The main focus is on the purity of all resulting fractions. Not only the more valuable part of the composite material is in the centre of interest, but the aim is an almost complete recycling of all components. Even the low-grade fractions, commonly buried in costly landfills, contain a value-creation potential.
This aim can be achieved with modern technology consisting of three steps:
- Pre-size-reduction if required by the dimensions of the parts. For this purpose, single-shaft and two-shaft shredders are available (Fig.2), able to cope with large amounts of material, making it thus possible to empty whole lattice box and container loads without the assistance of operators: the dosage is done by the shredder itself.
- The efficient impact crushing for separating the composite materials from each other by the effect of the impact (Fig.3). For this purpose, machines with a capacity between 22 and 250 kW are available.
- A separation adapted to the material properties and requirements.