TECHNOLOGY | SHREDDING
Right: SSI’s Quad Q85 four-shaft shredder is being used by Ocean Plastics Recovery
Machine control is handled by Vecoplan’s VSC. Control system, which allows users to adjust numer- ous machine parameters and monitor operating data in real time from any standard mobile device.
Special projects As part of a project focused on the recovery of plastic waste in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a turnkey shredding and recovery plant for rigid plastics has been designed and engineered as part of a collaboration between CAMEC and GCB Polymers. The project focuses on creating a ‘local loop’ in the UAE capable of reducing dependence on external supply chains and generating industrial value locally, while at the same time meeting the needs of a rapidly evolving market where sustainabil- ity, industrial autonomy, and technological innova- tion are increasingly strategic elements. CAMEC said the system ensures an efficient, highly automated, and constantly monitored process where every stage of treatment is optimised to ensure the production of a clean, homogeneous, and ready-to-use recycled granule, while reducing waste and energy consump- tion to keep operating costs low. The treatment process is designed to transform rigid plastic waste, including mixed or contami- nated fractions, into clean, ready-to-use recycled granules through an automated and constantly controlled flow. The material undergoes primary shredding and, once ground, moves to the removal of metallic contaminants via magnetic separation and metal detectors. Subsequent stages of secondary shredding, air separation, and cleaning, allow for the elimination of residual impurities and prepare the material for granulation. These granules are then dedusted, transported, and stored in silos, ready for packaging or direct use in industrial applications. An advanced dust extrac- tion and filtration system completes the plant, ensuring the quality of the final product as well as a safe and controlled working environment. Ocean Plastics Recovery (OPR) was founded in 2018 to tackle marine plastic. To expand its efforts, OPR needed to handle its own plastic. Sorting is a critical step in recycling, but han- dling ocean plastics adds layers of complexity. These plastics come in a wide range of resin types and grades, and once collected, they vary in degradation levels given their exposure to the elements. These factors determine which recycling methods will be most effective. Additionally, ocean-recovered plastics can be contaminated heavily with sand, algae, and other debris, further complicating the recycling process. It became apparent that OPR needed an
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industrial shredder capable of processing fishing gear and other plastics efficiently. The organisation turned to SSI Shredding Systems for a solution, and found that the US manufacturer’s Quad Q85 four-shaft shredder with a ram hopper was the ideal fit. The Quad shredder reduces incoming plastics to a universal particle size, making sorting, cleaning and recycling, more efficient. Furthermore, its low-speed, high-torque design means bulky fishing lines are well within its scope while it is still versatile enough to handle a wide range of plastics. The shredder’s upper and lower cutters work to
clean each other during operation, preventing fishing lines and nets from wrapping around the shafts, a common problem with conventional shredders. The machine also features SSI’s patented SmartDrive technology, which automatically adjusts shaft speed and torque. When processing heavy fishing lines, the system slows down to increase shredding force. For lighter plastics, it speeds up to improve throughput. Additionally, a built-in ram feeder ensures that lightweight yet bulky items like plastic drums are efficiently fed into the cutting zone.
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