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Trommel & Waste Shredder help Turn waste into value at ConCrush

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ConCrush is an Australian-owned recycling and resource recovery company based in Mayfield West, Newcastle, New South Wales. The business specialises in the crushing, screening and recovery of construction and demolition waste, green waste and inert materials, diverting large volumes from landfill and supplying high-quality recycled products back into the local construction sector.

Co-founded by Kevin Thompson, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the waste and recycling industry, ConCrush has built a reputation for being proactive, innovative and environmentally focused. Rising operating costs during the Covid-19 pandemic prompted the business to reassess its processing strategy and look for ways to gain greater control over key waste streams.

“We had always talked internally about getting a shredder,” explains Thompson. “But the big question was the capital investment and whether it was economically viable for our operation.”

EDGE Slayer XL: high torque, low fuel burn, proven ROI

Following extensive customer site visits with John McGuinness and the FOCUS enviro team, ConCrush carried out on-site operational trials with the EDGE Slayer XL in October 2024. “After operational trials were conducted on the shredder and the performance metrics were achieved, we decided to buy the machine,” says Thompson.

The EDGE Slayer XL is a 24-tonne, high-torque shredder engineered specifically for waste processing and recycling applications. Powered by a Caterpillar 420hp diesel engine, the machine delivers exceptional torque while maintaining industry-leading fuel efficiency, with average consumption of less than 15 litres per hour.

At its core are twin 2-metre-long shredder rotors, controlled via EDGE Innovate’s intelligent load management system, which actively protects the driveline, maximises uptime and ensures consistent product throughput across varying material types.

At ConCrush, the Slayer XL has transformed green waste processing, bringing approximately 5,000 tonnes per year firmly under control. “We’re really happy with the safety, productivity and ease of operation,” Thompson says. “From an operational point of view, operators love it because of the efficiency and how easy it is to use.”

From a financial standpoint, the impact has been just as significant. “From an economical point of view, the Slayer XL has more than paid for itself,” Thompson adds. “It’s been our best asset purchase in the last couple of years.”

Manoeuvrability was another decisive factor. With space constraints at the ConCrush yard, the compact footprint and tracked mobility of the Slayer XL were critical. “We needed a machine that could handle decent tonnage per hour but still have a manageable footprint,” Thompson explains. “The Slayer XL gave us exactly that. The performance has been excellent, fuel burn is low, it’s easy to manage and we’re achieving great throughputs.”

EDGE TRT622: setting the benchmark for tracked trommel screening

Working alongside the shredder is the EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel, a machine that has firmly established itself as the benchmark trommel for mid to large-scale operations in Australia and North America. Recognised as the largest track-mounted trommel available in Australia, the TRT622 features a 6.9-metre-long screening drum, variable drum speeds of up to 24 RPM, and a direct four-wheel drive system, delivering exceptional screening performance across a wide range of materials.

At ConCrush, the TRT622 is primarily used to screen inert and sticky materials that could not previously be processed through conventional screening equipment on site. The machine is also utilised to screen shredded and composted organic material, demonstrating its versatility and ability to adapt across multiple waste streams.

Designed with efficiency and ease of use in mind, the TRT622 incorporates hydraulic load sensing, automatic sequential start-up and EDGE Innovate’s intelligent load management system, allowing the machine to run with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent throughput. The track-mounted design provides excellent mobility and flexibility around the yard, while interchangeable drum options, including punch plate and woven mesh configurations, allow ConCrush to tailor the machine to different applications.

A standout feature of the TRT622 is its remote-controlled radial fines conveyor, capable of creating stockpiles in excess of 1,000 cubic metres, almost ten times larger than those produced by traditional trommels. This significantly reduces rehandling, double handling and loader movements, improving site efficiency and lowering operating costs.

With production rates averaging up to 100 tonnes per hour, the TRT622 reduces oversize contamination in the fines product while helping minimise reprocessing. Its eco power-saving functionality further enhances operational efficiency and reduces environmental impact, making it a forward-thinking solution for modern recycling and composting operations.

Service, support and partnership

Beyond machine performance, the strength of the partnership between ConCrush and FOCUS enviro has been a key factor in the project’s success. From initial consultation and on-site trials through to commissioning, training and ongoing operation, FOCUS enviro has worked closely with the ConCrush team to ensure the equipment is set up to deliver maximum performance. Operators received hands-on guidance during commissioning, helping them understand not only how to run the machines, but how to optimise them for different material types and throughput requirements.

“With regards to the service and parts availability from FOCUS enviro, we’ve got zero complaints,” says Thompson. “We call Focus and they come. It is, as simple as that”.

The availability of parts locally, combined with a responsive service team that understands the machines and the application, has given ConCrush confidence that downtime will be kept to a minimum and any issues addressed quickly and effectively.

John McGuinness from FOCUS enviro commented: “ConCrush are a proactive and forward-thinking company with a clear understanding of their operation. Through a consultative, site-led process with the FOCUS enviro team, the right solution was identified to match their space, throughput and material challenges. It’s been a privilege to support ConCrush with equipment that is now delivering clear operational improvements and strong economic returns.”

Delivering real results

The successful installation of the EDGE Slayer XL and EDGE TRT622 highlights how the right equipment, combined with strong local support and a progressive customer mindset, can deliver real results. For ConCrush, the investment has improved efficiency, reduced costs, expanded processing capability and delivered a strong return on investment.

For FOCUS enviro and EDGE Innovate, it reinforces a shared commitment to supplying robust, efficient recycling solutions backed by dependable service and support for the Australian market.

 

Repurpose It’s New EDGE Mulch Master Helps Transform Premium Organics

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Repurpose It has built its reputation on challenging traditional waste disposal methods that often lead to the irreversible loss of valuable resources. Instead, their approach focuses on “repurposing” waste — taking discarded materials and turning them into new, useful products that support sustainable industries.

This philosophy extends across diverse waste streams, from processing contaminated soils through sophisticated wash plants to handling food organics and garden organics (FOGO) collected from local councils. Recognizing that some organic residues are “cleaner” and hold higher potential, Repurpose It sought to create specialized products with increased value — a niche not fully served by conventional composting methods.

Sage Hahn, Operations Manager – Organics at Repurpose It, explains:
“We wanted to move beyond simple recycling and dive deeper into the value chain. By segregating clean organic waste from sources like skip bins and transfer stations, we identified opportunities to develop premium products that meet higher market demands.”

The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master: Innovation at the Core

To achieve this, Repurpose It invested in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master — a relatively new but powerful addition to their processing line. Unlike traditional windrow turners that create long, flat piles of compost, the Mulch Master’s unique hopper and stacker system forms cone-shaped piles. This “inverted windrow” method offers a major advantage: it maximizes the use of limited space by reducing the processing footprint by an estimated 60%.

Sage elaborates: “It’s almost like a windrow turner flipped upside down. The cone-shaped piles allow us to process cleaner, higher-value organic materials in a smaller, dedicated area. This space efficiency is critical for our operation.”

The Mulch Master operates by loading wood fibre or organic material into a large 19.6 cubic yard hopper using a front-end loader. Inside, a dual forward/reverse high-speed turner system agitates and mixes the material while a water spray bar precisely controls moisture levels—vital factors for successful composting.

“Just like open windrow composting, we still add water and turn the material. But the agitator inside the Mulch Master helps break up and evenly mix the material as we go,” says Sage.

FOCUS Enviro’s Ryan McParland highlights the machine’s benefits: “The Mulch Master was designed specifically to tackle light, bulky materials like compost and mulch. Its consistent material flow, aeration, and blending capabilities improve product quality while reducing fuel consumption and space requirements.”

High-Quality Organics for Horticulture and Viticulture

Repurpose It’s primary goal with the Mulch Master is to produce compost and mulch products tailored for the horticulture and viticulture markets — industries that demand premium, consistent organic inputs.

Sage explains: “We’ve been engaging with distributors in the nursery and garden sectors, as well as other manufacturers, to address a real market gap. There simply aren’t enough high-quality, cost-effective organic products available. Our Mulch Master-processed compost provides a superior alternative to typical kerbside-derived compost, yet remains competitively priced against traditional potting media components like pine bark.”

By maintaining the purity of clean organic streams, Repurpose It can create compost media suitable for sensitive applications, including blending into growing media and producing higher-end mulches. Since installing the Mulch Master in late 2024, the company has successfully processed and sold thousands of cubic meters of premium compost, with strong market acceptance and growing demand. Sage anticipates moving 20,000 to 30,000 cubic meters into the market within the next 18 to 24 months.

Integration with Advanced Equipment for Optimal Processing

While the Mulch Master is central to this new product line, Repurpose It’s broader processing operations also rely on other advanced equipment supplied by FOCUS Enviro. This includes the EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel, known as the largest track-mounted trommel in Australia, which efficiently screens waste and organic materials at rates of up to 100 tonnes per hour.

Ryan McParland comments: “The TRT622 reduces the need for reprocessing and minimizes contamination, producing clean fines for composting and other applications. Its remote-controlled radial conveyor allows stockpiling of over 1000 cubic meters—ten times more than traditional trommels—maximizing site storage capacity.”

Another vital piece is the EDGE TS80 tracked stacker, which enhances material handling by creating large, well-structured stockpiles. Its mobility and automated controls reduce labor costs and increase site safety — crucial in today’s challenging labor market.

For sorting and contaminant removal, the EDGE MPS48 mobile picking station provides a worker-friendly, enclosed environment capable of accommodating up to 16 operators. Integrated with magnets and conveyors, it efficiently extracts plastics, metals, and other contaminants, ensuring final product purity.

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability

Repurpose It’s dedication to producing premium organic products extends to rigorous quality control. The company’s on-site laboratory continuously monitors acidity, alkalinity, electrical conductivity, and toxicity levels, ensuring each batch meets stringent horticultural standards.

Sage says: “Consistent testing at every stage gives our customers confidence in the quality and safety of our products, which is essential for applications in sensitive agricultural and horticultural environments.”

A Collaborative Partnership Driving Circular Economy Success

This successful integration of advanced processing technology and operational expertise stems from a close collaboration between Repurpose It and FOCUS Enviro. The relationship has grown over time, with FOCUS Enviro supplying a range of equipment and providing ongoing support.

Sage recalls: “We trialed the Mulch Master after seeing it in action in Gippsland and consulting with industry partners in Perth. The simplicity and versatility impressed us, and with FOCUS Enviro’s support in bringing the unit onsite, the decision was clear.”

Ryan McParland sums up the partnership: “Repurpose It exemplifies what the future of recycling and resource recovery looks like — innovative, efficient, and circular. Their investment in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is a testament to their leadership in transforming waste into valuable, sustainable products.”

At EDGE Innovate, we are proud to collaborate with industry leaders like Repurpose It, working together to build a more sustainable, resource-efficient future through technology, innovation, and shared vision.

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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Deep Stacks vs. Windrows: Revolutionizing Compost and Mulch Operations

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The Overarching Advantages of Deep Stacks in Compost Manufacturing

Deep stacks provide numerous benefits that make composting operations more efficient and productive:

  • Space Efficiency – Deep stacks maximize vertical space utilization, reducing the required ground area compared to windrows. This is crucial for sites with limited space or high land costs.
  • Reduced Moisture Loss – The compact nature of deep stacks minimizes exposure to air, improving moisture retention and reducing the need for frequent watering.
  • Temperature Control – The larger volume of material promotes natural heat generation, maintaining optimal temperatures for efficient decomposition.
  • Enhanced Microbial Activity – The controlled environment within deep stacks fosters microbial activity, accelerating the breakdown of organic material.
  • Reduced Turning Frequency – Thanks to better heat retention and aeration, deep stacks require less frequent turning, cutting labor and equipment costs.
  • Higher Yield and Consistency – Deep stacking enables faster processing of larger volumes, yielding a uniform and high-quality compost product.

A Deep Dive into the Benefits of Deep Stacking

Space Efficiency: Maximizing Your Footprint

Deep stacking significantly reduces land requirements—by up to 40%—compared to windrows for the same volume of material. This is especially beneficial in urban composting sites or areas with high land costs. Additionally, deep stacks minimize the need for extensive buffer zones, thanks to lower odor emissions and runoff, optimizing land use and reducing costs.

Reduced Moisture Loss: Conserving Resources

Deep stacks retain 20-30% more moisture than windrows, particularly in hot, dry climates. The outer layers act as a natural barrier, reducing evaporation and shielding the inner material from direct sunlight and wind. This leads to lower water consumption and decreased labor costs for watering, making operations more sustainable and cost-effective.

Temperature Control: Fueling Decomposition

Maintaining optimal temperatures is critical in composting, and deep stacks excel in this area. The outer layers insulate the inner core, ensuring stable temperatures for thermophilic composting. This controlled heat accelerates decomposition, eliminates pathogens and weed seeds, and enhances the overall quality of the final product.

Enhanced Microbial Activity: The Engine of Composting

The warm, moist environment of deep stacks creates an ideal setting for microbial activity, which is essential for breaking down organic matter. Thermophilic microbes thrive in deep stacks, leading to faster and more efficient composting while ensuring a richer and more stable end product.

Reduced Turning Frequency: Saving Time and Labor

Windrow composting requires frequent turning to maintain oxygen flow and prevent anaerobic conditions. Deep stacks, on the other hand, allow for improved thermal stratification and natural gas exchange, reducing the need for mechanical aeration. This results in significant savings in labor, fuel, and equipment maintenance.

Higher Yield and Consistency: A Superior Product

Deep stacks create an optimal environment for decomposition, leading to a more uniform, high-quality compost product. The stable conditions result in compost with consistent texture, nutrient levels, and higher nitrogen retention. This reduces the need for extensive screening and quality control, ensuring a higher percentage of usable compost.

Bakke Ag Services Maximizes Efficiency and Space with EDGE Deep Stacking Technology

The benefits of deep stacking are not just theoretical—they are transforming real-world composting operations like California-based Bakke Ag Services. When Bakke Ag sought to improve the efficiency of their composting process, they invested in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master, a decision that revolutionized their operations. By moving from traditional windrows to deep stacking, Bakke Ag Services achieved an impressive 60% reduction in space requirements, allowing them to maximize their footprint and significantly cut down on operational costs.

“The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is extremely diverse,” says Ian Baake. “We can handle raw product with ease—it never jams, never holds up. Its stacking capability is very good, creating a tidy tepee-shaped pile that drastically diminishes fire risk.” This space-saving technology, combined with enhanced moisture retention, reduced turning frequency, and exceptional material blending, has made deep stacking not just a method, but a competitive advantage for Bakke Ag Services.

Bakke Ag further adds, “The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is a low-cost machine that gives us a high rate of return. Its space-saving technology, reliability, and efficiencies are, in my opinion, unmatched, and I firmly believe that this machine will never become obsolete in our industry – you are not going to find a better, more efficient, and productive machine anywhere. If we are not using this technology as an industry, then we probably are not doing it right.”

The EDGE FTS Mulch Master: The Ultimate Deep Stacking Solution

Key Features of the EDGE FTS Mulch Master:

  • High Output Capacity – Handles large volumes of material with ease, reducing processing times.
  • Variable Speed Feed System – Ensures even and controlled material flow for consistent deep stacks.
  • Enhanced Aeration and Mixing – Promotes uniform decomposition by thoroughly blending organic material.
  • Adjustable Conveyor Heights – Allows operators to create taller, more efficient deep stacks with minimal effort.
  • Reduced Fuel and Labor Costs – Optimizes workflow by minimizing handling and reducing the need for additional equipment.

By integrating the EDGE FTS Mulch Master, composting and mulch operations can fully leverage the benefits of deep stacking. This machine not only enhances efficiency but also improves the quality and yield of compost, making it a game-changer for the industry.

Deep stacking is revolutionizing composting and mulch operations, offering unparalleled advantages in space efficiency, moisture retention, temperature control, microbial activity, reduced turning frequency, and product consistency. By adopting deep stacking and investing in the EDGE FTS Mulch Master, compost operators can significantly enhance productivity, reduce costs, and produce superior-quality compost and mulch.

Discover how the EDGE FTS Mulch Master is revolutionizing composting operations—click here to read the full customer success story.

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ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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EDGE VS420 Waste Shredder: Turning Challenging Waste into Opportunities

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Using an EDGE VS420 low-speed shredder in combination with a high-speed grinder results in major benefits. In today’s waste processing industry, companies are constantly looking for ways to maximize efficiency, protect equipment, and reduce operational costs. One effective approach to achieve these goals is by integrating a low-speed, high-torque shredder like the ever-popular EDGE VS420 as a processing step before feeding material into a high-speed grinder.

We saw this combination in operation when we recently travelled to California to meet the bosses of one of the largest family-owned companies on the West coast who operate a number of EDGE Innovate machines, including an EDGE VS420 shredder and multiple EDGE TRT622 trommels, all supplied by Greenrock Equipment, exclusive distributors for EDGE Innovate products in California and Hawaii.

For any company investing in an EDGE shredder like the VS420 (now available in Electric Hybrid), it will prove to be money well spent, as the shredder provides substantial long-term operational savings.

The major benefit witnessed at this operation was the ability of the VS420 to process feedstocks that contain tough contaminants, such as metal, rocks, or other hard objects. These high torque, low speed shredders excel at breaking down or removing those hurtful contaminants and metals before reaching the grinder. This added layer of protection has transformed the operation making their grinding process much more reliable and repeatable with a significate reduction in forced downtime.

Another major advantage of the low-speed shredder is its ability to break down large, bulky items into smaller, more manageable pieces. This preliminary size reduction creates a consistent material flow that high-speed grinders can handle with greater ease and efficiency. By avoiding clogs and jams, this setup not only increases throughput but also maximizes the quality of the grinder’s output, and it significantly reduces wear and tear on the grinder, extending its lifespan and reducing the need for costly repairs, replacements, and downtime.

By reducing the load on the high-speed grinder, the shredder enables it to operate at a steady pace, increasing the volume of material processed per hour while consuming less energy. This energy-efficient workflow is essential in today’s industry, where minimizing costs and maximizing throughput are top priorities. For example, the EDGE VS420 has an average fuel consumption of just 25 litres/hr (6.6USG/HR).

 Operational flexibility with a Low Speed Shredder

 All of EDGE Innovate’s range of shredders can handle a wide variety of materials that might have been turned away in the past – from highly contaminated organic feedstocks, industrial waste and construction debris to tires and mixed municipal waste.

TAP INTO NEW REVENUE STREAMS

The EDGE waste shredder here brings operational flexibility to the forefront making it possible for the business to confidently say “Yes” to a wider range of materials, diversify their offerings and allow them to enter new market segments, such as composting, recycling, and biomass fuel production. With the added flexibility to take on new applications and serve a wider client base, companies can tap into new revenue streams and improve their competitive standing. An additional key benefit of EDGE Innovate’s low-speed shredders is their ability to reduce dust. The shredders’ lower operating speeds and controlled shredding action significantly minimize the formation of fine particles, which has multiple advantages. Reduced dust production enhances health and safety by improving air quality, lowering the need for costly dust control measures.

Additionally, less dust accumulation on equipment and workspaces means lower maintenance and clean-up costs but the major benefit from this is a much cleaner, in spec final product, which is especially beneficial for applications like biomass fuel and mulch.

 

EDGE Innovate: A Trusted Brand

As a trusted manufacturer in the field, EDGE Innovate is committed to helping waste processing companies enhance efficiency, protect their equipment, and broaden their service capabilities with their advanced low-speed shredders. All EDGE Innovate shredders encompass a highly robust and durable design and being engineered to run at a lower rotor RPM but with high torque enables the shredders to process the most difficult of materials. In addition, all the waste shredders utilise EDGE’s Intelligent Self-Protecting control system with tramp metal cycles to prevents against asset damage and downtime, while multiple chamber configurations, screen options and cutting tools allow operators to customise their EDGE shredders to provide the right tonnage at the desired piece size.

“Integrating one of our shredders allows businesses to confidently accept a wider array of materials and applications, equipping them to enter new markets and meet evolving customer demands. While every operation has unique requirements, we believe that companies processing varied, bulky, or potentially contaminated waste streams will see clear benefits from our low-speed shredders, including increased throughput, operational flexibility, and superior product quality,” commented Greenrock Equipment’s John Connolly.

OPERATIONAL SAVINGS

Although slow-speed shredders represent an initial large investment, EDGE Innovate’s shredders provide substantial long-term operational savings. Reduced wear on grinders, lower energy consumption, minimized dust control needs, and decreased maintenance costs all contribute to significant cost efficiencies. In addition to expanding the range of materials a company can process, a low-speed shredder offers a pathway to greater revenue, helping to offset equipment costs.

Ultimately, a low-speed shredder transforms a waste processing company into a more versatile and resilient operation that is prepared to meet the demands of modern waste management. With an EDGE Innovate slow-speed shredder paired with a high-speed grinder, your waste processing system becomes a powerful, efficient, and robust solution, primed for growth and adaptability in a dynamic market.

The EDGE VS420 Shredder: Now Available with Electric Hybrid

The new VS420E Hybrid from EDGE Innovate is a breakthrough in eco-friendly shredding technology, delivering top-tier performance with a significantly reduced environmental impact. By dramatically lowering CO2 emissions, this hybrid model not only cuts your carbon footprint but also reduces operating costs and maintenance requirements. It combines the mobility of a diesel-driven unit with the environmental and operational advantages of a stationary electric shredder—all in one innovative, self-contained package. Experience minimal environmental impact without compromising on power.

About EDGE Innovate:

EDGE Innovate develops, manufactures, and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening, and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. The company’s material handling and recycling range comprises reliable, durable, and cost-saving products, including mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers, and truck off-loaders. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, EDGE Innovate empowers its customers to shred, screen, separate, stockpile, and size a vast array of materials.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Adrian Donnelly – EDGE Innovate Marketing Manager

E: Adrian.donnelly@edgeinnovate.com

BEST TRACK TROMMEL ON THE MARKET

Bettergrow Transforms Organic Waste with EDGE Innovate

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Mark Waldron, Operations and Sales Manager at Bettergrow, emphasizes the company’s innovative recycling approach at the Ravensworth site. “Bettergrow utilizes recycled green waste from Newcastle City Council to produce compost. We blend this with our solids for mine rehabilitation and agricultural purposes in pasture land,” he explained. Sustainability forms the cornerstone of Bettergrow’s operations, as they breath new life back into the AGL mine site. The importance of compost utilisation in this process is underscored by a recent study by the Australian Recycling Organics Association (AORA) which shows how compost leads to soil enrichment by replenishing nutrients and organic matter, aids in improved water retention, prevents erosion, reduces methane emissions through carbon sequestration whilst also diverting organic waste from landfill.

To enhance their recycling capabilities at the Ravensworth site, Bettergrow has partnered with FOCUS enviro, the official distributor for EDGE Innovate Equipment in Australia. The company provides bespoke solutions and top-tier equipment to support the waste and organic industries in Australia. Their services include operational training, technical support, with a large inventory of parts and consumables on hand to ensure maximum uptime for their customers’ operations.

THE BENCHMARK FOR TRACK TROMMEL SCEREENS IN AUSTRALIA

Bettergrow has invested in several pieces of advanced equipment from FOCUS enviro, including three EDGE Innovate TRT622 track trommels. These trommels are equipped with 40mm, 20mm, and 12mm screen media, which have significantly improved the efficiency and quality of the final product created. An EDGE MC1400 wind shifter, another crucial piece of equipment, effectively separates plastic contaminants from the upcoming waste timber. Bettergrow have recently added a water bath with the purpose of improving the separation of rock from the incoming timber waste stream.

The EDGE Innovate TRT622 is known for being the largest track-mounted trommel available in Australia. The units offers high production rates and exceptional screening capabilities, making it ideal for various recycling applications. Key features of the EDGE TRT622 include; a 6.9m long screen drum with variable speed and adjustable screening angle. EDGE Innovate’s leading intelligent load management system ensure’s optimum screening performance and uptime. A heavy-duty construction design and high manoeuvrability make the EDGE TRT622 the ideal trommel screen for the Australian market. The machine’s eco-power saving functionality only adds to its operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

INCREASING PRODUCTION WITH EDGE TROMMELS

Mark Waldron emphasized the importance of this equipment in Bettergrow’s operations. “The three EDGE trommels have helped to increase productivity and produce a much cleaner product. We can screen from 20mm to 12mm directly, ensuring a clean end product,” he explained. The collaboration with FOCUS enviro extends beyond just equipment provision. “FOCUS enviro are great help to us on site. They have trained personnel that can come out and sort out any glitches or any electrical issues and have a good knowledge in what the machines are capable of, so they can help to increase throughput with a few tweaks as well as facilitating the training of our own staff”.

Bettergrow’s dedication to environmental sustainability, combined with the cutting-edge technology and support from EDGE Innovate at it’s distribution partner, positions them as a leader in the waste recycling industry. Their innovative use of recycled green waste for mine rehabilitation and agricultural applications showcases their commitment to creating a greener, cleaner future.

About EDGE Innovate:

EDGE Innovate develops, manufactures, and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening, and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. The company’s material handling and recycling range comprises reliable, durable, and cost-saving products, including mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers, and truck off-loaders. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, EDGE Innovate empowers its customers to shred, screen, separate, stockpile, and size a vast array of materials.

Keep up to date with EDGE’s news and events by following us on social media:

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Adrian Donnelly – EDGE Innovate Marketing Manager

E: Adrian.donnelly@edgeinnovate.com

AUSTRALIAN ORGANIC WASTE PROCESSOR BOOSTS PRODUCTION WITH AN EDGE TRM831 TROMMEL

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Living Earth Australia was launched 12 months ago, harnessing the processes, expertise, and products of the New Zealand organics industry. A subsidiary of the Integrated Waste Services Group, Living Earth Australia will bring a range of composts and mulches to the agricultural and landscape industries, as well as retail outlets.

Grace Barila, Environmental Manager, says Living Earth Australia is an opportunity for IWS Group to consolidate its organics recycling processes.
“We’re confident we can go out to market in a larger way,” Grace says.
“We’ve been processing organics for several years for councils and wanted to improve those systems. We know we can provide good quality products to help rejuvenate our soils.”

ORGANIC WASTE PROCESSING (FOGO)

Each year, organic waste in landfills generates about 13 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. Australia’s National Waste Plan has set an ambitious target to half organic waste sent to landfills by 2030 and commits states and territories to roll out food organic garden organic (FOGO) collection services.  The aim is to convert organic waste into recycled organic products such as compost. Through organics recycling and the return of compost back to soils, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced but there are also additional benefits such as improved soil health and biodiversity, increased agricultural productivity, enhanced food security, and water quality. Grace says this is particularly important in South Australia where the local agricultural industry is struggling to work with depleted soils.

IWS Group, supported by environmental management company Ennovo, processes about 50,000 tonnes annually of FOGO from local councils, producing a range of compost, mulch, and soil enhancements. The products have recently been AS4454 certified. Additionally, the South Australian site meets quality assurance and quality control standards set by Living Earth New Zealand. Grace says an onsite laboratory provides real-time data to ensure products continue to meet strict standards. The site also has a native nursery where compost products are batch tested alongside the grow-out of native plants for large-scale revegetation works. Living Earth focuses on creating compost that is used as the foundational ingredient in all its mixes, helping to promote long-term soil health.
“Our ultimate aim is rejuvenating soils for future generations,” Grace says.
“Our ethos is all about sustainable development and reducing waste.

“Laboratory testing provides evidence that our products are working well according to nutrient level, moisture content and particle size grading. But at ground level, we have farmers who are noticing the difference in their crop when using our compost. Farmers love our products.”

SOLUTIONS FOR FOGO CONTAMINATION 

Grace says there has been a marked increase in the amount of FOGO that needs to be processed. Living Earth Australia has restructured its facility to cater for larger volumes of waste and produce more varied products. However, contamination continues to be a challenge. While South Australia has led the way in introducing plastic bans, Grace says there’s still confusion about what is compostable and what isn’t. Plastic bags, garden equipment and pots, among other things, continue to be found in FOGO bins.

To that end, Living Earth Australia has invested heavily in machinery to help remove contamination, purchasing an EDGE TRT622 trommel screen and an EDGE TRM831 mobile trommel screen – the first in Australia – from industrial equipment supplier FOCUS Enviro.

“The TRM831 is the largest wheel mounted trommel on the market, not alone in Australia. It’s seer scale provides operators with unrivalled production rates, ideal for operators seeking to boost their production capabilities. High-capacity processing equipment, such as the TRM831 will play an important role helping Living Earth Australia meet its plans for expansion.”

EDGE TRM831 trommel

The EDGE TRM831portable trommel not only guarantees huge production rates but offers ultra reliability with minimum upkeep, says FOCUS Enviro’s Ryan McParland. “Trommel screens from EDGE Innovate are simple to operate and are designed to require minimal maintenance. Customers know they will start up and consistently process large volumes of material day after day without any of the major upkeep you would associate with other products such as star screens. That’ the biggest selling feature of a machine like this.”

EDGE TROMMEL SCREENS – PERFECT FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET

Like all well designed products, the EDGE trommels supplied by FOCUS Enviro are smartly designed to make operating them simple. They are loaded with a number of smart features such as an intelligent load management system that ensures the unit is running at optimum capacity at all times whilst minimizing the risk of blockages occurring, all the operator needs to do, is to keep loading in the feed stock.  Full remote functionality over all major functions such a feeder speed and screening angle comes as standard, allowing the loader operator to stay in complete control from a safe distance whilst a 180 degree remote controlled radial fines conveyor reduces the need to constantly move screened material.

“To further reduce the changes of bridging or drum overload, EDGE Innovate has complimented its intelligent load management system with a larger designed hopper opening and supplied industry leading belt widths to allow a smooth flow of material through the trommel” Ryan says.

FOCUS Enviro has firmly established itself as a premier supplier of organic and waste processing solutions, not only in Australia but also in New Zealand. Many leading waste management companies trust their expertise and industry-leading products to enhance their operations. “Our service goes beyond simply providing equipment,” says Ryan. “We fully invest ourselves in our clients’ businesses, ensuring the solutions we deliver meet their specific needs.”

In the project with Living Earth Australia, FOCUS Enviro’s engineers thoroughly analysed their feedstocks, making precise adjustments to parameters like drum speed, screening angle, feed rate, and the aggressiveness of the drum lifters. They also selected the appropriate screen media to ensure the finished product met stringent quality standards—all before the final handover was completed,” Ryan explains.

EDGE TRT622 – THE TROMMEL OF CHOICE

Also with a focus on capacity, the TRT622 tracked trommel screen, the largest track mounted trommel available in Australia and has proven pedigree amongst the organic waste processors. Its heavy-duty construction design and high manoeuvrability have made it a popular choice here in Australia. With a 6.9-metre-long screen drum, it provides advanced screening options and is driven by a direct four-wheel drive system with a variable drum speed of 0-30 revolutions per minute.

Again, Ryan points to its enhanced features such as hydraulic load sensing and automatic sequential start-up that ensures ease of use and minimal  supervision as to why the TRT622 as been so positively received here in Australia. Its customization has lent itself to being able to flourish in many applications. Thanks to a wide range of various aperture meshes, drum styles such as punch plate, woven mesh or fully welded punch plate drums with scrolls all of course interchangeable; has allowed the EDGE TRT622 to excel not only here in Australia but also in North America.

Track Trommel Screen Australia

One of the unique features of the EDGE TRT622 trommel screen is the radial remote controlled fines conveyor that can place more than 1000 cubic metres of material in a single stockpile – almost 10 times that of traditional trommels, Ryan says.

“The EDGE TRT622 tracked trommel screen is designed for maximum productivity and has been proven in the Australian market,” Ryan says.

“It will allow Living Earth Australia to double its production capacity.”

FOCUS ENVIRO – TRUSTED PARTNERS OF AUSTRALIA’S WASTE PROCESSORS

Paul Bowden, Asset and Carbon Development Manager for Ennovo, says reliable operation for a long time, with consistency, is a critical step in Living Earth Australia’s production process. Machinery that is extremely well built for durability and minimal downtime were key requirements. Equally as important was after-sales support from a supplier with good stock on parts and who would support the servicing regimes and preventative maintenance standards.

“FOCUS Enviro had great communication throughout the procurement process and delivered the machine and critical parts on time,” Paul says.
“They also spent time with our service team and operators throughout the commissioning of the plant and made sure training and operation were set up from the beginning.”

Grace says the new equipment and partnership with Living Earth is already bringing benefits in the form of increased contracts with local councils.

Living Earth Australia products created from local government FOGO and green collections will be redirected back to the councils, closing the loop on organic waste. Bulk products are delivered to local farmers and will be stocked at IWS Group transfer stations and supply yards. As it continues to look at new initiatives to support the community, Living Earth is introducing the Hulka Bag – a convenient delivery service of its mulch and compost products in flexible cubic-metre bags.

About EDGE Innovate:

EDGE Innovate develops, manufactures, and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening, and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. The company’s material handling and recycling range comprises reliable, durable, and cost-saving products, including mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers, and truck off-loaders. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, EDGE Innovate empowers its customers to shred, screen, separate, stockpile, and size a vast array of materials.

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New Zealand Waste Shredders

A Slayer XL Waste Shredder Makes a Big Impact In New Zealand

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Central Environmental has a longstanding relationship with Equip2, their trusted local distributor. “We’ve been working with Equip2 for nearly 20 years,” says Butcher, “and we rely on them not only for providing high-quality equipment but also for their excellent service and backup.” Equip2 has supplied various machinery to Central Environmental over the years, helping the company to grow, boosting their efficiency and production capacities.

The EDGE Slayer XL:  A Waste Shredder Built for Efficiency

The Slayer XL has quickly proven to be a game-changer for Central Environmental. “The simplicity of use is one of the best features of the machine,” says Butcher. “If you overload it, the shredder simply reverses automatically to prevent clogging, and it consistently delivers a great product at the end.” Central Environmental has found the machine ideal for reducing large volumes of mixed waste, including timber, glass, and metal, while lowering operational costs in transport and landfill fees.

Featuring a robust twin-shaft shredder, the EDGE shredder can be deployed to process  a wide variety of waste materials, from green waste to construction debris. Its intelligent load management makes it ideal for shredding material that contains a non-shreddable object, it simply self-reverses reducing downtime and more importantly protects the shredder chamber. Additionally, the machine offers customizable shredding settings, allowing operators to jump between different waste streams.

The impact of the Slayer XL goes beyond just business benefits; it’s also helping Central Environmental make a positive environmental contribution. “Reducing landfill is not just about saving money; it’s about doing what’s right for the environment,” Butcher remarks. With future plans to expand their services to include food waste recycling, the company is on track to provide comprehensive waste solutions for the wider central region. “The equipment allows us to provide solutions for multiple types of waste, not just in our local community but for the wider central region.”

Looking Ahead 

With the EDGE Slayer XL playing a crucial role in their waste management process, Central Environmental is already planning their next steps. “We’ve ordered a full EDGE Innovate sorting station from Equip2 and are excited for what’s next,” Butcher reveals. The company remains committed to expanding its recycling services, ensuring they continue leading in sustainable waste management.

For those considering green waste processing or recycling, Butcher has simple advice: “You need the right gear, and you have to be 100% committed. Cheap equipment won’t give you long-term results. The investment pays off, and we’ve seen that firsthand with the Slayer XL.”

With its combination of reliability, ease of use, and environmental benefits, the EDGE Slayer XL has proven itself as a critical asset in Central Environmental Limited’s operations. Thanks to Equip2, they are set to continue making strides in sustainable waste management.

About EDGE Innovate

EDGE Innovate’s range of slow speed, high torque waste shredders are probably the most flexible and functional slow speed shredder on the market today.

Designed with strength, durability and serviceability in mind, our shredders can handle almost any material in any application. With a huge range of both rapid volume reduction and intricate piece sizing solutions available, our shredders can be employed as either a primary or secondary shredder and can be seen working anywhere from waste management companies to biofuel producers. With the recycling industry ever changing and adapting to new regulations and stringent requirements placed on MRFs, adaptability is key. Whether it is processing C&D waste, utility poles or domestic household waste, the range of shredders from EDGE can be customised to provide the right tonnage at the desired piece size.

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ANL Upgrades with EDGE Innovate Equipment

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Australian Native Landscapes, a leader in organic recycling and composting, operates from various facilities across New South Wales. Established over four decades ago, ANL is dedicated to transforming organic waste into valuable resources. They offer a range of services including composting, soil blending, and mulch production. Their Badgerys Creek facility, where the new EDGE Innovate equipment is deployed, processes approximately 350,000 tonnes of green waste annually. The facility here is central to ANL’s operations, processing raw green waste into high-quality compost and other finished products.

Focus Enviro: Partner in Environmental Innovation

FOCUS Enviro, renowned for its expertise in waste management solutions, has been instrumental in equipping ANL with state-of-the-art machinery. Known for their customer-centric approach, FOCUS Enviro provides reliable and innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients. The longstanding relationship between ANL and FOCUS Enviro highlights the trust and mutual commitment to advancing environmental sustainability.

Australian Native Landscapes

Boosting Production Efficiency with new EDGE Innovate Equipment

After impressing operators onsite during a comprehensive demonstration, ANL took delivery of an EDGE VS420 at the start of 2024. The twin shaft shredder from FOCUS enviro has enabled ANL to increase their production capacity without compromising quality. Featuring a high-torque, twin shaft shredding chamber specifically designed for processing organics and timber waste, the VS420 ensures a uniform piece size and exceptional production rates all of which is achieved with an exceptional low fuel consumption. The shredder’s unmatched torque, user-friendly operational controls and load management system enhance its functionality, efficiency, and uptime, making it a perfect fit for ANL’s high-volume needs.

To fully leverage the production capacity of their new waste shredder, ANL paired the VS420 with an EDGE TRT622 track trommel, a proven screening solution throughout Australia. This robust trommel screening with class leading features has been a welcome enhancement to ANL’s equipment arsenal. With advanced screening capabilities, this trommel has become essential for efficiently separating and sizing compost materials. Its track-mounted design provides excellent mobility, allowing ANL to optimize their composting process with greater flexibility and precision.

Completing ANL’s new suite of machinery is the EDGE TS80 track stacker, which has significantly improved the way in which compost material is handled and stored at the Badgerys Creek facility. Designed to maximize stockpile capacity while maintaining easy maneuverability, the TS80 is crucial for the dynamic operations at ANL’s facilities, ensuring efficient material handling and storage.

James Myers, Operations Manager at ANL’s Badgerys Creek facility, praised the new equipment and the support provided by FOCUS enviro. He stated, “We’ve purchased the VS420 slow speed shredder, the EDGE TRT trommel, and TS80 stacker, all of which are user-friendly, produce a great product, and are very reliable. FOCUS enviro has been very good to deal with, always friendly, always reliable, and always there when you need them.”

The integration of new EDGE Innovate equipment marks a significant enhancement in ANL’s green waste processing capabilities. With FOCUS enviro’s support, ANL continues to lead the way in sustainable waste management, turning organic waste into valuable resources efficiently and reliably. This collaboration not only strengthens ANL’s operational capacity but also underscores the importance of innovation and partnership in achieving environmental sustainability.

ORGANIC RECYCLING

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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Getting an Edge with a Mulch Master

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Matt Bakke, founder and CEO, started the company in 1988 primarily as a harvesting and trucking company, but over time he developed and adapted the business and in 2015 diversified into a highly successful composting operation. Today, taking a hands-on approach in the business, Bakke Ag Services has become a one-stop shop providing high-quantity silage, manure, compost, dairy cleanout, and soil amendments to a wide customer base from its location in Tulare County.

“Composting has become our main bread and butter,” says the company’s Ian Bakke. “We now run two different composting facilities in Tulare, handling raw input of materials from diaries including separated manure, and we have an offshoot operation processing agricultural green waste of different varieties, and different densities and moisture levels, combining all of those into one high quality, consistent compost product. “There was a need in our operation to consolidate space to provide us with a more effective and efficient operation, and it was that which led us to invest in the EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master. What appealed to us about the machine was its efficiency on fuel consumption, its ease of use for the operator and its space saving technology – and we can do more in much less time.

“A rough estimate on space saved by utilising the FTS75 Mulch Master is around 60%”

The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master was supplied by official dealers for California & Hawaii, GreenRock Equipment, a specialized Recycling Equipment provider. With locations in Southern and Northern California, its co-founders Shea McKiver and John Connolly, are former employees of EDGE Innovate, so they have a winning combination of field and factory experience, giving them a wealth of knowledge of the EDGE Innovate product portfolio – knowledge that Bakke Ag Services have successfully been able to tap into.

“Providing reliable and productive equipment is one thing. What sets Greenrock apart is our dedication to provide the best service on the West Coast to our customers after the sale.” (John Connolly, Greenrock)

The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master portable feed stacker is setting new standards in the turning and blending of organic material. It has been designed specifically for the processing of lower density, bulky materials such as mulch, compost and soils. It boasts a huge hopper capacity of 19.6yrds³ and combines traditional flipping and rotation with constant material flow to overcome issues of compaction, contamination, material bridging and risk of combustion. The variable high speed feeder conveyor enables an even spread of material and is further regulated via the double screwed forward/reverse auger. The auger fulfils two roles; it conditions material by flipping and rotation allowing the material to separate, aerate and untangle as well as regulating the flow of material and preventing material bridging at the transfer point.

“The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is a low cost machine that gives us a high rate of return– you are not going to find a better, more efficient and productive machine anywhere…”

Adds Ian Baake: “This piece of equipment is extremely versatile in that not only can you handle raw product with ease – it never jams, never holds up – the power it has is unreal and unmatched. We do various operations with it – from blending materials, bringing in fertilisers and gypsum and material from other mining operations to create one soil blend for our growers. You can do all that with this equipment, that’s not going to happen with other machines – with this machine you can blend and create a nice, homogenised product. It is so straightforward for the operator to use compared to other machines in its class.

“As far as composting goes, moisture is critical in the process; we always want to stay within a consistent moisture rating and luckily for us, the EDGE FTS75 gives us the opportunity to add moisture as we go, we can fine tune the moisture during the process. The machine’s spray bar is super effective and easy to use, you can adjust it accordingly. It is a simple system and is really easy to maintain – we have been running 2,000 plus hours and never had an issue with the spray bar”.

As we mentioned, one of the hazards in dealing with composting is the potential for combustion, but the design of the EDGE FTS75 goes a long was to eliminate that fire risk. “With bulk storage of compost, you are always concerned about fire hazards. That is main concern with raw material, so when we get raw material in, our process is pretty simple. We take the raw material in and process it using the Mulch Master. This process helps to break down the raw material and kick starts that initial compost phase”.

“Its stacking capability is very good, creating a tidy tepee-shaped pile that drastically diminishes the fire risk,” says Ian. “We have yet to see any major issue with this machine in that regard, so we can sleep easy at night knowing we have not only done everything we possibly can to prevent combustion, but with the EDGE FTS75, we have gone above and beyond what is needed as far as fire prevention goes.”

Ian is also very complimentary about the support and service they receive from GreenRock Equipment. “It’s phenomenal. John and Shea and their team are just incredible people to work with. Their team is incredible. Their parts and availability are second to none. They are experts in their field and only ever only a phone call away. They know the machines in and out. They understand what potential problems can arise and know how to quickly solve them.

“They visit us on site at least once a month to ensure the machine is running as it should, which is very reassuring and the availability of parts is second to none. If we ever need a wear part, it is just a matter of making the call, knowing they keep good stocks”.

“The EDGE FTS75 Mulch Master is a low cost machine that gives us a high rate of return. Its space saving technology, reliability and efficiencies are, in my opinion, unmatched and I firmly believe that this machine will never become obsolete in our industry – you are not going to find a better more efficient and productive machine anywhere. If we are not using this technology as an industry, then we probably are not doing it right”.

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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Australian Organic Waste Recycler Doubles Down with EDGE Machines

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With a proven tradition of managing organic waste, New South Wales based Clean & Green Recycling have utilized technologies to drive sustainability and provide a better opportunity for the environment and local communities. Established as a logistics company, Clean & Green Recycling collected organic waste from over 120 Woolworth’s stores across Australia and composting this into an Australian Standard soil conditioner product, bagged back to Woolworth’s and Big W stores; creating their first circular economy.

TROMMEL SCREEN OF CHOICE

In a move to improve site efficiencies and process more material, Clean & Green have opted for the successful combination of an EDGE TRT622 Trommel Screen and FTS Radial Deep Stacker Turner supplied by EDGE Innovate’s Australian distribution partner, FOCUS enviro.

Trusted by many waste processors in Australia, the EDGE TRT622 trommel screen is proven to provide operators with a highly reliable screening solution that offers both high throughput and superior screening results. With intelligent load management, large screening area and remote radial fines conveyor; the EDGE TRT622 has established itself as the trommel of choice for many mid to large-scale operations here in Australia.

EVOLUTION OF COMPOST TURNING

EDGE Innovate have been consistently evolving their product offering based on new waste processing challenges but more importantly on the feedback they received from their partners and end users. Based on the popular FTS Mulch Master, the EDGE FTS Radial Deep Stack Turner is an evolution of a solution to overcome the restrictions imposed by traditional compost turners whilst meeting environmental legislation. The FTS Radial incorporates a large feeder hopper, a high-speed auger and 180° radial discharge conveyor for impressive stockpiling of processed material.  EDGE Innovate specifically designed the unit for the turning and blending of low density, organic materials such as mulch, compost, and soils.

 

 

In a move described by John McGuinness from FOCUS enviro as a clean (green) sweep, the requirement for one machine quickly turned to two when Steve and his team learned of what the machines, in particular the EDGE FTS Deep stack turner could produce. Johns goes on to say “it is very easy to put forward the idea of high capacity machines with low operational costs but in this case; the proof of the pudding was definitely in the eating as the FTS Radial deep stack turner handle the feed from two front end loaders with ease”.  

HIGH CAPACITY ORGANIC WASTE PROCESSING

Clean & Green Recycling director Steve Rhind didn’t take long to decide that the compliment of an EDGE Deep stacker would lift their capability for delivering on demand, finished composts and soils in record time.  Steve adds that “we were aware of the popularity of the EDGE Trommel Screen within our industry, most of our partners and competitors business have at least one. On a site visit with the FOCUS team to see the EDGE Trommel in action in Eastern Creek we also seen the EDGE FTS R Deep Stacker operating and knew it would be a brilliant fit for our process and material needs. The option to have the radial product conveyor, better turning of the material and stacking finished product higher was a green light for the purchase of the second machine”.

The FTSR is serving a growing number of medium to large organic recyclers in Australia. Designed in partnership with EDGE and based on Aussie client feedback, the machine offers flexibility with many end users divided on which features they utilize the most. Drivers for the purchase reported from business owners in South Australia and New South Wales with machines currently operated include reduced cycle times, water savings and a much reduced maturation footprint.

Operations manager Joel Rhind further commented on the simplicity of the EDGE FTS Radial, “when we saw the material surging off the product belt it was amazing to find out how simple the internal double augers were working to aggressively turn our compost windrows at speed. We couldn’t believe it had not been done before it was that simple. The load sensing feeder working with the onboard liquids pump meant we could accurately provide the right amount of water injected into our material consistently and without excess water loss.  The results can be seen from the first bucket. The machines in combination are without any doubt a success and we now even load our finished product out with the FTS R in record time and without the worry of loaders getting too close to the trucks.”

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ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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EDGE Innovate Trommel Screen a Game Changing Investment

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A waste management business founded in 2005 and based in the North West of England has become one of the latest companies to invest in an new EDGE TRM31 trommel. SED Services Ltd has grown to become one of the leading companies in the waste processing sector, offering waste producers cost effective and environmentally friendly recycling solutions for non-hazardous wastes and helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Earlier this year it expanded its operations with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art composting site at Kirkby, bringing to four the number of sites it now operates in the Merseyside region, the others located in Wigan, Formby and Hightown, employing a total of 180 staff.

The 10-hectare Kirkby facility is now supporting SED Services to deliver contracts secured with the Greater Manchester Waste Authority and five of the six Merseyside Authorities. The site will save some 280,000 tonnes of waste from entering landfill and has also created new jobs across the business, including plant and weighbridge operators, as well as account staff and transport personnel.

Its rapid expansion in recent times has been fuelled by growing demand for its products, not least its top quality 10mm sustainable peat free PASS100 compost, and its recent partnership with Evergreen Garden Care, the firm behind the Miracle-Gro brand in the UK. To meet that demand it has invested in what is the largest trommel of its kind, a 37 tonne TRM831 from EDGE Innovate.

THE LARGEST MOBILE TROMMEL SCREEN ON THE MARKET

Launched at America’s leading compost conference organised by the US Compost Council, it is also one of the biggest wheel mounted trommels on the market. It is fitted with a tri-axle bogie complete with fifth wheel hook-up and air brakes. Transportation between sites is exceptionally easy with redeployment taking a matter of minutes thanks to hydraulic folding discharge conveyors and chassis jacklegs.

SUPERIOR COMPOST SCREENING 

With extensive stockpiling capabilities thanks to its end discharge conveyor design, screening material at 400 metres per hour, the TRM831 design prevents product cross-contamination and reduces the double handling of material. This is complimented by a remote operated, 180° radial fines conveyor which has the capacity to stockpile up to 1030m³ (1347yrd³).

By all accounts, it has been a game-changing investment for SED Services. Comments Managing Director Stuart Baldwin: “Since going into partnership with Evergreen, who operates a substantial bagging plant, demand for our products has increased significantly, so we needed a machine that could handle bigger tonnages at a higher rate. We are very good at making the products, while Evergreen excel at marketing the product, so it made sense to join forces.” 

DOING THE WORK OF TWO TROMMELS SCREENS

“The EDGE TRM831 does the work of two six metre trommels, with a bigger screening surface giving us the option to process more tonnage per hour…”

“The 10 metre EDGE TRM831 does the work of two six metre trommels. The screening drum is taller and has a bigger screening surface giving us the option to process more tonnage per hour. It is so much more cost effective; rather than running two trommels, we are now running just the one.”

Its high production rate is maintained thanks to EDGE’s intelligent load management system which prevents drum overload and ensures that the trommel screen is always operating at optimum performance with minimal supervision. Enhanced trommel screening results are achieved thanks to a variable drum screening angle. Stuart says he also likes the fact it is mounted on wheels. “A static unit which is usually tailor-made for a customer would invariably be scrapped once it outgrows its use, so the fact this new trommel is on wheels gives us the option to move it from one site to another – and it always has a second-hand value, meaning you have something to trade in if you want to upgrade.

“We are also impressed by the machine as it is extremely user friendly, easy to operate, and very accessible; everything you need to get to is at hand when you open up the guards making servicing and maintenance so easy.”

A large canopy and uplifting drum bin doors give easy access to the power unit and trommel drum. A quick drum exchange is facilitated via a hydraulic sliding feeder and hydraulic raising drum cleaning brushes. This allows the operator to simply lift out the existing drum to be replaced with the various drum types available.

Powered by a 188hp (140kw) Caterpillar C4.4 Tier 4 Final / STAGE V engine, resulting in extremely low engine and noise emissions, the EDGE TRM831 incorporates a host of other impressive design features such as an eco-power saving functionality which reduces unnecessary running costs and a user-friendly HMI control panel for the easy adjustment of machine parameters.

With an impressive screening area of 57m² (613.5yds²), it is fitted with a variable speed 2.3m x 9.3m (8’x31’) long screening drum, powered via an efficient hydrostatic drive system. Screening efficiency is ensured thanks to a 9.3m (31ft) long drum with hydraulically adjustable drum cleaning brushes. The wireless remote with an operating distance of up to 100m (328’) gives the operator control over engine and feeder speed, screening angle, tipping grid cycles and full control of the radial fines conveyor including radial functionality and discharge height adjustment.

QUICKEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT

Before making the investment in the TRM831 trommel, Stuart met up with the team at EDGE Innovate and says he has been impressed by the manufacturer’s high level of service and support, and he adds: “Acquiring the TRM831 trommel has already brought us many benefits. With demand for our peat free product only going to grow, it will quickly pay for itself. If EDGE Innovate made an even bigger machine, we would have it!”

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ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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EDGE VS420 Wood Shredder

New Waste Shredder & Trommel Screen Gives a UK Waste Recycler the “EDGE”

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Bloomfield Composting was established about 15 years ago and takes in green waste and wood and forestry waste from a number of sources to produce not only PAS 100 compost and BS3882 multipurpose topsoil, but also biofuel and pellets used in power stations and for other applications. Nigel Gill became Managing Director of Bloomfield Composting just over a year ago, having a wealth of experience in the waste recycling and demolition sectors, working for some 30 years alongside David Humphries of the Humphries Holding Group of companies. Today, as an independent, privately owned and managed company, Bloomfield Composting’s facilities are considered to be among the best in the country, taking in general green waste from local authority civic amenity sites, wood waste from demolition sites and forestry waste from tree surgeons and arboriculturalists.

EDGE Innovate supplied the UK company with an EDGE VS420 slow speed shredder and an EDGE TRT620R tracked trommel which have been earning their keep for some months now without any hitches.

Featuring an intelligent operating system which incorporates tramp metal protection that provides the ultimate protection from contaminants and prevents asset damage, the fuel efficient EDGE VS420 is a high capacity, high torque, twin shaft waste shredder that is ideal for the processing of a large array of materials including green waste, MSW, C&D waste, biomass and end of life tyres. Its versatility can be attributed to the fact that a number of shredding programmes and chamber configurations are available. At its heart are twin synchronised, high torque shredder shafts which can be customised to suit a customer’s exact application and desired product piece size. EDGE’s twin shaft design provides exceptional material intake, ensures less wear, promotes self-cleaning and prevents material wrapping even in the toughest of applications, as Bloomfield Composting quickly discovered.

A Waste shredder that is robust, operator friendly, versatile and fuel efficient

“After discussing our specific requirements with the team at EDGE Innovate, we took delivery of the VS420 waste shredder early last year and added the TRT620R track trommel screen several months later,” says Nigel Gill. “We needed a shredder that was robust, operator friendly, versatile and efficient to process a variety of wood waste, a lot of which contained metal such as nails, hinges and door handles. It also needed to break down other difficult waste like tree stumps and roots before putting the material through the high speed shredder, and the VS420 fits the bill perfectly with its different programme options and settings.

“The operator likes the VS420 because its design is not overly complicated, and it can be controlled remotely from the cab of his excavator, so it is essentially a one man operation; he actually runs two shredders and a screener all from the remote. By putting the shredder into reverse after so many turns, it helps keep the rotors clean and if they are kept clean, you will be cutting back on power and using less fuel, so it is very efficient.”

He added that with easy access to the engine compartment and ground level access to all the filters, routine daily maintenance checks can be carried out quickly, resulting in minimal downtime.

Complementing the VS420 high torque shredder is the EDGE TRT620R track trommel. With its heavy-duty construction design and high manoeuvrability, it has proven to be perfect for Bloomfield Composting as it is well suited to handling biomass, soil and compost, as well as construction and demolition waste.

“EDGE Innovate were very accommodating when we asked for some modifications to the trommel,” says Nigel. “We don’t tend to shred the kerbside collected green waste when it comes into our facility, it goes straight into windrows, but there tends to be quite a lot of oversize now and again and it was catching on the chute, so we had changes to the system to compensate and it is performing brilliantly.”

EDGE Trommel Provides the ability to Track, Screen and Stack material simultaneously

The EDGE TRT620R has a unique feature of a remote operated, 180° radial fines conveyor which has been combined with the ability to track, screen and stack material simultaneously. This functionality allows for enhanced production capacities, reduced material handling and the ability to create large radial or windrow stockpiles.

The positioning of the radial fines conveyor whether at 0° or 180° allows the TRT620R to have the same small footprint of a side conveyor trommel format but with a much superior product separation and reduced material contamination.

Another notable bonus is that it can accept several other trommel manufacturers’ drums, enabling operators to take full advantage of their existing drum stock. A quick and simple drum exchange procedure is facilitated via an innovative sliding feeder design and double sided 180° swinging drum doors allowing the screening drum to be exchanged in a matter of minutes.

“We hadn’t dealt with EDGE Innovate before acquiring these two machines, but they’ve been very supportive, although to be honest we haven’t had any issues since putting the shredder and trommel to work; they’ve been reliable and have been performing very well,” says Nigel.

ABOUT EDGE INNOVATE

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. Our Material handling and recycling range is made up of reliable, durable and cost saving products with a wide range of mobile stockpilers, tracked stackers, tracked and mobile feeders, trommels, slow-speed waste shredders, picking stations, material classifiers, roll-sizers and truck off-loaders. Our product range allows our customers; to shred, screen, separate, stockpile and size a vast array of materials

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A Green Waste Game-Changer for Veolia, Australia

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The incorrect disposal and storage of green waste is a widespread issue in the waste sector, necessitating the need for alternative forms of processing and treating of green waste. Veolia’s (previously owned by Suez) Eastern Creek site, in New South Wales, uses modern technology, machinery and skilled operators to provide sustainable outcomes for the local supply of green waste. Teri Te Whiu, Site Supervisor says the operation is helping to establish a circular economy, a priority area for Veolia but one which is still an emerging market.

“We receive green waste material which we then recycle into top dresses and garden mixes and then distribute back to the community,” Teri says. “These products are mainly coming from community parks, councils and transfer stations, as well as landscapers.” Teri says the Eastern Creek green waste service not only diverts materials away from landfill but also reduces the volume of methane gas released into the atmosphere in a double win for the environment

Once received, green waste is sorted on site at the Eastern Creek picking station. It is here that contaminants such as paper and plastic are removed, to enable efficient processing. Kerbside collections are also received at the site. Teri says it is at local council kerbside collections that green waste can become contaminated. She says this contamination, in many cases, can be attributed to a lack of knowledge surrounding the correct disposal of green waste. “Education is proving to be effective for streams such as cardboard, plastic and FOGO, but there is still more that I believe can be done to educate the community on the importance of responsibly processing green waste. “If there was a greater understanding it would change the whole process. We spend a huge amount of time sorting through rubbish at our picking station.”

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19

Teri says the facility came under greater pressure in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She believes that an increase in participation in mowing of lawns, gardening and tree maintenance during COVID-19 lockdowns led to a significant rise in green waste volumes received at the facility. “The demand placed on our facility hit us hard and fast,” she says. “The tonnage of material which was coming in increased substantially. We also had to take in products from nearby transfer stations so they could sustain their operation.”

The influx of green waste materials also placed greater pressure on the storage capacity of the Eastern Creek site. New South Wales Environment Protection Authority regulations meant that stockpiling was limited at the site. Teri says the culmination of these factors meant efficiency was paramount. “One of the biggest challenges for our operation is limitations on stockpile heights. Currently we are only able to stack materials up to four metres,” Teri says. “Once we did start receiving larger amounts, the four-metre restriction put pressure on the facility.

“With this large amount coming in there was also the risk of fires due to the large amount of stockpiling. Processing efficiency was definitely an important aspect.”

GREEN WASTE PROCESSING UPGRADES 

Teri says it was the culmination of these factors that led management to look at acquiring new machinery. An infrastructure update was also required to support the skilled workforce needed to process material quicker, reducing downtime at the site. “Mid 2020 was when we first started looking for machines,” Teri says. “We had just completed a round of organics processing, which allowed us to have more room on site to begin processing larger sales and composting orders. “After the first surge of COVID-19 we realised that it would be better to have a proactive approach. So, I was looking for a machine which would alter our actual footprint on site, to satisfy our needs,” she says.

It was during this period that Teri came across EDGE Innovate’s FTS65 Mulch Master. The FTS65 Mulch Master encompasses a bespoke hopper complete with a forward/reverse auger which it combines with a high speed discharge conveyor thus ensuring an even spread of material. It also removes the need for separate feeders and stockpile units.

Teri says the introduction of an FTS65 Mulch Master at Eastern Creek has added greater flexibility to the site’s operation. “The FTS65 Mulch Master is the new break through machine in our Organic operation”. With an average throughput of 500m³/hr the FTS65 Mulch Master has allowed us to increase our ability to turn material in comparison to what was achievable with the plant we currently operate. Its design provides optimum aeration of feed stock resulting in a dryer final product.

“For me, it gives me the ability to manage run-off and leachate better. It really contributed to our ability to adhere to EPA regulations on site,” she says. “The throughput on the machine is also very fast.”

Teri says a windrow turner machine which was elevated and on tracks was previously used at the site. The windrow turner requires a concrete hardstand and windrows need to be a certain width, height, and size. In contrast, the FTS65 Mulch Master is designed for quick and easy transportation, while its unique hopper design ensures 100% of feed stock sees the turner – a process not possible with traditional windrow turners.

“The Mulch Master enables us to have greater mobility in our operation, so we are able to drive that machine into the windrow, rather than taking time to displace the machine like the windrow turner,” Teri says. “It greatly reduces downtime”.

AN EYE CATHCING FEATURE

Teri says that purchasing a second machine from FOCUS Enviro was not planned. But when she and her team went to learn more about the EDGE FTS65 Mulch Master, another product caught her eye. “Initially when I went to FOCUS Enviro, I was going to have a look at the FTS65 Mulch Master, but we also came home with a TRT622 Tracked Trommel,” she says.

“When we got there, we were shown the 180° radial stacker on the TRT622 Tracked Trommel. At that point we decided to go with that product as well. I was immediately sold on that feature alone.” The TRT622 offers up a number of beneficial features including a unique load sensing hydraulic drive system, eco-power saving functionality which automatically reduces engine speed when material is not detected and a user-friendly control panel to suit varying applications. The TRT622 Tracked Trommel can process a wide range of waste streams, including C&D, industrial and skip management.

Its 22-foot-long drum enables the TRT622 to produce a much higher capacity throughput to the trommels we are used to; with average production rates of 100 tonnes per hour being achieved. The longer trommel barrel also results in the material spending more time screening so less oversize material carrys over to the fines product. In turn, this means less material having to be reprocessed so less double handling.  The screening angle of the TRT622 Tracked Trommel is adjustable, again providing added flexibility for operators. Teri says the size and remote capability of the machine are also standouts. “The Tracked Trommel itself is actually larger than the other trommels we have on site,” she says. “The remote stacker was another selling point for me. We have stackers on wheels at the site which we move with loaders. Once I saw that this product can be accessed remotely, while our workers are inside their loaders, filling the screen itself, for me that was a game changer.”

Teri adds that ease of operation is an essential pre-requisite, which both machines comfortably satisfy. “The machines on our site need to be user friendly. Our operators need to be able to look at a machine and understand its basic functions. These machines are very straight forward,” she says.  “We have a large number of machines at this site, and the EDGE products have performed as good, if not better, than anything else we have in use out there.”

GREEN WASTE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT

Teri says that FOCUS Enviro “is never too busy to help” when it comes to modification and maintenance requirements of the machines, although she says both machines have required minimal servicing. “We purchased the Trommel in May last year and the machine has already accumulated 1300 hours of use. The Mulch Master has been in operation for approximately 700 hours. There has been very minimal downtime during this period”.

“For any required upgrades we have requested, EDGE’s distributor, FOCUS Enviro has been at hand to supply the parts and support. My site now considers FOCUS Enviro a part of our team. They have come out and created great relationships with our operators, as well as myself.”

 EDGE INNOVATE ORGANIC WASTE SOLUTIONS

ORGANIC RECYCLING

EDGE Innovate develops, manufacturers and markets sophisticated technologies for shredding, stacking, screening and sorting of primary and secondary raw materials in production processes and recycling. When it comes to processing organic waste, EDGE Innovate offers a full range of slow speed shredders, trommel screens, material classifiers, picking stations and stacking conveyors. Our entire Recycling Range of equipment has two design principals at their core; to ensure maximum uptime and to minimise operating costs

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North Carolina County Relies On EDGE INNOVATE Products

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That growth has helped generate a lot of infrastructure building in and around Charlotte with new roads, interstates and bridges needed to handle the influx of people and transport of freight. But it also has generated much more solid waste than in years past, and with an emphasis on disposing trash and debris in an environmentally friendly manner in 2020, Mecklenburg County has stepped up its efforts from those of the past.

Among its several landfills and waste facilities, the county maintains four full-service recycling centers. Among them is the Compost Central and Recycling Center at 140 Valleydale Road in Charlotte, which processes the majority of the county’s estimated 132,000 tons of yard waste each year. That material is then turned into a mulch and compost product.

“What we get comes from commercial customers, as well as residential and municipal customers,” said Steve Hoffman, operations manager of Mecklenburg’s Solid Waste facilities. “We’ll receive the material at our scale, they pay the fees associated with the amount of material they have — we charge $27 per ton. The material is then brought to the drop zone, where it is pushed to be ground, then placed into windrows.”

Hoffman spoke from the 42-acre Valleydale Road center where his crews were busy moving tons of autumn leaves and tree waste through the entire recycling process. The large site is completely paved, with 25 acres being concrete and the rest having an asphalt surface.

Unique EDGE Products

The county relies on a number of EDGE Innovate machines to help produce its composting product. The EDGE units include a TRM622 trommel, an MS80 stacker an a pair of EDGE FTS65 Mulch Masters.  Purchased from the Charlotte location of Hills Machinery, both EDGE Mulch Masters are used at the Valleydale Road site to process environmental waste, at the same time aerating and adding moisture to the debris through the machines’ large, 10-cu.-yd. hoppers before the resulting compost is moved into piles.

“The EDGE machines are reliable, serviceable and fairly priced,” Hoffman added. “And they are unique, too, because we haven’t seen anything like the EDGE Mulch Master out there prior to visiting with Hills Machinery and EDGE.”

Prior to utilizing the EDGE line, he said the county’s processing of yard waste each fall was always more difficult and costly because the materials picked up at street-side are stuffed into plastic bags by homeowners.

“During leaf season in Mecklenburg County, we collect roughly 15,000 to 20,000 tons of leaves in plastic bags and we have to separate the bags from the leaves for us to process [the natural waste] in a compost or mulch product we can sell,” Hoffman said. “For 15 years, we hired temp agencies to send people to us to cut open the bags with razor blades to separate out the leaves.”

Again, Hoffman and his department turned to EDGE and Hills Machinery to help the county find another more efficient product for dealing with bagged yard waste.

“We spoke to a lot of people over the years with hopes of finding a machine that could do that for us and we were not able to until we met with EDGE and Hills,” he said. “EDGE designed and built a trommel screen equipped with cutting knives that separates the plastic from the leaves — something that was done for our specific needs.”

As the bags tumble, the plastic gets caught on the knives, and lets the debris pass through a pick station and onto an EDGE MS80 stacker for placement into windrows.

He added that the EDGE trommel, in tandem with the stacker, allows the recycling center to do twice the volume of work in half the time. Whereas before, the compost center was taking in 10,000 tons of leaves in plastic bags and spending four months to sort through the waste, Hoffman said the operation now processes 20,000 tons of natural detritus in two months with the EDGE equipment.

“The EDGE stackers are extremely helpful,” he continued. “[Having one] takes a loader out of the operation, which allows us to reduce our fuel consumption, save money on labor and eliminate the risk of a backing incident with a loader. At this facility, the grinding was coming off from a discharge belt and we would have to move that material with a wheel loader back and forth several times. Near misses on the conveyor were regular occurrences, so if you put an EDGE 80-foot stacker in the process, it is much safer.”

RELIABLE AND SUPPORT

A 23-year veteran of working for Mecklenburg County Solid Waste, Hoffman and his colleague, Doyle Tyson, the county department’s environmental supervisor, have obviously become big fans of EDGE products. Part of Tyson’s role is the purchasing and maintenance of the equipment used at its waste-handling sites.

But they also have come to rely on and remain impressed with the continued good service and attention they get from Hills Machinery and its environmental sales representative, Frank Murphy. Hills has carved itself a prominent niche in the market by consistently offering outstanding equipment brands and timely service to folks across the two Carolinas.

“In Mecklenburg County, we have 70-75 pieces of equipment, and the EDGE products have performed as good, if not better, than anything else we have in use out there,” Hoffman said. “Plus, the service from Hills Machinery has been great when we have needed it, but I will say we haven’t needed it a lot due to their durable products.

“Of course, machines with moving parts do break and Hills has been fantastic in its response time and getting us any parts we need to get a machine up and running again.”

Hills Machinery has eight locations across North and South Carolina, including branches in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Asheville and Greenville in the Tarheel State. In the Palmetto State, Hills Machinery operates stores in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. The full-service equipment dealership’s website can be found at www.hillsmachinery.com.

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BetterGrow ‘Blown-Away’ by EDGE TRT Trommel Screen Performance.

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New South Wales based organics recycler, BetterGrow own and operate processing facilities across Australia. The company was first established in 1978 and over the course of the past 30 years and have been at the forefront of an array of organic industries including, drilling slurries, biosolids, garden organics, food and grease trap waste. BetterGrow’s leadership in these sectors has gone from strength to strength with the ethos of continued re-investment in their people and new technologies to maintain the companies pole position in the market place.

 

The challenge…

Certainly not ones for doing things by halves, BetterGrow’s newly acquired processing facility in Northern NSW demanded an initial screening requirement of 120ktpa of compost from the offset. High performance at an economical cost was outlined as the pre-requisite to their technology selection.

After the initial consultation with FOCUS enviro, BetterGrow was invited to see two Melbourne based large scale producers of organics who have been successfully running the EDGE TRT Trommels for the past two years in similar applications. Then having past the qualifying stage FOCUS enviro was invited to showcase the high production trommel on site and to put the machine through its paces. BetterGrow Operations Manager Neale Hogarth attended the trials and was impressed by the screening system capacity to size their materials at small apertures without losing screen efficiency.

“Using the EDGE trommel screen, we were able to adjust the screen angle, drum speed and even the feeder speed while the machine was running. This allowed us to see in real time what differences the settings changes were having on the material flow, carry over and quality of the fines. Even when we need to produce different product sizes or if the material characteristics change due to the weather; we can always achieve peak output tonnage without losing saleable product into our overs” said Neale. “when you combine this with the physical size of the machine, we could see why the EDGE trommel is becoming so popular” added Neale.

The EDGE 2m x 6.9m long drum provides excellent screening options and is driven via a direct 4-wheel drive system with a variable drum speed of 0-30 rpm. Various aperture meshes, punch plate, fully welded punch plate and drums with scrolls are all available and interchangeable in the TRT622 model.

 

The turning point…

One of the unique features of the EDGE TRT622 trommel screen is the radial remote-controlled fines conveyor that can stockpile over 1000m³ of material in a single stockpile (almost 10 times that of traditional trommels) without moving the material with a loading shovel.

However, BetterGrow discovered that this feature was the turning point for their process in a different way. Andrew Hogarth, site operations manager said “We operate a very open site that is subjected to changing and prevailing crosswinds. The radial conveyor allowed us to position the fines conveyor behind the initial stockpile while still running the screen parallel to the unprocessed windrow. This allowed us to retain all the important fine organic material (>5mm) within our product that would have otherwise been ‘Blown Away’ and lost to the wind. The radial stacker feature ensures uptime and production for us when the wind changes direction.

“It has been an absolute pleasure to learn and do business with the BetterGrow organisation. From meeting the people, many of whom have spent their whole career in the organisation, to experiencing their drive for success that is embedded into every aspect of their daily operations. For an industry heavy weight like BetterGrow to select the EDGE equipment is a massive endorsement for the manufacturer EDGE Innovate here in Australia. We are honoured that FOCUS have been selected to provide the solution to this project and hope this will be the beginning of a winning combination with the team at BetterGrow.” – Robbie McKernan, director at FOCUS enviro

 

Biomix Compost

Biomix Breathes Life into Compost

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Australian composting company; Biomix is investing heavily in innovative technologies and taking a bold approach to managing more than 100,000 tonnes of green organics per annum! At the end of 2017, Biomix unveiled its premium compost facility at Stanhope.

Measuring, monitoring and understanding soil properties is a nuanced undertaking, as biological, chemical and physical indicators all play a role in the success of what we put in the ground. The ongoing business of providing high quality compost is another area conducive to the outcomes of soil health, and thus EPA guidelines and industry regulations govern a best-practice approach. Soil nitrogen and appropriate levels of water improve soil longevity, in addition to providing valuable nutrients and organic carbon through high productivity farming practices. It is within this burgeoning landscape that innovative organics recycling practices are bucking the trend.

BREATHING LIFE INTO COMPOST

Biomix CEO, Vanessa Lenihan says “The thing that is unique about Biomix is the composting vessels were designed by us. We worked with the mechanical engineering firm that designed them and we own the intellectual property around the vessels.” She says that one of the challenges Biomix had is that when it opened the vessels in late 2017, the business began to grow exponentially at a rate it had not anticipated. Likewise, low rainfall onsite and high evaporation presented a challenge to processing compost at the site.”

To support its next transition, the company turned to EDGE Australian Partner FOCUS enviro for support. From November last year through to January this year, Biomix acquired three unique new products manufactured by EDGE Innovate. The EDGE MPS48 Picking Station, FTS Mulch Master (deep stacker) and TRT622 Tracked Trommel replaced a series of conventional machines traditionally used for composting. “Because we grew so fast, we had to manage parts of the business quite differently to what we’ve had previously. The EDGE Picking Station is really focused on removing contamination upfront and the Mulch Master has allowed us to process our windrows and get water to them in a way that is highly beneficial” Vanessa says. The EDGE Picking Station was designed to improve safety for waste management sites by reducing the effects of dust, noise and climate conditions for workers. It helps eliminate contaminants such as organics, hard plastics, glass and other deleterious materials.

Vanessa says that Biomix has seen a significant reduction in water loss through windrows by using the Mulch Master, halving the number of times to turn a windrow. “Every time you turn a windrow you lose at least 20 per cent moisture. The Mulch Master allows us to halve the number of turns during the process.” The Mulch Master has increased volumes through deep stacking of compost for Biomix, having previously used excavators and loading circles with a higher cost and slower processing time. Vanessa says that the machine has allowed Biomix to increase the moisture content of its compost as the auger softens the materials and water jets allow the spread of moisture.

RE-THINKING THE PROCESS

The Mulch Master combines traditional flipping and rotation with constant material flow to overcome traditional challenges of compaction, contamination, material bridging and the risk of combustion. Designed for low density, bulky materials such as mulch, compost and soils; the EDGE FTS Mulch Master boasts a large hopper capacity of 15 cubic metres. A 25 per cent additional buffer capacity over the standard EDGE FTS units with a bespoke hopper design prevents material bridging. A variable high speed conveyor enables an even spread of material further regulated via a double screwed forward/reverse auger.

Biomix’s new EDGE 622 trommel also allows Biomix to produce a 14-millimetre-minus product. Vanessa says the screen has doubled throughput and comes with an on-board vacuum system attached that pulls out contaminants such as light plastics. “We’re filling a front lift bin a day of light plastics and there’s no way we’d be able to specifically pick them out by hand – that’s how effective the vacuum system is.”

The TR622 Trommel screen is ideal for multiple applications such as topsoil, recycling, composting and construction and demolition waste. The TR622 comprises a 180-degree radial conveyor, a unique load sensing hydraulic drive system, eco-power saving functionality and a user-friendly HMI control panel to suit varying applications. A hydraulic sliding feature allows for a speedy drum exchange and enables operators to easily lift out the existing drum to replace it with various drum types available. It’s 22-foot-long drum allows it to produce enhanced screening results and top quality fine materials such as compost, gravel, sand and topsoil easily.

FOCUS enviro, State Manager Ronan McKenna comments “Last year, we trialled the machinery to ensure it met Biomix’s tonnage requirements. Many of EDGE’s products have been tried and tested in other major markets such as North America. The Mulch Master is a brand new piece of technology that no-one else has used before, so once customers see it and get it round on their site it speaks for itself. The machines are fast becoming a popular replacement for traditional windrow turners for multiple reasons, including reduction in maturation pad areas and machinery capital outlay. FOCUS enviro is continuing to see demand from organics recycling companies across Australia. We have been in a fortunate position to support the food and garden organics (FOGO) aspirations of customers across the country over the past two years. This has shaped our product knowledge to offer a purpose-built solution to meet processing challenges with safety and material quality front of mind.”

SOILCO Invest in Mulch Master to Compliment New Aeration System

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SOILCO, an Australian manufacturer of organic soil, compost and mulch products have recently taken delivery of a new EDGE FTS65 Mulch Master supplied by FOCUS enviro. After researching the market for a suitable stockpiler; SOILCO have taken the decision to purchase the portable track feed conveyor. The EDGE FTS provides SOILCO with a 20 metre conveyor with a discharge height of up to 10 meters and it will be used for stockpiling material from the company’s high speed shredders whilst also being an alternative solution for mixing product before and after composting.

Established in 1984 by the Emery family; SOILCO has developed an in-depth knowledge of composting and manufacturing quality assured soil, compost and mulch products. SOILCO now process a range of green, timber and food waste materials at licensed facilities in Nowra and Wollongong (NSW). When seeking to achieve working and space savings; SOILCO have chosen to make this capital investment in new processing equipment to complement it’s current process control infrastructure upgrades.

THE CHALLENGE:

SOILCO wanted a solution that would enable them to increase their production capacity, cut stockpiling time and reduce their maturation pad area requirements. Traditionally they, like many other compost producers, utilised an open windrow composting method that was mechanically aerated by a windrow turner. Upon reviewing this process, they observed several limitations. The height restriction of their stockpiles required a large area to be given over to their composting windrows. This led to investment in a static pile aeration technology that increases process efficiency and enables SOILCO to reduce its current composting footprint from approximately 15,000m2 to 5,000m2. To take full advantage of the aeration system installed the EDGE FTS Mulch Master will ensure materials are mixed and then quickly removed from the aerated pad.

THE DEMO:

After consulting with specialised equipment supplier FOCUS enviro, SOILCO agreed to a working demonstration of an EDGE FTS65 Mulch Master. Fed directly by wheel loaders during the demo; the FTS65 Mulch Master created a windrow stockpile of up to 10m high with a throughput capacity of Xm³/hr. An average fuel consumption of just 20 litres per hour was recorded.

ACQUISITION DECISION:

Through better utilisation of equipment on site and efficiently stockpiling materials; SOILCO projected an increase in production capacity by as much 20% without any further infrastructure investment whilst being able to produce compost at much lower cost per metre. Vast reductions in the space required for their maturation pads by increasing the storage capacity of each stockpile without compaction was also achieved. Another notable benefit was their capacity to make full use of their aeration system by creating windrows that match the systems working parameters.  Time savings were achieved via the FTS Mulch Master’s much larger throughput capacity. The FTS Mulch Master provided SOILCO with a solution that would cut down labour demands, increase utilisation of equipment and in turn accelerated their compost process. In review the FTS Mulch Master representative a much more economically and efficient “alternative” solution for SOILCO.

 

Slayer XL & TRM516, City of Rio

City of Rio aim to Divert Waste From Landfill with a Slayer XL and TRM516

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Rio de Janeiro is home to many famous landmarks such as the statue of Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado mountain; named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil, with an estimated population of 6.45 million. As population growth in the city increases, this has contributed to a significant increase in the generation of municipal solid waste. Brazil produces an estimated 78 million metric tons of municipal solid waste per year, in which over 40% is inappropriately disposed of in landfills or open dumps.

Comlurb (Municipal Company of Urban Cleaning) has supplied state-of-the-art composting equipment to the City of Rio de Janeiro to address the municipal waste issue. The new fleet includes a TRM516 Mobile Trommel and Slayer XL from the EDGE Innovate Recycling Range. The equipment has been donated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, in an attempt to increase the compost capacity of municipality waste in the city!

The Project:

The supply of the slow speed shredder and trommel screen designed by EDGE Innovate will help the Municipal company meet their targets established in the Municipal Plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management, which establishes the reduction of 25% of the volume of material sent to the Seropédica Waste Treatment Center (CTR Rio). Comlurb’s aim is to thus increase the useful life of CTR Rio, reduce the generation of slurry and also the emission of greenhouse gases in the Rio de Janeiro City.

The Capabilities:

The EDGE Slayer XL and TRM516 will be utilized to shred and screen Comlurb pruning debris. The final material will be transformed into organic fertilizer, to be used in reforestation of slopes and energy recovery. The production of tree cutting in Rio de Janeiro is currently 15 tonnes of per day. Supply of the EDGE equipment offers Comlurb the ability to process 40 tonnes per hour. Exceeding their daily production allows the Municipal Company to transport the mobile EDGE equipment to other municipalities including Baixada Fluminense and São Gonçalo, who also wish to create compost from their waste materials.

Norbert Evermann, a representative of AVG Ressourcen GMBH comments, “Composting and recycling are of great importance, and at the moment, around the world is to collaborate with the environment by reducing the emission of polluting gases that attack nature and cause climatic imbalance, among other problems. It is necessary to protect the environment and put an end to the aggressions against it. That’s the idea behind it all!”

The Features:

The EDGE Innovate Slayer XL combines impressive design features including an intelligent load sensing system, tramp metal cycles, with a robust durable design, which makes the EDGE high torque, slow speed shredder the perfect solution for the removing of difficult to shred materials, volume reduction and intricate piece sizing. Engineered to run at a lower rotor RPM, without comprising on production rates, our Slayer Series helps to produce a final material product with much lower dust percentage.

The EDGE Innovate TRM516 trommel screen range has been designed for mid to large scale operations that may be constrained for space. Designed with durability in mind, the robust TRM516 trommel screen has proven capabilities in the recycling and composting projects. Design features of the TRM516 include the 4.9m long barrel, variable speed control and a feed conveyor with intelligent load sensing controls; the EDGE TRM516 trommel screen is able to produce top-quality fine materials such as compost, gravel, sand and topsoil with ease.

 

For more information on the Slayer XL or TRM516 Mobile Trommel email us at info@edgeinnovate.com or visit our website www.edgeinnovate.com

wheeled trommel processing mulch

JR Richards & Sons Improve Cycle Rates with TRM516

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Launched in 2012, rich earth suppliers JR Richards & Sons has gone from strength to strength with the establishment of two organic processing facilities across New South Wales. JR Richards operate a number of organic domestic kerbside collection services with the company growing from the development of the Grafton Organics Recycling Facility (ORF) on the NSW Mid-North Coast, established as part of Clarence Valley Council’s kerbside organics collection service contract. After the successful tender of the Orange City Council’s organics processing contract, a further site was established; Molong ORF near Orange in Central West NSW. Between the two sites; JR Richards & Sons produce in access, of 30,000 tonnes of high quality rich earth compost per annum.

The Challenge

JR Richards & Sons wanted to increase their production capacity at their sites. The challenge they needed to overcome was; how would they increase production whilst utilising the same production area? Compost stockpiles can only be stored on licenced saturation pads, so how did JR Richards & Sons increase production capacity without investing and licencing new storage pads?

The Solution

Consulting with specialised equipment supplier FOCUS enviro, JR Richards & Sons came up with the solution. They needed to improved storage pad cycle rates. To achieve this, JR Richards needed to increase their screening capacity.  By being able to screen their compost windrows for finish fines quicker than they did in the past and improving just one stage of their process; JR Richards & Sons were able to improve production by becoming more efficient at what they do. With the EDGE TRM516 trommel’s superior screening capacity; production improved from 50m³ to 105m³ per hour. In reality this equated to processing two windrows in the same time it took JR Richards & Sons old screen unit to process just one. The TRM516 effectively increased their screening production by 50%. By opting for a wheel mounted trommel, JR Richards & Sons not only benefitted from the TRM516 superior screening capacity in one site but across multiple sites.

Mobility a key acquisition criterion

The importance of a wheel mounted trommel that is quickly and easily transportable was a key factor in JR Richards & Sons purchase decision.  With hydraulic folding discharge conveyors; the TRM516 can transition from operational to transport mode in minutes. By opting for a mobile trommel, they were able to boost the production capacity not just in one site but, in a number of locations without investing large capital; which undoubtedly it would have taken to purchase separate units for each of their sites.

Additional Features

One of many benefits of the EDGE TRM516 mobile trommel is its overload protection system. The screen drum and feeder conveyor are in constant communication. If the screen barrel is under pressure, the feeder conveyor will back off. Most importantly once the pressure from the drum is no longer recorded, the feeder conveyor will return to its set speed. Effectively this prevents material bridging, drum overload and most importantly ensures for efficient separation process of fines. With smart control features as standard; the EDGE TRM516 can be operated and supervised by one person. This makes the TRM516 the ideal screening solution when moving from one site to another with minimum site operation disruption.

Other key design features noted by JR Richards & Sons includes the TRM516’s discharge conveyors; in particular the 180° radial fines conveyor which provides a discharge height of 5.3m (17’6”) and creates a stockpile volume of 1310m³ (1714yds³). This allows JR Richards & Sons loader drivers to concentrate on feeding the trommel screen with minimum time spent stockpiling screened material. A knock on effect of this, is the noticeable reduction on loader movement and site traffic with material being handled much less.

density separator working on cd waste

EDGE MC1400 SEPARATING CONTAMINATED COMPOST OVERS

Case Study, Compost, , , , ,

The decision was not an easy one, considering he’d have to invest in plant he had never used or thought about using before. Josh has only had his fingers in the composting pie for about three years so it can be said that he’s fairly new to the game. In those three years, Green Fingers, which produces potting mix, compost and soils and supplies them to Rocky Point Mulching for sale to the agricultural sector and nurseries around the country, a legacy pile of contaminated compost overs has occupied the site’s pad.

“The legacy pile of compost overs was a problem that was building up and the cheapest thing to do was to stockpile it, let it sit on the pad, and not worry about it. But these things catch up with you quickly,” Josh acknowledged. Not only did the stockpile of contaminated compost overs take up valuable real estate, it was costing the company both in the present and the future.

“The large amount of rocks and other plastics that was in our pile has been in circulation so they’ve been going through the composting process for the last three years. What you probably don’t realise is that if we were to pull 5000 tonnes of heavies out of that, it’s 5000 tonnes that we were shifting around on-site every three months – you take it from your oversize [fraction], you put it back in, you compost it again, you screen it again, and then you shift it again and you do that four times a year,” Josh said.

“Two months ago, we decided that we had to free up the hardstand. But [the decision] came down to selling the product rather than letting it sit on the pad. If we can turn it into a product that we can use and sell right away, instead of letting it sit on our pad for 12 months, that’s cash flow for us.”

Giving Green Fingers the Edge

For Josh, the biggest challenge was coming to terms with the capital spend and how he would get the best return on investment. He embarked on a process of trialling a number of material classifiers before deciding on the EDGE MC1400, supplied by equipment specialists FOCUS enviro which he had viewed at another customer’s site in Sydney. On top of dealer support; value for money and machine design drove his decision.

The machine was purchased mainly for separating the rocks from the contaminated compost overs waste pile as well as for the extraction of contaminated plastics and papers from the final product.

“The design of the machine, with its large 1400mm opening, and how the actual separator works, best suited our needs as it lets the big rocks drop out whereas another machine I trialled didn’t do that,” Josh explained. The MC1400 is able to extract impurities from highly contaminated material in a single pass using controlled air flow as a separation medium. Contaminated compost overs are first screened before being fed to the MC1400 to be separated into a range of materials, including clean rock, ferrous materials, clean organic fraction, and light fraction. At the same time, plastics are removed to prevent them from re-entering the compost stream. Operators are able to adjust a range of controls, from fan and feed conveyor belt speed, to drum positioning.

Additionally, the machine is fitted with a wide feed conveyor to allow for an even spread of material, which can be fed from existing trommel screens, increasing the efficiency of separation.

In being a fully self-contained machine, air flow is better controlled while air depressurisation, dust creation and spillage are minimised. At present, Green Fingers composts more than 40,000 tonnes of green waste a year. To get through its legacy pile, the company has been running the MC1400 full-time in October and will continue to do so till the end of November. Now that the machine has been in operation for a few months, Josh is able to reflect on the capital spend and said that based on early figures, he expects a return on investment in four years.“And that’s purely based on the numbers and selling product to pay off the machine. But there are a lot of other benefits that we’ve not included in this estimate, for instance the space we’ve freed up on-site and the capacity it gives us,” Josh said. “And if I were to move to an alternative screening solution, I can run the MC1400 off three-phase power,off 415 volts. I won’t need to run the motor because it’s got the ability to plug into power if power becomes a cheaper option,” he added.

THE MC1400 turns waste materials from the compost overs into fractions that can be reused. At the same time, it removes light plastics from re-entering the compost/organics material stream.

“For years within the organic recycling industry the search for a solution to effectively remove light plastics from compost has been the holy grail. The EDGE MC1400 can remove over 98% of these plastics in a single pass,” Focus Enviro managing director Robbie McKernan said.

The main areas of removal are:

  • Clean rock;
  • Ferrous metals;
  • Clean organic fraction (suitable for reuse back to the compost process); and
  • Light fraction/plastic contamination.
622 Compost Screening

EDGE Innovate’s 622 Trommel outperforms competitors in Compost Screening

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COMPOST SCREENING

Spanish recycling giant COGERSA have selected the EMSA supported EDGE TRM622 Mobile Trommel after seeing excellent results in compost screening with a 10mm cut.
COGERSA, (Company for the Management of Solid Waste of Asturias, SAU) a collaboration between the government Principality and several municipality’s in the central area of Asturias on the north coast of Spain was formed with the aim to provide a centralized recycling solution for the region. Since its formation in the 1980’s, COGERSA has provided recycling solutions for a wide diversity of waste. COGERSA is currently composed of 78 Asturian municipalities and the Autonomous Administration (the Government of the Principality). Processing 20,000 tonnes of compost annually, COGERSA required a high performance, reliable trommel.

PUT TO THE TEST

When deciding to upgrade their production processes, COGERSA turned to numerous mobile trommel manufacturers. An Intense testing period was carried out by COGERSA with all leading European brands including Doppstadt, Terex Environmental Equipment (TEE), Komptech, Pronar and EDGE Innovate; all of which were put through their paces at one of COGERSA facilities. The task at hand was to process 100 tonnes per hour and to create a split of 10mm down fines material with the oversized material being returned to recycling stream for further processing.
Before completing on-site testing; EDGE Innovate carried out their own analysis and test runs of sample materials from the COGERSA site. From the results, EDGE Innovate were confident of achieving in excess of the desired 100 tonnes per hour stipulated by COGERSA.

When put to the test at COGERSAs’ facility in Oviedo, a TRM622 mobile trommel and EDGE Innovate’s Spanish partner Emsamaquinaria were able to achieve an impressive 120 tonnes per hour, creating a 10mm down fines split despite the closest competitor in terms of output, the TEE 620 only being capable of 70 tonnes per hour.

COGERSA utilized a number of different criteria such as output performance, running costs and aftersales support to ensure that they selected the correct product that suited their operating conditions and requirements. Using this criterion for selection; EDGE Innovate’s TRM622 mobile trommel and the service from Emsamaquinaria came out on top. With fuel consumption averaging at just 17 litres per hour combined with an additional throughput of 50 tonnes per hour over their closest competitor ensured that the EDGE TRM622 represented a much better return on investment.

COMPOST SCREENING WITH THE EDGE TRM622

Being 20% heavier than their competitor’s models and weighting in at 32 tonnes (35.2UST) with an operating length of 27.7m (90’9”); the EDGE TRM622 is one of the largest wheel mounted trommels available on the market. When considering throughput performance and stockpiling capacity the principals of scale apply. Featuring a 180° radial fines conveyor with the stockpile capacity of 1064m³ (1392yrd³) and with an end conveyor design ensures against contamination of processed material and unnecessary movement of material via wheel loaders. An intelligent load sensing hydraulic system incorporating automatic variable speed feeder with automatic stop/start functionality when combined with impressive stockpiling ability ensures that operators simply have to concentrate on feeding the trommel with material. Which is good thing; when you consider the EDGE TRM622 houses a 2m X 6.9m (6X22’) long screen drum. A quick drum exchange is facilitated via an innovative hydraulic sliding feeder, enabling COGERSA to simply lift out the existing drum to be replaced with the various drum types available to suit different applications.

When stacking up the design features incorporated in the EDGE TRM622 mobile trommel along with throughput performance, quality of separation and low fuel consumption, COGERSA conceded even though they had traditional operated another European trommel brand that the EDGE TRM622 and indeed the quality of backup support that Emsaquinaria would provide to be a winning combination.

EDGE INNOVATE SCREENING RANGE

Offering smart, precise and efficient screening machinery; EDGE Innovate’s Screening Range, incorporates 4 different trommels classes, 3 way screeners and specialised flip flow screens for the screening of the most difficult of materials. Designed for maximum productivity and superior screening efficiency. Our range of fuel efficient screeners and trommels offer customers a heavy duty construction design combined with high manoeuvrability. With the ability to process a wide range of applications, EDGE trommels and mobile screens are ideal for a number of industries, whether it be aggregate production, skip waste management or those wishing to process industrial and demolition waste.

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