Axion Consulting Launches MRF Analysis Service

Material Analysis and Sampling Service (MASS)

Axion Consulting, a resource and recovery firm based in the United Kingdom, has expanded its services for Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) with the addition of a Material Analysis and Sampling Service (MASS) for mixed material streams.

According to Axion, MASS combines measuring methods with the correct application of statistical formulae. The collected composition data is processed on-the-job, resulting in the right sample size being taken to remove background variability.

Providing a rapid and factual analysis of mixed material streams, the MASS service can be accessed as a stand-alone package; or it can follow on from the more comprehensive MRF health check that helps managers get the best from their waste sorting operations.

“We believe many MRF operators and owners are not carrying out statistically valid sampling and analyses of their in-feed and output streams,” says Keith Freegard, Axion director. “As their main task is to recover valuable materials at high purity from comingled waste, it is essential to know exactly what they’re dealing with to gauge precisely their plant’s overall performance.

“The composition and volumes of these complex material waste streams changes over time. That’s why accurate and representative measurement is vital to identify any necessary responses to optimize operational efficiency – and maximize profits,” he adds.

Axion Consulting, part of the Axion Group, develops and optimizes processing and collection methods to recover value from waste resources for a wide range of clients within the recycling and process industries.