Metal Scrap Conveyor, Chip Processing & Industrial Water Treatment | PRAB
Modern manufacturing facilities generate large volumes of metal scrap, chips, turnings, used coolant, and wastewater every day. Managing these materials efficiently is essential for maintaining productivity, reducing operating costs, and supporting responsible resource recovery. PRAB, Inc., a KMC Global company headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has more than 75 years of experience developing industrial equipment for metal scrap conveying, chip processing, coolant recycling, and industrial water treatment.
PRAB serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, energy, machining, stamping, forging, die casting, and general manufacturing. Its equipment is designed to help manufacturers manage the complete material and fluid recovery process rather than addressing only one part of production waste handling.
A key part of PRAB's product range is its metal scrap conveyor technology. Steel belt, hinge belt, drag, vibratory, and magnetic conveyors can provide continuous-duty scrap removal from CNC machines, stamping presses, and other production equipment. Efficient conveying helps keep work areas organized while allowing operators to move scrap away from machinery without frequent manual handling. Selecting the appropriate conveyor depends on factors such as material type, chip size, volume, and production requirements.
Metal chip processing is another important area of PRAB's expertise. Machining operations can produce large quantities of metal chips and turnings that contain valuable material as well as residual cutting fluids. PRAB metal shredders and briquetters are designed to process these materials efficiently. Briquetting compresses loose chips into dense metal briquettes, which can simplify storage and handling while potentially improving scrap resale value. The process can also help recover coolant from metal turnings before the material enters the recycling stream.
Coolant management is equally important in modern machining operations. Cutting fluids can become contaminated during production and eventually require treatment or replacement. PRAB's Guardian coolant recycling systems and industrial coolant filtration equipment are designed to recover and reuse cutting fluids. CNC coolant recycling systems can extend fluid life and help reduce the volume of coolant requiring disposal, providing manufacturers with another method of improving resource efficiency.
Industrial wastewater treatment is also part of PRAB's integrated approach. Manufacturing processes can generate wastewater containing oils, suspended solids, and other contaminants. PRAB offers process water treatment equipment such as pH adjustment systems, oil water separators, and water oil separators. These technologies can support metal finishing wastewater treatment and help facilities manage discharge requirements associated with local wastewater authorities and applicable regulations.
What distinguishes PRAB's approach is its focus on integrated systems. Instead of treating conveyors, chip processing, coolant recycling, and wastewater treatment as completely separate challenges, PRAB can engineer solutions that connect multiple stages of material and fluid recovery. Systems are configured around customer materials, chip characteristics, production requirements, and fluid chemistry.
For manufacturers seeking a comprehensive approach to industrial waste management, PRAB provides equipment covering the journey from metal scrap conveyance and chip processing through coolant recovery and treated water. Its long history of engineering and manufacturing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, supports its role as a single-source equipment partner for demanding industrial applications.
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