Industry: Steel, CRCA Cold Rolled Mills
Material Handled: Sheet and Plate Steel Scrap
Product Category: Belt Conveyor
Activity to be Mechanized/Automated:
- Conveying CRCA coil ends and edge cut scrap to a designated location.
- Continuous conveying for edge scrap and intermittent conveying for coil end scrap.
- Scrap removal and collection as a critical activity.
The Metal Scrap Handling Conveyor System for the steel industry efficiently handles sheet and plate steel scrap, with a focus on high uptime and minimal downtime. The system utilizes heavy-duty, cut-resistant, and reversible belt conveyors to manage irregular, sharp scrap while ensuring continuous material flow. The solution is cost-effective, energy-efficient, and provides high productivity with low capital investment.
Challenges vs Solutions
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Irregular and Sharp Scrap Scrap is uneven and sharp, making it difficult to convey. |
Heavy Duty Hinged Slat Chain Conveyor: Positively driven slats handle irregular shapes and sharp edges, ensuring smooth transport. |
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Equipment Damage: Scrap can get stuck and damage the conveyor system. |
Cut-Resistant Belt Conveyor Special belts prevent cuts and scratches, protecting the system and increasing lifespan. |
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Scrap Accounting Scrap needs to be tracked accurately. |
Reversible Belt Conveyors: Reversible belts ensure continuous flow to the next bin, aiding in scrap tracking. |
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High Uptime Needed: The system is part of the main production line, requiring high uptime. |
Inclined Cleated Metal Belt Conveyor: Cleats raise scrap, maintaining smooth flow and reducing downtime. |
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Unplanned Downtime: Downtime impacts productivity. |
24x7x365 Running Capacity: Designed for continuous operation with minimal unplanned downtime. |
Results / Benefits:
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Cost Effective: Lowest total cost of ownership, ROI within a year.
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Increased Efficiency: Eliminates multiple handling, streamlining the process.
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Energy Saving: IE3+ motors and efficient transmission reduce energy consumption.
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Low Capital Investment: Proven technology keeps initial investment low.
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24x7x365 Running Capacity: Maintenance-friendly with low unplanned downtime.
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High Productivity: Increases capacity utilization and overall productivity.