Introduction
Baled scrap plays a vital role in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Induction Furnace (IF), and short-process steelmaking due to its high density and stable feeding quality. However, its heavy weight, large size, and high impact force pose challenges for safe, efficient, and continuous transportation.
This article explores professional solutions for transporting baled scrap using heavy-duty apron conveyors and automated feeding technologies.
1. Key Challenges in Baled Scrap Transportation
Large and Heavy Material
Baled scrap typically weighs 0.5–2 tons per piece and can reach up to 1.2 meters in size, requiring extremely robust conveying equipment.
High Impact and Abrasion
Unloading and chute impacts generate severe shock forces and accelerate wear on conveyor components.
Inclined Conveying Requirements
Scrap often needs to be transported upward along an incline, which standard belt conveyors cannot support due to limited strength and poor impact resistance.
2. Limitations of Traditional Handling Methods
Crane + Manual Feeding
Unstable feeding rhythm
High dependency on operators
Greater safety hazards
Conventional Belt Conveyors
Susceptible to tearing
Low impact resistance
Not suitable for inclines or heavy scrap
3. Heavy-Duty Apron Conveyor: The Industry Standard Solution
High Load Capacity
Capable of transporting 2–4 ton scrap bales safely.
Incline Conveying ≤20°
Stable operation at inclines up to 20°, suitable for most steel plant layouts for EAF and IF feeding.
Impact & Wear-Resistant Construction
Reinforced pans
Drop-forged chains
Heavy-duty frame structure
Anti-impact side guard design
4. Intelligent Feeding System for Automated Scrap Handling
Modern steel plants are moving toward automated, continuous scrap feeding.
A complete intelligent system consists of:
Heavy-Duty Apron Conveyor
Lift and transport baled scrap from the receiving hopper.
Rotating Chute / Metallic Slipper System
Automatically directs scrap
Supports one-to-two or one-to-multiple furnace feeding
Reduces crane operation
5. End-to-End Baled Scrap Transportation Process
Scrap yard loading → Grab crane loads scrap into the hopper
Apron conveyor lifting → Inclined conveying to the feeding platform
Rotating chute feeding → Accurate scrap loading into EAF or IF
6. Typical Applications
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) scrap feeding
Induction Furnace (IF) feeding system
Scrap yard automation
Pre-shredding feeding systems
Short-process steelmaking
Large scrap recycling operations
⭐ 7. Advantages of SINOHI’s Baled Scrap Transportation Solutions
Designed specifically for heavy baled scrap
Stable incline conveying (≤20°)
Multi-furnace automated feeding capability
More than 60 operational systems in steel mills
Full engineering support: design → manufacturing → supervision → commissioning