The main objective of any business is to increase revenue and minimize costs. All sorts of modern equipment and innovative technologies make it possible to achieve this goal. Cardboard press allows you to reduce the amount of solid waste up to 7-10 times, and therefore significantly save on storage and garbage disposal.
Features of use
Solid waste presses are versatile and are used for processing solid waste from virtually any variety. This can be, for example, waste paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, disposable tableware, textiles, etc.
The scope of use of such equipment is quite wide. Waste paper presses may apply:
- in ordinary supermarkets and self-service stores;
- in the markets of different specializations;
- in office premises and in warehouses;
- in industrial enterprises.
Equipment device
The cardboard press is a special hydraulic machine, when used, the garbage turns into bales of standard sizes 70 x 50 x 60 cm. Subsequently, enterprises give them to recycling companies, thus obtaining additional income (assuming sorting before pressing) .
It is a machine of this type, a volumetric box for receiving waste with a piston press, lowering from the top. Also, the structural elements of this type of equipment are:
- electric hydraulic pump;
- bed;
- pressure distributor;
- locking mechanism;
- magnetic switch;
- limit switch.
The functional part of such a machine consists of hydraulic cylinders and sliders. The press is controlled by a special handle. Pressure control inside the device is carried out using a manometer. Industrial plants of this type have a more complex structure.
Types of Cardboard Presses
Machines of this type differ mainly in power, average mass of pressure, dimensions and productivity. In this regard, there are two main varieties of presses for cardboard:
- mini-installations;
- series "standard";
- industrial models.
Mini-presses for cardboard and paper are usually used in offices, shops, small enterprises, etc. At large industrial enterprises presses of high power and productivity are used. Such equipment can process not only relatively soft materials such as cardboard or plastic, but also the waste remaining after processing metal and wood blanks. Models of the "standard" series have a slightly greater performance than a mini, but less than a pro.
Key Specifications
Models of the "standard" series have relatively small dimensions and an average pressure mass of 8-10 tons. The performance of such machines depends on power as well. For example, the use of a mini-installation of 2-2.5 kW allows you to get 4-5 briquettes of standard sizes per hour. Industrial models can put garbage pressure of 30-40 tons. Their performance is much higher.
Mini waste compacting plants operate with a force of 2-9 tons. Their main distinguishing feature is their small size (from 2000x645x420 cm). Such a model can be installed, for example, in a small office or store room. Work any press for waste paper from the mains. Mini-installations are connected to a network of 220 V, industrial and "standard" - 380 V.
The main technical characteristics that you should pay attention to when buying equipment of this kind are power, average pressure mass, productivity and dimensions. Of course, when choosing equipment of this type, it is worth looking at the brand of the manufacturer.
Technical characteristics of the machine PGP-15M
Further, for an example, we consider what parameters a popular domestic press for cardboard ПГП-15М has. The main technical characteristics of this model are shown in the table below.
| Parameter | Value |
| Average pressure mass | 15 tons |
| Dimensions | 300x150x90 cm |
| Weight | 900 kg |
| Bale size | 900x1000x750 mm |
| Number of strands | 3 |
Principle of operation
Recycling waste using equipment such as a hydraulic press for cardboard is extremely simple. This procedure looks as follows:
- collected waste is placed in a box;
- the machine is plugged in;
- the press is lowered onto the waste and presses on it with a certain effort;
- as a result, a bale is formed;
- the received bale is tied with threads and unloaded from the container.
Waste can be loaded into the chamber during the pressing process several times.
Cardboard press: equipment price
The cost of equipment of this type directly depends on its technical characteristics. Mini-plants designed for waste recycling are estimated at about 75-112 thousand rubles. The price of presses of the "standard" series is about 92-150 thousand rubles. For professional equipment of this type will have to pay about 140-400 thousand rubles. In addition to new waste presses, used models are also being sold on the modern domestic market, the cost of which depends not only on technical characteristics, but also on the condition of the units and mechanisms. But, of course, the price of such equipment will in any case be lower.
Mechanical models
In addition to this type of hydraulic equipment, mechanical presses can be used to recycle waste. The advantage of this equipment is that it can be installed even in the open. Such machines have small dimensions and weight (in the range of 100-150 kg). Very often, mechanical units are installed in the bodies of cars involved in the collection of recyclables.
Mechanical presses operate on the principle of ordinary screw pressure. The force in them can be from 4 to 32 tons.
Benefits of using
To install a cardboard press in the storeroom, in the warehouse or in the office building is at least because in this case you can:
- Save on garbage collection. The cost of processing is usually much cheaper than the cost of transportation to the place of recycling. Only 1.5-3 m is needed to store a ton of compressed waste2 area.
- Release part of the production space. Bales take up much less space than the solid waste itself.
Store bales indoors, according to the regulations, you can unlimited time. The standard sizes of the bales allow them to be transported with maximum comfort both by rail and by car. The press is extremely simple to operate and does not require the operator to have any special knowledge or skills. This type of equipment can be operated by one person.
