Magnetic Slide Conveyors for Ferrous Scrap, Chips, Stampings and Parts
STORCH magnetic slide conveyors move hot, cold, wet, oily or dry ferrous material using permanent magnets driven beneath a stationary slider bed. With all moving parts enclosed, they are ideal for small turnings, chips, stampings, punch-outs, slugs, trim stock, fasteners and small steel components.
No exposed conveyor belt, hinge belt or external moving parts in the material path.
Permanent magnet options are selected around the material, load and application.
Widths, inclines, hoppers, discharges, legs, drives and controls can be built to fit your equipment.
How Magnetic Slide Conveyors Work
Ferrous material is dropped onto the receiving end of the conveyor. Permanent magnets move beneath the stationary slider plate and magnetically carry the material toward the discharge end. At the discharge, the slider plate curves away from the magnetic circuit, allowing the conveyed material to release and drop off the conveyor.
Because the moving chain and magnet assemblies are enclosed inside the conveyor, the design helps reduce jamming, contamination and exposed wear points.
- Ceramic magnets standard, neodymium magnets optional
- Oversized solid-pin roller chain
- Spring-loaded automatic self-adjusting take-up
- Floating magnet attachment to help eliminate binding
- Oil bath lubrication for enclosed moving parts
Best Applications for Magnetic Slide Conveyors
Magnetic slide conveyors are best suited for moving ferrous materials where a belt, hinged steel belt or exposed moving conveyor surface can jam, wear or become contaminated.
Processes
- Conventional and CNC machining
- CNC turning
- Vertical and horizontal milling
- Metal stamping
- Cold heading
- Parts feeding
- Central collection
- Metal processing
Ferrous Materials
- Small turnings and chips
- Punch-outs and slugs
- Trim stock
- Small stampings
- Fasteners such as nuts, bolts, washers and screws
- Small steel assembly components
- Finished ferrous parts
Industries
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Manufacturing
- OEM equipment
- Automation and robotics
- Metalworking, stamping and machining
- Recycling and material handling
Moving Scarf
Conveying Wet Chips
Magnetic Conveyor Series
STORCH magnetic slide conveyors are available in multiple standard series. Each conveyor is engineered around the required width, style, loading, material, discharge and duty cycle.
200 Series
Ultra low-profile design for small stampings, small manufactured parts, lightweight scrap materials and components such as screws, nuts and bolts moving to assembly operations.
300 Series
Low-profile design for small stampings, small manufactured parts, lightweight scrap materials and assembly components.
500 Series
The 500 Series is the most common STORCH magnetic conveyor profile. It is built for heavy duty service with minimal maintenance and includes features such as oversized rollers, solid-pin conveyor chain construction and large head and tail shaft sprockets.
800 Series
The 800 Series is a common heavy duty conveyor profile. It provides strength, wear resistance and durability with oversized rollers, solid-pin conveyor chain construction, large head and tail shaft sprockets and stainless steel track standard.
1100 Series
The 1100 Series is the largest standard STORCH magnetic conveyor profile. It is built for heavy duty applications requiring wider conveyors, larger frames and durable long-life construction.
Magnetic Conveyor Construction Features
STORCH magnetic slide conveyors are built around long service life, enclosed moving parts and application-specific construction. These features support uptime in demanding industrial environments.
Permanent Magnets
STORCH uses permanent industrial-grade ceramic or high-energy neodymium magnets. Magnets are selected around the conveyed material, conveyor width, incline, magnet spacing and required holding strength.
Solid-Pin Roller Chain
Oversized roller, solid-pin extended pitch chain is used for strength and reliability. Solid-pin chain helps reduce risk of breakage and supports longer operational life compared with lighter chain options.
Precision Conveyor Track
Track sections are fabricated in-house. Curve sections are stainless steel, with optional manganese in severe duty impact areas.
Engineering and Design
STORCH engineers custom magnetic slide conveyors using application data, provided samples, approval drawings and conveyor layout requirements.
Precision Laser Cutting
Sheet metal components are precision laser-cut in-house, helping support repeatability, fit and replacement part accuracy.
Precision Bending
Flat laser-cut components are formed on an in-house NC press brake to improve accuracy on long conveyor sections and reduce seams where possible.
In-House Welding
STORCH uses in-house welding processes and leak testing to support conveyor reliability and protect plant floors from oil leakage.
In-House Enamel Painting
Paint is applied in-house using a large Global Finishing Systems paint booth, allowing STORCH to control finish quality and consistency.
Environmentally Safe Lubricant
STORCH uses Hydrosafe Grade 32 oil, a vegetable-based lubricant used in magnetic conveyors. This helps conveyors ship pre-filled with the correct amount of oil so the equipment can be used after arrival without requiring the customer to manage the initial oil fill.
Magnetic Conveyor Styles
STORCH magnetic slide conveyors are available in multiple layouts, including flat, inclined, Z-style, vertical discharge, bi-directional and special application configurations.
Magnetic Conveyor Options and Customization
STORCH magnetic conveyors are built using standardized components and modular construction, allowing the conveyor to be configured around the application, machine, loading area, discharge point and plant layout.
Slider Bed Material
- Smooth #304 stainless steel: Standard slider bed material.
- Textured #304 stainless steel: Provides added strength and helps reduce oil-film cohesion with flat stampings.
- Manganese steel: Armor plating for severe duty applications and heavy impact zones.
- Impact plate or overlay: Replaceable impact sheet available in 16 GA through 7 GA.
Motor Voltage and Controls
- 110 voltage
- 230 / 460 dual voltage
- 575 voltage
- Motor starters
- Variable speed controls, including VFD options
Support and Movement
- Leg support
- Height adjustable supports
- Slot adjustable supports, plus or minus 3 inches standard
- Screw adjustable supports, plus or minus 1 inch
- Fixed, non-adjustable casters
- Wheels available for transport
Paint
- Storch Standard Gray
- Storch Standard Black
- RAL colors
- Custom colors with provided color sample
Custom Side Guides and Hoppers
- Flared side guides to catch a larger area
- Custom side height for application-specific loading
- Material hoppers to help control material flow
- Coolant handling hoppers
- Reverse-flow, tail discharge or side discharge hopper options
- Lateral flow hopper options for higher coolant volumes
Drive Mounting and Additional Options
- Shaft-mounted drive, standard for motors under 1 HP
- Top-mounted, side-mounted or under-mounted drive options
- Standard mounting positions H1, H2, H3, H4, V1, V2, V3 and V4
- Air knife
- Smoke covers
- Pivot chutes
- Metal or Lexan covered risers
- Hinged covered risers
- Access panels
Custom Magnetic Conveyor Benefits
Improved Safety
All moving parts are enclosed, reducing exposure to pinch points and moving conveyor components.
Automated Operation
Magnetic slide conveyors support automated material handling and can run continuously with the connected process.
Reduced Maintenance
The beltless design helps reduce jamming, contamination and exposed wear points compared with some conveyor styles.
Better Uptime
Long-life construction supports productivity, uptime and profitability in demanding industrial applications.
Sample Testing
Storch can test provided samples to validate whether the magnetic conveyor concept is a good fit for the material.
Clean Conveying Path
Conveyed material rides over a stationary slider bed with the moving chain and magnet assemblies protected inside the conveyor body.
Magnetic Slide Conveyor FAQs
What is a magnetic slide conveyor?
A magnetic slide conveyor is a beltless conveyor that moves ferrous material using permanent magnets driven beneath a stationary slider bed.
What materials can a magnetic slide conveyor move?
Magnetic slide conveyors are designed for ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, stampings, punch-outs, slugs, trim stock, fasteners and small steel parts.
When should I use a magnetic slide conveyor instead of a hinge belt conveyor?
A magnetic slide conveyor is often a strong fit when small ferrous scrap, chips or sharp parts could jam, damage or prematurely wear an exposed belt or hinge belt.
Can magnetic slide conveyors move wet or oily chips?
Yes. Magnetic slide conveyors are commonly used for wet, oily or dry ferrous chips and scrap.
Can Storch customize the conveyor to fit my machine?
Yes. STORCH designs custom magnetic slide conveyors around the application, machine layout, discharge height, width, incline, hopper, controls and material being conveyed.
Do magnetic slide conveyors work with aluminum, brass or stainless steel?
Magnetic slide conveyors require magnetic material. Non-ferrous materials such as aluminum and brass usually require a different conveyor style. Some stainless steels are weakly magnetic or non-magnetic, so the material should be reviewed or tested.
Need Help Sizing a Magnetic Conveyor?
Send Storch your material, machine layout, discharge height, available space and application details. Sample testing is available when material shape, weight or loading conditions need to be validated.