Connected recycling line with conveying and processing equipment

ENGINEERING

Recycling Systems

Process integration guide

Engineer every transfer point from material input to output logistics.

A recycling system is a coordinated process rather than a collection of independent machines. Material flow, transfer points, controls, utilities, access, responsibilities and downstream output should be defined within one project basis.

  1. Material Input
  2. Transfer Points
  3. Separation & Reduction
  4. Baling & Compaction
  5. Output Logistics

System Architecture

Baling Lines

Baling Lines

Baling-line scope is reviewed against representative material, feed duty, compression arrangement, tying method and required bale handling.

Review Channel Baler Scope
Sorting & Conveying

Sorting & Conveying

Conveyors, sorting stages and transfer points are selected after material form, contamination, feed variation and interface responsibilities are documented.

Review Engineering Scope
Shredding & Feeding

Shredding & Feeding

Size-reduction and feed-control duties are reviewed against the accepted input, required downstream envelope and protection strategy.

Review Size-Reduction Duties
Material Recovery Systems

Material Recovery Systems

Separation stages are configured around a defined feed composition, target fractions, reject route and agreed acceptance method.

Review System Engineering
Storage & Output Handling

Storage & Output Handling

Buffering, bale handling, stacking and dispatch interfaces are coordinated from the approved output and site-handling plan.

Prepare Output Requirements
Turnkey Facilities

Turnkey Facilities

Facility-level scope coordinates process, utilities, controls, access, commissioning boundaries and responsibilities within the approved project basis.

Review International Projects

From Input to Output

  1. 01

    Input reception

    The project defines how material is received, inspected and directed to the system input area.

  2. 02

    Metering / feeding

    Feed-control requirements are reviewed against incoming variation, buffer capacity and the operating duty.

  3. 03

    Conveying

    Conveyor type and transfer interfaces are selected from material condition, route geometry, containment and access requirements.

  4. 04

    Processing

    The selected shredding, sorting or separation stage is reviewed against the defined input and required output.

  5. 05

    Baling / Compaction

    Compaction duty and bale handling are evaluated against material behaviour, storage and transport requirements.

  6. 06

    Storage

    Storage layout and bale-handling controls are defined from the verified output, stacking method and dispatch route.

  7. 07

    Dispatch

    Output identification, loading method and destination requirements are recorded before dispatch interfaces are approved.

Project Basis

Material definition

Material type, composition, moisture, contaminants and variability.

Capacity basis

Throughput targets, operating hours, peaks, availability and performance margins.

Utilities

Electrical power, air, water, fire protection, lighting and other required services.

Controls

Automation level, PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, interlocks and data requirements.

Site interfaces

Civil, structural, chutes, hoppers, foundations, clearances and building coordination.

Safety & access

Guarding, emergency stops, walkways, access platforms, fall protection and compliance.

Operators & maintenance

Operator interface, training, maintenance access and sustainability of operation.

Output definition

Bale size, density, weight, strapping, labeling and quality specifications.

System Scope by Application

Paper & Cardboard

Corrugated board, office paper, mixed paper and paperboard recovery systems.

Plastics

Rigid, film, PET, HDPE, LDPE and mixed plastics processing solutions.

Metals

Ferrous, non-ferrous, aluminum and metal scrap preparation and baling.

RDF / SRF

Refuse-derived fuel and solid recovered fuel preparation and baling systems.

Textiles

Textile waste, fibers and fabrics handling and compaction systems.

Municipal Waste

Mixed municipal waste processing and preparation for recovery or disposal.

Engineering Deliverables

Process Definition

  • Process description
  • Flow diagrams
  • Transfer point definition
  • Performance criteria

Equipment List

  • Main equipment
  • Conveyors & handling
  • Ancillary equipment
  • Technical data sheets

Layout Basis

  • General arrangement
  • Equipment layouts
  • Clearances & access
  • 3D visualization

Utility Schedule

  • Power & load summary
  • Air & water requirements
  • Connections & points
  • Utility distribution

Control Philosophy

  • Control architecture
  • I/O list & narratives
  • PLC/SCADA overview
  • Alarms & interlocks

Access & Maintenance

  • Access planning
  • Maintenance points
  • Service clearances
  • Spare parts strategy

Project Scope Boundaries

  • Scope inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Interfaces
  • Responsibilities