ERIEZ is a global manufacturer of an entire range of vibratory feeders and related machinery. We serve all the process industries, including food, chemical, pharmaceutical, ceramics, glass, packaging, metalworking, minerals processing and others. We also offer feeding machines so that all of your needs can be met. Please contact our company for a quote today!
Shred-Tech is an industry leader in the custom design and manufacturing of waste reduction systems and shredding machinery for a variety of recycling applications.
Internationally known, Carrier Vibrating Equipment specializes in manufacturing vibratory feeders and screeners. We have been pioneers in process equipment technology for over 60 years. Our economical products are easily installed, offering minimum downtime and low maintenance. Our equipment serves industries such as chemical, glass, dairy, pharmaceutical and explosives.
At General Kinematics, we design and manufacture vibratory feeders, conveyors and more for applications in foundries, recycling mining, coal and food processing.
Our long established Saturn-brand industrial shredders are designed with cost and innovation in mind, and provide the benefit you need no matter what you need to shred!
Our long established Saturn-brand industrial shredders are designed with cost and innovation in mind, and provide the benefit you need no matter what you need to shred!
Since 1962, Maren has lead the industry building powerful and reliable manual tie, automatic tie and two ram balers, shredders and conveyors.
If you are currently paying for the disposal of cardboard, paper, plastic or non-ferrous metals; than consider International Baler Corporation & our range of balers and related equipment.
In Business for over 100 years, Harris has maintained its position as the industry leader by paying attention to its customers needs. Our vertical, horizontal and 2-ram balers process recovered papers, paperboard, plastics, solid waste and light ferrous and non ferrous metals. Harris supplies the right equipment for your application.
Advanced Equipment Sales is your source for innovative, economical and sustainable recycling equipment and systems for waste paper, plastics, metals, glass, films and dusts, and most any other material that can be recycled. From concept to design, through equipment selection, installation and commissioning, and service after the sale, AES is your one stop resource for integrated recycling...
Recycling Equipment
The recycling process starts with material collection. A waste management company gathers recyclables from homes, commercial dumpsters, and industrial facilities using trucks. These materials are then transported to a recovery center for processing.
Repurposing used materials to avoid landfills is essential for reducing environmental impact and conserving resources. An efficient recycling process allows residential, commercial, and industrial locations to dispose of, sort, and reuse materials such as metals, plastics, rubber, construction waste, wood, paper, cardboard, glass, and textiles.
For larger recyclables, size reduction machines such as shredders, pulverizers, and granulators are essential to break down materials into smaller, more manageable pieces. While some areas require recyclables to be pre-sorted, many regions now accept unsorted materials to promote recycling. Consequently, various separation technologies have been developed to enhance efficient and accurate sorting. For instance, vibratory feeders can separate items based on weight, removing heavier objects like metals and glass. Additionally, magnetic separators and screens are used to systematically sort materials into distinct categories.
After separation, further processing may be required to prepare materials for reuse. The materials are then compressed into manageable bales using a baling machine. These bales are loaded onto trucks and shipped to factories for reuse in new products. For instance, a bale of crushed metal cans can be transported to a facility where the metal is melted and molded into new cans. At a mixed waste center, waste must be separated from recoverable materials. Most facilities can recover approximately 30% of the material, with the ongoing goal of increasing this percentage.
In the recycling sector, the term “recovery rate” denotes the proportion of materials that are effectively recycled and prevented from ending up in landfills. Although some waste is inevitably non-recyclable, enhancing this recovery rate is vital for protecting our environment and conserving resources. The limited nature of plastic, despite its extensive use, highlights the imperative to recycle as much as possible.
Creating products from recycled materials requires significantly less energy compared to using raw materials. For instance, manufacturing a plastic water bottle from recycled plastic consumes 88% less energy than producing it from new plastic. Similar energy savings apply to cardboard, wood, and glass products. Reusing materials enhances efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
