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Conveyor Solutions for Every Metalworking Scrap Stream

From Machine Discharge to Final Load-Out Metalworking scrap handling is not general material handling. Wet chips, bushy turnings, stamping skeletons, hot-die-cast scrap, abrasive fines, and coolant-saturated slugs behave differently from bulk dry material. Conveyor selection in these environments determines uptime, maintenance burden, coolant retention, and long-term cost per ton handled. PRAB is not simply a recycling equipment provider. PRAB engineers […]

Why “Too Expensive” and “Too Disruptive” Are Outdated Myths About Industrial Conveyors

How PRAB Steel Belt Conveyors Reframe Cost and Downtime as Strategic Advantages For many manufacturing leaders, the conversation around automated scrap handling still centers on two concerns: capital costs and installation downtime. That perception is understandable. But it is also increasingly outdated. Modern industrial conveyor projects—especially when engineered around modularity, phased implementation, and ROI-backed justification—look nothing like the “rip-and-replace” disruptions of […]

How to Choose the Right Metal Scrap Conveyor for Your Operation

What Is a Metal Scrap Conveyor? In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, efficient material handling isn’t optional; it’s essential. For metalworking facilities that handle chips, turnings, stamping off-cuts, and other scrap, the right conveyor system can drastically improve safety, uptime, and overall operational costs. But not all metal scrap conveyors are created equal. Choosing the right option depends on understanding scrap […]

Optimizing Conveyor Systems for High-Volume Metal Scrap Handling in Stamping and Die Casting Plants

High-Volume Metal Scrap Handling Conveyors for Stamping & Die Casting High-volume stamping and die-casting operations push conveyor systems harder than almost any other manufacturing environment. Ton after ton of hot, wet, abrasive scrap hits the line every hour—creating surge loads, belt wear, and maintenance cycles that can stop a press or furnace if the system isn’t engineered correctly. When scrap […]

How to Choose the Right Metal Scrap Conveyor for Your Scrap, Coolant, and Throughput

How to Choose the Right Metal Scrap Conveyor Selecting the right metal scrap conveyor isn’t just about moving chips from A to B—it’s about reliability, throughput, coolant carry-over, maintenance load, and long-term total cost of ownership. With modern machining, stamping, and foundry operations running at higher speeds and volumes than ever, the wrong conveyor can become a hidden bottleneck. That’s […]

How to Choose the Right Metal Scrap Conveyor for Your Scrap, Coolant, and Throughput

Metal Scrap Conveyor Selection Guide: Match Your Scrap, Coolant, and Throughput for Long-Term Performance Selecting the right metal scrap conveyor isn’t just about moving chips from A to B —it’s about reliability, throughput, coolant carry-over, maintenance load, and long-term total cost of ownership. With modern machining, stamping, and foundry operations running at higher speeds and volumes than ever, the wrong […]

How to Prevent Chip Nests from Clogging Metal Scrap Conveyors

Reduce Conveyor Downtime by Following PRAB’s Recommendations In metalworking and machining operations, chip nests (Bushy bundles)—long, stringy turnings that knot together—are among the most common causes of conveyor downtime. These tangled masses can bridge in chutes, wrap around shafts, and ride the return run, leading to stoppages, safety hazards, and costly maintenance. This guide explains how to prevent chip nests […]

Maximizing Equipment Life – Preventive Maintenance Best Practices for Modern Manufacturing

Preventive maintenance (PM) enhances equipment reliability, reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO), and extends the service life of high-value manufacturing assets. PRAB® equipment—often still running after 30+ years—proves how disciplined maintenance translates into unmatched durability and ROI. Why Preventive Maintenance Matters Unplanned downtime is the largest hidden expense in metalworking and industrial operations. When a conveyor chain breaks or […]

Old Faithful Retires – and PRAB Steps In Again

In manufacturing, most equipment is expected to last a few years—maybe a decade if it’s tough. But every once in a while, a machine goes above and beyond, becoming part of a company’s story. At Zircoa, a U.S.-based producer of high-performance ceramics and metal oxides, that story belonged to a PRAB Roller Bucket Conveyor. Installed back in the late 1970s, […]

48 Years of Continuous Operation: PRAB Conveyor Sets Industry Benchmark

In heavy manufacturing, the life expectancy of most equipment is often measured in years, not decades. Yet, some industrial conveyors prove that with the right design, materials, and maintenance, systems can reliably operate for nearly half a century. One such example is a PRAB Conveyor, installed in the late 1970s at a U.S.-based manufacturer of refractory materials. After 48 years […]