Comparing PRAB Scrap Conveyor Types – Which Is Right for You?

Comparing PRAB Scrap Conveyor Types – Which Is Right for You?

Choosing the right scrap conveyor is crucial for maximizing efficiency, safety, and productivity in a manufacturing environment. Metal Chip Conveyors offers a variety of scrap conveyor systems, each designed to handle different materials and operational needs. Here's a breakdown of the most popular types and how to determine which one best fits your facility.

1. Steel Belt Conveyors

PRAB’s steel belt conveyors are rugged and durable, perfect for handling heavy, sharp, and abrasive metal scrap. These are commonly used in die-casting, machining, and stamping operations.

• Ideal for: Hot, wet, or oily materials

• Strengths: Long-lasting, minimal maintenance, handles large scrap volumes

• Best fit: Harsh environments requiring tough equipment

2. Drag Chain Conveyors

Designed for high-volume scrap transport, drag chain conveyors use flights or paddles to pull scrap along a trough.

• Ideal for: Bushy or stringy scrap

• Strengths: Handles bulky material, suitable for centralized systems

• Best fit: Plants with high scrap output and space for in-floor or overhead layouts

3. Magnetic Conveyors

For facilities working with ferrous materials, PRAB’s magnetic conveyors offer an effective solution. Magnets mounted beneath a stainless steel slider bed pull metal along the conveyor path.

• Ideal for: Fine ferrous chips and shavings

• Strengths: Fully enclosed, fluid-draining design

• Best fit: Clean environments and coolant-laden chips

4. Pivot Belt Conveyors

This is one of PRAB’s most versatile systems. Pivot belt conveyors are designed with a pivoting mechanism that allows small chips and fluids to fall through, separating solids from liquids.

• Ideal for: Wet chips, aluminum, brass, and non-ferrous materials

• Strengths: Chip/fluid separation, minimal clogs

• Best fit: CNC machining and high-precision applications

5. Screw Conveyors

For vertical or inclined conveying, PRAB’s screw conveyors are compact and space-saving.

• Ideal for: Controlled material flow in tight areas

• Strengths: Minimal footprint, sealed transport

• Best fit: Areas with vertical or limited layout options

Conclusion

Choosing the right PRAB scrap conveyor depends on your material type, scrap volume, layout, and operational goals. Each system offers unique advantages, and PRAB's engineering team can tailor a solution to meet your exact needs—ensuring maximum ROI and system longevity.