Magnetic Products Inc. (MPI) Steel Belted, Beltless Magnetic & Shaker Conveyor Systems

MPI Heavy Duty, Hinged-Steel Belt Conveyors (SBC)

Steel Hinge Belt Conveyors offer a competitive, heavy-duty design to handle a wide range of both ferrous and nonferrous
materials. Ideally suited to industrial applications involving the transport of high temperature and/or oily
parts.

MPI’s SBC conveyors are a great low-maintenance option for moving scrap, steel chips, fasteners, etc., in demanding conditions.

Available in a variety of standard designs, sizes and configurations to meet your application, options include plain, perforated, pimpled or pimpled and perforated aprons. Design can be customized and/or supplied with other ancillary components, such as feeders and hoppers, to provide a complete material handling system.

MPI SBC Features:

• Rugged: Heavy duty 7 gauge frame construction
• Durable: Heavy duty angle iron tracks for long term wear resistance
• Safety: Safety bottom pans standard
• Sturdy: 11 gauge belt construction for 2.5” and 4” pitch belts
• Long Lasting: Heat-treated belt rollers for optimum wear life
• Made in USA: American made drive packages

SBC Specifications and Selectable Options:

MPI offers three types of steel belt conveyors. Each larger belt pitch is built with a heavier duty belt and frame material to handle more difficult scrap or higher scrap rate capacities. MPI will help you select the correct duty for your application.

Key features:

• Pitch sizes from 2.5” to 6”
• Belt widths from 6” to 36”
• Belt options: plain, flat top, pimpled or perforated belts
• Various cleat sizing and spacing available
• Custom engineered designs using standard components
• Effectively conveys all types of metals in tough environments of heat, impact and abrasion
• Longer life and smoother performance with heavy-duty side frames
  Built-in torque limiter
• Interlocking belt sidewings prevent material jamming
  Flanged roller options: none, every other, or all

  MPI SBC Series PDF for all Specifications

MPI Beltless Magnetic Conveyors (BLM)

MPI's BLM conveyors are built to be rugged, reliable and robust and efficiently move ferrous metal, stampings, turnings, chips, fasteners, scrap and more, wherever you need it to go.

How BLM Conveyors Work

Powerful permanent magnets, located below a nonmagnetic stainless steel slider bed, transport parts without fail and without downtime, even when faced with the most challenging applications. As the magnets move, objects travel along the conveyor and into a bin for easy removal or transport.

MPI’s Beltless Magnetic Conveyors are built for maintenance-free operation. With no external moving components except for the drive motor assembly, the liquid-tight sealed conveyor housing can be totally submerged in machine reservoir tanks. An internal self-adjusting take-up system eliminates the need for time-consuming fine-tuning of mechanics.

The conveyor’s sealed design prevents scrap from entering and damaging internal components. MPI offers BLM conveyors in a variety of sizes with many design options, and can be supplied with ancillary components, such as feeders and hoppers, to provide a complete material handling system.

Note: MPI also offers complete demolition of old equipment and installation services with purchase of their BLM conveyers.

MPI BLM Features:

• Wear and impact resistant slider bed: Minimum 12 gauge stainless steel slider bed (7 gauge for over 18” wide or manganese option).
• Optimized for minimal magnetic drag : Magnets enclosed in UHMW wrapper, internal stainless magnet supports and welded stainless motor mount.
• Automatic chain tensioning: Internal takeup maintains tension for life of unit and is enclosed to keep debris out of moving parts.
• Best in class track system: Welded structural steel angle and stainless in convex and concave (high wear areas) without UHMW track or laminated light gauge steel channel.
• American made drive packages

BLM Conveyors in Action

BLM Specifications and Selectable Options:

Offered in 3 series: 600, 800 and 1200 Series

Features common to all three Series:

Available Custom  Options

• Manganese impact plate or slider bed to prevent wear on the conveyor surface, in cases of high-volume applications or abrasive parts manufacture.
• Integrated smoke cover for easy integration to an air extraction system for smoke/fume collection.
• Integrated hopper for even loading of parts to eliminate surge loading.

  Download MPI BLM Series PDF for all Specifications

MPI Shaker Conveyors

MPI shakers are specifically designed for slug and part removal on mechanical power presses where a single tray or multiple trays are located under the stamping die between parallels. A number of electric and pneumatic models with various capacities are available including floor mounted high capacity shaker conveyors.

Patented MPI Shaker in Action

M-10000 Electric Shaker Conveyor

M-10000 is a complete central scrap removal system custom designed for your plant operations.

MPI’s M-10000 Series High-Capacity Floor Mounted Electric Shaker Conveyor (US Patented) is designed to transfer scrap metal, bulk products, or bulk materials reliably over long horizontal distances. The horizontal motion conveyor is designed to transfer at rates of over 10,000 pounds per hour and distances of hundreds of feet. The shaker conveyor features a formed steel pan that is driven by a single drive at a smooth, low frequency to convey materials in a horizontal motion.

Rugged enough to be used in applications for scrap conveyors, including scrap removal conveyors, press scrap conveyors, and scrap removal systems, the system reliably transfers the most destructive materials (i.e., scrap metal, castings, and rocks). However, the shaker conveyor's movement is gentle enough in their movement to transfer potato chips, nuts, or biscuits without breaking them.

The M-10000 Series is often integrated as part of a complete turnkey system that includes other components, such as incline conveyors, other horizontal motion conveyors, and controls. In the stamping industry, these make up one component of an underground scrap system or central scrap handling system used to collect and transfer scrap metal from stamping presses.

M-10000 Features:

• Reliable Maintenance Free Conveyance
  • Low frequency, smooth horizontal motion conveyor single pan systems reliably transfer scrap or parts in a horizontal motion.
  • Metal on metal contact points are eliminated with maintenance free, Rubber Suspension Technology (RST) bearings  Supporting the pan and connecting the drive. RST bearings require no grease or maintenance.
  • Uniform pans contain scrap or parts and reliably transfer them from conveyor to conveyor.
• Indestructible Pans
  • Steel pans are more rigid and take less damage from scrap or parts compared to other conveyor designs
  • Jams caused by scrap or parts are eliminated because pans are formed from a single sheet of steel, creating a uniform surface for the length of the conveyor
  • If damaged, pans can typically be repaired or replaced in-house,reducing the need for outside vendors to help get equipment back up and running.
• Flexible, Modular Design
  • Flexible configurations and options allow users to optimize and configure the system for their application.
  • The pans, drive, and pan supports are modular to scale up and down for each application and easy to replace should damage occur, maximizing uptime.
• Safer Operation
  • Pinch points are eliminated with the single pan design and the short stroke of the drive makes the system safer to work around compared to other conveyor designs.
• High ROI
  • Lower maintenance costs and higher uptime deliver a quick return on your investment.
• Turnkey Support
  • MPI's team has the expertise to support each major step of the integration process, including onsite assessments, drawing review, component integration, scheduling for installation, installation supervision, and installation.

M-10000 Shaker Conveyor in Action

Download the MPI M-1000 Linear Shaker PDF for full Specifications

M-10 Electric Scrap Shaker Conveyor

MPI’s patented M-10 18” Maximum Crossbar Electric Shaker takes shaker technology to an entirely new level. With simplicity and affordability in mind, this machine is designed to operate without the need for maintenance, air or lubrication.

Sized for small presses, the M-10 Motor features an AC brushless motor and runs from a standard 110V outlet. The system runs at a fixed speed (factory preset at the optimal setting). Items that can be tampered with and may slow production, such as buttons, dials or switches, have been eliminated.

M-10 Features

• quiet
• boasts compact footprint
• no compressed air required
• simple on/off power switch/breaker
• excellent convey speeds
• minimum electricity costs; operates on pennies a day
• no spare parts required
• never needs maintenance
• runs on 110V standard three-prong plug

M-10 Specifications

• System Unit Measurements: 4” H x 13” W x 8.38” D

Available  Options

• Scrap Shaker Trays or Scrap Shaker Pans
• Quick Release Pan Mount Bracket Accessory (QRPMB)
• Wear Pad Kits

Download the MPI M-10 Linear Shaker PDF for full Specifications

M-50 Maximum Crossbar Electric Shaker

Press Mounted Multi Pan System Electric Shaker Conveyor

The most efficient electric shaker on the market, MPI's Patented M-50 36” Maximum Crossbar Electric Shaker is more efficient than air!

Sized for small presses, the M-50 features an AC brushless motor and runs from a standard 110V outlet.  Designed designed to operate without the need for maintenance, air or lubrication, the M-50 is the first shaker that leaves the factory floor ready to fit virtually all of your press bed T-slot configurations, whether metric or standard.

The system runs at a fixed speed (factory preset at the optimal setting). Items that can be tampered with and may slow production, such as buttons, dials or switches, have been eliminated.

M-50 Features

• The Most Reliable Solution to Stay Up and Running: MPI patented electric shakers are the most reliable scrap removal conveyor available. They deliver years of dependable service and have a modular design, so if something does go wrong, you can get back up and running quickly.
• Easy Installation and Quick-Changeover:
  • Plug and play design slides into a into 2 t-slots on the press, locks down by tightening a bolt and plug into a standard 110V plug. The unit is light enough to carry to by hand if needed.
  • Optional Quick-Release Pan Mount Brackets make it easy to add, remove and slide pans on the extrusion when setting up for a new die.
• Extremely Efficient: A compact electric motor drives the scrap conveyor. Compared to previously used pneumatic designs,
  the electric design can reduce operating costs by 71%.
• Heavy-Duty 7-Gauge Carbon Steel Construction: The press room can be an abusive environment for equipment. Our electric scrap shakers are built with heavy duty 1” thick aluminum billet construction that is lightweight for the drive, but strong enough to stand up to anything in the press room, except a die being dropped on it.
• Easy to Reverse Direction of Travel: The scrap shaker can easily reverse direction of travel for the scrap by unmounting, turning 180 degrees and remounting.
• Quiet Operation: Noise compounds in the press room, and you do not need your scrap system adding to the overall
  noise. The electric shaker runs almost silently, allowing operators to focus on their work.
• No Air or Lubrication Required: The electric drive saves on maintenance and compressor operating costs when compared to pneumatic design.
• Simple On/Off Switch to Operate: The scrap shaker features a simple on/off switch located on the side of the unit to turn it on and off.
• MPI's Excellent Service and Support: MPI understands that if these systems are not
  running, you cannot run your press. Should the unexpected occur, MPI has spare units on the shelf, a repair program and a 24/7 number so you can know you can reach them even if it is 2am on a Sunday.

M-50 Electric Shaker Conveyor Specifications

Available  Options

• Scrap Shaker Trays or Scrap Shaker Pans
• Quick Release Pan Mount Bracket Accessory (QRPMB)
• Wear Pad Kits

Download the MPI M-50 36 Max Crossbar PDF for full specifications

M-200 Rack and Pinion System 168” Maximum Crossbar Electric Shaker

The patented heavy-duty M-200 Electric Scrap Shaker Conveyor uses a standard 110V, three-prong AC electrically driven motor.

Sized for large presses, its quiet operation and maintenance-free reliability make the M-200 the most versatile and affordable part transferring machine on the market.

With a 200 lb. tray capacity, up to 20 FPM part movement speed, a simple on-off reset breaker, and accessibility to tie into your press controls for automatic startup and shut down, the M-200 is the only part transfer unit you’ll ever need.

M-200 Features

• Exclusive Rack & Pinion Design: Most large electric scrap shakers fail because they cannot handle the uneven pan loads, which are
  required for stamping applications. MPI’s exclusive rack and pinion design delivers an even load to the drive no matter how lopsided your pan setup needs to be for your die. This results in years of reliable service without downtime, even on the largest press applications. (Note: for any press applications over 168” wide, MPI will supply two evenly sized systems that cover the width required.)
• Easy Installation: Plug and play design slides into 2 or 4 t-slots on the press, locks down by tightening a bolt and plug into a standard 110V plug.
• Optional Cart for Quick Changeover: An optional cart with casters and adjustable height enable to system to be easily moved around the pressroom and adapt to different die heights.
• Quick-Release Pan Mount Brackets: Optional Quick-Release Pan Mount Brackets make it easy to add, remove and slide pans on the extrusion when setting up for a new die.
• Extremely Efficient: A compact electric motor drives the scrap conveyor. Compared to previously used pneumatic designs, the electric design can reduce operating costs by 71%.
• Heavy-Duty Billet Aluminum Construction: The press room can be an abusive environment for equipment. Our electric scrap shakers are built with heavy duty 1” thick aluminum billet construction that is lightweight for the drive, but strong enough to stand up to anything in the press room, except a die being dropped on it.
• Easy to Reverse Direction of Travel: The scrap shaker can easily reverse direction of travel for the scrap by unmounting, turning 180 degrees and remounting.
• Quiet Operation
• No Air or Lubrication Required: The electric drive saves on maintenance and compressor operating costs when compared to pneumatic design.
• Simple On/Off Switch to Operate

M-200 Rack and Pinion Electric Shaker Specifications

Available  Options

• Scrap Shaker Trays or Scrap Shaker Pans
• Quick Release Pan Mount Bracket Accessory (QRPMB)
• Wear Pad Kits
• Carts

Download the MPI M-200 Rack and Pinion Electric Shaker PDF for full specifications

Additional Resources

Download MPI's guide to keeping your Scrap Shaker Conveyors Running in peak condition

  Read Metal Stamping and Scrap Handling's article on MPI’s shaker conveyors.