PRAB Complete Chip Reclaim System (Wringer, Incline Conveyor, Feed Hopper & Control Panel)

Overview

Up for sale is a complete PRAB Scrap Metal Chip Reclaim System. Designed for high-volume CNC machine shops and scrap recyclers, this automated line receives wet metal chips, separates and reclaims cutting oils/coolants via a centrifugal chip wringer, and elevates dried scrap into storage bins or hoppers. Reclaiming coolants significantly reduces fluid replacement costs while increasing scrap metal payout values.

Included System Components

• PRAB Reception Hopper & Screw Feeder: Heavy-gauge steel hopper with auger feed drive.
• PRAB Inclined Drag/Cleated Discharge Conveyor: High-angle cleated belt conveyor with integrated fluid catch/reservoir base.
• PRAB Continuous Chip Wringer: High-G centrifugal separator for maximum fluid extraction.
• PRAB Conical Storage Hopper & Frame: Heavy structural steel stand with angled cone discharge.
• PRAB Central Control Enclosure: Complete floor-standing NEMA electrical panel housing all system drives, breakers, and sequence interlocks.

System Component Breakdown

Based on the photographs, this complete PRAB chip recovery loop includes:

1. PRAB Feed Hopper / Incline Screw Conveyor: Large steel reception hopper feeding an inclined auger conveyor for regulated metal chip delivery.
2. PRAB Inclined Drag / Pitch Cleated Conveyor: Heavy-duty elevated discharge conveyor with built-in fluid settling tank base for transferring processed chips to elevated hoppers or gaylords.
3. PRAB Diagonal / Conical Settling Hopper & Stand: Free-standing structural steel support frame and conical settling/transfer hopper.
4. PRAB Chip Wringer / Centrifuge Unit: Continuous vertical or diagonal axis chip wringer (centrifugal fluid separator) for spin-drying metal turnings to reclaim cutting oils/coolants.
5. Main Electrical Control Enclosure: Pallet-mounted multi-door industrial control panel containing motor starters, system interlocks, and PLC controls for the complete automated line.

Technical Specifications (Estimated System Baseline)

• Manufacturer: PRAB, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI)
• System Type: Continuous Scrap Metal Chip Processing & Coolant Reclaim System
• Primary Function: Extracts and reclaims up to 98%+ of free cutting oils/coolants from metal turnings, grinding swarf, and CNC chips while producing dry, high-density scrap.
• Processed Materials: Aluminum, brass, cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy turnings.
• Electrical: 460V / 3-Phase / 60 Hz system layout.
• System Layout: Modular drop-in footprint (hopper $\rightarrow$ incline auger $\rightarrow$ wringer $\rightarrow$ discharge conveyor $\rightarrow$ central panel).