Scrap Removal Conveyor System in an Industrial Manufacturing Facility
In metalworking and fastening element manufacturing, the stamping process generates a significant amount of steel scrap. If scrap removal is not automated, it can result in:
- production downtime;
- occupational safety risks;
- time lost to manual handling;
- logistical bottlenecks;
- unnecessary internal transport using forklifts.
The situation becomes particularly challenging when scrap from multiple stamping presses must be collected and transported to a single central location.
This was exactly the challenge faced by Arras Construction Furniture OÜ, a company specializing in the production and wholesale of construction fastening elements.
Project Requirements
The company needed a solution to:
- transport steel scrap from four stamping presses;
- direct the material into a central collection container;
- reduce manual intervention;
- maintain a clean and safe production environment.
In addition, spatial limitations and the layout of the existing production line had to be taken into account.
60-Meter Scrap Removal Conveyor System
Apeco designed and delivered a dedicated scrap removal conveyor system that:
- connects four stamping areas;
- transports steel scrap over a distance of 60 meters;
- automatically directs the material into a collection container;
- operates as an integrated part of the continuous production flow.
Key Benefits of the System
- Full automation – no need for manual scrap collection
- Time savings – reduced labor time spent on scrap handling
- Improved safety – fewer forklifts operating in the production area
- Cleaner working environment
- Smoother production flow
What Does Scrap Handling Automation Deliver?
Many manufacturing companies underestimate the impact of scrap logistics on overall production efficiency.
An automated conveyor system helps to:
- reduce downtime;
- optimize labor costs;
- improve workplace safety;
- align production with lean manufacturing principles;
- increase process transparency.
When scrap moves in rhythm with the production process, bottlenecks are eliminated.
When Should You Consider a Scrap Conveyor System?
Such a solution is worth considering if:
- there are multiple scrap generation points;
- scrap handling requires dedicated personnel;
- forklift traffic is intensive;
- waste collection disrupts production flow;
- space can be optimized with a horizontal or combined conveyor solution.
Conclusion
The 60-meter scrap removal conveyor system implemented at Arras Construction Furniture OÜ demonstrates how a properly engineered internal logistics solution can:
- automate the process;
- reduce time consumption;
- improve safety;
- enhance overall production efficiency.
The movement of production scrap does not have to be a secondary process — it can become an integrated part of an optimized production flow.
If you would like to make your scrap handling more efficient and automated, feel free to contact the Apeco team — we will help you find the right solution for your production.