Trim Extractors
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.