Contamination remains an ongoing concern in organic waste processing. European manufacturer IFE Material Handling has developed technology that will not only screen contaminants but turn any overflow into usable fractions.
The Aeroselector combines wind sifting, ballistic separation and screening in one machine and has been proven to separate plastic foils, stone, and structural material from the screen overflow in several European composting plants.
Simon Sherwood, Managing Director of Material Processing Solutions, an exclusive distributor of IFE equipment in Australia and New Zealand, says the Aeroselector is specifically designed to simplify the organics refinement process.
“Using one-of-a-kind technology, the Aeroselector can increase compost quantity, purity and quality,” he says.
“Its throughput, compact design and efficiency will make it popular in Australia’s organics and recycling sector.”
At the core of the Aeroselector is a magnet, flip-flop screen and air separation system which allows the purification of compost in one simultaneous process. Ferrous metals, stones, plastic foils and films are removed from the stream while making a high-quality final product.
As the final component, a star screen removes any remaining elongated, structured material which can be placed directly back into windrows to allow additional aeration and decomposition, saving costs of re-grinding a percentage of the oversize material.
The compact, stationary system is ready for use in any weather, even with moist raw compost.
Each machine is also flexibly integrated into existing recycling processes and can be expanded as required.
Optional features include a modular feed hopper, various size flip-flop screens and magnetic pulley, all specifically sized to the processor’s requirements.
Simon says due to easy handling and low energy consumption, the operating costs for compost processing can be significantly reduced by using an Aeroselector.
Optimal selection and co-ordination of components also means the machine is easy to maintain and clean.
For more information, email: sales@mpsbulk.com.au
