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The metal recycling industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Steel mills demand higher quality scrap, regulations impose ever stricter safety standards and rising operating costs force companies to optimise every step of the process.
This evolution brings with it new challenges for scrap mills, which have to guarantee an increasingly clean and efficiently processed material while minimising risks and maintenance costs.
Among the most serious problems, that of explosions in hammer mills represents a real threat to production continuity and plant safety.
Economic and operational damage: what happens when a hammer mill is hit by an explosion?
Explosions in hammer mills are not uncommon events. They can be caused by pressurised cylinders, gas tanks and other hazardous materials escaping control and mixing with the processing stream.
The consequences are severe:
- High repair costs, with damage that can exceed six figures between components to be replaced and downtime.
- Increased maintenance costs, due to increased wear and tear on mill components.
- Safety risks for operators, who work in a potentially dangerous environment.
Avoiding these problems is essential to ensure a productive, efficient and competitive plant.
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Hammer mills: how to prevent the problem of explosions?
Investing in technology that prevents explosions and damage to the mill is the most effective strategy for those who wish to operate safely without compromising productivity.
A pre-shredder offers the possibility of:
- Neutralise pressurised cylinders and gas tanks, eliminating the risk of explosions.
- Filter non-shreddable materials, preventing damage to the mill and interruptions in production. Improve scrap quality, making it more homogenous and ready for further processing.
- Increase productivity by 40%, thanks to a more constant material flow.
- Reduce energy consumption by 20%, lowering operating costs.
Prepare today not to fall behind tomorrow
In the new metal recycling environment, standing still means losing competitiveness. Companies that have already invested in advanced pre-shredding solutions are achieving greater safety, lower operating costs and more market-demanding scrap.
Upgrading your plant means protecting the future of your business.
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If you are ready to revolutionize and streamline your recycling processes, Zato is committed to making it happen. Your triumph is our success!
