Machinex launches MACH Hyspec optical sorter
Recycling equipment supplier Machinex has launched its new optical sorting machine the MACH Hyspec – which it claims is one of the most efficient optical sorting units on the market.
The MACH Hyspec uses high speed, short wave infra-red (SWIR) hyperspectral detection technology and can include colour recognition and a metal detector.
According to Machinex, the product could be used in different types of material recovery facilities (MRFs) including single stream, construction and demolition, municipal and other waste streams.
Developed by Machinex’s research and development department different models of the MACH Hyspec are available to detect different materials including plastics – PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE, PP and other polymer types, cartons and wood.
Machinex claims that the machine allows for the processing of a high volume of material in a short space of time, as its high speed detection system that takes less than 1 millisecond to analyse the belt.
Pierre Paré, chief executive of Machinex Group, said: “For over 12 years we have integrated optical sorting in to the systems we design and were supplied by European manufacturers. For a few years, with the collaboration of the INO services (National Institute of Optics), we have been developing our own range of optical sorting machines. The goal is to become more self-sufficient in our supply and have a machine that better meets our standards. Our customers can now benefit from a complete solution with Machinex equipment and service.
Chris Hawn, sales manager at Machinex, said: “This is a major benefit for our customers, as we can now provide a single source system for almost all equipment. Machinex is renowned in the industry for its reliable systems, high quality products, and personalised, so now the customers can have great confidence in this new product.”
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TOMRA completes TITECH re-brand
Global sensor-based sorting system manufacturer TOMRA Sorting Recycling is renaming its product portfolio as part of its rebranding process.
Formerly known as TITECH, the business started to rebrand in February 2012 to align with its parent company, Norway-based TOMRA Systems ASA.
The final step in TOMRA Sorting Recycling’s re-branding process is to align its product portfolio by removing the word ‘TITECH’ from the names of its sorting systems. For example, ‘TITECH autosort’ will become ‘AUTOSORT’. The product family names – AUTOSORT, COMBISENSE, FINDER and X-TRACT – are being retained, and each machine will now carry a TOMRA logo.
Commenting on the re-brand, TOMRA Sorting Recycling’s Commercial Director, Jonathan Clarke, said: “By completing the rebrand within our business, we are significantly increasing the visibility of TOMRA worldwide. Synergies in technologies across business streams have greatly enhanced TOMRA Sorting’s ability to bring sensor-based sorting to new segments, markets and applications. We are better positioned to respond to customer and industry challenges faster than before while offering the best value products.”
More than 4,400 TOMRA Sorting Recycling systems have been installed in 40 countries worldwide. TOMRA Sorting Recycling is an operating company of TOMRA Sorting Solutions, which also develops sensor-based systems for sorting, peeling and process analytics within the food, mining and other industries.
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M&J Bowers ramps up capacity with Presona baler
Yeovil-based confidential shredding and recycling firm M&J Bowers, has installed a refurbished Presona baler to expand its baling capacity by more than 50%.
The new unit also allows the company to extend the material streams being baled, switching easily between shredded paper and cardboard as required.
During 2014, the company extended its cardboard collection, recycling and export service and put in place plans to grow the service further during 2015/16. Part of the expansion plan involved an upgrade of recycling plant to increase capacity and improve productivity.
The firm’s managing director John Bowers, said: “Our baler was OK, but at 27 years old it soon became clear that while it could bale shredded paper, it couldn’t cope with cardboard. It was working at capacity and needed constant operator supervision to produce a consistent bale quality.”
In order to meet to meet the growing throughput of cardboard and prepare for new contract commitments, the firm opted to upgrade its baler, assessing three brands to ensure the new equipment would meet current requirements and remain in operation over the long term.
M&J Bowers opted for a Presona LP 50 VH2, which has a press force of 50 tonnes and has a material throughput of 15 tonnes per hour (for shredded paper).
As the new baler was a refurbished unit, the Presona team spent six weeks cleaning, stripping, shot blasting and re-spraying it in M & J Bowers’ colours. It was then rebuilt. The Presona team spent the next week removing the existing machine, covering the needle pit and installing the new LP 50 VH2 and associated equipment.
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