How do I select the right metal scrap conveyor for my metal and coolant type?

Matching metal scrap conveyor technology to material and coolant type is critical.

Consider scrap size (fine chips vs bushy turnings), material (aluminium vs steel vs cast iron), coolant content (wet vs dry), and elevation/incline.

Metal Scrap Conveyor Examples:

• Steel belt conveyors perform well in both wet and dry operations.
• Oscillating conveyors excel at handling wet, abrasive chips.
• Pneumatic systems provide flexible routing.
• Magnetic conveyors move ferrous chips without carryover.

PRAB’s engineering teams conduct scrap and coolant testing before specification, ensuring conveyors meet throughput and wear requirements. In one stamping plant, a PRAB pivot belt conveyor reduced carryover delays by 35% and improved scrap evacuation speed by 28%. This data-driven selection process extends belt life and minimizes energy use.

Resources:

• Technical Brief: Maintenance and Technology Considerations
• White Paper: Getting the Most Value from Metal Scrap and Spent Fluids