TECHNOLOGY | SHREDDING


Right: The W5.22 from Weima shreds hard plastics, films and fibres, plus other materials


light materials and towards more robust and difficult applications,” said Gerhard Gamper, Segment Director Mobile Shredding. “The new product line meets customer requirements in every respect, combining our proven robust construction with new functions and features in one Urraco series.” The latest incarnation of the Urraco Evo series


improves upon proven Lindner technology with a multitude of new features. Modular design, robust construction, improved quality, and precision manufacture, are key aspects, according to the company. “We have also further automated the manufac-


ture of our cutting unit and shafts,” said Andreas Klapf, Head of Engineering at Lindner. “Through the targeted use of this technology we are able to increase our competitive edge in terms of robust- ness, stability and reliability, and even successfully use the Urraco Evo for applications such as mixed scrap metal and aluminium.”


Below: Lindner has developed the fourth generation of its Micromat series shredder technology. Photo shows the drive unit


New generation At IFAT, Lindner focused on future-oriented solutions that specifically align with current challenges in the sector, and also presented the fourth generation of its Micromat series at the heart of which is a synchronous reluctance motor that achieves an energy efficiency class of IE6, offering more than 97% efficiency while using no rare earth metals. Regarding its shredding capabilities, the new multi-cut rotor enables flexible operation for a wide range of materials from plastic, wood, commercial and domestic waste, to textiles, and reduces maintenance effort and downtime thanks to its rapid-change knife system. “The recycling sector is under enormous cost


pressure: rising energy prices, volatile raw material markets and higher recycling quotas increase the requirements on efficiency and cost-effectiveness,”


said Matthias Egarter, CEO at Lindner. “At the same time material flows are becoming more complex and there is a growing risk of fire from lithium ion batteries, which further tighten the requirements on process reliability and plant technology.” The company said it is combating these chal- lenges with smart plant engineering and innovative shredder technology whereby robust process parameters, consistent quality, and reliable throughput, are as much of a focus as high adapt- ability to materials and applications. “Our goal is to take heterogeneous waste and


produce clearly defined, quality-assured material streams, as clean fractions are a pre-requisite for high-quality recycling,” said Marco Egger, Manag- ing Director of Lindner’s Systems Engineering Division. “Using tailored sorting and plant concepts we create the conditions for consistently high-qual- ity products, whether these are used for plastics recycling or for other demanding recycling paths.” Weima presented the latest version of its W5 single-shaft shredder series at K2025. One high- light of the W5.22 is a wider inspection flap, offering more space for maintenance work. In addition, access from the rear is now automatic and the swing arm can be locked more conveniently, which speeds up maintenance. The new diagonally mounted signal tower, which can also display the hopper fill level if required, ensures greater transparency during operation.


IMAGE: LINDNER 32 PLASTICS RECYCLING WORLD | May/June 2026


Customer choice The W5.22 processes hard plastics, films and fibres, plus a variety of other materials. A rotor with a length of 2,200 mm and a diameter of 500 mm ensures effective shredding. The redesigned swing arm pusher ensures better material guidance during shredding, while the redesigned table surface ensures more aggressive material feed and


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