringer, because of its ability to separate bundled material and meter feed equipment. This model scrap conveyor is available in a wide range of sizes with many options depending on the type and form of material, and storage or recycling needs.
PRAB engineers each screw conveyor to match the exact needs of each individual application. This process provides the most value at the lowest cost point and offers the highest reliability rating. The operating principle and straight-forward design make this scrap handling system cost-effective and virtually maintenance free.
The PRAB metal screw conveyor is available in a wide range of sizes with many options depending on the type and form of material, storage and recycling needs.
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The PRAB metal screw conveyor is available in 6″ to 24″ diameters, designed to convey materials ranging in various weights and bulk densities. Configurations can be either horizontal or at an incline.
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“We get $0.17 per pound more for our briquetted material over loose chips.”– Jack Rovan, Martin-Baker Plant Manufacturing ManagerProven Results Achieved for PRAB Customers: Documented reduction of scrap volume by as much as 90% Increased scrap value up to 25% Reclaimed up to 99% of cutting fluids “We have seen around […]
Proven To Raise Productivity Up To 60% Documented Results Achieved by PRAB Customers Decreased Downtime Downtime Before PRAB: 3-4 hoursDowntime After PRAB: 2 minutes Safer Workplace “Our process of disposing metal scrap has become more ergonomic and safer.” – Jack Rovan, Martin-Baker Long Lasting Equipment: Conveyors Still Operating in the Field After 57 Years PRAB Conveyors […]
As labor shortages persist, preventing injuries, maximizing operator use, and promoting uptime are essential for efficient and profitable processing. Adding or upgrading material handling equipment is an apt place to start. By Mike Hook Note: This article was originally published Jan. 30, 2024, on wasteadvantagemag.com. Amid times of workforce challenges, it is imperative for companies to adopt automated scrap […]