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ing waste is exploited to the maximum and
becomes an important resource for the planet.
Refrigerator processing
In recent years, two major French com-
panies decided that Forrec’s refrigerator pro-
cessing technology and experience were ex-
actly what they needed to develop their own
plants which, in dealing with 120 refrigerators
per hour, now among the largest in the world.
A key feature of these lines involves the
handling of the extracted gas. The first plant
uses a sophisticated and innovative onsite
gas thermo-destruction system. The second
plant, in operation since May 2018, applies
the tried-and-tested cryogenic (nitrogen) sys-
tem currently used in several Forrec plants
around the world.
Forrec continues to lead the way in the
waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE) sector, especially the refrigeration
segment. It also provides air-conditioning,
water heater and boiler waste disposal via a
unique process that only Forrec plants pro-
vide. Such cutting-edge solutions stem from
continuous technological upgrading and a
flexibility that ensures close customer sup-
port during project development and imple-
mentation.
In parallel to the design of complete lines,
construction of single, stand-alone machines
remains Forrec’s core business.
Impressive results with X3000M
Another popular recycling solution by
Forrec is the X3000M single-shaft shredder,
designed to process and treat solid waste ef-
fectively even when highly dense. It can be
used on a vast range of materials – plastics,
wood, paper and MSW – and has a capacity
of up to 5 tons per hour with a 30 mm grating.
The shredder incorporates several key
technical features, such as: a front hatch for
easier access; independent hydraulic rams,
each with its own hydraulic control unit;
spiral lateral seals to ensure safer process-
ing; and a more ergonomic structure to make
maintenance easier. The drive system on the
X3000M also offers numerous advantages,
the most important being the incorporation
of a chain reducer rather than a gear-type one,
thereby solving the problem of vibration-in-
duced chain breakage while ensuring greater
safety.
Forrec’s range of products is still evolving.
A couple of years ago, the company added the
hammer mill to its technologies, successfully
including it within its WEEE treatment plants
for electric motors and ferrous and non-fer-
rous metals.
Research and development is a constant
at Forrec, with a skilled and dedicated team
highly attuned to the different market de-
mands. With its products attracting customer
interest all around the world, there is much
more on the horizon for this relatively young
but dynamic company that is always ready for
new challenges.
www.forrec.eu
Forrec’s X3000M single-shaft shredder was designed to process municipal solid waste, plastic, wood and paper effectively.
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