CEMCO introduces glass processing plant

CEMCO Inc., a Belen, New Mexico-based manufacturer of VSI crushing equipment, has introduced its glass processing plant, which is capable of processing 3,500 to 4,000 pounds per hour. The company says the glass processor is ideal for recycling glass in business districts, large casinos or conference centers and municipalities.

According to CEMCO, the plant transforms glass into rounded, 3/8-inch sand that is safe t touch. The machine’s hopper and conveyor provide efficiency and ease of use to the operator. The crusher is powered by a 10-horsepower, NEMA Class C TEFC electric motor and features strategically located trapdoors to prevent flying glass from exiting the machine, which further enhances operator safety.

The processing plant incorporates intelligent controls, resulting in improved operator safety and efficiency, the company says. Its programmable controls and enhanced safe lockouts prevent misuse and minimize the risk of injury. Plus, the machine works quietly, at less than 70 decibels, CEMCO says. Once the unit begins processing, the yellow operating light turns on to alert operators that the machine is in use.

The byproducts produced by the plant can be sold to recycling centers as well as used in landfills and aggregate operations. The permeability of glass sand is ideal for aggregate contractors since it can improve the quality of gravel in an aggregate mix due to its long-term strength and thermal insulation as well as aesthetic appeal, the company says.

The plant is designed for fast, simple maintenance. All key components, including the rotor parts and the sizing screen, are easily accessible. The unit can be quickly cleaned using a simple detergent mix, CEMCO says.