As an Engineering Manager for PRAB, Jason Luzader has experience regarding heavy-duty conveyors. In this latest blog post, he answers a few questions that organizations should consider when searching for a new conveyor system. Q) What are some common factors organizations don’t consider when installing a conveyor? A) A key factor I see customers overlook when installing a […]
Characterized by extreme temperatures and large payloads, material transfer in die casting and forging is among the most heavy-duty in metalworking. Therefore, equipment used to move parts or metal scrap must be constructed and configured to be safe, efficient, durable, and reliable. With that in mind, here are things to consider when selecting conveyors for foundry and forging operations. Safety […]
This white paper will address how: The most common metal scrap handling challenges facing metal casting operations How the correct conveyor will reduce downtime, lower expenses, improve safety, and provide a long service life Assess Conveyor Design, Construction, and Capabilities to Improve Efficiency, Decrease Maintenance, and Lower Labor Costs By Bob Anspaugh, Conveyor Sales […]
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. Following are three aspects of conveyor design, construction, and capabilities that metalcasting operations should consider when pursuing conveyance enhancements. 1. Impact on productivity, efficiency. Without question, automated material handling equipment […]
“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 […]
Download Conveyors Still Operating in the Field After 57 Years Keeps Operators Away from Melting Furnace The PRAB Furnace Feeder allows for meter feeding of abrasive die scrap, casting metal, and other materials directly into the furnace- keeping operators from harms way at a distance from the melting area. System Features and Benefits: Feeds both reverbs and […]
Proven to Raise Productivity Up To 60% Documented Results Achieved by PRAB Customers Long Lasting Equipment: Conveyors Still Operating in the Field After 57 Years Scrap aluminum from die cast trim presses drop onto oscillating conveyors that feed onto dual under-floor centralized collection oscillators. Oscillating conveyor deposits scrap into a large 6” […]
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 […]
Proven to Raise Productivity Up To 60%Documented Results Achieved by PRAB Customers Enhanced Productivity Downtime Before PRAB: 3-4 hours Downtime 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 […]
CHALLENGE A die cast company in the Midwest contracts with automotive and other industrial OEM companies to design and manufacture die cast parts from Aluminum, Zinc, and Plastic. The die caster recognized the need to improve the efficiency of their Aluminum remelt processes. The Die Cast industry as a whole has seen shrinking profit […]
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