Low-Profile Chip Conveyor Designed for CNC and Machine Tool Environments
The Titan Model 610 is a 2-1/2 in. pitch hinged steel belt conveyor built for rugged chip handling in machine tool environments. Its low-profile 12-gauge frame stands just 6-11/16 in. deep, allowing it to fit under and alongside CNC machining centers, lathes, and other production equipment where floor space and clearance are tight. Belt widths range from 6 in. to 24 in., and belt speeds of 5 to 30 feet per minute provide adequate time for coolant to drain before chips reach the discharge point.
What separates the Model 610 from other chip conveyors in its class is the exclusive Titan Radial Sidewing. This close-tolerance sidewing design virtually eliminates the gap between the sidewings and aprons where small chips and parts commonly wedge and cause jams. For machine shops running unattended or lights-out production, reduced jamming translates directly to less downtime and fewer manual interventions.
Specifications
- Belt Pitch: 2-1/2 in. hinged steel belt with 1 in. radial sidewings
- Standard Belt Widths: 6 in., 8 in., 12 in., 18 in., 24 in.
- Optional Belt Widths: 4 in., 10 in., 14 in., 16 in.
- Belt Styles: Plain, perforated, pimpled, perforated and pimpled, impact plates
- Drive: 1/2 HP, 230/460/3/60 (optional 3/4 HP, 1 HP, severe duty, brake motor)
- Drive Location: Side mount standard; top mount end optional
- Speed: 5–30 FPM typical, per application
- Frame: Formed 12 gauge, 6-11/16 in. deep
- Sprockets: 5 tooth, 4.25 in. pitch diameter
- Bearings: Grease sealed, drive end
- Supports: Structural channel
- Paint: One coat industrial enamel (custom colors available)
- Curves: 30°, 45°, 60° available; special curves on request
Titan Radial Sidewing Technology
Conventional hinged steel belt conveyors leave a gap between the belt sidewings and the apron surface. Small chips, fine turnings, and tiny stamped parts can lodge in this gap and accumulate until the belt jams. Clearing a jammed chip conveyor during production means stopping the machine, pulling scrap by hand, and losing cycle time.
The Titan Radial Sidewing uses a close-tolerance curved profile that maintains consistent contact between the sidewing and apron throughout the belt’s travel path. This design reduces the gap to the point where even the smallest chips are carried through without wedging. For high-volume machining operations — especially those running extended or unattended shifts — this feature is one of the most impactful differentiators in the 2-1/2 in. pitch chip conveyor category.
Belt Options for Different Chip Types
The Model 610 supports multiple belt surface configurations to match different scrap materials. Plain belts work well for general machining chips and turnings. Perforated belts allow coolant to drain through the belt surface, improving fluid recovery. Pimpled belts add texture for better chip retention on inclined sections. Impact plates protect the belt surface from heavy stampings or drop-forged parts. Your Barron application engineer can recommend the right belt style based on the chip form, material, and coolant conditions in your operation.
Common Options and Accessories
The Model 610 can be configured with a wide range of accessories to match specific machine tool installations. Common options include flared infeed siderails for wider chip collection, liquid-tight bottom pans for coolant containment, bolt-on top covers and chip suppressors, drain holes and drain plugs, casters for portability, coolant tanks and pumps, zero-speed switches for safety monitoring, and rotary belt brushes for cleaning the return belt.
Applications
The Model 610 is commonly paired with CNC machining centers, CNC lathes, vertical and horizontal mills, drilling operations, and small-to-medium stamping presses. It handles aluminum chips, steel turnings, brass shavings, cast iron chips, and other ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in both wet and dry conditions. The 2-1/2 in. pitch is well suited for curly turnings, mixed chips, and general machining scrap. For larger stampings, castings, or forgings, Titan’s 4 in. pitch Model 640 or 6 in. pitch Model 660 may be more appropriate.
Industries that rely on the Model 610 include CNC job shops, contract machining, aerospace manufacturing, automotive parts production, medical device machining, and general metalworking.
How the Model 610 Fits in the Titan Lineup
Titan manufactures a full family of hinged steel belt conveyors with pitches from 2-1/2 in. to 6 in. The Model 610 is the entry point in the 2-1/2 in. pitch range, designed as a standalone chip conveyor for individual machines. The Model 620 and 630 step up in frame construction and chain pull capacity for heavier-duty or longer-run applications. The Model 640 (4 in. pitch) and Model 660 (6 in. pitch) handle progressively larger scrap, heavier stampings, and extreme-duty environments. Barron Equipment can help you evaluate which model matches your machine, chip type, and production requirements.
Selection Assistance from Barron Equipment
Specifying a chip conveyor requires matching belt width, pitch, speed, drive configuration, and accessories to your specific machine and scrap profile. Barron Equipment’s application engineers work with manufacturers, machine shops, and metalworking operations across Iowa and the Midwest to design and install Titan conveyor systems that keep production running.