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What factors should we consider when selecting between Steel Belt, Pivot Belt, and Oscillating conveyors?

Choosing the right conveyor depends on five variables: scrap form, fluid content, abrasiveness, volume, and layout.

  • Use a Steel Belt Conveyor for mixed, sharp, heavy, hot, or abrasive scrap, and when you need long-term durability.
  • Use a Pivot Belt Conveyor for thin-gauge, oily, or sticky stamping scrap that tends to cling to belts.
  • Use an Oscillating Conveyor for gentle, horizontal chip or scrap movement, especially machine-side or in-pit transport.

Rule of thumb:

  • Versatile & heavy-duty: Steel Belt

  • Sticky/oily stamping scrap: Pivot Belt

  • Horizontal chip transfer: Oscillating

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