Textiles technology launched through joint venture
Textiles recycling company Nathan’s Wastesavers has announced a joint venture with Egbert Taylor to develop a textile bank with access control.
The two companies report to have developed the Netbin nLoK system, which logs user’s credentials through a device, which provides “a secure means to reliably identify authorised collectors” and log unauthorized visits.
In addition, Nathans Wastesaver’s says the technology can operate in poor signal areas and requires minimum training, thanks to its simple and effective functionality.
As part of the technology, sensors are fitted inside each textile bank to identify when waste collectors are close-by and where an intelligence open command will activate, following successful verification.
According to the companies, these sensors provide local authorities with real-time data analysis in order to prevent bins from overflowing as well as reducing carbon emissions due to reduced vehicle activities.
Kevin Doherty, Egbert Taylor area business manager for the North West, said: “Overall, this product will offer an efficient textile collection service by preventing containers from overflowing and fly-tipping.”
The first roll-out begins this week in some ASDA stores.
Rabbit halves energy use for shredding
Rabbit Waste Management has claimed to have more than halved the energy required to power its shredding line after commissioning the UNTHA XR3000C e-shredder last year.
The company says this has resulted in cost savings of approximately £60,000 per year at its energy recovery facility in Worthing.
Rabbit commissioned the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder in November 2017, in a bid to lower the level of dust, fines, fire risk and noise of its waste processing operation.
According to the company, the level of dust has fallen by approximately 50%, the creation of non-specification fines has dropped by 20%, and the shredder’s electric drive coupled with in-built fire protection technology, means the risk of a major incident is “drastically reduced”.
Duncan Barrass, director of the company, said the machine has had a vast impact.
“We are an eco-friendly organisation which is why we’ve worked hard to manufacture a renewable resource that can be used to generate electricity,” he explained.
Mr Barrass added: “But to be a truly environmentally robust business, it is only right that we sought a way to cut the amount of energy needed to run our facility in the first place.”
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Richard Hammond puts JCB machinery through its paces
Richard Hammond visited JCB’s World Headquarters at Rocester, Staffordshire, last week and took two of its construction and agricultural machines for a test drive.
Mr Hammond also visited JCB Heavy Products in Uttoxeter where he put the company’s machines through their paces.
He took the controls of the brand new 20-tonne tracked excavator, the 220X, which was launched earlier this year following a £110 million development programme. Next for a test drive was the high speed JCB Fastrac 8000 Series tractor, which reaches speeds of 70kph.
Richard Hammond said: “It’s great to be here at JCB where the machines are so tough that I think even I will struggle to break anything. JCB is an iconic brand and when you think of engineering excellence, boldness and innovation, these big yellow machines are right up there with the best.”
RJT purchases three ADTs
Scotland-based RJT Excavations has purchased three new Doosan DA30 articulated dump trucks (ADTs) from Gordon’s, the local authorised dealer for construction equipment.
Prior to placing the DA30 order, Euan Heard, RJT assistant plant manager, and the site team from RJT Excavations, carried out extensive trials both at Doosan’s proving ground in the Czech Republic and on their site in the UK.
The company says the DA30 came out on top when tested against other similar ranges.
Kim Dudley, doosan regional manager for Northern Europe, commented: “RJT’s on site team has nothing but positive feedback on the build quality, load capacity, traction in poor conditions, operator comfort, manoeuvrability and fast cycle times offered by the DA30 ADTs.”
The DA30 features an articulation hinge positioned behind the turning ring to provide equal weight distribution to the front axle even during maximum steer articulation.
This together with a free-swinging rear tandem bogie ensures equal distribution of weight to each wheel and guarantees permanent 6-wheel contact and drive for equal power distribution and traction on difficult terrain.
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