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Food Waste Depackaging Equipment

The purpose of de-packaging technology is so that food waste processors can accept packaged food onto their sites and process them through composting and Anaerobic Digestion after removing the outer packaging. Operators may find that using this technology could allow them to take packaged food waste as an input to their process.

WRAP has commissioned a report into to find the different technologies available for this purpose.

The full report can be downloaded via the link below:

Report - Review of food waste depackaging equipment (287 kb)

Below is a list of companies which have provided general contact and technical information about their products, please click on the manufacturer to find out more about their products.

All information about the technology has been taken directly from data provided by the technology manufacturer, please contact the manufacturer directly if you have any questions about the information or the technology described. WRAP cannot be held responsible for any of the information provided by these companies (please refer to full disclaimer).

Atritor
Contact details
Atritor Limited.
P.O. Box 101,
Edgwick Park,
Coventry CV6 5RD,
UK.
Telephone:
+44 (0)2476 662266
Fax:
+44 (0)2476 665751
web: http://www.turboseparator.co.uk/
Contact: Mark A. Hulme - mhulme@atritor.com
Country of origin: UK
Technical Specification
Typical applications include
- Beverages
- Biscuits
- Baby Foods
- Cereals
- Coleslaw
- Coffee
- Custard
- Food Tins
- Gravy Granules
- Household Products
- Pasta
- Pet Foods
Operating principle: The materials to be separated are introduced into the unit via a flanged inlet and cycled through the Turbo Separator’s bladed shaft. The variable speed, along with the design features of the beater blades and breaker bars, separate the product from its packaging. The materials are routed through a central discharge where the product is screened out. Various screens are available depending upon the product’s size and consistency. The packaging material continues through the cylinder to the end discharge for disposal or recycling.
Available models: Turbo Separator
Throughput capacity: (m3/h) 1-20tph
Separation efficiency (%): Up to 99%
Speed (rpm): 200 - 2500
Power requirements (kW): 11Kw up to 37Kw depending on Model
Dimensions (mm): From 400x1800 to 760x2440
Base package includes: Machine, support and controls
Fabrication: Carbon steel or 304 stainless steel
Layout: Not specified
Anticipated delivery time: 12 – 20 weeks depending on system
Guarantees provided by the supplier: 12 months on none wear parts
Price range (£): £50,000 upwards depending on Model
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): Less than 5%
References: Not permitted due to restrictions placed on us by our clients. There are 50 operating machines of which 95% are in the UK
Estimated Maintenance cost £/a or % of purchase price: Minimal as long as rogue objects are removed prior to the process
Required service Intervals (monthly or annually): Check bearings regularly & keep them lubricated (every 2 months)
The above information has been provided by Atritor, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Baader Food Processing Machinery
Contact details
Address:
Baader UK Ltd
Suite 3 - Nautilus House
Prospect Point
35 Waterloo Quay
Aberdeen
AB11 5 BS
Telephone: 01224 597 320
Fax: 0 1224 597 321
Mobile: 0 7850 091 956
web: http://www.baader.com/
Contact: Anders Lorentzen
al@baader.co.uk
Country :Germany
Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Partly damaged goods
- Shelf life expired articles
- Packages of commercial size and geometry made of cardboard, paper, plastics, aluminium foil composite film with pasty to liquid contents
Operating principle: Flexible squeezing belt takes the pre-crushed packages towards a rotating perforated drum. The soft contents penetrate the perforation and the residues of the packages are scraped off the outer drum shell.
Available models: Baader 600,601,603,605, 607
Throughput capacity (m3/h): Values vary considerably depending on the hole size in the perforated drum, the type of feeding, the product and its pre-treatment.
Separation efficiency (%): Approx up to 97%
Speed (rpm): Not provided
Power requirements (kW): 2.2 -9.2kW depending of type of machine
Dimensions h x l(mm): 1595 x 1170 to 1870 x 1685
Base package includes: Machine, feeding unit and spare parts
Fabrication: BAADER
Layout: Customer made on request
Anticipated delivery time: 1 to 3 month
Guarantees provided by the supplier: 12 months
Price range (£): 30.000 - 200.000 EURO
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): Approx 5%, depending on working hours and raw material
References: World wide by the biggest companies
Estimated Maintenance cost £/a or % of purchase price: The approx. 5% is estimated cost for maintenance, and calculated out from the purchase price of the Machine.
Required service Intervals (monthly or annually): You need to take care of the machine on a daily basis, recommended service every 6 month at approx. 8 hours production per day.
The above information has been provided by Baader, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Brand Gmbh
Contact details
Falkenberger Str. 24
04895 Schmerkendorf
Germany
Telephone: +49 (0)35 3653898-5
Fax: +49 (0)3 53 65 / 38 98-9
web: http://www.ha-di-tec.com/
email: info@ha-di-tec.com
Contact person: Uta Quass
u.quass@ha-di-tec.com
Country of origin : Germany
Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Plastic packaging
- Tins
- Glass
Operating principle: The food waste depackaging equipment comprises a feed hopper, 2 screw conveyors, 2 shredders and a separating screen. The feed material is conveyed from the feed hopper to the first shredder where the material is reduced to a size chosen by the client. The material is then conveyed to a second shredder, further reducing its size for the subsequent separation process. The elevated solid/liquid screw conveyor comprises an inner and an outer working area separated by a mesh screen. The incoming material is sprayed with water whilst being transported upwards. The liquidised food waste runs back down into a hopper, the solid waste is transported upwards and discharged at the top into a container.
Available models: One model built to size
Throughput capacity (t/h): 4-8
Separation efficiency (%): Up to 99
Speed (rpm): 0-500
Power requirements (kW): 12-15/t
Dimensions l x w (mm): 12500 x 6500
Base package includes: Feed hopper, 2 screw conveyors, 2 shredders, separating screen, control panel
Fabrication: Steel, Stainless steel (upon request)
Layout : link
Anticipated delivery time: 6 months
Guarantees provided by the supplier: machines
Price range (£): 300,000-500,000
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): 3-5€/t
References: Energiepark Bruck, Austria ~20,000tpa; mainly food waste from supermarkets. Munich; plant with similar capacity under construction.
The above information has been provided by Brand Gmbh, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Komptech
Contact details:
Komptech UK Ltd
Forge End
Lodge Farm
Kineton
Warks
CV35 0JH
Telephone: +44 1926 64 29 72
Fax:
web: http://www.komptech.com/
Contact person: Paul Carley
p.carley@komptech.com
Country of origin: England
Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Prepackaged food waste
- Out-of-date food waste
- Packaging waste
Operating principle: Packaged, non-homogenous or lumpy waste necessitates pre-shredding. Slow-running shredders which break down the material thoroughly are used. The next stages are the dissolution of the organic materials in the pulper and the subsequent separation of the contaminants. All contaminants such as plastics, metal, glass and sand are separated off from the fermentation substrate. An inert fraction or compostable material may also be present (depending on the input material).
Available models: CRAMBO – dual shaft shredder
Throughput capacity (m3/h): (15,000 tpa)
Separation efficiency (%): 90-95% in conjunction with Hydro-pulper
Speed (rpm): 0-38rpm
Power requirements (kW): 160kW
Dimensions (mm): 2.5m x 2.3m x6.4m
Base package includes: All units special build no standard base unit
Fabrication: Steel
Layout: Via this link
Anticipated delivery time: 14-16 weeks
Guarantees provided by the supplier: 1000 operating hours or 12 months; Komptech GmbH Austria
Price range (£): €200,000-€250,000
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): €20,000, 60% Consumables
References: Plants in Frankfurt, Austria prior to AD/IVC; Digestion Plant with Pre-Treatment MBE; Marchfelder Bioenergie GmbH, Rastenweg 2, A-8130 Markgrafneusiedl, Austria
Estimated Maintenance cost £/a or % of purchase price: €8,000
Required service Intervals (monthly or annually): Every 250 operating hours is approx 6 services per year
The above information has been provided by Komptech, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Kufferath
Contact details
Andreas Kufferath GmbH & Co. KG
Andreas-Kufferath-Platz 1
52353 Düren
Germany

Telephone: +49/2421/801-104

web: www.kufferath.com

Contact person:
Birgit Schmauss
schmauss@kufferath.com

Country of origin Germany

Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Mixed supermarket waste
- Liquid and pasty foodstuffs in cans
- Tetra-Pack products
- Beverages in PET bottles
- Tinned packaging
- Dairy and ice cream products
Operating principle: The material to be unpacked is fed to the screw press via filter chute and transported by the screw towards the outlet of the press. The conical outlet remains closed until the internal pressure exceeds the working pressure. The working pressure is set pneumatically. The internal pressure is built up by the screw during depackaging. The screw shaft is enclosed in a screen basket. The internal pressure drives the free liquids/ pasty stuff of the treated material through the perforated screen discharging the separated foodstuff into a hopper beneath the screen. Packaging is retained and discharged via the exit at the far side of the press.
Available models: Akupress AS, 4 sizes (AS20, 315, 500, 650)
Throughput capacity (t/h): AS250: 1-3t/h, AS650: 8-12t/h
Separation efficiency (%): 70 – 95%, depending on material
Speed (rpm): 9-22
Power requirements (kW): 18.5 – 45 (or 20-60Hz with frequency transformer)
Dimensions dia x h (mm): 315 x 84 to 800 x 215
Base package includes: Screw press, control cabinet,
Fabrication: Basic frame: galvanised steel, rest stainless steel
Layout: Follow link
Anticipated delivery time: 3-4 months from order
Guarantees provided by the supplier: Mechanical: up to 2 yrs &
Throughput
Price range (£): 50,000 (AS250) - 200,000€ (AS650)
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): Annual (approx.) change of gearbox, sieve baskets and shaft axle; otherwise little maintenance required
References: 10-15 Food waste depackaging machines in Germany, Belgium, and Holland
The above information has been provided by Kufferath, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Puhler
Contact details
Pühler GmbH
Dörspestraße 22
51702 Bergneustadt
Germany
Telephone: +49-2261-4093 0
Fax: +49-2261-409317
web: www.puehler.de
Contact person: Bianca Peters
sekretariat@puehler.de
Country of origin: Germany
Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Filled drinks cans
- Creamy spray cans
- Preserving cans/ tins
- Soft packaging
- PET packaging
Operating principle: The one-way packaging presses operate electro-hydraulically by means of various hydraulic cylinders.
The material is either fed manually into a supply funnel which is installed on the press or fully automated via conveyors if requested.
The separated liquid is collected in a large-volume collection trough and then discharged by a separate level-controlled pump.
Available models: Packaging Press type EVP (for filled one way packaging), available in 5 sizes
Throughput capacity (m3/h): 2.4 – 17,8
Separation efficiency (%): 99
Speed (rpm): ./.
Power requirements (kW): 4.5 -18.5
Dimensions l x w x h (mm): 4335 x 900 x 1700
Base package includes: Screw press, control panel, motor, pump, connections
Fabrication: Stainless steel
Layout: Attached as link
Anticipated delivery time: 10 – 12 weeks
Guarantees provided by the supplier: 1-2 years
Price range (£): 47.176,00 £- 132.190,00 £
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): 1 – 2 %
References: They have an extensive reference list across Europe and Worldwide
The above information has been provided by Puhler, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Rothenburg

Contact details
Am Harweh 7
24513 Neumünster
Germany
Telephone:
+49 (0) 4321 - 97 78 10
Fax:
+49 (0) 4321 - 97 78 20

web: info@rothenburg-gmbh.com

Contact person: Konrad Lienau
Konrad.lienau@rothenburg-gmbh.de

Country of origin: Germany

Technical Specification
Typical applications include: The installation removes foods from their packaging. This unpacking technology handles both cans and plastic packs.
Operating principle: The unpacking installation consists of two stages. The packaging is opened and pressed flat in a continuous operation during the first stage. The pressed out contents is conducted via a product line from the side of the installation.The package material is cleaned in the second stage. The residues are rinsed off with water nozzles in a sieve drum. The rinsing water is recirculated to keep water consumption as low as possible. The solids in the rinsing water circuit are removed, while the packages are ejected at the end of the sieve drum. Depending upon the prevailing requirements, the installation can be combined with a feeding and discharging facility

Available models: Unpacking Installation for Foods E6
Throughput capacity (t/h): 1-7 (tins)
Separation efficiency (%): 90-98 depending on feedstock
Speed (rpm): 15/22
Power requirements (kW): 16.1
Dimensions l x h x w (mm): 3080 x 1280 x 710
Base package includes: Separation unit & control cabinet
Fabrication: Steel/Stainless steel
Layout: Attached as link
Anticipated delivery time: 2 month
Guarantees provided by the supplier: 2 years on mechanical kit
Price range (£): 55.000-72.500
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): 1,5
References: Danone, Spain

The above information has been provided by Rothenburg, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Sebright
Contact details
127 N. Water Street
Hopkins Michigan 49328
Telephone: 616-897-5668;
1-800-253-0532

web: www.BrightBeltPress.com

Contact person: Dennis Sprick
dennis@brightbeltpress.com

Country of origin: USA

Technical Specification
Typical applications include:
- Paper
- Plastic,
- PET
- Aluminium
- Tin/ Steel
Operating principle: The Xtractor is highly specialised piece of equipment that is designed specifically for de-packaging applications in the food industry.
The unit removes the liquid content from the package and contains the solid and liquid material for a controlled and clean removal

Available models: XTRACTOR – The Complete Liquid Depackaging Solution
Throughput capacity (m3/h): 6 - 9
Separation efficiency (%): tbc
Speed (rpm): tbc
Power requirements (kW): 7.5
Dimensions l x w x h(mm): From: 7544 x 2438 x 3505
Base package includes: Feed hopper, conveyor, solid/liquid separator, discharge chute, control panel
Fabrication: Stainless steel
Layout: Attached as link
Anticipated delivery time: tbc
Guarantees provided by the supplier: tbc
Price range (£): tbc
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): tbc
References: tbc

The above information has been provided by Sebright, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer
Sepamatic
Contact details
Modernpack Hoppe GmbH
Zum Kreuzbusch 3
51429 Bergisch Gladbach

Telephone: 0049 (0)2204 9859-0
Fax:     0049 (0)2204 9859-59

web: www.sepamatic.de

Contact person: Tim Gray
tim@tmgray.co.uk
Telephone: 07768 257707

info@sepamatic.com

Country of origin: Germany

Technical Specification
Typical applications include
- Plastic packaging
- Liquid wastes
- Vegetable wastes
- Tins
Operating principle: TBC
Available models: 4 basic models
Throughput capacity (t/h): 0.25t – 6
Separation efficiency (%): Up to 95% depending upon material
Speed (rpm): tbc
Power requirements (kW): tbc
Dimensions (mm): tbc
Base package includes: tbc
Fabrication: tbc
Layout: tbc
Anticipated delivery time: tbc
Guarantees provided by the supplier: tbc
Price range (£): €25k to €200k.
Annual operating costs for maintenance and consumables (%): tbc
References: tbc
The above information has been provided by Sepamatic, WRAP cannot be held responsible for any information provided here. please refer to full disclaimer