Clean factory environments and effective handling of process waste have both become essential elements of modern factory management.

Pneuvay Engineering have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Kongskilde and believe that the Kongskilde range of process waste handling equipment is unmatched in both its design and quality. Kongskilde specialises in the conveying, compaction and cleaning of process waste within the paper, plastics and packaging industries. The systems are of modular design and facilitate transportation and homogenisation of a variety of process waste materials.

Kongskilde systems are typically used for conveying products such as plastic granules, plastic flakes, finished plastic items (bottles etc.), plastic sprouts, and continuous trim from either paper or plastic, cut trim, and off-cuts. These products are usually pneumatically conveyed, run through a multicutter when appropriate, and transported to their desired destination - a waste container or storage silo. Alternatively, the material can be treated and/or mixed with virgin material for immediate re-entry into the production process.

The Pneuvay- Kongskilde range includes the "Multicutter System", "Venturi System", "Multivac", "Pneumatic Conveyor", and "Aspirator Cleaning" systems. With careful design and installation, these systems provide practical solutions to almost every imaginable process waste handling problem. For example, the Venturi System allows delicate items to be conveyed without damage - even in very long pieces, the Pneumatic Conveyor transports materials over exceptionally long distances, the Multicutter homogenises materials, and the Aspirator allows separation of light particles from heavier materials.

Although different in purpose, these systems are similar in that they all save companies money. Upon installing such a system, companies find that they save both floor space and labour hours - freeing both for other purposes.

By automating the handling of process waste, companies become more efficient and better able to cope with sporadic demand. The Kongskilde range of equipment also helps many companies to achieve their Just-In-Time objectives. Australian companies using the Kongskilde range include Kodak, ICI Films, Unifoods, and Conoflex Packaging.

Effective handling of process waste is a factor often overlooked in the key to success. However, one thing is certain, a rapid build-up of waste quickly turns into a bottleneck that slows productivity considerably. Kongskilde’s designs provide the answer to this problem.