Los Angeles, USA | Hammer Mill & Trommel Screen | Pre-Sales Technical Consultation | ENERPAT

Helping an Aluminum Recycler Improve Processing Efficiency

When recycling facilities encounter equipment failures or production bottlenecks, selecting the right replacement equipment is critical to restoring productivity and improving operational efficiency.

To better understand the customer's processing challenges, the ENERPAT team visited an aluminum recycling facility in Los Angeles, California, providing on-site technical consultation for a Hammer Mill and Trommel Screen solution tailored to the customer's production requirements.

Customer Background

The customer is an established aluminum recycling company located in Los Angeles, California, specializing in the recovery and processing of aluminum scrap from industrial manufacturing and recycling operations.

As production volumes continued to increase, the customer began evaluating equipment upgrades to improve material preparation and maintain stable downstream processing.

Customer Requirements

During the site visit, the customer introduced its existing production process and explained several operational challenges affecting daily production.

Removing Oversized Metal Components

The aluminum scrap stream contains a significant number of large metal parts mixed with loose aluminum scrap.

Before downstream processing, these oversized components must be removed efficiently to protect equipment and improve material quality.

The customer is looking for a screening solution capable of processing approximately 6 tonnes per hour.

Existing Hammer Mill Failure

The facility's primary Hammer Mill had experienced a major mechanical failure and was no longer operating normally.

As a result, the entire hammer mill recycling system had been running below capacity, while the downstream vibrating separation system also suffered from poor operating efficiency, creating additional production bottlenecks.

On-Site Equipment Inspection

After arriving at the customer's facility, the ENERPAT team inspected the existing processing equipment together with the customer's operations manager.

The current material handling system utilizes both a wheel loader and a forklift for feeding operations.

Following the equipment inspection, both teams discussed:

• Existing production workflow

• Material characteristics

• Current processing capacity

• Equipment operating conditions

• Future production plans

• Budget expectations

To help the customer better understand available solutions, ENERPAT also presented several successful recycling projects and equipment application videos from similar aluminum recycling facilities.

Equipment Recommendation

Based on the customer's production requirements, ENERPAT initially recommended a high-capacity Hammer Mill Aluminium Recycling Shredder capable of restoring crushing efficiency and supporting future production growth.

After reviewing the preliminary investment, the customer expressed concerns regarding the overall equipment cost.

To provide a more economical alternative, ENERPAT introduced a Trommel Screen solution for efficiently separating oversized metal components before downstream processing, helping improve overall material flow while reducing equipment investment.

A detailed technical proposal, equipment specifications and quotation will be prepared after further engineering evaluation.

Next Steps

Following the on-site consultation, ENERPAT will continue supporting the customer by providing:

• Hammer Mill technical specifications

• Trommel Screen configuration and pricing

• Preliminary process layout

• Aluminum scrap processing line proposal

• Equipment quotation

• Additional reference videos and project information

A follow-up technical discussion will then be arranged to finalize the most suitable equipment configuration.

From Equipment Selection to Long-Term Technical Support

Every aluminum recycling facility has different material characteristics, production targets and processing challenges. Selecting the right equipment requires more than comparing machine specifications—it requires a thorough understanding of the customer's workflow and long-term development plans.

Through on-site technical consultations, ENERPAT works closely with recyclers to evaluate existing operations, identify production bottlenecks and recommend practical equipment solutions that improve efficiency while supporting future expansion.

Whether upgrading a single Hammer Mill, integrating a Trommel Screen, or planning a complete aluminum recycling plant, ENERPAT provides professional engineering support from project planning through implementation.