Plastic container shredder - Bottlegun
Shredding/Flaking/Grinding
Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | Plastic container shredder |
| Model | Bottlegun |
| Classification | Shredding/Flaking/Grinding |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | The BottleGun shreds plastic bottles and containers to a 3 mm flake, hence reducing volume by 96%! 120 wheelie bins of of plastic bottles reduce to 10 shopping bags of plastic flake. |
| Operating Principles | The inlet opening can hold one 240 L bin worth of bottles. So bins liners are used and the whole bag when extracted from the wheelie bin in inserted in the machine. Then close the door and turn on the shredder. In 4 min the 240L worth of bottles are turned into flakes suitable for recycling |
| Additional Information | The Plastic Gun is suitable for hotels, schools, universities, venues, festivals, where a lot of plastic bottles are generated. |
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
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Processing Capacity - Treatment (kg per week) |
Storage Capacity (kg per batch) |
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Flexible Plastic | 250 kg | 10,000 | 240L | 10,000 |
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Rigid Plastic | 250 kg | 10,000 | 240L | 10,000 |
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Mixed Plastics | 250 kg | 10,000 | 240L | 10,000 |
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Cardboard | ||||
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Timber | ||||
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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 10 |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Batch |
| Degree of Automation | Semi-automated - operator attendance required for in-feed and operations |
Labour Requirements
| Number of Operators | 1 |
| Operator Time (per cycle in mins.) |
3 |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | None |
Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 250 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 6 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 24 hr |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Regular rinse with water to avoid liquid residues, such as milk, dairy products, and sugar from building up |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | None |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Qualification - by accredited third party |
Personal Protective Equipment
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Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing |
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Training Material
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Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Approvals Related to Use of Output
Important Note on Composting in NSW
In NSW, applying waste to land – including a processed waste such as compost - or using it as a fuel may trigger various regulatory requirements. Depending on the proposed use you may be required to comply with a Resource Recovery Exemption or need to hold an environment protection licence, and pay the waste levy.
While there is a Compost Exemption (2014) it is important to note that drying or dehydrating food waste, or any other compostable waste, is specifically excluded from consideration under this exemption. Drying or dehydrating equipment uses externally supplied energy to heat and ventilate food waste or any other compostable waste in order to rapidly dry the waste material over a short time period (typically 24 to 48 hours), either with or without the addition of an inoculum. If you are interested in this type of equipment you should refer to the resource recovery exemptions for information on lawful use of outputs.
If it is intended to use the material as a fuel, it must comply with the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement. http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/140056enfromwasteps.htm
Installation Specifications
Installation Specifications
Utilities
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Dimensions
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| Lateral clearance | 0 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 0 cm |
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Bundled |
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Shredded |
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Exclusions
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Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Bag/Sack |
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Wrapped |
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Bin |
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Out-feed Dimensions
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| Footprint | sq.m |
| Weight | kg |
| SG | specific gravity |
| Density | kg/Cu.m |
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Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Market/Recipients
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OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Spartel Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | PO BOX 1097 WEST LEEDERVILLE |
| State | WA |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 6007 |
| Web Site | www.spartel.com.au |
| Contact Name | HARRIE |
| Contact Telephone | 08 9200 6295 |
| Contact Email | info@spartel.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Spartel Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | PO BOX 1097 WEST LEEDERVILLE |
| State | WA |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 6007 |
| Web Site | www.spartel.com.au |
| Contact Name | HARRIE |
| Contact Telephone | 08 9200 6295 |
| Contact Email | info@spartel.com.au |
