WEIMA at ISRI: Scrap Recycling Done Right!
From April 17th to 20th, WEIMA will be showcasing its cutting-edge industrial shredding and compressing machinery for scrap recycling at ISRI 2023, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. The scrap and recycling industries face unique obstacles and depend on proven solutions and industry expertise. At the event, WEIMA will be discussing the numerous advantages of size reduction machinery in the context of recyclable materials in today's advanced manufacturing landscape.
Customized Size Reduction Machinery for Scrap and Recycling
With a focus on the scrap and recycling sectors, WEIMA provides a diverse selection of size reduction machinery that caters to an array of needs. By offering personalized equipment, WEIMA can deliver bespoke solutions that effectively handle a range of applications with the end objective in sight. From metal, paper, wood, plastic, to waste, every industry benefits from WEIMA machinery customized to meet the distinct demands of each material flow.
Briquette Press Machinery for Scrap and Manufacturing
WEIMA is bringing their TH 1500 M briquette press matrix to Nashville, which is specifically engineered to transform loose chips, turnings, or shavings into compact briquettes that measure 150mm x 60mm. The TH 1500 M is similar to the TH 800 M briquette press in that it produces round briquettes with a diameter of 80mm, and both models offer dual discharge for increased throughput, as well as a catch pan and a swivel PLC control. The catch pan located beneath the machine captures any cutting fluid that may be expressed from the briquettes, and a sump/pump alternative is available to reintroduce this fluid back into the manufacturing process, further maximizing its value.
Benefits of metal briquetting
Metal briquetting is a highly advantageous process that provides numerous benefits. Loose chips and turnings that result from metal product manufacturing are often cumbersome, sharp, and difficult to handle. However, by compressing them through briquetting, the materials can be reduced to a manageable size and shape with minimal handling required. This enhances safety, optimizes storage space, and facilitates recycling or smelting. Many recyclers prefer to receive scrap metal in its compressed form, as it reduces burn-off and maximizes its value.
The right tool for the job
Recycling metal is a highly efficient way of utilizing this valuable material, and reducing its size is often the initial step in the recycling process.
With WEIMA machinery, it’s possible to shred light metals such as aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, bronze, and steel milling waste. Prior to being processed further, bulky materials are typically shredded to achieve a uniform size. The WMS 60 is one of WEIMA’s machines that can efficiently shred light alloys for recycling or further processing. At the ISRI event, WEIMA will have a WMS 60 on display for attendees to observe.
More than metal recycling
Scrap comes in many forms from a variety of manufacturing processes. WEIMA has four decades of experience in the wood, paper, plastics, packaging, and biomass industries as well. Attendees can use our cutting-edge touchscreen display at our booth to discover more about the WEIMA machinery that makes it all happen. The possibilities are extraordinary, and the WEIMA team is looking forward to spreading the word about sustainability in manufacturing at ISRI and beyond!
Find the WEIMA team on the show floor at booth #2216 from April 17-20, 2023!
