Overview of waste recycling
Construction and infrastructure development are increasing the demand for recycling wood waste, construction debris, telephone poles, asphalt shingles and even railroad ties. Recycling professionals are faced with difficult to recycle and often contaminated materials in today's industry. The design of Unimax machines allows them to operate successfully in today's recycling environment.
All-steel rotors, metal detection, shear pin protection and a reinforced burr design give Unimax operators an advantage when handling large volumes of these difficult materials.
The changing nature of recycling markets requires equipment that can adapt. Unimax shredders provide owners with the greatest level of customization freedom in the industry. Tips, screens and unlimited control options can be customized to precisely balance maximum throughput with precise end product dimensions.
Examples of recycling applications
Equipment for recycling construction waste
The exceptionally robust and durable Unimax machines are ideal for recycling construction waste. Construction and demolition waste generation is expected to double globally by 2025. To meet the growing demand for recycling due to increased construction activity. Unimax can provide complete systems and mobile shredders for recycling construction and demolition waste to meet the needs of contractors. Unimax heavy duty shredders are uniquely suited to overcome the pollution problems in this industry.
Recycling of railway sleepers
Railroad sleepers, by design, are made of the hardest wood and are often the most contaminated with steel - which is why Unimax develops powerful sanding machines and systems that are ideal for sanding railroad sleepers.
The Unimax UMD1600 is a heavy-duty grinder built for sustainability when shredding contaminated construction debris, whole trees, storm debris, logging debris and stumps. Simply put, the UMD1600 can do what other shredders in its class can't. Four interchangeable rotors give this shredder the versatility needed for today's changing markets.
