Pump and grinding technology for the recycling industry
Industrial applications in the recycling industry

Market requirements

Efficient grinding of high volume media

Vogelsang solution

Grinding technology: Wet cutter RotaCut, industrial waste grinder RedUnit
Pump technology: Rotary lobe pumps of the VX series

Modern waste management has many facets. One of these is reprocessing of recyclable materials that end up in the garbage. In addition to the separation of recyclable materials from actual waste and hazardous waste, efficient maceration of these materials represents a major challenge, as a huge amount of space is required for unprocessed cans and plastic packaging.

Tough, twin-shaft macerators such as the XRipper from Vogelsang help to prepare coarse and high-volume solid matter for storage, transport and reuse. If you intend to pump the resulting coarse and fibrous matter, then you should use macerators. The RotaCut, invented and perfected by Vogelsang, has proven itself as a cost-effective solution worldwide, as it simultaneously removes foreign matter and heavy material from the mass, protecting downstream parts. Where required, the XRipper and the RotaCut are both available in a combined unit with a progressive cavity pump. This unit is the RedUnit from Vogelsang. This is a space-saving and cost-effective alternative because the RedUnit, like all Vogelsang products, is extremely durable and can help avoid downtime.

Media processed in the recycling industry

Chemicals are substances with distinct molecular compositions that are used in various industrial, scientific, and consumer applications. They can include acids, bases, solvents, and other compounds.
In the recycling industry, chemicals are sorted based on their type and toxicity. Non-hazardous chemicals may be recycled through neutralization, distillation, or purification, while hazardous chemicals undergo specialized treatments, such as chemical stabilization or incineration, to minimize environmental impact before disposal or reuse.

Paints and varnishes are liquid coatings applied to surfaces for decoration or protection. Paint typically contains pigments, binders, and solvents, while varnish is a transparent finish often used to protect wood.
Recycling paints and varnishes involves separating the solvents and pigments through filtration and distillation. Leftover paint is often remixed for reuse, while solvents can be purified for future applications. In some cases, non-recyclable residues are safely incinerated to generate energy.

Used oils refer to any oil that has been contaminated with impurities due to use in machinery, engines, or industrial processes. Common types include motor oil, hydraulic oil, and lubricants.
Used oils are collected and processed through refining techniques such as filtration, dehydration, and vacuum distillation. In the recycling industry, these processes help remove contaminants like dirt, metal particles, and water, allowing the oil to be repurposed for lubricants, fuel oils, or re-refined into new oil.