PRAB’s steel belt conveyors (hinged belt) are the workhorses of scrap handling, designed to carry loads of metal chips, turnings, and stampings under the harshest conditions. Each steel belt conveyor features a reinforced belt (available in 2.5″, 4″, 6″, or 9″ pitches) and heavy-duty side frames to ensure stable, jam-free operation shift after shift. These durable steel belt conveyor systems excel at moving wet or dry scrap – even bushy wads and sharp metal chunks – thanks to abrasion-resistant tracks and robust construction that reduces downtime.
These durable steel belt conveyor systems excel at moving wet or dry scrap – even bushy wads and sharp metal chunks – thanks to abrasion-resistant tracks and robust construction that reduces downtime. For industries like stamping, machining, and die casting, PRAB’s hinged steel belt conveyors deliver reliable, continuous scrap flow that keeps your processes productive. With customizable configurations (straight, L-shape, or Z-shape elevations) and options like impact plates and automatic oilers, our steel belt systems are engineered for longevity and tailored to your exact needs.
Key Features:
Technical Specifications:
Belt Pitches: Available in 2.5”, 4”, 6”, and 9” pitches to meet various application needs.
Load Capacities: Engineered to handle heavy metal scrap loads, ensuring consistent performance under demanding conditions.
Optional Features: Options include
Integrating PRAB’s Steel Belt Conveyors into your metalworking processes allows for streamlined scrap handling, reduced maintenance downtime, and improved operational safety. Our conveyors reflect PRAB’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to the metalworking industry.
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PRAB Steel Belt Conveyors are available in 2.5″ to 9″ pitch and are designed to convey a wide range of metal scrap ranging in weight and bulk density. It’s capable of combining horizontal and elevating movements. Heavy-duty side frames, track and wear bars keep the belt on track shift after shift.
Belt options available to meet differing applications include:
Configurations available include:
PRAB Beaded Pan Steel Belt Conveyor – Well Suited for Severe Environments
PRAB’s Beaded Pan Steel Belt Conveyor is well suited for severe environments and application
PRAB Copper Chips – Steel Belt Conveyor
PRAB’s steel belt conveyor transports copper chips to downstream processing equipment.
PRAB Steel Chips – Steel Belt Conveyor
PRAB’s steel belt conveyor transports steel chips to downstream processing equipment.
PRAB 2.5” Pitch Steel Belt Conveyor Unit
PRAB designs and manufactures a variety of steel belt conveyors, including this 2.5” Pitch unit featuring impact plates for extended service life. Scrap material is collected in the lower horizontal of the conveyor and is then elevated and discharged at a customer specified height. Optional chain oilers provide lubrication of the chain and rollers. Integrated control panels are available for a fully automated solution.
Product Brochures
Product Brochure: Steel Belt Conveyor
Product Brochure: Beaded Pan Conveyor
Application Review
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Application Review: Full-Service Recycler Increases Profits with Orbital Load-Out System
Application Review: Mobile Conveyor Helps a High-Volume Stamping Operation Improve Production and Increase Safety
Case Studies
Case Study: Aerospace Components Manufacturer Turns Its Waste Stream into a Revenue Stream
Case Study: Cashing in Your Chips
Case Study: C&A Tool Increases Profitability, Maintains Clean Facility With Chip Processing System
Case Study: Martin-Baker Turns Scrap Metal and Fluid into Revenue Stream
Case Study: Metal Stamping Company Implements Successful Expansion Project in Partnership with PRAB Conveyors
Case Study: Metalworking Company Finds Increased Asset Utilization by Focusing on Scrap Management
Technical Brief
Technical Brief: Critical Design Elements for Maximizing the Life of Under Press Steel Belt Conveyors
White Paper
White Paper: Avoiding Accidents, Injuries & Illnesses In Metalworking Operations
White Paper: Reallocating Labor in the Metalworking Industry
Other Downloadable Content
Conveyor Solutions
Die Cast Scrap Conveyor Systems
Stamping Scrap Conveyors & Systems
PRAB Builds Equipment for the Toughest Jobs in Manufacturing and Metalworking
Conveyor Performance White Paper
Steel belt conveyors have been relied upon in the stamping industry for hundreds of years. The reason for this is because of the way steel belt conveyors automate the scrap handling process, and for the specific ways in which they can be designed to mitigate wear of the conveyor and any unplanned downtime associated with that wear. Typically in […]
When choosing the right conveyor to manage metal scrap, maintenance and technology should heavily influence the decision—to increase the conveyor life and reduce maintenance issues. One of these maintenance issues is belt tension. From the time of installation, the belt stretches the longer it runs, creating slack and wear issues. Typically belts also must be visually checked for wear and […]
CHALLENGE Aerospace manufacturer needs a chip and fluid processing system to keep up with its machining demands by reducing the volume of metal turnings and to recover expensive cutting fluids for reuse. CUSTOMER Martin-Baker INDUSTRY Aerospace PRODUCTS Dualpak™ Briquetter, Steel Belt Conveyor Business Benefits Realized Increased metal scrap value in the form of high-density, dry […]
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