Industrial Processing Equipment

Industrial compactors are used to process wastes, rubber, textiles, fibers and other low-density materials into a finished compact shape for easy and efficient disposal. This makes it easier and cheaper to handle and transport.

Industrial compactors contain a hydraulic or pneumatic press that crushes materials and compacts them into much smaller units. Specialised compactors can also conduct fluid extraction and recovery processes as well.

Industrial compactors can be used for a variety of different applications and industries such as to flatten, crush, or compress cans, drums, bottles, fibrous materials, barrels, food products, textiles, metals, paper, plastics, corrugated materials  and rubber. Industrial compactors are usually used in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, junk yards, reclamation centers, landfills, smelters, hospitals, ships and airports.

Industrial compactors are usually large and cumbersome; however, manufactures have more recently started producing portable industrial compactors and are smaller, lighter and mounted on wheels for convince in small jobs.

Process Systems Services

To augment our trim extraction systems, Process Systems Services now manufactures industrial compactors which are ideally suited to the waste / recycling industry. They produce two different models: the PPS Compactor Maxi and the PSS Compactor Mini.

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Reclamation is a non-chemical process by which a charge of lube oil is treated and the charge to the machine sump is returned. The reclamation process usually involves cleaning, drying, adsorption and filtration. Filtration can be in a number of different forms such as centrifuging (this is a process that removes suspended particles and some water) vacuum dehydration or absorption with fuller’s earth or another activated media. This removes color, acids and sludge. Once the process is complete lube oil can be restored in-service for reuse in a system. It can be a profitable, cost effective and ecologically sound activity.  This process is often carried out on transformer oil, turbine oil, hydraulic oil etc.

Oil reclamation achieves:

• The conservation of a valuable resource
• The reduction of long term liability for disposed products
• Reduced waste disposal cost (i.e. reduced financial costs)
• Avoids environmental contamination.

It is important that testing is conducted to ensure that the performance of the oil is not downgraded after reclamation. Some oils lend themselves better to the oil reclamation process than others. Oils that respond well using this process include hydraulic oils, transformer oils and to some extent turbine oils.

The following should be considered when choosing a reclamation service company:

• They should test your charge before and after reclamation. This will ensure that there is compliance with your target
• Provide a certificate of analysis after reclamation
• should offer references of successful reclamation of transformer oil at other companies

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd offers all these services at an affordable price. Click Here for more information on how Process Systems Services Pty Ltd can assist you with your oil reclamation needs.

Strategies for Reducing Waste

One of the most important factors in managing waste and preserving the environment is actually reducing the  amount of waste that is produced. Strategies for reducing waste include reusing second-hand goods, avoiding disposable products and designing products to be reusable or refillable, repairing broken items and so on. Reducing waste is part of the waste hierarchy, where the most effective strategies are at the top of the pyramid and the least at the bottom. Effective policies include waste prevention and minimisation (including energy use), reuse and recycling, then less effective strategies include energy recovery and waste disposal.

Waste Compactors

Process Systems Services Pty Ltd manufactures two models of waste compactors, both designed for the waste and recycling industry. The first is the PSS Compactor Maxi, designed for high volume, heavy duty waste compaction. It consists of a horizontal ram that compresses the waste into standard industry bins (26m³ – 32m³). One of the primary concerns in its design was safety, so comprehensive fail-safe systems, mechanical interlocks, electrical interlocks and alarms were included to ensure the highest safety standards. It can also be fitted with a dust collector to filter the discharged air.

The second is the PSS Compactor Mini designed for paper compaction into a 600L standard industry waste bin. The benefit of a waste compactor is that it can reduce the volume of waste, making it easier and less expensive to transport, reducing its environmental impact, and helping deal with odour and rodent issues. It achieves a much higher compaction rate than manual filling of bins, about 3:1 (depending on the sort of materials). It also is designed with comprehensive safety mechanisms (interlocks, safety switches, operator protection devices) as well as superior performance. It has two compaction heads which operate vertically and on a cycle basis as waste is dropped into the bin.