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  • HERBERT TO EXHIBIT AT THE SCIENCE OF SORTING

    The science of sorting is applying novel technology and statistical control to separate more value from waste. This will be the topic for an informative and interesting event on Tuesday 15th May 2012 at the IET Birmingham

    As improving quality and profitability are key issues for everyone involved in MRFoperations, this one day seminar, exhibition and networking event will aim to demonstrate how a better understanding of your materials, the technology choices on offer and the critical factors involved in designing and optimising your MRF plant, can help you to separate more value from waste.

    The event will be useful for MRF owners and operators, recyclers, waste management companies and local authorities.

    Alongside Herbert Environmental will include IFE Aufbereitungstechnik GmbH, Ken Mills Engineering, Herbert Environmental, Stadler, TITECH and Axion Engineering (more to be confirmed).

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    2012
    23
    MAR
  • Herbert Environmental Launches at RWM

    As part of Herbert Engineering's commitment to the waste and recycling industry, Herbert Environmental was launched to give dedicated sales and service for the highly proven range of products and services currently available to the recycling sector.

    This new dedicated website provides companies with the resource to find out about Herbert products, news and testimonials.

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    2011
    21
    SEP
  • Research Continues on Density Separation Systems

    With Herbert’s density separation systems already proven with several waste streams, such as contaminated glass cullet and construction and demolition waste, the research and development programme is continuing with trials with the removal of stones from biomass fuels, green waste and sorting end of life automotive components.

    The water weir separation technique developed by Herbert’s team has proved very effective in the removal of the heavy recyclable fraction from the lighter material, with the additional advantage of washing the separated components producing a cleaner, dust free, better quality material for resale.

    The economical use of water has been achieved with the enclosed water circulation systems incorporating several dynamic and passive filtering systems.

    Grey water or harvested rain water can be used in the systems to further reduce the costs of operation.

    Trommels and pre-screening machinery can also be supplied prior to the separation systems to further increase the effectiveness of the separation machinery.

    Once sorted the recovered materials can be dried by a variety of methods from air- knives, fans and compression rollers to lave the product ready for baling or loading into containers.

    With intake of waste streams changing within the industry Herbert’s Engineering team work closely with materials recycling companies and are always interested to discuss sortation and separation problems with a client to investigate possible efficient automated separation solutions. 

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    2011
    10
    SEP
  • Reducing Risks and costs of fork lift operations.

    Increased material input and output rates at Materials Recycling Facilities mean a rise in costs and the hazards associated with operating fleets of forklift trucks.

    These are significant considerations in all businesses and often assistance is available in the form of automated materials handling design and implementation.

    As with other industries the automation for the movement of bales, ingots, billets and stillages is readily available.

    The implementation of conveyor systems, rolling roads and Automated Guided transport platforms is relatively simple even in established recycling facilities and paybacks periods are often very attractive.

    The added benefits of removing staff from potentially hazardous operation area should mean that all factory management would consider this type of automation for their facilities. 

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    2011
    08
    SEP
  • Intake Hoppers and Drag Chain Systems

    Whether feeding green waste to Anaerobic digesters or RDF to Biomass power stations, constant reliable transfer equipment will ensure efficient plant operation.

    Herbert’s expertise in the design and construction of hoppers and drag chain elevator feed systems has been utilised by their clients for nearly 40 years.

    Blocked material shredders and conveyors are a constant source of frustration and lost time for plant operators. By including hoppers within the intake system they can provide an even, constant feed of material, hugely reducing the need for the traditional manual intervention with a spade.

    Hoppers are supplied in sizes and configurations to suit most applications, even on sites with serious space constraints apply.

    Aggressive, abrasive and corrosive materials can all be stored and transported. Systems are available manufactured in stainless steel or mild steel with a variety of surface finishes offering an extensive working life.

    Herbert's also advise and specify additional ancillary equipment to reduce odours and dust. 

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    2011
    06
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