Two stationary SENNEBOGEN 825 Electro units are now working to process metal at Vasker-Plusz scrapyard in Hungary.
Although the electrically driven machines are immobile, each has a reach of 14m. As such, the units are able to cover a combined area of 2,000m2.
Founded in 1989, Vasker-Plusz procures scrap and recycling materials from Eastern Hungary and processes these materials at its Békés site, 190km east of Budapest.
During the course of a recent restructuring of the scrapyard, the entire material flow was reorganised. Previously, the firm worked with several mobile materials handling excavators, whereas it now relies on its stationary SENNEBOGEN duo.
Equipped with 110kW electric motors and special materials handling kinematics, the machines are capable of charging the shredder system in addition to sorting and loading tasks.
A crucial design criterion for the units was the low cost of operation offered by their electric power trains, as compared to conventionally driven machines. Moreover, Vasker-Plusz plans to generate the energy required by the machines directly, using onsite photovoltaic elements.
Designed with a four-point underframe and 10-tonne ballasting, the SENNEBOGEN 825 is stable, despite its long reach. One of the Vasker-Plusz units has been equipped with a 600-litre, multi-shell grab in order to sort and load materials. The second machine continually charges the scrap metal shears and the shredder, which boasts a capacity of 25 tonnes per hour.
The machine is elevated by 4m with a mast, and two colour cameras help to ensure onsite safety. In addition, the perimeter galleries and railings of the 825s offer unrestricted, safe access to the machines.
Both units were supplied to Vasker-Plusz by SENNEBOGEN’s authorised sales and service partner for Hungary, Kuhn Rakodógép.
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