1. Columbus McKinnon Hybrid Primary Shredder. New from Columbus McKinnon, Sarasota, Fla., is the CM Hybrid Primary Shredder, developed for multiple applications, including the production of tire-derived fuel. Product features include:
- CM’s Removable Rotor Technology makes this a hybrid system for tire applications requiring close tolerances
- Accepts single-piece shear shredder knives commonly used for shredding general waste
- The CM Secure Lock system, a new knife group locking technology and advanced bearing protection
- Interchangeable cutting options
Visit www.cmtirerecyclingequipment.com for more information.
2. Northshore grapples. Northshore Manufacturing, Two Harbors, Minn., has introduced two new, Builtrite-branded, trash handling/sorting grapples, offering these features;
- Designed to handle bulky items as well as pick and place single items
- Available in a hanging style for material handlers or as a “wristing” style which uses the excavator bucket linkage to articulate the grapple
- Heavy-duty rotation with a 20-inch rotation bearing and a high-torque hydraulic motor
- Offered in two models for 13 to 25-ton excavators/material handlers
Visit www.builtritehandlers.com/trash-handling-sorting-grapples.htm for more information.
3. Rotobec stationary loaders. Rotobec, Sainte-Justine, Quebec, has recently released a new line of stationary mounted loaders, featuring:
- Five models available: Elite SM, Horizon SM, Optimax SM, Evolution SM and Titan SM
- Some models can use a variety of different grapples
- Can be custom-built to meet specific application requirements
Visit http://rotobec.com/en/models/loaders/stationary-mount-loaders for more information.
4. Parker Hannifin Hyperchill BioEnergy. Available from Cleveland-based Parker Hannifin Corp.’s Hiross Zander Division is the Hyperchill BioEnergy heat exchanger featuring the following:
- Designed for biogas applications such as anaerobic digesters and landfill biogas production areas
- Water-cooled heat exchanger fed by water chillers
- Pump and tank installed inside chiller provides a compact and easy to install solution, says the company
- Protective treatment of condensers and copper piping designed for reliable operation in aggressive ambient atmospheres
- Accurate control of water temperature
Visit www.parker.com for more information.