In the process of turning Used aluminum Beverage Cans (UBCs) into new ones, it's essential to clean and liberate them from impurities. This demands a sophisticated recycling procedure. Delve into how SKAPA Recycling GmbH achieves that task effectively and understand the crucial role that IFE's material handling technology plays in this operation.
Over the past two decades, SKAPA Recycling GmbH has established itself as a prominent player in the aluminum can recycling industry, processing an impressive amount of 20 000 tons of aluminum-containing material annually. The company leverages its expertise to optimize the reprocessing of UBCs so that they can be supplied to can manufacturers appropriately cleaned. Anton Skalnik, owner and managing director of SKAPA, who also embodies the innovative spirit of the company, gives us exclusive insights into his world. He talks about the challenges of processing used aluminum cans and the successful partnership with IFE that came about. It's a journey full of challenges and innovations!
The growing demands
With increasing throughput and demanding quality standards, sophisticated processing of UBCs is essential. In order to meet the specific requirements, functioning partnerships are crucial. The cooperation between SKAPA and IFE is based on this fundamental principle and now dates back to 2004. Since the establishment of the first plant, the processes have been continuously refined and optimized thanks to numerous joint material tests.
The mystery of residual materials
Although significant progress has been made in the recycling process in the past, the full potential in the reprocessing of semi-finished products has not yet been fully realized. Valuable residues always remained. To meet this challenge, SKAPA conducted further material tests in close cooperation with IFE and implemented powerful additions – including the exceptionally strong IFE eddy current separator STRATOS.
Trustful Collaboration
Anton Skalnik values the quality of IFEs machine solutions and also the opportunity to carry out a wide range of material tests. For him, however, it is not just the technology that is decisive, but also the human component. IFE is a reliable partner for him, always attentive to his company's concerns.
