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From Machine Discharge to Final Load-Out Metalworking scrap handling is not general material handling. Wet chips, bushy turnings, stamping skeletons, hot-die-cast scrap, abrasive fines, and coolant-saturated slugs behave differently from bulk dry material. Conveyor selection in these environments determines uptime, maintenance burden, coolant retention, and long-term cost per ton handled. PRAB is not simply a recycling equipment provider. PRAB engineers […]

What Is a Metal Scrap Conveyor? In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, efficient material handling isn’t optional; it’s essential. For metalworking facilities that handle chips, turnings, stamping off-cuts, and other scrap, the right conveyor system can drastically improve safety, uptime, and overall operational costs. But not all metal scrap conveyors are created equal. Choosing the right option depends on understanding scrap […]

Metal Scrap Conveyor Selection Guide: Match Your Scrap, Coolant, and Throughput for Long-Term Performance Selecting the right metal scrap conveyor isn’t just about moving chips from A to B —it’s about reliability, throughput, coolant carry-over, maintenance load, and long-term total cost of ownership. With modern machining, stamping, and foundry operations running at higher speeds and volumes than ever, the wrong […]

Several factors related to conveyor performance must be addressed to ensure consistent efficiency in metal scrap recycling: Reducing carryover Managing challenging material compositions effectively Reducing routine maintenance Learn how focusing on these areas can significantly enhance operational efficiency in this article by PRAB that was originally published June 30, 2023 on wasteadvantagemag.com.

As labor shortages persist, preventing injuries, maximizing operator use, and promoting uptime are essential for efficient and profitable processing. Adding or upgrading material handling equipment is an apt place to start. By Mike Hook Note: This article was originally published Jan. 30, 2024, on wasteadvantagemag.com.   Amid times of workforce challenges, it is imperative for companies to adopt automated scrap […]

Considerations in planning, engineering, automation and maintenance add efficiency and save money for operations seeking to add or update conveyors. Note: This article was originally published on July 27, 2023, on  metalformingmagazine.com.   By Mike Hook, Director Sales & Mktg Conveyors must be able to withstand tough conditions and heavy materials. Operations adding or updating conveyors can improve reliability, reduce […]

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 […]

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 […]

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