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PRAB Q&A – Conveyor Considerations

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 […]

What to Consider When Selecting Forging or Die Casting Conveyors

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 […]

Lithium-Ion Recycling Equipment

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 Global the smart choice for these operations. […]

Optimizing Foundry and Die Casting Production

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 […]

Emphasize Conveyor Performance to Improve Productivity – Foundry Management & 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. 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 […]

Reducing Conveyor Downtime

This white paper will address how: • Conveyor design reduces carryover • Pre-conditioning metal scrap improves material transfer • Build quality significantly impacts maintenance     How to Increase Conveyor Utilization and Keep Metalworking Processes MovingBy Mike Hook, Sales & Marketing Director, PRAB Introduction Conveyors are said to be the workhorses of production. The conveyors used to […]

Maintenance and Technology Considerations When Selecting a Metal Scrap Conveyor

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 […]

White Paper: Achieving Economic Recovery & Resilience To Future Disruptions

Download Automated Systems and Domestic Sourcing Will Contribute to Sustainable U.S. ProductionBy Mike Hook, Sales & Marketing Director, PRAB   Introduction Global health events. Trade wars and tariffs. Political discord. Rising foreign labor costs. External factors such as these have had a major impact on U.S. manufacturing. Many companies were challenged in 2020 just to complete ordinary day-to-day production […]

White Paper: 8 Problem Areas Affecting Metalworking Operation Profitability

Download     Address the Most Common Issues to Maximize Growth By Teresa Phillips, Senior Marketing Specialist, PRAB   Introduction There are numerous areas in metalworking operations that can affect operational profitability, but eight top problem areas are common to many manufacturers. This whitepaper touches on each of the 8 problem areas, explains how they impact profitability, and what can […]