Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Jorgensen have replacement parts in stock for my conveyor?
Yes we do, please give us the serial number from the Jorgensen name plate. We can ship
most parts the same day.
2. Is there a standard paint color used or can I have my conveyor painted to our specs?
Jorgensen uses many industrial based enamels and polyurethane coatings. If you have a paint
chip or code, we would be happy to provide the finish coat for you. There may be an additional
charge.
3. Is there someone in my area that would help me choose the correct conveyor for my application?
Jorgensen has trained factory representatives throughout the USA, Canada and Mexico that can
assist in this important process. Contact us for information on the rep near you 800-325-7705
4. What is the delivery time for a new conveyor?
2-3 weeks on repeat orders and 8-9 weeks on custom engineered conveyors.
5. How do I find out which Jorgensen product will work best for my application?
Contact our estimating department. Our trained sales team will help you make
the best choice. 262-242-3089
6. How do I maintain my Jorgensen Products?
Go to our Literature page and select the Maintenance Manual to match your product.
7. What type of chips do I have?
Metal Chips -- Types
Loose Bushy Chips -- Loose long strings (some like wire) can gather in bundles of very
little weight. Weight is difficult to determine.
Tight Bushy Chips -- Long strings - Have been compressed by some manner which
means greater density and easier handling; commonly referred to as birds nests;
weight may vary widely.
Broken Chips -- Short broken curls - Referred to as 6's and 9's because of their
general shape; this is the most common type of chip.
Fine Chips -- Granular, free flowing; fines range from filings to very small chunks.
8. How do I calculate the weight of the chips?
Nominal Weights per Cubic Foot
| Type of Chip |
Aluminum |
Brass |
Cast Iron |
Steel |
| Solid Stock (Ref. only) |
168.5 lbs. |
547 lbs. |
480 lbs. |
490 lbs. |
| Bushy (Loose) |
8 |
27 |
-- |
25 |
| Bushy (Tight) |
17 |
58 |
-- |
55 |
| Broken Chips |
25 |
85 |
72 |
75 |
| Fine Chips |
55 |
185 |
160 |
165 |
8. How do I convert chip loads from Weights to Volumes?
| Weight of typical solid metals per cubic foot |
Estimated weight of typical chips
per cubic foot |
 |
Fine Chips |
Broken Chips |
Bushy Chips Tight |
Bushy Chips Loose |
1. Low and Medium
Carbon Steel . . . . . . 485.6 |
162.9 |
74.9 |
49.9 |
25 |
| 2. Tool Steel . . . . . . 549.9 |
181.5 |
83.5 |
55.7 |
27.9 |
3. Stainless Steel
(300 series) . . . . . . . 501.1 |
168.2 |
77.4 |
51.6 |
25.8 |
4. Stainless Steel
(400 series) . . . . . . . 483.8 |
162.4 |
74.7 |
49.9 |
24.9 |
| 5. Grey Cast Iron . . . 445.8 |
149.6 |
68.8 |
-- |
-- |
| 6. Malleable Iron . . . 456.4 |
153.2 |
70.5 |
-- |
-- |
| 7. Brass . . . . . . . . . 527.1 |
176.9 |
81.4 |
54.2 |
27.1 |
| 8. Copper . . . . . . . . 559.9 |
187.9 |
86.5 |
57.6 |
28.8 |
| 9. Aluminum . . . . . . 169.5 |
56.9 |
26.2 |
17.4 |
8.7 |
|
Example: A machine is known to produces 1,500 lbs. of fine grey cast iron chips per hour.
Divide 1,500 by 149.6 to determine the cubic foot volume of 10.03 ft. 3.