Material handling

Recycling and waste management

Technology in the service of the environment: Recycling and waste management

The waste and recycling industry pursues the central task of conserving resources and sustainably reducing the burden on the environment. Their aim is to recover valuable materials from waste and feed them into the recycling cycle to make new products. This includes not only the collection and sorting of waste, but also its careful processing. These processes recover valuable materials such as metals, wood, plastics, glass and paper, while reducing the amount of landfill waste and lowering the demand for primary raw materials. In order for the recycling industry to ensure efficient and high-quality processing, powerful, sensitive and flexible machines are required that can reliably withstand the diverse requirements.

Requirements in recycling

Comfort

Material handling machines in the recycling industry are exposed to extreme conditions - this is where comfort becomes a decisive factor for productivity and safety. Dust, long shifts and changing temperatures put a strain on operators and machines. A modern, ergonomic cab design with generous glazing, optimum visibility of the work area, comfortable operator's seat and intuitive controls reduces fatigue, increases concentration and minimises the risk of accidents.

Diverse applications in recycling

Transporting and loading

One of the central tasks at the recycling centre is to ensure a safe and efficient material flow. This includes the rapid loading and unloading of lorries, containers and wagons as well as the provision or storing of delivered waste for further processing. Equally important is the loading of transport vehicles with processed secondary raw materials or substitute fuels. This ensures a continuous process between delivery, processing, storing and transport.

Diverse recycling solutions

Material handling machines in recycling

Liebherr material handlers are true all-rounders in recycling: They are used for feeding processing and shredding plants, loading and unloading lorries and containers, precise sorting work and the accumulation and handling of all types of recyclable materials. Optional equipment such as the reversible fan or the recycling package are available for use in particularly dust-intensive conditions in waste management, providing optimum protection for the operator and the machines and ensuring their performance. The perfectly coordinated interaction of hydraulics and electronics enables powerful, fast movements during handling and at the same time sensitive, precise work for demanding sorting tasks.

Electric material handling machines in recycling

Electric material handling machines from Liebherr offer a modern and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional drives. Their emission-free electric motors improve air quality and reduce environmental pollution. The fact that they operate without harmful exhaust fumes makes them ideal for use indoors and in halls, while the low noise levels and lack of vibration further increase working comfort. Thanks to longer maintenance intervals, fewer wearing parts and low service requirements, they are particularly economical. For maximum flexibility, the optional Mobility Kit is available, which enables mains-independent operation and automatically charges the battery during mains operation.

Wheel loaders in recycling

Liebherr wheel loaders are real powerhouses and perfectly equipped for all recycling applications. The right wheel loader is available for every requirement.

The L 526 - L 546 medium-sized wheel loaders impress with optimised Z-kinematics and extended bucket arms.

The XPower wheel loaders L 550 - L 580 offer maximum efficiency combined with high robustness. The industrial kinematics ensure particularly precise parallel guidance and a high torque in the upper stroke range.

The Z-unit kinematics of the L 518 Stereo delivers high break-out forces in the lower and strong holding forces in the upper lifting range and the Liebherr L 509 Tele achieves handling heights of up to 4.8 metres with its unique telescopic mast.

Telescopic handler in recycling

Liebherr telescopic handlers are powerful all-rounders for recycling and waste management. They impress with their excellent stability when handling heavy materials, strong traction on different types of ground and intuitive operation. They enable you to work efficiently and safely. Thanks to robust technology, high-quality materials and workmanship, they guarantee high availability. The infinitely variable acceleration without gear changes and the high manoeuvrability enable fast work processes, even in confined areas.

Attachments in recycling

Material handlers achieve their maximum performance with innovative attachments that optimise the entire handling process. They enable precise sorting and fast handling of a wide variety of recyclable materials, thus increasing the efficiency of the operation. The specially developed tools ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials such as paper, wood, plastics or mixed waste. A broad product portfolio with numerous options guarantees the right solution for every application.

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