Automatic loading industrial shredders: the Sorgato experience

Industrial shredders are machines used in various sectors to manage processing waste more effectively. In this article we will explain better how they work and present the Sorgato experience.

Our company, in fact, designs and manufactures automatic loading industrial shredders for the converting sector which have, as we will see, very specific characteristics and ensure numerous advantages.

Industrial shredders: what they are

Many companies in different fields use industrial shredders, with the aim of reducing the volume of processing waste and facilitating its transport and management. Among the areas of application we find, for example:

• The wood industry, in every step of the supply chain;
• Companies that deal with waste disposal;
• The companies that produce paper or printing paper and companies in the tissue sector;
• The glass industry.

All the production and processing sectors mentioned, like many other sectors, have to manage scraps and processing waste: industrial shredders are used to grind and shred these by-products to dispose of them more easily. The process develops through a shredding mouth, connected to a loading tank in which the material to be treated is inserted.

The most common industrial shredders:

• They are stand-alone machines: consequently, they can be positioned at any point in the production or processing chain;
• They have the advantage of being extremely versatile: they can shred waste of greater or smaller size, depending on the needs;
• They offer companies that buy them a relatively cheap solution;
• They often require the presence of an operator who takes care of the manual loading of waste into the machine.

Compared to this type of solution, Sorgato offers a model of shredder with different characteristics. The machine has been conceived, designed and manufactured specifically for the converting industry and has many advantages when compared to industrial shredders available on the market. Let’s see better why it is.

Automatic loading shredders: a Sorgato exclusive

The industrial shredders proposed by Sorgato are machines that are used to shred the waste logs of the converting sector, namely the products from which the batches of toilet paper, kitchen towels or towel wipes are obtained, which must be disposed of.

Their distinctive feature is the automatic loading and shredding process, which makes them completely different from those currently on the market. In other words, the fixed presence of a line operator is not required to allow the operation of the shredder.

To better understand this difference, let’s examine the characteristics of the process:

• The industrial shredder has a precise location along the processing line, corresponding to the point from which the waste log is expelled laterally;
• In this way, the log automatically enters the shredder loading belt and from there into the shredding mouth, where it is shredded;
• As a result, the line operator does not have to worry about controlling and managing the process since all steps take place completely automatically.

As we have pointed out, the automatic industrial shredders made by Sorgato are used exclusively in the converting sector. In this respect, however, they have significant advantages over traditional solutions in terms of efficiency and safety. Specifically:

• The start and stop of the shredder are fully automatic, managed by line signals and special proximity sensors located along the loading belt;
• The machine allows you to shred the waste material much faster, reducing the management time of the treatment and disposal process;
• The automatic operation mechanism avoids slowdowns, clogs and bottlenecks along the process;
• Since human presence is not necessary, the entire process is also extremely safe, avoiding possible accidents in the waste management phase;
• Finally, energy consumption is reduced: a significant benefit from an economic point of view.

Our automatic industrial shredders, therefore, are machines in line with Sorgato’s mission and values. In fact, they offer client companies an effective, cost-effective and tailor-made solution that simplifies the management of waste materials and increases operator safety.

Do you want to learn more about the topic, according to the needs of your business? Contact us: our technicians are at your disposal.