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ENERPAT Visits Spanish Manufacturer to Assess Solid Surface Waste Recycling Solutions

ENERPAT recently visited a manufacturing customer in Spain to assess its solid surface waste recycling requirements and discuss suitable industrial shredding and crushing equipment.

The customer specializes in high-end solid surface material manufacturing and generates production offcuts and rejected panels during daily operations. Rather than operating as a commercial recycling facility, the customer aims to establish an in-house recycling system to process these materials, reduce waste accumulation, and improve material handling efficiency.

During the on-site technical consultation, ENERPAT's sales and technical representatives evaluated the waste characteristics, existing handling methods, and automated feeding requirements. Two processing technologies, a Hammer Mill Shredder and a Four-Shaft Shredder, were proposed for material testing and equipment comparison.

1. Solid Surface Waste Characteristics and Processing Requirements

The project primarily focuses on solid surface manufacturing waste, including long cutting strips, oversized rejected panels, and smaller broken material pieces.

Solid Surface Cutting Offcuts

The main waste stream consists of long, narrow solid surface strips generated during panel cutting.

• Material thickness: 2–9 mm

• Length: Approximately 2.7 m

• Width: Approximately 3 cm

• Material form: Long, narrow strips

These cutting offcuts account for the majority of the customer's solid surface waste. Their length and shape require suitable feeding and size-reduction equipment to ensure stable processing.

Rejected Solid Surface Panels

The second material type consists of oversized rejected solid surface panels.

• Panel dimensions: Approximately 2.7 m × 1.2 m

• Material thickness: 2–9 mm

• Material form: Large sheets that can be folded or rolled for handling

Processing these oversized panels requires equipment capable of accommodating irregular material shapes and providing effective size reduction.

Solid Surface Waste Pieces

The customer also needs to evaluate the processing of smaller solid surface waste pieces, with a reported material hardness of approximately 90.

Although this is a secondary processing requirement, its crushing performance will be included in the equipment testing program.

2. Automated Feeding System for Solid Surface Waste

In addition to crushing performance, automated material feeding is an important requirement for this project.

The customer plans to use a forklift-operated tipping container to transfer solid surface waste directly onto a conveyor system. The objective is to reduce manual handling and establish a continuous feeding process.

The existing forklift container has approximate dimensions of:

• Length: 1.85 m

• Width: 1.4 m

• Depth: 1.23 m

ENERPAT discussed a potential feeding configuration consisting of a tipping and unloading arrangement, feeding hopper, automatic feed conveyor, and downstream size-reduction equipment.

The final feeding system will need to accommodate both long solid surface offcuts and oversized rejected panels. Conveyor dimensions, hopper structure, and feeding arrangements will be confirmed during the detailed equipment design stage.

3. Hammer Mill Crusher vs. Four-Shaft Shredder: Equipment Selection

Based on the material characteristics and processing requirements, ENERPAT proposed two equipment options for comparative testing.

Hammer Mill Crusher

A hammer mill uses high-speed rotating hammers to impact and break materials into smaller particles.

For this project, testing will focus on its ability to process solid surface offcuts and smaller waste pieces, with particular attention to crushing performance, discharge particle size, and material handling.

Four-Shaft Shredder

A four-shaft shredder uses multiple rotating shafts and cutting tools to shear and shred bulky materials.

It will be evaluated for processing long solid surface strips and oversized rejected panels, focusing on feeding performance, shredding stability, and output characteristics.

Both machines will be evaluated using actual customer materials. Rather than selecting equipment based solely on theoretical specifications, ENERPAT aims to establish a practical comparison based on material behavior and test results.

The final recommendation will consider processing requirements, equipment configuration, operating conditions, and the customer's investment budget.

4. Solid Surface Waste Shredder Testing Plan

Material samples have been sent to ENERPAT's factory for equipment testing. The testing program is scheduled for November 2–6, 2026.

A total of nine test batches are planned to evaluate different material and equipment combinations.

For each test batch, ENERPAT will record the following information:

• Material type

• Equipment category

• Specific machine model

• Test batch number

• Final discharge particle size

These records will help compare the performance of different solid surface crushing and shredding solutions and determine which configuration better meets the customer's requirements.

5. Equipment Quotation and After-Sales Support

Following the material testing, ENERPAT will prepare a formal equipment quotation and technical comparison report.

The proposal will cover several important considerations:

Equipment Models and Pricing

Provide suitable Hammer Mill Crusher and Four-Shaft Shredder models based on the test results, together with corresponding equipment quotations.

Operating Noise Levels

Compare the operating noise levels of the proposed machines to help the customer assess the working environment and potential noise-control requirements.

Dust Generation and Collection

Evaluate dust generation during the crushing and shredding processes and identify suitable dust collection arrangements where necessary.

Spare Parts and Local Maintenance

Provide information about spare parts availability, maintenance requirements, and local after-sales service arrangements to support long-term equipment operation.

This technical and commercial comparison will give the customer a clearer understanding of the differences between the two equipment solutions before submitting the investment budget for approval.

The customer's current project schedule targets budget approval by the end of 2026, with equipment installation planned for 2027.

6. ENERPAT: Material Testing and Customized Recycling Equipment Solutions

Different solid surface waste streams require different size-reduction approaches. Long production offcuts, oversized rejected panels, and smaller broken pieces may respond differently to the same crushing equipment.

ENERPAT provides industrial recycling equipment and customized processing solutions for manufacturers looking to improve the handling and recycling of production waste.

Our technical support covers:

• Material testing and equipment evaluation

• Hammer Mill Crusher selection

• Four-Shaft Shredder configuration

• Industrial waste shredding and crushing systems

• Automatic feeding conveyor integration

• Spare parts supply and after-sales technical support

From individual solid surface waste shredders to integrated industrial waste processing systems, ENERPAT works with customers to evaluate material characteristics and develop practical equipment configurations.

Looking for a Solid Surface Waste Shredder?

Contact ENERPAT to discuss your solid surface recycling requirements. Send us your material samples for testing, and our team will help evaluate suitable crushing and shredding equipment for your application.