Drag chain conveyors for metal recovery plant

The customer expanded a concentrator plant operating alongside a steel mill, where alkaline slag generated in stainless steel production is processed. Valuable metals are separated from the solid slag and returned to the process. The primary objective of the plant is to recover a high-quality metal concentrate and return it to the steelworks as a raw material. At the same time, various slag-based products are produced to improve material efficiency.

Kopar supplied a system of four drag chain conveyors to replace the existing conveyors at the facility. The conveyors were designed for reliable handling of abrasive and dusty slag material under demanding operating conditions. To simplify maintenance and spare parts management, all four conveyors were engineered with identical dimensions and components, enabling a standardized and cost-efficient maintenance strategy.