When you choose a PRAB steel belt conveyor, you’re investing in a system built for decades of reliable service.
PRAB steel belt conveyors are engineered for heavy-duty applications, including sharp stampings, bushy turnings, and high-impact loads. Built with reinforced frames and heavy-gauge steel belts, these conveyors are designed for severe-duty applications where durability, fluid retention, and long service life are critical. Ideal for machining, stamping, and die casting operations, steel belt conveyors provide reliable elevation and transfer in demanding production environments.
Our heavy-duty construction—reinforced steel side frames, abrasion- resistant tracks, rugged belts, and wear-resistant components—lets these conveyors routinely outperform lighter, imported alternatives. Many users report twice the belt life of competitive units and fewer unplanned maintenance events.
PRAB conveyors are engineered and built in the USA for North American clients, and proudly engineered, built, and serviced from our EU headquarters in Poland for our international customers—delivering the same legendary durability and local service worldwide.
These durable steel belt conveyor systems excel at moving wet or dry scrap – even bushy wads and sharp metal chunks – thanks to abrasion-resistant tracks and robust construction that reduces downtime. For industries such as stamping, machining, and die casting, PRAB’s hinged steel belt conveyors deliver reliable, continuous scrap flow to keep your processes productive. With customizable configurations (straight, L-, or Z-shaped elevations) and options such as impact plates and automatic oilers, our steel belt systems are engineered for longevity and tailored to your exact needs.
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Technical Specifications:
Belt Pitches: Available in 2.5”, 4”, 6”, and 9” pitches to meet various application needs.
Load Capacities: Engineered to handle heavy metal scrap loads, ensuring consistent performance under demanding conditions.
Optional Features: Options include
Integrating PRAB’s Steel Belt Conveyors into your metalworking processes streamlines metal scrap handling, reduces maintenance downtime, and improves operational safety. Our conveyors reflect PRAB’s commitment to providing high-quality, reliable solutions tailored to the metalworking industry.
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PRAB Steel Belt Conveyors (hinge Conveyors) are available in 2.5″ to 9″ pitch and are designed to convey a wide range of metal scrap ranging in weight and bulk density. It’s capable of combining horizontal and elevating movements. Heavy-duty side frames, track, and wear bars keep the belt on track shift after shift.
Belt options available to meet differing applications include:
Configurations available include:
PRAB Beaded Pan Steel Belt Conveyor – Well Suited for Severe Environments
PRAB’s Beaded Pan Steel Belt Conveyor is well suited for severe environments and application
PRAB Copper Chips – Steel Belt Conveyor
PRAB’s steel belt conveyor transports copper chips to downstream processing equipment.
PRAB Steel Chips – Steel Belt Conveyor
PRAB’s steel belt conveyor transports steel chips to downstream processing equipment.
PRAB 2.5” Pitch Steel Belt Conveyor Unit
PRAB designs and manufactures a variety of steel belt conveyors, including this 2.5” Pitch unit featuring impact plates for extended service life. Scrap material is collected in the lower horizontal of the conveyor and is then elevated and discharged at a customer specified height. Optional chain oilers provide lubrication of the chain and rollers. Integrated control panels are available for a fully automated solution.
Product Brochures
Product Brochure: Steel Belt Conveyor
Product Brochure: Beaded Pan Conveyor
Application Review
Application Review: A Die Cast Company Improves Melting Process and Cuts Operating Expenses
Application Review: Automotive Powertrain Manufacturer Sees Results BEFORE Installation of PRAB Wringer and Conveyor Through PRAB’s ‘Prove It Before You Use It’ Approach
Application Review: Full-Service Recycler Increases Profits with Orbital Load-Out System
Application Review: Mobile Conveyor Helps a High-Volume Stamping Operation Improve Production and Increase Safety
Case Studies
Case Study: Aerospace Components Manufacturer Turns Its Waste Stream into a Revenue Stream
Case Study: Cashing in Your Chips
Case Study: C&A Tool Increases Profitability, Maintains Clean Facility With Chip Processing System
Case Study: Martin-Baker Turns Scrap Metal and Fluid into Revenue Stream
Case Study: Metal Stamping Company Implements Successful Expansion Project in Partnership with PRAB Conveyors
Case Study: Metalworking Company Finds Increased Asset Utilization by Focusing on Scrap Management
Technical Brief
Technical Brief: Critical Design Elements for Maximizing the Life of Under Press Steel Belt Conveyors
White Paper
White Paper: Avoiding Accidents, Injuries & Illnesses In Metalworking Operations
White Paper: Reallocating Labor in the Metalworking Industry
Other Downloadable Content
Conveyor Solutions
Die Cast Scrap Conveyor Systems
Stamping Scrap Conveyors & Systems
PRAB Builds Equipment for the Toughest Jobs in Manufacturing and Metalworking
Conveyor Performance White Paper
The Challenge Kalamazoo, Mich., February, 2015 – Featured in Modern Machine Shop Magazine. The more chips a company cuts, the better. But once the output reaches a certain volume, it may be time to look beyond traditional disposal methods toward more efficient systems. New chip processing equipment, linked with coolant filtration systems, can raise the value of […]
CHALLENGE A machining supplier needs an automated chip processing system and Coolant recycling for metal turning and chip management, while simultaneously capturing expensive cutting fluids for reuse. CUSTOMER C&A Tool Engineering, Inc. www.catool.com INDUSTRY Machining PRODUCT Diagonal-Shaft Wringer Steel Belt Conveyor Screw Conveyor Tramp Metal Separator Vertical Axis Crushers C&A Tool Engineering, Inc. is a premier international supplier […]
CHALLENGE Aerospace manufacturer needs a chip and fluid processing system to keep up with its machining demands by reducing the volume of metal turnings and to recover expensive cutting fluids for reuse. The goal was to transform their metal scrap and fluid into a viable source of revenue. CUSTOMER Martin-Baker INDUSTRY Aerospace PRODUCTS Dualpak™ Briquetter, Steel Belt […]
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.
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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