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Polystyrene/EPS Compactor - Mil-tek EPS 2000
Baling , Compacting/Compressing

Equipment Overview& Equipment Details

Equipment Details

Make, Model & Classification

Name Polystyrene/EPS Compactor
Model Mil-tek EPS 2000
Classification Baling , Compacting/Compressing

Operations

Description or Purpose The EPS 2000 is a Large Polystyrene Compactor that compacts expanded polystyrene and turns it into revenue. The EPS 2000 can compact up to 70 kg. of EPS6 per hour.
Operating Principles Load up the processing hopper, 2-3 mins, press start, and walk away. Machine shuts down automatically when it finishes processing in the hopper 10-12mins. Stack the compacted EPS logs onto a pallet for recycling.
Additional Information The EPS2000 breaks down the EPS6 material and compresses it into briquettes which can be sold and recycled into new plastic parts, garden furniture, electronics, toys, etc.

By using the large Mil-tek EPS2000, Polystyrene is removed from landfill and is turned into a fully recyclable product. Your company achieves savings on waste handling and can sell the compacted polystyrene to a recycler and generate income. Mil-tek can assist in finding a buyer for the compacted material.

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Polystyrene/EPS Compactor Mil-tek EPS 2000
Recyclables Processed & Productivity

Recyclables Processed

Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates

Recyclable Type Productivity - Loading Rate
(kg per hour)
Processing Capacity - Treatment
(kg per week)
Storage Capacity
(kg per batch)
Operating Life
(machine hrs)
Yes Food Organics
Yes Other Organics (garden etc.)
Yes Flexible Plastic
Yes Rigid Plastic
Yes Mixed Plastics
Yes Expanded Polystyrene 20 - 5 -
Yes Glass
Yes Paper
Yes Cardboard
Yes Mixed Paper & Cardboard
Yes Timber
Yes Other Recyclable

Productivity

Life Expectancy

Operating Life - Years 10

Level of Automation

Operating Mode Continuous
Degree of Automation Fully automated - materials placed into system and process automated

Labour Requirements

Number of Operators 1
Operator Time
(per cycle in mins.)
3

Consumables Required

Consumables N/A

Service Requirements

Service Freq. (Tonnes) 0
Service Freq. (Months) 12
Downtime per Service (hours) 1

Periodic Cleaning Requirements

Periodic Cleaning Weekly wipe down to extend equipment life.

Loading & Unloading Equipment

Manual Handling Loading Manual
Manual Handling Unloading Manual
Work Health and Safety & Permitting

Work Health and Safety

Training

Operator Training Requirements Familiarisation induction - by OEM/supplier

Personal Protective Equipment

Yes Head - Hard Hat
Yes Eyes - Glasses
Yes Breathing - Mask or Respirator
Yes Hands - Gloves
Yes Feet - Industrial Footwear
Yes Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing
Yes Other PPE

Training Material

Yes Printed
Yes Video/DVD
Yes Web-based
Yes Other

Fencing & Enclosures

Yes Fencing
Yes Bunding
Yes Floor Reinforcing
Yes Covers or Shielding
Yes Other

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

Yes Power 415 Volts 1.8 kWh
Yes Water KPa l/min
Yes Sewer   - l/min
Yes Compressed Air 6-8 KPa 90 CuM/min
Yes Gas   - Kjoule/hr

Dimensions

Length 79 cm
Width 131 cm
Height 218 cm
Footprint 1 sq.m
Weight 290 kg
Lateral clearance 10 cm
Overhead clearance 5 cm

Service Offering

Yes Supply
Yes Installation
Yes Maintenance
Yes Product Uplift
Yes Training
Yes Other
If Other
In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics

In-Feed Characteristics

Acceptable In-feed Characteristics

Yes Loose
Yes Bundled
Yes Tied
Yes Wet
Yes Dry
Yes Shredded
Yes Lightly Soiled
Yes Heavily Soiled
Yes Other
If Other 0

Exclusions

Excluded Materials All materials except for EPS

Out-Feed Characteristics

Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape

Yes Rectangular Prism
Yes Cylindrical
Yes Other

Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container

Yes Bag/Sack
Yes Wrapped
Yes Bin
Yes Other

Out-feed Dimensions

Length 14 cm
Width 100 cm
Height 14 cm
Footprint 0 sq.m
Weight 300 kg
SG - specific gravity
Density 250 kg/Cu.m
By-product and Wastes NIL

Amenity and Nuisance Issues

Yes Noise
Yes Odour
Yes Vibration
Yes Light
Yes Heat
Yes Other

Market/Recipients

Yes Reprocessor
Yes End Market
Yes Other
OEM & Supplier Information

OEM & Supplier Information

OEM Company Details

Company Name Mil-tek Waste Solutions
Postal Address 3 Tindal Rd, Tuggerah
State NSW
Country Australia
Postcode 2259
Web Site www.miltek.com.au
Contact Name Jason Campbell
Contact Telephone 0476 508 500
Contact Email jason.campbell@miltek.com.au

Supplier Company Details

Company Name Mil-tek Waste Solutions
Postal Address 3 Tindal Rd, Tuggerah
State NSW
Country Australia
Postcode 2259
Web Site www.miltek.com.au
Contact Name Jason Campbell
Contact Telephone 0476 508 500
Contact Email jason.campbell@miltek.com.au
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy.