Industrial Compactors
Industrial compactors are used to compress low density, high volume materials such as cardboard, textiles, plastic, aluminium cans, paper, food waste and garden waste into small, manageable bales.
The use of industrial compactors has made waste disposal and waste recycling more efficient and much easier. Compacted material is easier to handle, easier to transport and is of course much smaller.
Added benefits of waste compactors are a reduction in fire risk, and a more hygienic environment - especially where food residue may be present on the waste.
Most industrial compactors are powered by an electric motor that requires a 3-phase power supply, and the force of compaction is measured in tonnes.
Before deciding which industrial compactor to purchase, it will be necessary to find a compactor with the features and specifications that matches your waste disposal requirements:
- Will the throughput be high enough to complete your waste disposal tasks in a reasonable timeframe?
- Will the raw waste items fit into the hopper and/or charge box?
- Will the compaction force be enough to compact the material in question?
- Will the capacity of the industrial compactor be large enough to hold the all the material that is compacted between waste collections?
- Will the compactor need to be portable?
Other features can be added to industrial compactors according to the type of waste and how it is handled. For example, large quantities of food waste will probably mean a liquid retention system should be included.
When the waste has been compacted, it can be wrapped in plastic sheeting, bound in straps, tied on to palettes or trimmed to an exact shape and size. Some industrial compactors have these features built it, and some will have the option of adding them as extra components if required.
In certain waste recycling situations it can make sense to use a fluffer to introduce air into the material before it is compacted. This produces a higher quality bale, and although the finished bale is lighter, less electricity will have been used to produce it, and less strain will have been placed on the compactor.
An industrial compactor is a large capital investment, so it is vital to do extensive research and analysis to find out which one is right for the job. Pay attention to the details of each compactor you are considering, and speak to people who are dealing with the same waste disposal or waste recycling issues. Then you can be sure you are getting the right industrial compactor.
