MACHINERY | RECYCLING AND GRANULATORS
And, despite a reputation for leadership, he says
that Europe’s recycling sector could still be improved. “We see very different waste systems in many countries – at varying development stages,” he said. “In some cases, they are only rudimentary. Even those in Europe – including Germany – are not yet at an optimum level. Even if they have reached an advanced stage of development, some of the subsequent steps are still underdeveloped.”
Virtual help Tomra has developed a new remote assistance tool that helps to maximise machine uptime. The tool, called Tomra Care Visual Assist,
Above: Weima has provided size reduction equipment to US composite decking manufacturer Fiberon
ers. This optimises the use of downstream produc- tion machines (such as washers and extruders) and increases the efficiency of the recycling line. Meanwhile, Weima America has helped US- based composite decking manufacturer Fiberon in its production processes. Fiberon has chosen Weima as a recycling
partner to provide size reduction equipment at its plant in New London, North Carolina. The machin- ery breaks down reclaimed material streams. Weima’s shredders are at the start of Fiberon’s process – taking the material and preparing it for conversion. “Fiberon uses recycled materials to make its
products,” said Mike Huskey, VP of operations at Fiberon Decking. The company mixes recycled wood and recycled polymers to create its products. “Our manufacturing processes require large amounts of water, but by using a closed loop system we can recycle the vast majority of it,” he added. “It’s not only about cost, but about being a good steward of the environment.” For its part, Weima believes that in-house
recycling will continue to increase. “This is for two reasons,” says Patrick Henzler,
sales director at Weima Maschinenbau. “First, it will be necessary to use resources as efficiently as possible in future. The pandemic has shown how disastrous supply shortages of raw materials can be for production. People are dependent on the petrochemical industry and its materials. Many will want to reduce this dependency and rely more on recycling their production waste. Secondly, he said that more in-house recycling happens when recyclate prices rise – which can see them costing more than virgin material. “As a result, companies must handle their own
recycling of production waste. The price situation is prompting processors to recycle,” he said.
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‘virtually’ places Tomra’s experts in front of a customer’s machine – enabling the company to resolve problems remotely. The tool significantly reduces the need for in-person visits and enhances customer support, says Tomra.
An app connects on-site technicians or field service engineers with Tomra experts, who can then help to resolve a broad range of issues. As well as helping to improve machine performance, the system also helps to deliver training and share specialist knowledge. “This gives our customers access to our special- ist engineers, who don’t need to be on-site in person,” said Peter Geisler, service director at Tomra Sorting Recycling. The application requires only a mobile phone and a camera. When a customer requests support, a Tomra experts sends an invitation to begin the session. The app links through to a Tomra expert who is best suited to help with the problem. Tomra says that the new tool is part of its service
to ensure that customers’ units work at the highest level of efficiency for their entire lifespan. “This enables a greater level of clarity in the communication and information transfer between the person on-site and the expert providing remote guidance,” said Geisler. “If a spare part is needed, our experts can easily identify what is required and ensure the right spare is sent – increasing the first-time fix rate.”
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www.cmg-granulators.com �
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www.neue-herbold.com �
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www.tomra.com
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