Redwave releases conveyors for the recycling industry

Redwave has expanded its product portfolio of sensor-based sorting technology to include conveyor belts specially optimized for the recycling sector.

Redwave is headquartered in Austria, with branch offices in Germany, China, Singapore and the United States.

"In the past, we often had to live with compromise solutions when purchasing standardized conveyor belts,” says Redwave Managing Director Manfred Hödl. “In many cases, the systems lacked adaptability with regard to customer conditions and needs, such as a small footprint. In addition, we were dependent on the supplier with regard to delivery dates.”

For these reasons, Redwave says it has developed conveyor belts specifically designed for the recycling industry. "We know the recycling industry and how different materials behave on conveyors in the course of several years. The choice of scrapers, belts, etc., is already made during the planning and design process," he says.

The right conveyor belt optimizes the performance of sorting equipment and improves throughput, according to the company.

The requirements for conveyor belts in the recycling industry differ significantly from the requirements of other industries, Redwave says. Even within the recycling industry, the requirements vary based on the material being processed.

Redwave conveyor belts feature improvements of the chute connection for feeding the sorting machines. They offer easy accessibility, which plays a major role during cleaning and maintenance because contamination and blockages are not uncommon in recycling plants. For example, removable sheet metal cladding and swiveling floor panels make cleaning easier and minimize the amount of maintenance required, the company says. External lubrication points also improve accessibility and offer time savings.

Dust also can be an issue in recycling facilities. For this reason, Redwave has developed belt seals (covers and gutter seals) that are adapted for the material the recycling plant handles.

The conveyor belts are installed in Redwave systems as troughed belt conveyor, sliding belt conveyor and chain belt conveyor. Their modular design allows the length of the conveyor to be modified easily and also allows additional equipment (sensors, weighing system, scraper) to be retrofitted easily, according to the company.

Redwave says it purchases quality parts from well-known European manufacturers. These high-quality parts, such as the drive system, bearings, rollers and belts, guarantee long service life.

Using Redwave Mate, a form of artificial intelligence, the conveyor belts are networked into the entire sorting system to aid with optimizing the sorting process.