Biomass & Recycling Equipment News

Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat MH3022 and MH3024 material handler design provides superior performance, low operating costs and improved comfort. Their advanced electrohydraulic system optimizes the balance of power and efficiency, improving cycle times to handle more material in the same amount of time, improving profit potential.

We hear it all the time, how so many companies are frustrated with the results and wasted time that a grizzly produces. The amount of driving back and forth that your carriers are doing on-site. It doesn't make sense that material needs to be handled so many times to get it into a truck to cart away. Lumber jacks upgraded their tools many years ago, transforming from an axe to a chainsaw. It saved them time and energy and increased returns. Yet for some reason, industries that utilize grizzly screens including mining, construction, foundry, recycling and industrial, have not done the same.

Volvo Construction Equipment has released the all-new EW200E Material Handler, aimed at the light waste handling segment. Its bigger brother — the EW240E Material Handler — is updated with a longer boom. Both give customers new options for waste and recycling applications.

There is a trend emerging as well as a heated debate to go along with it.  People on either side argue the pros and cons, with more and more deciding to replace trommel screens of any size or opt instead to purchase more mobile attachments, namely, the FlipScreen.

The conversation ultimately comes down to costs. Which costs more and which will provide greater profits. There are, however, many more points, that certainly warrant mentioning.

Vermeer has expanded its electric-powered recycling product line with the addition of the new TR5300EM trommel screen. This new trommel screen is powered by an industrial-duty, fan-cooled 60-hp (44.7-kW) electric motor, and delivers a drum speed of 0-24 revolutions per minute to handle multiple material types, including compost, topsoil and wood biomass. The quiet operating TR5300EM also features a low hopper infeed with a capacity of 5.5 yd3 (4.2 m3) and includes new service and operating enhancements. The Vermeer TR5300EM is an excellent addition to recycling and organic material processing companies looking to help reduce exhaust emissions, noise levels and maintenance. 

Vermeer continues to expand its trommel screen product line with the introduction of the new TR6400 model. The compact trommel screen designed for topsoil, compost and woody biomass applications, allows for ease of transportation and maintenance and larger production of finished material.

For some people, their passion truly does become their work, and that’s when the magic happens. And that’s just the case for Sam Turnbull, CEO of Flipscreen. Engineering and Innovation have been at the core of his passions for many years which ultimately lead to him creating the machine which won him the title of inventor of the year. An even greater fete though is when an award-winning invention keeps being improved upon, year on year. The Flipscreen is a screening bucket, which is nothing new, however, there is nothing conventional to be found when digging deep into the Flipscreens mechanics and comparing it to other screening buckets on the market.

Onatrio, Canada’s Tigercat Industries Inc. has successfully purchased Ragnar Original Innovations (ROI), which is based out of New Hampshire, USA. ROI, which was founded by Anders Ragnarsson, manufactures material processing machinery used in the forestry, recycling, and construction industries. Effective as of September 30th, 2019, the new acquisition will assist Tigercat in gaining a foothold in the material processing sector.

Vermeer recently teamed up with the US Composting Council (USCC) to give away a free one-year membership to organic waste recycling companies who purchase a new Vermeer horizontal grinder, tub grinder, trommel screen or compost turner. A USCC membership not only provides access to valuable educational resources, training, and networking opportunities, but also allows for companies to have better visibility within the composting industry as a whole. Purchases must be made by December 31, 2019 in order to qualify for this offer. 

Volvo has introduced their new EW240E material handler for waste and recycling. This stalwart material handler has been designed specifically for the North American market, and was built with productivity in mind, first and foremost. The EW240E is a powerful and reliable choice for challenging work conditions.

This week at the IAA 2018 exhibition in Hannover, Hiab, part of Cargotec, debuted their renewed JONSERED recycling crane meant for heavy-duty recycling. This new range of cranes will be a part of Hiab’s all-inclusive offering for waste and recycling applications. The launch is part of Hiab’s long-term strategy to bundle expertise and offering for the Waste Management & Recycling community.

Morbark debuted two new machine models at this year’s recent Expo Richmond. The new and improved 6400XT Wood Hog Horizontal Grinder and the 50/48X Whole Tree Drum Chipper were the stars of the Morbark booth. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of forestry, biomass, tree care, sawmill, and wood recycling equipment, used customer input and proven designs to shape their more recent versions.

EvoQuip will showcase its new Bison 120 jaw crusher at the 2018 World of Concrete event held in Las Vegas Until January 26. EvoQuip will be at stand C5172.

EvoQuip is rolling out the Cobra 230 designed for fuel efficiency and high performance with a direct drive system to power the impact crusher. It also boasts two independent hydraulic-controlled aprons which allow the operator to optimize the material throughput and reduction whilst securing fuel efficiency. It’s also designed to ensure maintenance with ground level access to the engine, hydraulics, service and refueling points.

The agenda for the technical sessions of the 11th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, taking place April 16-18, 2018 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, has been announced. The 2018 agenda features four tracks with a focus on leading edge developments in the biomass industry, from feedstock cultivation, harvest and storage to conversion technology, project finance and regulatory guidance.

The all-new 6310B Drum Chipper by Peterson Pacific Corp. will make quick work of a wide variety of feed material, from logs up to 36″ (91 cm) in diameter, to brush and small feedstock. The 6310B Drum Chipper is powered by a 1050 hp (772 kW) C27 Caterpillar engine, and has an optional Tier IV engine available.