WASTE CONVEYORS

WASTE CONVEYORS

The waste conveyors sector is pivotal in the recycling industry's operations. With recycling being both a significant commercial enterprise and an environmental imperative for reducing landfill usage, efficient conveyor systems are essential. Waste conveyors must be engineered to high standards of durability and robustness, as recycling facilities present particularly demanding operational conditions.

The primary conveyor types deployed include industrial-grade rubber systems for general transportation and sorting operations, alongside heavy-duty metal plate link conveyors designed for bulk material handling. These metal variants are specifically engineered to receive heavy loads of waste directly from collection vehicles. The conveyor's receiving end is typically situated within a concrete reception pit. When waste vehicles discharge their contents, the system must manage significant instantaneous loads. The conveyor's distinctive metal link design, secured to chains on both edges, ensures the required positive drive capability for handling such substantial materials.

Modern recycling facilities rely heavily on automation to process waste accurately, utilising specialised conveyor systems for material segregation. Magnetic overhead conveyors, operating in an inverted position above standard systems, automatically extract metallic components from the waste stream without the requirement of manual intervention.

High-velocity optical sorting conveyors represent another crucial automation component, particularly for plastic segregation. These sophisticated systems incorporate visual recognition technology to identify specific items, such as plastic containers. Upon detection, the conveyor's retraction mechanism activates, redirecting items to their designated processing streams.