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From blogs, and technical briefs to case studies and application reviews – read and download some of our valuable examples of metalworking waste stream solutions, new technology and the challenges facing others in your industry with today’s material handling applications. To see how you can join our other customers who are profiting more from properly managing their scrap and fluid handling processes, contact us.

Lithium-Ion Recycling Equipment

#inf_form{display:none;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext{padding-left: 75px !important;}.landing-form-callout .salesmantext .contacttitle{position:relative;left: 35px;}     KMC Global (dba Hapman, PRAB, Triple/S Dynamics, CDM Systems, and OVibra) is using decades of expertise to provide solutions for battery recycling operations. The battery recycling process requires a variety of equipment to properly separate, capture, and refine metal ions. Experience in conveyors, process equipment, and process water solutions makes KMC […]

Five Ways Metalworking Fluid Recycling Equipment Delivers ROI – Fabricating and Metalworking

Finding new ways to reduce costs in metalworking is something every fabricator aspires to. Cutting fluid recycling equipment is proven to generate meaningful savings over time. With that in mind, let’s walk through five ways fluid recycling systems deliver ROI. Note: Many variables play a role in cutting fluid management. To create a baseline for the following ROI examples, the […]

Optimizing Foundry and Die Casting Production

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Emphasize Conveyor Performance to Improve Productivity – Foundry Management and Technology

Improving conveyor operations is one way foundry managers have reduced cycle times, raised productivity, decreased downtime, and improved workplace safety. Notwithstanding, not all conveyors are engineered to deliver equal performance. The following are three aspects of conveyor design, construction, and capabilities that metalcasting operations should consider when pursuing enhancements to conveyance. 1. Impact on productivity, efficiency. Without question, automated material […]

Eliminate Downtime Associated With Conveyor Belt Adjustment

The PRAB Auto Take-Up System | Metal Conveyor Belt Tightener   We’re pleased to introduce the Auto-Take Up System, a conveyor enhancement that automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments. As the chains on conveyance systems get older, they stretch. This is one of the most common causes of premature belt wear and unplanned conveyor maintenance. A stretched […]

How to Reduce Conveyor Downtime

figcaption {text-align: center;} .newsletter_container h3 {margin-bottom: 0px !important;} When it comes to conveying recyclable metal there are several crucial considerations that need to be made to ensure the conveyor will perform efficiently and reliably. Among them: How heavy will the load be? What volume of material will need to be conveyed? How far will the material have to travel? What […]

Bundle Breaker Eliminates Conveyance Delays Caused by Metal Scrap – IEN

PRAB Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) has introduced the Bundle Breaker, a conveyor enhancement that preconditions stubborn metal scrap bundles for improved material transfer, processing and safety. During metal scrap processing, conveyance systems using augers or steel belts frequently fail to consistently move bushy bundles of metal scrap because the augers and steel belts are unable to grab hold of the stringy […]

NEW Bundle Breaker Eliminates Conveyance Delays Caused By Stringy Bundles Of Metal Scrap

We’re pleased to introduce the Bundle Breaker, a conveyor enhancement that preconditions stubborn metal scrap bundles for improved material transfer, processing and safety. During metal scrap processing, conveyance systems using augers or steel belts frequently fail to consistently move bushy bundles of metal scrap because the augers and steel belts are unable to grab hold of the stringy wads. This […]

Candy Manufacturer Reduces Wastewater Disposal Costs and Recovers Concentrate for Reuse with Vacuum Evaporation

Introduction A multinational food group who manufactures confectionery products such as sweets, chocolate, and candies needed to reduce its wastewater disposal costs and recover concentrate from one of its candy manufacturing processes. The Challenge During the candy line manufacturing process substantial effluent was being produced and then hauled away to their water treatment plant at great expense. In addition, the […]