Page 60 - HUB-4 Issue 98

Where Engineering Meets
Industry Expertise
Across the recycling industry, the drive to increase
material recovery and processing efficiency has never
been greater. As waste streams become more complex
and facilities push for higher throughput, operators are
looking for equipment that can deliver reliable separation
performance while integrating seamlessly into demanding
operational environments.
Providing these solutions to the UK market is the combined
expertise of Screenpod Design & Manufacturing and RPM Recycling
Plant & Machinery two companies whose strengths in engineering and industry
knowledge are helping recycling operators implement effective processing
technologies across a wide range of applications.
Screenpod, headquartered in Northern Ireland, is an established and highly respected
manufacturer within the recycling and material processing sector, recognised for its
engineering expertise and innovation-led approach. The company has built a strong
reputation for developing equipment designed to perform in challenging environments,
combining robust construction with intelligent, purpose-driven design.
With a clear focus on real-world performance, Screenpod delivers practical solutions that
address the operational demands of modern recycling facilities. From advanced separation
technologies to modular sorting infrastructure, Screenpod equipment is engineered to improve efficiency,
increase recovery rates and enhance overall plant performance.
Delivering this technology to the UK market is RPM Recycling Plant & Machinery, the authorised UK dealer for key Screenpod
equipment ranges. With extensive experience supplying equipment to the recycling and waste processing sectors, RPM plays a
central role in ensuring Screenpod machinery is not only accessible to UK operators but also successfully integrated into operational
recycling facilities. Through equipment supply, technical guidance and ongoing support, RPM provides the expertise required to
translate advanced machinery into effective working solutions.
Together, the two companies combine engineering innovation with practical industry expertise, creating a powerful partnership that is
helping recycling businesses strengthen their processing capabilities.
Among the technologies gaining significant interest across the sector is the Screenpod AirVac air density separation system,
designed to efficiently separate lighter materials from heavier fractions within mixed waste streams. Air separation has become an
increasingly important stage within modern recycling plants, particularly where materials such as plastics, paper and film must be
separated from heavier components including aggregates, metals and wood.
Engineered by Screenpod as part of its advanced separation portfolio, AirVac systems utilise controlled airflow to exploit differences in
material density, creating a highly effective separation process across conveyed material streams. By removing lightweight
contaminants while retaining valuable heavier materials, operators are able to significantly improve material purity while maintaining
strong processing throughput.
Alongside air separation technology, Screenpod also manufactures the PortaVac industrial vacuum system, engineered for
demanding environments where powerful material extraction is required. PortaVac units operate as high-capacity industrial vacuums
capable of removing large volumes of debris, dust and waste material.
Another important element within the Screenpod range is the modular picking station, designed to support efficient manual sorting
within recycling operations. These structures provide operators with a controlled platform from which recyclable materials can be
extracted from conveyor-fed waste streams, improving sorting efficiency and maximising the value of recovered materials.
Through RPM's equipment sales and hire offering, these Screenpod technologies are available to recycling operators across the UK,
demonstrating how the collaboration between the two companies is translating engineering innovation into practical processing
solutions for the industry.