Abstract: A pusher assembly is disclosed for a scrap metal conveyor of the type having an elongated trough in which the pusher assembly is supported for longitudinal reciprocation to advance scrap metal along the trough in the direction from one end thereof toward the other. The pusher assembly includes an elongate circular push rod carrying a plurality of scrap metal pusher elements axially spaced apart on the rod and supported thereon for reciprocation therewith and for pivotal movement about the rod axis. The pusher elements slidably engage a longitudinally extending wear plate on the bottom wall of the trough and are restrained against lateral displacement relative to the wear plate by a longitudinally extending upright guide bar thereon received in guide slots in the undersides of the pusher elements.