Health & Safety
PRAB conveyors minimize safety risks by decreasing forklift traffic and scrap contact with operators.
Low Maintenance
PRAB conveyors have the industry’s leading reputation as being dependable low-maintenance equipment with long service lives.
Heavy-Duty
PRAB conveyors are built tough to withstand the harsh conditions and materials moved in the metalworking industry.
Value
PRAB conveyors reduce downtime by automating the scrap transfer process- maximizing machine operator production time.

Heavy-Duty Material Handling for Hot, Wet, or Abrasive Scrap

PRAB Oscillating (Vibratory) Metal Scrap Conveyors are engineered to deliver reliable, low-maintenance transfer of hot, wet, or abrasive metal scrap and finished parts in metalworking environments. Using an eccentric single-drive design that eliminates belts and minimizes moving parts, these oscillating conveyors provide smooth, continuous material flow—reducing jams and downtime while improving safety and productivity. Designed for machining centers, die casting cells, stamping presses, and scrap yards, they seamlessly integrate with downstream processing equipment and plant automation.

When you need rugged, low-maintenance conveyors to move heavy, difficult scrap—whether hot, dry, oily, or wet—the Oscillating (Vibratory) Metal Scrap Conveyors from PRAB, Inc. deliver.

These Oscillating conveyors are engineered for harsh metalworking environments where uptime, safety, and service life matter most.

Why choose PRAB’s Oscillating conveyors?

  • Quiet, smooth flow and discharge using an eccentric single-drive design.
  • Low overall cost: minimal install cost, low maintenance, efficient operation.
  • One drive unit can convey more than 80 feet of material.
  • Specifically built for hot, wet, or abrasive materials—no belt to fail, minimal maintenance required.
  • Backed by PRAB’s global support and durable construction built for 30+ years of continuous service.

Key features:

  • Low-maintenance design with only four bearings and central lubrication access.
  • Durable multi-ply fiberglass springs for smooth, consistent vibration flow.
  • Trough choices: square or flared, surfaces in smooth, urethane, abrasion-resistant or Rigidized™ steel.
  • Optional configurations: screening/sorting chutes, machine-side or pit operation.

Typical conveyor applications:

Machining operations, die-casting plants, stamping facilities, scrap yards—anywhere metal scrap or finished parts must be reliably conveyed with minimal downtime.

With PRAB’s vibratory conveyors, you automate scrap removal, reduce forklift traffic, and improve operator safety—while increasing productivity and eliminating jams. For manufacturers seeking durable, dependable scrap-handling systems, this conveyor type sets the standard.

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Common Oscillating Conveyor Applications:

  • Machining
  • Die Casting
  • Stamping
  • Finished Parts
  • Scrap Yards

For customers seeking a low-maintenance conveyor that delivers heavy-duty scrap-moving capability, these vibratory conveyors provide a proven, durable solution that keeps production lines clear of debris while cutting down on downtime

Features

  • Low-maintenance and eccentric single drive uses only four bearings
  • Lubrication points are centrally located for easy access and maintenance
  • Durable, multi-ply fiberglass springs provide smooth, quiet flow and discharge

Options

  • Trough designs are available in square or flared styles
  • Trough surfaces come in smooth, urethane, abrasion-resistant, or Rigidized™ steel
  • Screening and sorting configuration is available with a side discharge chute
  • Machine-side or pit operation

Choose from PRAB’s Oscillating Scrap Conveyors.

 

See the chart below for details.

Oscillating (Vibratory) Metal Scrap Conveyors | PRAB

 

 

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A metal scrap conveyor is a system used in manufacturing to transport metal chips, turnings, swarf, and other waste for recycling or disposal. Common types include steel belt, oscillating, drag chain, magnetic, pneumatic, and specialty conveyors—each chosen based on scrap size, abrasiveness, coolant content, or temperature. These systems improve efficiency, safety, and the value of metal scrap while preventing downtime.

Metal Scrap Conveyor Types and Applications:

  • Steel Belt Conveyors: Heavy-duty, designed for wet or abrasive scrap such as stamping, machining, and die-casting operations.
  • Oscillating Conveyors: Reliable for hot, wet turnings with minimal maintenance, proven to achieve over 98% uptime in stamping operations.
  • Drag Conveyors: Built for highly abrasive materials like cast iron, with enclosed designs to control dust and contaminants.
  • Magnetic Conveyors: Move ferrous chips and fines without carryover, ideal for CNC machining and grinding.
  • Pneumatic Conveyors: Flexible for plant layouts where scrap must be routed over long distances or overhead.
  • Specialty Conveyors: Includes pivot belt conveyors, quench conveyors, roller bucket conveyors, casting coolers, and load-out systems designed for specific applications such as foundry scrap, hot-material quenching, and scrap load-out.

Benefits of Metal Scrap Conveyors

  • Efficient Fetal Scrap Handling: Automates chip and scrap removal, improving plant efficiency.
  • Material Separation: Separates cutting fluids and integrates with shredders and fluid filtration systems.
  • Customization: Configurable for layout, volume, inclines, and curves.
  • Reduced Downtime: Prevents scrap buildup and production interruptions.
  • Improved Safety: Limits manual metal scrap handling and injury risk.
  • Profitability: Maximizes scrap value by improving processing and load-out efficiency.

PRAB metal scrap conveyors are engineered for 30+ years of continuous operation—with documented installations exceeding 40 years. Systems handle up to 2,000 lb/hr of scrap and integrate seamlessly with metal chip processing and coolant recycling systems. Known for their low maintenance and durability, PRAB metal handling systems are trusted by automotive, aerospace, die-casting, CNC, and heavy manufacturing plants worldwide.

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