Since the inception of single stream recycling, there has been a back-and-forth debate on which process is better: single or dual stream. This has been a persistent issue for MRFs, haulers, and municipalities alike. The debate has centered on which collection method provides the safest,...
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Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) play a vital role in waste management, scrap processing, and the recycling industry. MRFs specialize in separating, sorting, and ultimately preparing recovered materials for sale to an end buyer. However, increasingly strict international regulations have made recycling contamination a growing concern for...
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Processing sand and gravel products for a variety of specific market applications requires the use of different combinations of equipment. Fine material screw washers are a commonly deployed piece of sand classifier equipment. Below, we’ll outline several maintenance tips to help prevent costly repairs and downtime...
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Meeting the demands of screening aggregate, municipal solid waste, and other challenging materials inevitably leads to wear and tear of your screening equipment. Eventually, continued wear will require repairs. Over time, the cumulative maintenance and higher frequency of downtime affect your bottom line. Your machine...
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There are a number of available material screening solutions. Material specifications will dictate the type of screening equipment that is most efficient for the given process. Trommels are one of the most commonly deployed screens for a number of jobs - from compost to municipal...
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In Part 1 of our discussion on manufactured sand (mansand) we talked about the Ortner® Sand Washer and its ability to remove unwanted fines from screenings while using very little water. But what if washing is not an option, due to: No water available Cost...
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