New mobile solution reduces the risk of landfill fires

“We are happy to be part of this project with our CW Direct Wrapper. The project is a great example of a fine and helpful business idea that helps to make difficult waste material handling more simple, effective, and safe. Especially as it is a mobile unit that broadens the usage and possibilities even more”, Ville-Pekka Parkkinen, Sales Manager of Cross Wrap says.

Each year, there are around 500 reported incidents of landfill fires in the UK, causing huge environmental and financial damage. Recently, several European manufacturers along with the earthmoving company, Oosterveld, based in the Netherlands, have collaborated to develop a unique waste compaction solution to help prevent these fires from igniting.

COLLABORATION OF EXPERTS

Oosterveld approached the Avermann Group (Netherlands) to find a solution that would improve fire safety and space at a customer’s landfill site in the Netherlands. They joined forces with waste compaction experts, CK International and Finnish-based, Cross Wrap to develop a unique mobile baling system and conveyor – offering the customer greater flexibility.  CK used their automatic twin ram as the base for this new product and in order to have an integrated plastic wrapping system, Cross Wrap customized their unit, also making it mobile.

With such a highly experienced team of manufacturers collaborating together, the end result was a mobile turnkey solution for on-site baling and wrapping which can be dismantled and set up on-site within a day.

REDUCING FIRE HAZARD

Frank Oosterveld, Owner of Oosterveld explains, “One of our clients requested a baling solution that would improve fire safety and save space at their landfill site in Twence. Along with Avermann, CK International, and Cross Wrap, we developed a mobile solution that would not only solve these problems but would also give them the flexibility to move the machine around the landfill site. Having the ability to bale and wrap on-site helps them reduce environmental and odor nuisance and gives them a neater environment.”

The most common cause of landfill fires is an increase in the oxygen content of the landfill. This oxygen increases bacterial activity and in turn, raises the temperatures. Waste compaction and wrapping ensure that the bales are fully enclosed and tight, significantly reducing the oxygen in the waste.  When investing in equipment such as this mobile baler and wrapper unit, the financial benefits soon outweigh the potential costs of trying to control fire and the extortionate insurance costs which ultimately follow should a fire occur.

A TURNKEY SOLUTION

Wouter van der Pool, Managing Director at Avermann Netherlands explains, “In the last few years we have become an expert in baling and wrapping RDF type materials. During our discussions with many interested customers, we became aware of the issues of landfill fires and have found a unique way to combat these problems.  We have a direct wrapping system, twin ram balers, and big conveyors which we have integrated into one turnkey, off-the-shelf solution.  With the help of our partners at CK International and Cross Wrap, we adapted this into a mobile unit for Oosterfeld who is baling 200-300 tonnes of landfilled RDF waste per day and is very happy with the final outcome.”

FULLY OPTIONED

Gareth McCullagh, Engineering Manager at Northern Irish-based CK International says, “This mobile version certainly has the end-user in mind. Automation and simplicity were key factors when developing the machine. It is fully integrated with a mobile conveyor and CrossWrap direct wrapper and also has options for wire tying systems. It is fully kitted out with access ladders, walkways, and handrails, so it’s a full turnkey solution for any customer. With the mounted ejector ram on the rear of the main body, transport is made much easier.”

Ville-Pekka Parkkinen, Sales Manager of Cross Wrap comments, “We are happy to be part of this project with our CW Direct Wrapper. The project is a great example of a fine and helpful business idea that helps to make difficult waste material handling more simple, effective, and safe. Especially as it is a mobile unit that broadens the usage and possibilities even more.”

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