BALE BREAKER

SAFETY MEETS EFFICIENCY

To economically transport recyclables over long distances after the first stage of processing, they are compressed into bales of various sizes. After transport, these bales need to be loosened to feed the recyclables into subsequent processing steps. Therefore, errors at the beginning of the processing negatively impact the efficiency of the entire process. The Bale Breaker developed by Matthiessen enables the economical processing of recyclables and provides a perfect start for subsequent work.

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SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY

By adjusting the bunker lengths and the ability to quickly and easily replace all wear parts such as ripping tines, these machines ensure high flexibility and cost-effectiveness. The Bale Breakers can be customized to meet the specific needs and requirements of each project, making them particularly suitable for differently wired or film-wrapped bales.

STOCKING - DEWIRING - SEPARATING & DOSING

The Matthiessen Bale Breaker combines the functions of stocking, dewiring bales, separating, and metering of the previously compressed material. The bales are placed on the chain belt conveyor by a forklift for instance, from the side or the back. This conveyor transports the bales to the tearing rotor.
The speed is controlled by a frequency converter. An ultrasonic sensor determines the height of the bale. The hold-down device moves just above the surface of the bale, ensuring that the bale does not start to jump uncontrollably when the rotor tines engage.

SPLITTING PROCESS

As the tines strike into the bale, the wires are cracked, the bale is broken down, and the product is separated and metered onto the subsequent takeaway belt. The wires can then be separated from the product stream using overhead magnets for example.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  • Various working widths: 1250 / 1850mm
  • Screwed, replaceable tearing tines
  • Capability to handle wired bales
  • Capability to handle cross-wired bales
  • Various comb systems (K3/K4/K5)
  • 15kW to 30 kW power connection for rotor
  • Optional automatic hold-down
  • Variable bunker lengths possible (segmented)
  • Flexible bale loading options (side or rear)
  • Input products – bottle bales, paper and cardboard bales, mixed plastic bales, film bales, straw bales.

YOUR ADVANTAGES IN A NUTSHELL

  • One machine for four tasks: Stocking – Dewiring – Dissolving – Metering
  • Eliminates the hazardous step of manually removing wires
  • Materials are not shredded
  • Highest possible availability
  • Comparatively low wear and tear and spare parts costs (shredder/bag opener)
  • Comparatively low energy consumption (shredder/bag opener)
  • Storage bunker

OUR SERVICE

INSTALLATION

We have experienced specialists on hand to assemble your systems to ensure that your machines are optimally installed and ready for use.

MAINTENANCE

Our maintenance services ensure that your plants are regularly checked and maintained to minimize downtime and ensure production continuity.

SERVICING

Servicing work is carried out professionally by our team to ensure the longevity and robustness of your systems and thereby avoid downtime.

OUR MACHINES

BAG SPLITTER

The Matthiessen bag splitter opens material bags of various sizes and empties them almost completely without shredding. This ensures optimal conditions for the following sorting process.

OVERSIZE "FILM" REMOVER

The removal of oversizes, foils and films during the beginning of the recycling-process avoids clogged systems, and down times. Our oversize removers help to raise availability and overall productivity.

DOSING BUNKER

Reliable dosing is crucial for the success of the processing. Our robust dosing bunkers have high availability and ensure a consistent feed with adapted dosing drums for optimal process flows.

OUR ADVANTAGES

DEVELOPING
INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES

With the continuous development of our production systems, we are working to optimize the energy efficiency of our machines in order to keep the climate-damaging CO2 emissions of the facilities as low as possible – resource-efficient recycling right from the start!

ENERGY SAVING &
ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY

Our machines are modularly designed, allowing for individually tailored solutions to optimally address the diverse types of waste and specific needs of different regions and countries.

CUSTOM
TAILORED
SOLUTIONS

As experts in recycling technology, we help you to find customized solutions with innovative machines that 1. do less harm to the planet, 2. significantly reduce your energy costs and 3. make your system processes safer and more efficient. In addition, our personalized support services promote the smooth performance of your new recycling processors.

CONTACT

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