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A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers: [[OKAY Engineering]]]</ref>. | |||
[[Bag Breaker | [[Category:Technologies & Solutions]] | ||
[[File:Bag Opener Blades.png|400px|left|Bag Breaker Blades. Image: OKAY Engineering.]]''Internal View of Machine Showing Bag Breaker Blades''<ref name="ref1" />__TOC__ | |||
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==Overview== | |||
A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste|waste]]<ref name="ref1"/>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener - Link to [[CP Group]] Website]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hopper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker - Link to [[BHS]] Fact Sheet]</ref>. | |||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
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*Feeding<ref name="ref1" /> | *Feeding<ref name="ref1" /> | ||
==Benefits== | ==Stated Benefits== | ||
*Higher processing capacity than manual sorting | *Higher processing capacity than manual sorting | ||
*Low maintenance and operational costs | *Low maintenance and operational costs than a [[shredder]] | ||
*Easy to retrofit into existing facilities | *Easy to retrofit into existing facilities | ||
*Does not damage bagged contents | *Does not damage bagged contents | ||
*Empty bags are torn to large pieces rather than shredded for easy removal | *Empty bags are torn to large pieces rather than shredded for easy removal | ||
*Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" /> | *Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" /> | ||
==The Process== | ==The Process== | ||
[[File:Bag Breaker Numbered Diagram.png|400px|right|Bag Breaker Diagram. All Rights Reserved.]] | {| | ||
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|rowspan=4|[[File:Bag Breaker Numbered Diagram.png|400px|right|Bag Breaker Diagram. All Rights Reserved.]]<br clear=all>''Schematic Diagram of a Bag Breaker''|| 1. Bagged [[Waste|waste]] is fed into the [[Bag Breaker]] via a conveyor at an evenly metered flow rate | |||
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| 2. The blades on large counter-rotating drums cut open the bags without damaging the contents | |||
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| 3. The [[Waste|waste]] falls from the bottom of the machine | |||
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| 4. A belt conveyor transports the [[Recyclables|recyclable]] material away from the machine for further processing downstream<ref name="ref2" /> | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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