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 […]
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 […]
Without processing metal scrap and recycling cutting fluids in-house, metalworking operations do not get the maximum value for their chips from the scrap dealer and cutting fluids are substantially wasted. However, with the right scrap and fluid handling equipment metal scrap can be a great source of revenue and recycled fluids can drastically cut the costs of new fluid purchases, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As seen in ‘Modern Metals Magazine’ “There are critical elements necessary in the design phase that will reduce the impact of force from scrap- ensuring good material flow, reducing downtime and maintenance, and helping to keep operators focused on press output.” –Bob Anspaugh, conveyor sales engineer for PRAB Inc. Q: Why a steel belt for metal stamping scrap? A: […]
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