What is a scrap conveyor?

A scrap conveyor is an industrial conveyor system designed to collect, transport, and remove metal chips, turnings, stampings, and manufacturing scrap from machining and metalworking operations. Scrap conveyors move waste material away from the machine tool and into drums, hoppers, or collection bins, keeping the production area clean and reducing manual handling of metal scrap.

What is a SteelTrak conveyor?

SteelTrak is New London Engineering's line of hinged steel belt conveyors designed for long-term, low-maintenance scrap and chip handling. SteelTrak conveyors use TruTrak flanged rollers built into the chain to eliminate side-to-side belt movement, preventing belt wear against the conveyor frame and extending conveyor service life. Seven SteelTrak models are available, covering belt pitches from 1.5 inches to 2.5 inches and widths from 4 inches to 36 inches.

What is a magnetic conveyor used for?

A magnetic conveyor uses permanent magnets beneath a non-ferrous stainless steel deck to transport ferrous metal chips, fines, and small metal parts without contact with a moving belt. Magnetic conveyors are used when metal chips are too fine or too small to be handled by hinged steel belt conveyors. They operate in both wet and dry conditions and are commonly used in CNC machining, stamping, and metal forming operations.

What belt pitches are available for scrap conveyors?

Barron Equipment carries scrap conveyors in three belt pitches. The 1.5-inch pitch SteelTrak Model 715 and 716 are designed for very fine chips and small stampings. The 2.5-inch pitch covers the SteelTrak 720 through 727 series and the Titan Models 620 and 630, handling a wide range of machining chips, turnings, and medium stampings. The 4-inch pitch Titan Model 640 and the 6-inch pitch Titan Model 660 are designed for heavier scrap, large stampings, and forgings.

How do I get a quote for a scrap conveyor from Barron Equipment?

All scrap conveyors on this page are available by request for quote. Each conveyor is configured to the buyer's application, facility layout, machine type, chip type, and available space. To request a quote, submit a quote request form on the product page or call Barron Equipment at 1-800-397-6690 to speak with a material handling specialist. Barron Equipment sells, installs, and services conveyor systems across Iowa, Illinois, and the Midwest.

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Powered Conveyors

Q: What is a hinged steel belt conveyor?

A hinged steel belt conveyor uses interlocking steel plates connected by hinge pins to form a continuous, rugged conveying surface for metal chip removal and scrap handling. The hinged steel construction minimizes gaps between belt segments, preventing fine chips, swarf, and turnings from falling through. Hinged steel belt conveyors handle wet, dry, hot, and oily metal scrap that would damage standard rubber or fabric belting.

Powered conveyors are motor-driven material-handling systems that use belts, chains, rollers, or magnetic forces to move products at controlled speeds through manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and machine-tool environments. Unlike gravity conveyors, powered systems actively control product movement and can support accumulation, inclines, declines, curved paths, and directional transfers.

Barron Equipment offers powered conveyor systems from Titan Conveyors, Roach Conveyors, New London Engineering, and LEWCO Conveyors. Available solutions include belt conveyors, 24V motor-driven roller conveyors, powered accumulation curves, CDLR transfers, hinged-steel-belt chip conveyors, and magnetic conveyors.

Types of Powered Conveyors

Different powered conveyor technologies are designed for different products, environments, and levels of automation.

Belt Conveyors

Belt conveyors move products on a continuous motor-driven belt. The solid conveying surface supports bags, irregular products, small components, and materials that could fall between conveyor rollers.

Belt systems are also commonly evaluated for incline, decline, and product-gapping applications. Barron Equipment’s lineup includes the LEWCO AS-1 belt conveyor.

24V Motor-Driven Roller Conveyors

Motor-driven roller conveyors use a 24V brushless DC motor inside the conveyor rollers to move cartons and totes through independently controlled zones.

These systems can support zero-pressure accumulation, allowing products to queue without touching. Sensors detect when a downstream zone is occupied and stop the upstream zone until space becomes available.

Powered Roller Accumulating Curves

Powered accumulation curves maintain controlled product movement through changes in direction. The Roach 596 and 796 models use tapered rollers to guide products through curved conveyor layouts while supporting accumulation.

The analyzed Roach 796 configuration operates at 60 feet per minute and supports up to 15 pounds per roller or 70 pounds per zone.

Chain-Driven Live Roller Transfers

Chain-driven live roller, or CDLR, conveyors use chains and sprockets to power individual rollers. This creates positive movement for heavier loads and applications where slip resistance is important.

The Roach Model 595 is a 90-degree tapered CDLR transfer designed to redirect loads within production and distribution conveyor systems.

Hinged-Steel-Belt Chip Conveyors

Hinged-steel-belt conveyors use interlocking steel sections to move metal chips, swarf, turnings, stampings, and scrap. Their rugged construction supports metalworking environments where standard belting could be damaged by sharp, hot, or oily material.

Titan Conveyors Models 610 through 660 include belt pitches from 2½ to 6 inches for different chip and scrap applications.

Magnetic Conveyors

Magnetic conveyors use permanent magnets beneath a stainless-steel deck to move ferrous metal chips, fine scrap, and small metal components.

The New London Engineering Model 700 is available in widths from 6 to 18 inches and lengths up to 20 feet. Magnetic conveyors are especially useful for small ferrous materials that could pass through or interfere with other conveyor designs.

Powered Conveyor Comparison

Conveyor Type	Drive Method	Best Application
Belt Conveyor	Motor-driven belt loop	Bags, irregular products, small parts and inclines
24V MDR	Brushless motor within conveyor zones	Cartons, totes and zero-pressure accumulation
Accumulating Curve	Powered tapered rollers	Curved layouts and product buffering
CDLR Transfer	Chain and sprocket	Heavy loads and 90-degree direction changes
Hinged Steel Belt	Gear motor and chain drive	Metal chips, stampings and industrial scrap
Magnetic Conveyor	Magnets beneath stainless-steel deck	Fine ferrous chips and small metal parts

Final selection should consider product dimensions, weight, required speed, facility layout, operating environment, and automation goals.

What Is Zero-Pressure Accumulation?

Zero-pressure accumulation allows cartons or totes to stop in separate conveyor zones without contacting one another. Sensors monitor each zone and pause upstream movement when the next zone is occupied.

This technology can help protect:

Fragile cartons
Packaged products
Barcode labels
Totes
Products sensitive to back pressure

Zero-pressure accumulation is commonly used in distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment operations, packaging lines, and automated material-handling systems.

Powered Conveyor Application Guide

Application	Recommended Starting Point
Order Fulfillment and E-Commerce	24V MDR
Carton and Tote Accumulation	24V MDR or Powered Accumulating Roller
Curved Distribution Layouts	596 or 796 Accumulating Curve
Bags and Irregular Products	Belt Conveyor
Heavy Loads and Direction Changes	CDLR Transfer
CNC Chip Removal	Hinged-Steel-Belt Conveyor
Fine Ferrous Scrap	Magnetic Conveyor
Metal Stamping and Forging	Heavy-Duty Hinged-Steel-Belt Conveyor

These recommendations provide a starting point. Final equipment selection depends on load requirements, conveyor layout, environmental conditions, and integration needs.

How to Choose a Powered Conveyor

Product Type

Start by identifying what the conveyor must move:

Cartons or totes
Bags
Small parts
Irregular products
Heavy containers
Pallets
Metal chips or scrap

The product’s size, weight, shape, and bottom surface will help determine whether a belt, roller, CDLR, magnetic, or hinged-steel-belt system is appropriate.

Throughput

Determine how frequently products must move and whether the line requires continuous transport, intermittent movement, or accumulation between processes.

High-throughput and automated operations may benefit from powered-zone controls, sensors, and zero-pressure accumulation.

Conveyor Layout

Identify whether the system requires:

Straight transport
Curves
Inclines or declines
Accumulation zones
90-degree transfers
Machine or packaging-line integration

Operating Environment

The facility environment can narrow the selection quickly. Distribution operations may prioritize quiet operation and product protection, while metalworking facilities may require equipment capable of handling sharp, hot, oily, or abrasive material.

Automation Requirements

Consider whether the system must integrate with sensors, controls, production machinery, packaging equipment, or warehouse automation.

Powered vs. Gravity Conveyors

Choose a powered conveyor when:

Products must move across level surfaces
Speed control is required
Accumulation is needed
Throughput is high
Automated transport is a priority
Products must travel longer distances

Choose a gravity conveyor when a suitable slope or manual movement is practical and automated product control is unnecessary.

Many facilities use both systems. Powered conveyors handle primary transport, while gravity sections support packing, staging, order picking, and shipping operations.

Common Applications

Powered conveyors are used in:

Order fulfillment and e-commerce distribution
Warehousing
Manufacturing
Assembly operations
Packaging and labeling
CNC machining
Metal stamping
Die casting
Forging
Machine-tool chip removal

The correct system depends on whether the primary goal is controlled product transport, accumulation, directional transfer, or scrap removal.

Installation and Service

Powered conveyor planning should account for:

Product dimensions and weight
Conveyor speed
Required load capacity
Accumulation and controls
Facility layout
Electrical requirements
Sensors and automation
Equipment integration
Maintenance access
Future system expansion

Barron Equipment provides powered conveyor planning, installation, and service. Barron Equipment serves all of Iowa and Illinois, plus parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Purchase Online or Request a Quote

The products in this category use a mixed purchasing model. Standard configurations may be available to purchase online, while products marked “Read more” require a custom quote based on the application, layout, and load requirements.

Request a quote online for custom conveyor-system planning, integration, or application-specific configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a powered conveyor?

A powered conveyor is a motor-driven system that uses a belt, chain, roller motor, or other powered mechanism to move products through a production or distribution line. Powered systems can control product speed, direction, and accumulation.

What types of powered conveyors does Barron Equipment carry?

Barron Equipment carries belt conveyors, 24V motor-driven roller conveyors, powered accumulation curves, CDLR transfers, hinged-steel-belt chip conveyors, and magnetic conveyors.

What is a hinged-steel-belt conveyor used for?

Hinged-steel-belt conveyors move chips and scrap in CNC machining, die-casting, stamping, forging, and other metalworking operations. Their steel construction supports wet, dry, hot, oily, and sharp-edged material.

What is a 24V motor-driven roller conveyor?

A 24V MDR conveyor uses brushless DC motors within conveyor zones to move products. Sensors can control each zone independently and support zero-pressure accumulation.

Does Barron Equipment install powered conveyors?

Yes. Barron Equipment provides powered conveyor planning, installation, integration, and service support throughout its service area.

How do I order a powered conveyor?

Standard configurations may be available online. Custom systems and products marked “Read more” require an online quote based on the application, load, and facility layout.