SWM Recycling invest in a Sennebogen 830E supplied by Molson Green.

As one of the oldest boroughs in the UK, Barnstaple in Devon is known for its rich history and tourism. It is also the headquarters of the region’s leading recycling company, SWM Recycling.

Recently celebrating their 60^th anniversary in the recycling and waste management business, the company aims to deliver a comprehensive and cost effective total waste management service for a wide range of customers across the region.

As recycling methods have improved, the machinery used to handle waste material has developed too. SWM have been at the forefront of developing their fleet of machinery to allow themselves the ability to handle, process, and dispatch segregated material more efficiently, more safely and more profitably.

One of the latest additions to the company’s fleet is a new Sennebogen 830E material handler which joins an existing, similar machine in their ferrous and non-ferrous processing yard. ‘We have been expanding our metals recycling facility to manage the growing volumes of material we are handling on an annual basis.’ Managing Director Phil Akers explains. ‘As part of our recent expansion plans, we wanted to add a second crane which would streamline our material handling requirements.’

Supplied by the UK’s Sennebogen dealer, Molson Green, part of the Molson Group, the 830E is one of over 20 models in the German manufacturer’s extensive range of machines which covers a huge weight range from 18 to over 400 tonnes operating weight and is manufactured in state of the art facilities in Straubing, East of Munich.

The 830E comes with an operating weight of between 38 and 48 tonnes depending on the detailed specification which includes wheeled or tracked undercarriages, a range of pylons to elevate the upper structure and a range of boom and stick options covering 14m to 17m working range. Grab and clamshell capacities range from 400 litres up to 2000 litres.  

Mounted on a long and wide wheeled undercarriage, the four-point outriggers provide the machine with a strong and stable base. Access from the ground is provided by a set of conveniently located and sturdy galvanised steps and handrails ensuring slip free entry to and from the spacious Maxcab. With its sliding door providing easy access into the cab, the operators of the 830E are greeted with a well laid out and spacious workspace in front of them. Almost entirely surrounded by glass, the operator has a clear view around them and when the cab is elevated to a maximum height of over 4m from the ground, that all round vision becomes even better. The ergonomically shaped joysticks provide ample feel to the business end of the machine and thanks to the finely tuned hydraulic system, allows smooth and precise movements of the boom, stick and grab.

At the heart of the 830E sits a fuel-efficient, StageV, Cummins 6.7 engine developing 188kW at just 1900rpm. Using Cummins’ compact, high-efficiency SCR dosing unit and a DPF into a single flow-through unit which is 70% smaller and as much as 30 percent lighter than previous iterations, allows the entire upper structure to remain very compact with a low overall height. Sitting lengthways in the upper structure’s offside, the huge gullwing canopy covering it opens up as one to reveal the engine, cooling pack and pumps and allows for simple, safe and easy access to all major components for servicing and maintenance requirements. To the top of the upper structure, a substantial boxing ring prevents any falls from height when accessing the top covers.

SWM have chosen the 17m equipment which comprises of a 9.8m straight boom with a 7.5m grab stick carrying an 800 litre five-tine scrap grab manufactured by Canadian specialists Rotobec and supplied through Molson Equipment. This configuration gives the machine a ground level reach of just over 18m and a load over height of almost 16m. This impressive configuration allows the 830E to undertake every task the company asks of it. ‘The new arrival will effectively double our workflow at the yard.’ Phil comments. ‘It will be feeding our static shear with incoming material, feeding our Spalek screen and then loading out the processed material for onward recycling. We are also looking into increasing our volume of export material in the near future. The most cost effective way for us to do this is to fill containers with material and the new 830E will take a prime roll in fulfilling this task too.’

Already familiar with the Sennebogen 830E, SWM’s decision to purchase the second machine was made easier thanks to the first machine’s excellent history of reliability. ‘We have been dealing with the Molson team for several years and find them very thorough and professional people to deal with.’ Phil commented. ‘We have encountered very few issues with the original machine but when we did, Molson were out very quickly to sort the issues out. Their delivery time was right for us and the entire package they put together was ideal for us. When you get this level of service from a dealer, you don’t want to take the risk and go for the unknown.’