Get a 60% higher compaction ratio with the innovative conic screw design compared to regular compactors. The compact press unit increases container capacity with 50-100% compared to a mobile solution.
A static auger compactor is suitable for handling large amounts of waste in a continuous flow. Containers up to 54 yrds are available to maximize compactor utilization.
Waste volume | Large |
ContRange | 48 – 54 |
A waste compactor, is, as the name suggests, a machine that compacts waste. They are large and heavy-duty machines that can take mixed waste in large quantities – several tons at a time – and compress them into a smaller and more contained amounts.
The compactor consists of a press unit and a container unit. The press unit compacts the waste horizontally into the container. When the compactor is full, it is picked up by a waste collector. Depending on the material, it is then transported to a recycling station or an incineration facility. Compactors are available in a range of sizes and varieties depending on the type of material and the amount and volume of waste the machine will be processing.
Yes, you can. The screw efficiently crushes the material into small fragments and ensures that the bulky material does not get stuck or clog the feeder.
This eliminates the need to wait for the press cycle of the press plate — which can take up to a minute — because of the screw’s continuous operation. A screw compactor is ideal for fast clean up, because there is no waiting time.
The difference between a static compactor and a mobile compactor is whether the press unit stays on-site or if it is attached to the container.
A static compactor consists of two separate units – the press unit and the container unit. The press unit is bolted to a concrete base and stays on on-site.
In a mobile compactor, the press unit is integrated with the container. This means that both the container and the press unit is picked up for emptying.
Because it consists of two separate units, the capacity of the container is approx. 50% larger in a static compactor than in a mobile compactor. This makes the static compactor suitable for very large amounts of waste. A static compactor also enables continuous feeding because once a full container is removed for emptying, a replacement container is instantly put in its place. This eliminates waiting time and counters waste heaps.
Another benefit of the static container is that, because it is a static solution, it can be integrated into an existing building or site with hoppers, feeders and solutions for automation.
A compactor uses a powerful press plate to compact the waste horizontally into a container.
A screw compactor, which is also sometimes referred to as an auger compactor, combines crushing and compacting. It is extended with a strong rotating screw, or auger. The screw uses powerful rotations to crush and compact the material. The rotating screw pulls the material into the container.
The screw compactor is especially suited to handle bulky materials such as cardboard and wood.
When compared with regular compactors, the waste can be expected to be up to 60% more compacted in a screw compactor.
Yes, you can. All our compactors are available in standard RAL-colours. They are painted with a durable lead and chromate free paint.
Furthermore, their large smooth surfaces offer plenty of room for a company logo.
That depends on the compactor. As a rule of thumb, you can use a compactor to compact all soft materials. Examples of soft materials include cardboard, shredded paper, news paper, paper bags, soft dry plastic, and PET bottles.
There are also compactors for wet waste, polystyrene, EPS, and wood.
We always recommend that you consult with us if you wish to use your compactor for any other materials than the listed and recommended materials.
A compactor is very safe to operate and requires no special skills. All compactors are reliable and thoroughly tested to ensure that they meet the highest safety standards.
Everyone can safely load the machine. All mechanical and electrical parts are placed inside the machine, out of reach for users. Furthermore, several safety features are in place to protect the user. The control panel is placed on the outside of the machine and gives the user easy access to start the machine. An emergency stop is also placed on the control panel within fast and easy reach.
Our compactors are manufactured by our trusted German collaborator, Presto. Presto has more than 50 years of experience within the area of environmental engineering and their products are highly recognized in the business. They all carry the EU CE marking and meet the essential requirements for health and safety set forth by the European Union. In addition, two machine groups are certified according to GS, Geprüfte Sicherheit, which means that they have been tested by a German state-approved independent laboratory to prove and ensure their safety.
As a company, Presto is certified with the ISO 9001 and SmS, Sicherheit mit System, certificates, which means that the company assesses and considers the quality and safety requirements of their customers and the requirements of the applicable standard. This is your guarantee that each Presto product will meet or beat the highest requirements of safety anytime.
No, it does not. Our compactors are designed for long life durability.
The machines only require an annual safety check as prescribed by law. During the service check, the service technician will ensure that your equipment lives up to the applicable rules regarding for safety and functionality.
We provide a professional service set-up designed to meet the individual needs of our customers, including flexible service contracts. With a service contract, you always have an up-to-date machine with the latest technology and user friendliness.
Our compactors use 3 L / N / PE; 400 V,50 Hz as standard.
The static and mobile compactors use 16-32 amperes. The screw compactors usually use 63 amperes.
You can check the required power supply for each compactor in the product specific tech specs.
Before installing your static or screw compactors you need to prepare some structural or site adaptions.
The compactor must be installed on a solid, leveled ground. The press unit must be properly installed by being bolted to the ground, which must be concrete or pavement, or by being bolted to the building.
You also need to lay out guiding rails in the floor to make sure the container unit is positioned correctly on the press unit. Finally, you need to make sure that you have the correct electrical connection in place.
Our experienced team of consultants can help you clarify what you need to take into account and what you need to prepare to get the best start with your compactor.
Yes, you can. If your compactor will be placed in a place with public access, you can prevent unauthorized people from using it with a digital auto lock.
The lock prevents people from throwing waste into the compactor and running a press cycle. The lock can be controlled with a pin code or a key tag. This way, only you and the people you give the pin code or a key tag to can use the compactor.
A digital auto lock can be a good idea if many people have access to the compactor, if the compactor is unattended, or if people have access to the compactor during all hours of the day.
There is no simple answer to this question. Compactors are designed to handle large amounts of waste, but there might be other reasons to choose a compactor solution as well.
When we make an evaluation for you to determine your need for a compactor we consider the size of your company, your internal work structures and processes, waste handling procedures, your work flow, the time you spend handling waste, and your current solution.
All these data help us determine the best solution for you to save time and money on your waste handling.
Yes. We offer very flexible rental agreements and both short-term and long-term rentals are available.
After the rental period, you can extend the rental period, buy the machine, or give it back to us. To get the most out of your compactor and to keep total track of your expenses, you can add a service agreement to your tenancy. The service agreement can be an annual service check or a full-service agreement throughout the entire rental period.
Contact one of our sales consultants to hear more about the flexible possibilities about renting a compactor.
Our static compactors and screw compactors can be seamlessly integrated into already existing waste handling or production facilities and can be connected to inline automation solutions.
Please consult with a member of our team to hear more about your options for automating your waste handling
It is possible to integrate your static or screw compactor with the building, e.g., with a wall hopper that enables feeding from inside directly into the compactor through the wall. This can be an advantage if you generate a lot of your waste inside. With a wall hopper, you can streamline your waste handling by eliminating having to go outside to dispose your waste into the compactor.
Reach out to one of our consultants if you want to hear more about making your waste handling more efficient.
Yes – a screw compactor is designed for handling bulky waste! The powerful screw effortlessly crush even the bulkiest materials. The screw compactor can also handle expandable materials.
By crushing the material before it is compacted, you get a much higher compaction ratio.
Yes, you can. However, the type of compactor that you need, depends on the shape and the volume of the wood material.
Please consult with us before using your compactor for wood and other hard and bulky materials.
In short, the difference between a static compactor and a mobile compactor is whether the press unit stays on-site or if it is attached to and follows the container.
Static compactor
A static compactor is designed to stay on-site. The press unit and the container unit are separate units and the press unit is bolted to a concrete base.
The container is attached to the press unit by ratchets. When the container is full, it is picked up for emptying and a replacement container is put into position on the press unit.
The static compactors are very well suited to handle very large amounts of waste and in situations where the is a need for constant filling.
Mobile compactor
In a mobile compactor, the press unit is integrated with the container. This means that the entire unit is picked up for emptying when it is full.
The mobile compactor is often slightly smaller and have less capacity than a static compactor, because it must be easy to pick up and transport on a truck.
The mobile compactor is suitable for applications where space is confined. They can handle a wide range of waste materials including cardboard, paper, plastic, combustible waste or organic waste.