Checking and replacing cutting blades: why it is essential
In a recycling plant, the quality of the recovered material depends on many factors: among them, the condition of the cutting blades plays a central role.
Often neglected in routine maintenance, worn blades can compromise the entire material separation process, increasing waste, energy consumption and downtime. Maintaining blades in optimal condition means guaranteeing production continuity, the quality of the finished product and the company’s competitiveness on the market.
The Concrete Benefits of Regular Maintenance of Cutting Blades
Investing in scheduled blade maintenance means accessing a number of tangible benefits that positively impact the entire operation of the recycling implants.
1. Consistent and Superior Quality of Recovered Material
Blades in perfect condition ensure an even and precise cut. This accuracy is essential to facilitate the separation of non-ferrous metals from scrap material, allowing copper and aluminium to be obtained with a purity grade of 99%.
A purer material has a higher commercial value, which translates into greater resale possibilities and a higher return on investment for your company.
2. Reducing Wear of Mechanical Components
When blades operate efficiently, the workload on electric motors and transmission components is optimised and reduced. The direct result is a significant extension of their service life and a drastic reduction in costs associated with extraordinary maintenance and premature part replacement.
3. Energy Efficiency and Lower Operating Costs
A machine with sharp, correctly calibrated blades works with less resistance. This means that it requires less electricity to perform its task, leading to significant savings in energy costs. In addition, business continuity, free of unplanned interruptions due to blade failure or inefficiency, allows production schedules and contractual commitments with customers to be met.
Rely on MG Recycling for specialised blades and technical assistance
We offer our customers a comprehensive service that goes beyond the supply of recycling implants.
Contact us today for personalised advice: together we can design a maintenance plan to suit your needs, minimise downtime and maximise the profitability of your implant.
