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Scrap Conveyors
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Endura-Veyor Magnetic Slide Conveyor – Submersible Watertight Design
A completely submersible magnetic conveyor with no external moving parts—featuring a watertight 11-gauge steel frame, 12-gauge stainless steel slider bed, oil-filled UHMW chain guides that require no lubrication, and powerful ceramic #8 permanent magnets for jam-free transport of ferrous chips, fines, and small parts through coolant, water, and cutting fluid environments.Read more -
Endura-Veyor Model 2500W Welded Wing 2½” Pitch Chip Conveyor
Built with Endura-Veyor's proprietary SurePath belting and welded wing construction for superior material containment, 2,500 lb belt pull capacity, five drive style options, and easy-access removable bottom covers—the 2500W is designed for the most demanding chip, scrap, and parts handling applications where belt reliability and jam prevention are the top priorities.Read more -
NLECO Model 700 Magnetic Chip Conveyor
A beltless magnetic conveyor that uses permanent magnets beneath a stainless steel deck to move fine ferrous chips, grinding fines, and sharp-edged parts that would jam or pass through conventional hinged steel belt conveyors—available in horizontal, L, and Z frame configurations up to 20 feet long.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 715 Mini Pitch Liquid-Tight Chip Conveyor
A compact 1½" pitch hinged steel belt conveyor with liquid-tight construction, TruTrak flanged rollers for jam-free belt tracking, and a shallow 4⅛" infeed depth—purpose-built for very fine chips, small stampings, and tight spaces where standard 2½" pitch conveyors won't fit.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 716 Mini Pitch Open Frame Chip Conveyor
A compact 1½" pitch chip conveyor with an open frame construction for dry machining, stamping, and secondary operations where coolant containment is not required—same TruTrak belt tracking and radial sidewings as the liquid-tight 715, in a lighter, more economical configuration.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 720/723 Heavy Drive Shaft 2½” Pitch Chip Conveyor
The heavy-duty upgrade to NLECO's standard SteelTrak 2½" pitch conveyor—featuring a 1-11/16" drive shaft for higher horsepower motors, heavier loads, and longer conveyor runs. Available in open frame (720) or liquid-tight (723) configurations with belt widths from 6" to 36".Read more -
SteelTrak™ 721/724 Standard-Duty 2½” Pitch Chip Conveyor
NLECO's most popular and cost-effective hinged steel belt conveyor—designed for long-term, low-maintenance chip and scrap removal in virtually any CNC machining, turning, stamping, or industrial scrap handling application. Available in open frame (721) or liquid-tight (724) with belt widths from 6" to 36".Read more -
SteelTrak™ 722/726 Compact Frame 2½” Pitch Chip Conveyor
All the SteelTrak features in a 6⅝" deep frame—2 inches shallower than the standard 721. Designed for light to medium industrial applications where you need a 2½" pitch belt but the standard 8½" frame is too deep for the available space.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 725 Low Profile Infeed Chip Conveyor
Designed to slide under existing machines with a shallow 5⅜" horizontal infeed that transitions to a stronger 6⅝" incline and discharge section—the SteelTrak 725 puts the shallowest part of the conveyor exactly where clearance matters most and adds structural depth where the belt carries its heaviest load.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 727 Tapered Frame Inside-Machine Chip Conveyor
A chip conveyor with a frame that narrows to 4⅛" in the middle—designed to thread through, inside, or under existing machines where the clearance pinch point is mid-run, not at the infeed or discharge. Liquid-tight horizontal infeed section is standard, with full liquid-tight construction available as an option.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 750/751 Heavy-Duty 4″ Pitch Hinged Steel Belt Conveyor
NLECO's heavy-duty 4" pitch conveyor with TruTrak hardened flanged rollers, 10-gauge 15¼" deep frame, 2⅜" high cleats, 3" sidewings, and impact tube axle construction—built for forging, stamping, die-casting, and heavy industrial scrap handling where the 2½" pitch SteelTrak models aren't enough.Read more -
SteelTrak™ 760 Extreme-Duty 6″ Pitch Hinged Steel Belt Conveyor
The most rugged conveyor in the SteelTrak lineup—built with a structural C-channel frame, 6" pitch belt with 4" high cleats and 7-gauge sidewings, 3" diameter flanged rollers, a 2-15/16" drive shaft, 12" P.D. sprocket, and full-length access panels as standard. Designed for extreme heavy-duty steel and scrap applications where nothing less will survive.Read more
Two Conveyor Families. One Goal.
While all scrap conveyors move manufacturing waste, they are designed for different chip sizes, duty levels, and installation constraints.
Titan Conveyors
models are designed for general metalworking, machining, stamping, die-casting, and forging applications. The product family includes 2.5-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch pitch hinged-steel-belt conveyors with widths up to 72 inches and chain pull capacities up to 8,900 pounds on the Model 660. These systems are commonly used for larger scrap, heavier stampings, and demanding industrial environments.
NLECO SteelTrak Conveyors
<New London Engineering (NLECO)> SteelTrak conveyors are designed for chip handling, fine scrap removal, and machining applications where space is often limited. The lineup includes 1.5-inch and 2.5-inch pitch configurations, liquid-tight versions, tapered frames, and low-profile infeed designs. SteelTrak systems also incorporate TruTrak technology to help reduce belt-tracking issues and conveyor wear.
Scrap Conveyor Types
Hinged Steel Belt Conveyors
Hinged steel belt conveyors use interlocking steel plates connected by hinge pins to form a rugged conveying surface. These systems handle:
- Metal chips
- Turnings
- Swarf
- Stampings
- Forgings
- Hot, oily, or abrasive scrap
Unlike standard belt conveyors, the interlocking steel design prevents small chips from falling through the conveyor surface.
Magnetic Conveyors
Magnetic conveyors use permanent magnets beneath a stainless-steel deck to move ferrous chips, grinding fines, and small metal parts.
Because the material rides on the steel deck rather than a moving belt, magnetic conveyors are often selected for fine ferrous material that could jam or pass through conventional conveyor designs. The Model 700 Magnetic Conveyor is the magnetic solution represented in Barron’s lineup.
How to Choose the Right Scrap Conveyor
| Selection Factor | Application Condition | Recommended Starting Point |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Type | Fine ferrous chips or grinding swarf | 700 Magnetic Conveyor |
| Chip Type | Very fine chips or small stampings | 1.5″ Pitch SteelTrak (715/716) |
| Chip Type | Curly turnings or mixed machining chips | 2.5″ Pitch Hinged Steel Belt Conveyor |
| Chip Type | Large stampings, castings, or forgings | 4″ or 6″ Pitch Titan Conveyor |
| Wet Application | Chips mixed with coolant | Liquid-Tight Configuration |
| Limited Space | Low machine clearance | Model 725 or 727 SteelTrak |
| Scrap Material | Non-ferrous or mixed material | Hinged Steel Belt Conveyor |
Belt Pitch and Duty Classification
| Conveyor Family | Belt Pitch | Best Application |
|---|---|---|
| SteelTrak 715/716 | 1.5″ | Very fine chips, small stampings, tight spaces |
| SteelTrak 720–727 | 2.5″ | CNC chips, turnings, and general machining scrap |
| Titan 620/630 | 2.5″ | General to heavy industrial scrap |
| Titan 640 | 4″ | Large scrap, castings, and heavy stampings |
| Titan 660 | 6″ | Extreme-duty scrap and large forgings |
| 700 Magnetic | Beltless | Fine ferrous chips and grinding fines |
What Is a Liquid-Tight Conveyor?
Liquid-tight conveyors are designed for machining applications where chips are mixed with coolant or cutting fluid.
Certain SteelTrak models use sealed bottom-pan designs that help contain fluids during transport, reducing leakage and contamination around the machine. The report identifies liquid-tight variants within the 716, 723, 724, and 726 product families.
What Is TruTrak Technology?
TruTrak is a SteelTrak conveyor feature that uses flanged rollers built into the chain to eliminate side-to-side belt movement.
According to the analysis, TruTrak helps:
- Reduce belt tracking problems
- Prevent frame wear
- Protect axles and sidewings
- Minimize unplanned downtime
This technology is one of the key differentiators between SteelTrak systems and conventional hinged-steel-belt conveyors.
Common Applications
Scrap conveyors are commonly used in:
- CNC machining centers
- Machine-tool chip removal
- Metal stamping operations
- Die-casting facilities
- Forging operations
- Cold-heading processes
- Fastener manufacturing
- Grinding applications
The appropriate conveyor depends on whether the material is fine or bulky, wet or dry, ferrous or non-ferrous, and whether the conveyor must fit under or inside existing equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a scrap conveyor?
A scrap conveyor is an industrial conveyor system used to collect and transport metal chips, turnings, swarf, stampings, and manufacturing waste away from production equipment.
What is a hinged steel belt conveyor?
A hinged steel belt conveyor uses interlocking steel plates connected by hinge pins to move metal chips and scrap. It is designed for wet, dry, hot, oily, and abrasive scrap materials.
What is a SteelTrak conveyor?
A SteelTrak conveyor is a New London Engineering hinged-steel-belt conveyor that incorporates TruTrak technology to reduce belt-tracking issues and conveyor wear.
What is a magnetic conveyor used for?
Magnetic conveyors move fine ferrous chips, grinding fines, and small metal parts using permanent magnets beneath a stainless-steel deck.
What conveyor pitch should I choose?
1.5-inch pitch systems are typically used for very fine chips and small stampings. 2.5-inch pitch systems handle most machining chips and turnings. 4-inch and 6-inch pitch conveyors are designed for heavier scrap, castings, and forgings.
How do I request a quote?
Scrap conveyors are application-specific systems. Quote requests should include chip type, machine or process producing the scrap, wet or dry conditions, belt-width requirements, discharge height, and available installation space.
Scrap Conveyor Selection & Installation
Barron Equipment helps manufacturers, machine shops, stamping facilities, foundries, and processing operations evaluate scrap conveyors based on chip type, scrap volume, coolant exposure, available space, discharge requirements, and production goals.
Request a quote online to discuss the right scrap conveyor solution for your application.