Efficiency and sustainability with E-drive

By MEq May 9, 2022 09:22

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Rising energy prices and new legal mandates on CO2 emissions are driving waste industry demand for mobile machines with electric drive, which can be a very good option in many applications. Komptech has continuously built out its shredding and screening portfolio and already offers over half of its machines in e-mobile or hybrid versions.

The use of electric motors enables the use of renewable energies instead of fossil fuels, and thus cuts emissions of greenhouse gases. In addition, electrically driven machines have considerably higher energy efficiency, which is beneficial for users’ operating results. These are good reasons to keep an eye out for electric models when planning new machine park investments.

Save up to 70 percent in energy costs
Semi-mobile e-drive machines combine the strengths of stationary electric systems, like reduced noise and emissions-free operation, with the flexibility of mobile use. For shredding, Komptech offers various models of the Terminator and Crambo shredders as mobile electric versions, in which highly efficient electric motors drive the drums. Thus, for comparable output they save up to 70 percent of energy costs over conventional machines. The maintenance effort is also much lower than for diesel versions, only about half as much.

The outward appearance of the e-mobile Terminators and Crambos differs hardly at all from the diesel-powered models. However, their engine compartments are considerably more uncluttered. Besides an electric motor, there is a protection class IP54 switchgear cabinet that protects the electronics from dust and high ambient temperatures. The integration of the switchgear cabinet directly in the machine enables fast start-up and simplifies worksite changes. Those site changes are made by means of a hook lift or three-axle trailer.

Economical hybrid power
Komptech also has an extensive selection of electrically driven star and drum screens for screening and separation. For flexible changes between indoor and outdoor use, hybrid models are offered. The power for their electric drive comes either from the grid or from an onboard diesel generator. Due to the higher efficiency of diesel-electric drive, hybrid models still use less energy than diesel-powered hydraulics and are likewise maintenance-friendlier.

Maximum performance/cost ratio
For years Komptech has driven the development of energy-efficient machines and offers solutions for many customer requirements. This naturally includes the ongoing improvement of stationary system technology according to the latest state-of-the-art. “With electric or hybrid machines, operators are able to not only circumvent constantly rising fuel prices but also utilize the maximum energy potential and thus make a positive contribution to the environment,” explains Christoph Feyerer of Komptech.