by MARY M. COX
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In the waste and recycling industry, it is always important to reduce disposal costs by reducing waste volume. Compactors are useful in that endeavor and there are many options available in the market that address the requirements involved with various settings found across industry sectors.
According to Mike Powell, account executive, the H Series compactors manufactured by Hoover Ferguson (HF) “are the newest products in a robust line.” Units feature a 316 stainless steel frame and can be ordered with multiple power requirement, air, and electric or explosion proof operation. The products can compact all types of non-hazardous waste. Machine component parts are sand blasted and painted and baling capabilities are available upon request. This product can improve incinerator efficiency and reduce operating time by compacting waste prior to incineration and reduce the volume of waste to be moved off location.
HF C-Series compactors with a 25 year track record are known for simple, safe and reliable operation while functioning as a compactor, baler or a combination of either type. Moving parts are completely enclosed to prevent injury and a hydraulic cylinder rolls back the machine compaction ram carriage for easy loading and unloading of compactor bags. These bags have weight ratings to 4,000 lbs. All types of non-hazardous waste can be compacted into durable bags and a slow release door provides easy bag removal. Filter/can/glass crusher, food grinder and shredder attachments are available for this product.
The Marine Green compactor segregates and compacts solid waste material into wheeled carts for recycling and convenience. The machine’s structure is enclosed for compaction operations and carts are provided with a positive lock in restraint system and a gradual release latch, for securing the cart into the compactor or to a bulkhead. No ramps are needed for placement and removal of carts, which are not subject to wheel compaction force.
Hoover Ferguson’s recycling compactors process materials such as aluminum, paper, cardboard, tin, and PETE plastics, which are separated at the source and moved into disposable bags, utilizing multiple compaction chambers on a rotating table. The machine’s total footprint is enclosed with drip pan and drain plugs and the woven polypropylene bags contain material. Also available — an optional food grinder attachment or filter crusher.
All of the above machines meet and exceed International MARPOL 73/78 Annex, are ABS approved and bags are manufactured to a 5:1 safety ratio.
The firm’s Enviro Pak 4000HM waste compactors can reduce hazardous waste disposal costs up to 90 percent. Compactors use up to 60,000 lbs. of force to compact into industry-standard, UN/DOT approved, 1 cubic yard, corrugated disposable shipping containers. These hazmat boxes can hold up to 2.500 lbs. and are rated for Packing Group I, II and III. The 4000HM was engineered to direct the force of the compaction directly to the walls of the compactor to eliminate distortion of the container and ensure total confinement of the compacted product. The filled container is removed with an eject system that can be manual or automatic. If there is a danger of airborne dust, these units can be outfitted with a HEPA and or a HEGA system.
K-PAC™ is a leading producer of stationary and self-contained solid waste compactors that will fit nearly every commercial and industrial application. With dealers located across the country and a reputation for crushing “anything thrown its way, K-PAC has established itself as a leader in the waste compaction industry. The product lines range from solid waste/cardboard compactors to heavy industrial waste compactors, with varying sizes, that make them a good fit for any environment,” Brandon Schirmbeck, sales, said.
The K-PAC self-contained solid waste compactor lineup includes:
•KP1HT and KP1SC compactors – Both are self-contained compactors with a one cubic yard loading chamber.
•KP2HT compactor – This self-contained compactor features a hydraulic tailgate, and many exclusive features and options.
•KP2SC compactor – The largest clear top chamber in the industry (41 x 68”) has almost 20 sq. ft. of load chamber.
•KP6R and KP6F Series – These 2 feature a low 40” rear loading height so even a petite person can operate it well.
The K-PAC stationary solid waste compactor lineup includes:
•KPMINI 1/3 Series – The stationary compaction MINI Series products are designed to do big jobs in small spaces.
•KP2 Series “Stubby” – The KP2 Series is affectionately called “The Stubby.” The overall length of the 71” machine enables it to fit snuggly against any structure.
•KP2SH stationary compactor – The KP2SH Series is suitable for small industrial applications such as hospitals, retail and food stores that must manage solid waste streams or recyclables.
•KPV Versa Pac – A new breed of compactor that works seamlessly with front-load, rear-load and roll-off systems and can accommodate to sites of any size.
Since 2008, K-PAC has been a sister company to premier refuse truck manufacturer New Way®.
Most of the compactors manufactured by Sebright Products are custom designed for specific industry, facility or application requirements. According to Jean Bolt, marketing director, “We’ve seen a large increase in orders for specialty compaction equipment within the full container recycling arena, such as dairies or beverage manufacturers, as well as the food waste to feed stock recycling world. We recently received orders for more than 1.5M units that will be used for food recycling applications and have seen a 45 percent increase in sales overall, compared to previous years. We also design and manufacture compaction equipment in stainless steel and to customer specs for use within a food processing facility. Our engineering and design teams work closely with facility engineers to create 3D drawings and insure our products integrate seamlessly with existing scales and internal systems.
“We also provide our own installation teams. These experts are known for safe, efficient, and fast installations, whether for a simple or complicated project. From high rise apartments to transfer stations, recycling facilities to food manufacturers and processors — and pretty much everything in between, we can provide a custom compactor to make recycling or waste disposal more efficient. We’ve manufactured industrial compactors since 1982. With more than 10,000 units sold, our reputation has been earned. Sebright equipment is known for a low lifetime cost, due to less maintenance and service costs. Our focus is to always build a product that meets a customer’s operational and fiscal goals. By June, our latest plant addition will be complete, allowing us to more than double our production capabilities.”
Published in the February 2019 Edition