Acorn Recycling operates a specialised waste extraction unit that
removes the packaging from waste and compacts it for recycling and
disposal. The liquid extract from the packaging can be treated according
to its requirements.
This process suits large distribution companies that seek to manage
their returns products and palletised product. The machine can work on
Tetra packs, aluminium cans, glass jars, plastic drums, high density
plastic packaging.
It is also capable of removing water content from primary screenings
from urban wastewater treatment plants and wet food products such as
fruit and vegetables.
REVOLUTION – Depacking and
liquid extraction unit
Waste Depacker
The REVOLUTION system is developed to separate packaging waste
from the contents, thereby reducing costs and diverting the waste
stream from landfill.
Dewaters and compacts in a single action
Conveys and extrudes processed waste in continuous and/or
programmable feed
It’s design allows maximum flexibility in dealing with a large
range of packaged materials
The unit has been used in applications as varied as extracting
saline solution from plastic containers, paint from tins, aluminium
cans, waste water treatment plant screenings, Tetra packs and Oil drum
container
Acorn currently has one of these machines based at a biological
treatment facility in Co. Kilkenny where packaged waste can be
delivered for de-packaging. The biological food waste is fed into
the anaerobic digester and the residual crushed packaging waste (i.e
tetra pack, plastic bottles, glass etc) is sent for recycling or
landfill.
