Equipment Spotlight | MAY 2021 Compactors

by MARY M. THORNTON

Business owners face many challenges when it comes to waste handling and the environment is burdened by non-compacted trash, which enlarges landfills and causes more frequent hauling and increases CO2 emissions. An industrial compactor can help reduce or eliminate such problems, providing a minimum 4:1 compaction ratio, when compared to open top dumpster use.

The Baletech Recycling Equipment compactor line, manufactured by J.M. Hydraulics, includes stationary and self-contained units. Self-contained units are manufactured on a 22 foot skid to allow for optimal waste intake. “Our under carriage skid is constructed like no other in the industry. It includes a system Baletech developed, which prevents flexing or bowing. Our stationary units are offered in various sizes to suit each customer’s particular needs. Along with choosing the best compactor for the customer’s application, we offer custom-made feed hoppers to maximize the feeding ability and make it as easy as possible for each specific need,” stated Angel Martinez, sales manager.

He continued, “Whether stationary or self-contained, our rams are built heavy duty and have wear liners to extend the life of the equipment. Each unit is built with ease of repair in mind and not only to keep costs down, but allow for extended life with easily replaceable wear and tear parts. As an example, our model #SC6042 has improved over the years as industry quality and durability requirements evolve. Our customers know that when it comes to their waste compaction needs, Baletech products will ensure that units are filled to maximum volume, saving them money. Baletech produces quality you can depend on and our heavy duty compactors are built tough enough to surpass today’s recycling needs.”

“We also manufacture industrial vertical and horizontal balers, dumpers and custom equipment. Based in Southern California, we can save coast customers quite a large amount in freight and installation charges. Along with recycling centers, we’ve provided equipment and services to retail, distribution, medical and apartment settings and more, for over 20 years. We’ve provided repairs services to our local community for over 30 years.”

Epax Systems offers a wide range of waste compactor products. Stefan Nielsen, chief operating officer, explained, “The most unique among them is the Ropax Rolling Compactor. Designed specifically for use with open top containers or dumpsters, they utilize a two ton rolling drum with solid steel metal spikes attached to an articulating arm. As the arm moves back and forth, the drum repeatedly rolls over the waste and rips, tears and compacts debris, allowing for maximum dumpster usage capacity. Uncompacted dumpster waste can be as much as 80 percent air. With the Ropax, up to 80 percent of dumpster capacity is filled with waste and only 20 percent air. By maximizing the amount of waste a dumpster can hold, waste hauls and the associated costs are dramatically reduced.”

Three styles of Ropax compactors are available. The Ropax Jumbo services a single container. The Ropax Traversing Compactor sits on a rail system and can service up to eight side-by-side containers. Also, the Ropax Mobile can be driven to various locations at a facility or manufacturing campus, to service containers in several locations.

“Users of open top containers routinely attempt to increase the amount of waste dumpsters can hold. Unfortunately, in doing so, they often employ ineffective and sometimes dangerous techniques, including climbing into a dumpster. A Ropax Rolling Compactor offers a far more effective and much safer solution to open top container compaction. In addition to cost savings, Ropax addresses important sustainability issues, including minimizing landfill waste volume—and limiting truck travel and associated vehicle emissions and fossil fuel consumption.”

Harmony Enterprises manufactures 16 models of indoor, stationary, vertical and self-contained compactors. Machines range in size from 1 to 40 cubic yards, can be vertical or horizontal in orientation, and compact dry or wet waste types. Each product is designed for specific applications to reduce waste volume, hauling, vermin, odor, pilferage, carbon emissions from trucks and waste handling expenses. “Harmony’s long lasting compactor solutions are constructed with heavy-duty steel and provide industry leading cycle times and compaction ratios. “Our outdoor stationary and self-contained compactors are configurable for a variety of feeding options, depending on customer volume and operations,” said Lane Powell, new business development manager.

He added, “We assist clients in choosing the correct compactor for their business, depending on factors such as the type of waste being compacted, available space, the volume of waste generated, and budget. To meet these challenges, Harmony provides purchase, leasing, and rental options – all with industry leading warranty and service coverage throughout the U.S. All equipment meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI safety standards and their control panels are UL listed.

“We’re proud to offer wireless monitoring on Harmony indoor and outdoor compactors. With our Insite Monitoring Technology, staff and haulers receive SMS text and email alerts when compactors must be emptied or serviced. Owners can use the data collected to schedule preventative maintenance, allocate employee FTEs, and create more efficient hauling schedules. Compacting waste along with this technology can provide a 70 to 75 percent savings on waste related costs. Harmony manufactures a product mix of approximately 1,100 balers and compactors annually, has been in business since 1962 and currently provides quality products to clients in over 80 countries worldwide.”

Family owned and operated since 1982, Sebright Products offers a wide variety of high quality compactors and recycling equipment. “All of our equipment is custom designed for specific industry, facility or application requirements. Our engineering and design teams work closely with facility engineers to create 3D drawings and ensure our products integrate seamlessly with existing scales and internal systems,” commented Adisa Bajric, marketing director.

These are some of the factors involved when Sebright staff members advise clients who must acquire new machines for their operation: purchasing reliable equipment; packing out containers to achieve maximum load weights; identifying innovative solutions for the unique aspects of an operation and overall maintenance costs. “With more than 10,000 units sold, our stellar reputation has been earned. Sebright products are known for low lifetime cost, due to less maintenance and service costs. Our particular strengths lie in our customization methods and solutions-based approach with our customers and the diversity of our product line. Our expertise runs deep. We can provide large transfer station compactors, small apartment building compactors, self-contained compactors and even custom-built compactors used in industrial baking operations,” Bajric concluded.

Published in the May 2021 Edition