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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.

PRAB Heavy-Duty Chip Carts

Download     Minimize Manual Scrap Handling Move Wet or Dry Metal Scrap Safely and Easily with Industrial Carts PRAB chip carts provide easy transportation of dry or wet metal chips and turnings. Heavy-duty steel construction provides leak-proof performance. A range of models and capacities is available to meet your particular needs. PRAB mobile containers can be efficiently operated by […]

Coolant Recycling System Improves Tool Life, Reduces Costs – Modern Machine Shop

As a supplier to some of the world’s largest aerospace companies, Koss Aerospace has taken a number of key steps to enhance overall efficiency and eliminate waste by committing to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and green initiatives. Among those steps was the addition of a PRAB Guardian coolant recycling system to address cutting fluid capacity issues and to improve other […]

Metal Stamping Company Implements Successful Expansion Project in Partnership with PRAB Conveyors

CUSTOMER E&E Manufacturing INDUSTRY Manufacturing Industry PRODUCT Steel Belt Conveyor   E&E Manufacturing produces heavy gauge stamped metal fasteners, progressive die metal stampings, and high value added assemblies. With facilities in Plymouth, MI and Athens, TN, they serve a heavy industrial manufacturing customer base including Tier 1, Tier 2, and OEM’s in automotive, heavy truck, military and other […]

PRAB Tramp Metal Separator

Download     The PRAB Tramp Metal Separator protects processing equipment from Damage: 5 Unique Designs to Remove Solids from Chip Flow- Saving on Costly Repairs PRAB Tramp Metal Separators serve as a key component in any chip processing system. These separators remove bar ends, broken tooling, and other solids from the chip flow to protect scrap metal equipment from […]

Considerations for Conveyor Selection

When considering adding a new or additional conveyor system to your metalworking operation, it’s essential to understand the critical factors involved in the research and selection process. Each type of metal scrap and shop process has unique requirements, making it crucial to prioritize the most vital aspects of a conveyor system tailored to your needs. Critical Goals for Conveyor […]

Spinning Vs Briquetting For Maximum Scrap Value

A frequent question shops ask is whether they should spin their chips to send to a recycler, or if they should briquette. They ask questions like: How can we consolidate our chips to get the highest resale value? Would we maximize the value of our scrap by briquetting? Or is spinning the chips the best option? Assessing the Situation […]

PRAB Dualpak™ Briquetter

Download     Proven to Increase Scrap Value Up to 25% Exclusive Dual-Ram Compression Technology PRAB’s Dualpak™ Briquetter machines increase the value of metal chips, loose turnings and swarf by compressing them into near solid, dry briquettes to send to the recycler or feed to furnace. Unlike competing briquetting machines, the Dualpak uses two opposing hydraulic cylinders. These cylinders press […]

PRAB Metal Turnings Shredders

Download     Up to 4x the Metal Turnings Volume ReductionReduce Metal Turnings to Flowable Chips PRAB Metal Turnings Shredders reduce volumes or metal turnings by shredding them into flowable chips for higher value when sending to the recycler. Units are a safe and cost-effective way to process all types of steel turnings and other metalworking scrap– using less space […]

Aerospace Components Manufacturer Reduces its Environmental Impact and Cuts New Coolant Purchases by 75%

Challenge: Emptying the sumps of Koss Aerospace’s 26 machining centers was labor intensive and caused a lot of downtime. Their old system’s inability to handle this level of fluid resulted in foul odor and excessive haul-away costs. Solution PRAB’s Guardian™ Coolant Recycling System with Coolant Manager, Polishing Filter System and Dirty Transfer System Results: 75% savings on new coolant purchases. […]

Reduce Rinse Water Use

Most of the hazardous waste in surface finishing comes from wastewater that is generated by rinse water. Due to the substantial amount of this waste, within this $155 billion dollar industry, companies are taking quick action to mitigate the environmental risk associated with dumping, and consumption. One of the major steps is though pollution prevention planning and water conservation. […]