Maximum flexibility for modern recycling processes
Set up, plug in, shred: mobile shredding without installation...
Sometimes compact, sometimes bulky, sometimes wet, sometimes dry – and often all at once. Anyone processing domestic waste, commercial waste or waste wood has to deal with material streams whose properties are barely predictable and constantly changing. For plant operators, that means one thing above all: they must process heterogeneous fractions reliably and economically – often at different locations and under changing conditions. How can modern shredding technology manage this balancing act?
Heterogeneous material streams come with a high degree of variability, which has a direct impact on shredding processes. Materials differ in their composition and can behave very differently during processing – often even within the same material stream. For operators, this means working with materials whose behaviour in the process can only be planned to a limited extent, and which therefore require flexible solutions. In addition, many companies now work on a project basis or across changing sites. Transporting large quantities of material is time-consuming and costly. What is needed, therefore, are solutions that can be used where the material arises. Mobile technologies offer a decisive advantage here, as they simplify processes and make them more economical.
Technological requirements for modern shredding systems
These conditions place high demands on the technical design of shredding systems. Modern systems must operate reliably regardless of the material’s characteristics and ensure stable process behaviour despite fluctuating material properties. The key factor is the interaction between machine design, cutting system and drive. Only if these components are designed to withstand high forces while also ensuring safe material intake can different applications be covered – from coarse pre-shredding through to single-stage size reduction. In addition, operators need solutions that can be integrated flexibly and easily into different process chains, both in stationary installations and in changing operating environments.
With the new edition of the VEZ series, Vecoplan addresses precisely these requirements. The mechanical engineering company has therefore developed the new VEZ 3300 not only in a stationary version, but has also added a mobile version. Both machines are based on the same technical platform, with the mobile version, the VEZ 3300 e-mobil, specifically designed for flexible, location-independent operating conditions. The VEZ 3300 is designed to handle high loads and to shred highly variable materials safely, continuously and reliably. It is used primarily for the homogeneous production of refuse-derived fuels – i.e. shredding domestic and commercial waste – as well as for waste wood shredding and in the biomass sector. In short: wherever particularly diverse materials are processed. Its HiTorc drive technology – an energy-efficient electric direct drive with synchronous motor and frequency converter – delivers high torque and ensures stable process behaviour. The cutting system is designed for both pre-shredding and single-stage processing, making integration into different process chains easier.
VEZ 3300 e-mobil: plug-and-play shredding directly at the material
With the new VEZ 3300 e-mobil, Vecoplan opens up additional fields of application for demanding shredding processes. The mobile solution follows the principle of bringing the shredder to the material, rather than having to transport the material to the machine. This reduces logistics effort, saves time and creates flexibility – particularly for temporary projects, changing sites or fluctuating material volumes. With a throughput of up to 80 tonnes per hour, the mobile machine can also handle larger quantities of material reliably.
A key advantage of the mobile version is that all foundation and civil engineering work is eliminated. This not only shortens installation times, but also makes building and environmental permitting procedures unnecessary. “The VEZ 3300 e-mobil is very practical for users and, thanks to its rapid commissioning, ready for operation in the shortest possible time,” explains Joschua-Noah Berger, Product Manager at Vecoplan. “Because no complex installations, connections or structural measures are required, many time- and cost-intensive steps are eliminated entirely. The machine is simply set up and can be used immediately via plug-and-play.” The tracked undercarriage ensures that the VEZ 3300 e-mobil can move safely over uneven ground and be positioned precisely where shredding is to take place. Integrated components such as a foldable conveyor belt further increase compactness and operational flexibility. This significantly reduces internal material movements and noticeably simplifies workflows.
The VEZ 3300 e-mobil also takes a well thought-out technological approach to the control. The operating and control logic corresponds to the stationary version, including all core functions such as HiTorc control, foreign-object detection (VID) and the Vecoplan Smart Centre (VSC). For mobile use, the shredder is additionally equipped with a remote control that can be used to operate, among other things, the discharge conveyor, the overband magnet and the tracked undercarriage. This means the unit remains fully controllable even during operation or when being repositioned. The control cabinet is mounted directly on the undercarriage, allowing the machine to be operated as a self-contained mobile unit. The integrated VSC system also supports operation through intuitive user guidance, real-time data, tutorials, a remote service connection and early fault detection. In addition, reports can be accessed, operating data analysed and future deployments planned. Remote service enables remote diagnostics and support without an on-site visit. This reduces downtime and minimises service travel.
Conclusion: efficient shredding where it is needed
The requirements for modern shredding processes are diverse: changing material properties, different deployment locations and the desire for stable, economical operations shape the day-to-day work of many operators. With the VEZ 3300 and its new mobile version, Vecoplan combines robust machine design, high performance and flexible deployment options into a concept that proves itself in both stationary and mobile operation. In this way, high-performance shredding technology becomes predictable – regardless of material and location.