Industrial Processing Equipment

Waste

Waste is anything that is no longer wanted and needs to be disposed of. Waste needs to be managed- collected, transported, and disposed of or recycled- in order to maintain hygiene, health and aesthetics. Waste is usually managed by the local government, however because of the impacts of waste pollution everyone is a participant. One impact that results from biodegradable waste is the release of the greenhouse gas methane which contributes to climate change. Another form of waste pollution is littering, which is the inappropriate disposal of waste in public spaces. Also rubbish that is not dealt with properly can end up in our oceans, lakes and river harming marine life or dumped on unregulated land contaminating the soil. Common waste disposal methods include landfills which involves burying waste underground, and is actually quite hygienic and relatively inexpensive if designed properly. Incinerators can also be used to dispose of waste, turning waste into ash and gas, and usually used for particular hazardous waste materials. However it emits pollution into the air and so is not great for the environment.

Solutions: Dust collectors, Trim Extractors, Waste Compactors

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd provides several solutions for industrial waste with efficient and affordable systems. It offers dust collectors that extract dust from the air both indoors and outdoors, helping to improve working conditions, reduce air pollution, and improve cleanliness. It also offers trim extractors for paper waste, providing a system that extracts the trim automatically to cut down on time and labour. Finally, it also produces waste compactors that will reduce the volume of waste, cut down on odour and rodent issues, and improve transportability of waste. It will also reduce the amount of space it takes up when it reaches its final destination. It comes as a Maxi compactor and a Mini compactor, and is primarily used for paper and film.

Trim Removal

Trim removal is a critical requirement for printing companies, book and pamphlet binders, label makers and the manufacturers of packaging film, cardboard containers or cartons. Waste is generated when the edges of books or other paper products are trimmed so that all the pages stack with perfect alignment. In the publish industry trimming is done with a hydraulic book trimmer. Previously, a cutting press and plough would be used. With the advent of modern, high-speed printing, binding and punching machines, waste can be produced at rates measured in tonnes per hour.

Since so much waste is produced by these industries, the best way to deal with wastage is to try to reduce it. This means less for the extractor to deal with and less damage to the environment. A few strategies to reduce paper wastage include using smaller fonts and margins, use both sides of the page whenever possible, and order only what you need. Other environmentally friendly practices include using vegetable-based ink (most standard inks contain toxic heavy metals), using ‘tree-free’ paper that use alternatives like kenaf and cereal straw, and recycle paper. Not only are these practices eco-friendly, but also have additional benefits of reducing the tax burden of land disposal fees and an improved corporate image.

Trim Extractors

Process Systems Pty Ltd trim removal extractors carry waste trim via ductwork to a central storage or compaction area where purpose-designed rotary separators separate the air from the waste so it is ready for compacting. This system is incredibly clean and efficient compared to standard trim removal systems that use waste bins next to the trimming machine. The latter is time consuming and labour intensive because the bins have to be emptied frequently. By contrast, PSS systems cope with enormous volumes of trim waste and speeds up to 100km/hr. In addition, they are designed to reduce costs through low power consumption.