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Founded in 1996, Promeco SpA is an Italian Company based in Como that manufactures, on proprietary technology, plants and equipment for waste recycling and recovery with energy production, material recovery or production of finished goods.

Innovation, R&D, passionate and skilled team along with the customer satisfaction have always been the success of Promeco and they still are the peculiarities of our Company.Besides the historical Promeco-patented equipment, like single and double shafts shredders, extruders, densifiers, briquetting machines, separators, squeezers and centrifuges, the Company offers a wide range of turn-key plants, among which:• briquetting and pelletizing plants• shredding plants• plants for RDF production• plants for the production of second raw material and finished products• plants for recycling of post-consumer plastic waste• plant for the catalytic conversion of mixed plastic waste into liquid fuel• plants for recycling of waste pulper• plants for hospital waste processing• plants for peat substitute production from green waste and biomass

fiber• plants for the pretreatment of the organic matter of MSW for anaerobic digestionPromeco is able to develop customized solutions too.Promeco plants are composed for 80% by machinery at 100% designed, constructed and assembled by the same Promeco which is still the customer after-sale referent thanks to its well-stocked storage. The constant R&D allows the development of new processes in response to specific requirements of the waste problem, which requires to anticipate future lifestyle and environmental laws which are constantly changing.The Company policy focus on product quality: robustness and functionality of the machines that maintain their value over time. The ability to challenge ideas and concepts and to interact with partners worldwide has allowed and still allows Promeco to stay highly competitive and to be an ideal partner for the world market.

COMPANY PROFILE

PROMECO STAR SCREEN PEV

PROMECO FLIP-FLOP PFF

The Promeco Star Screen PEV is the most reliable screen for the separation of all kind of material.

The PEV consists of several parallel rollers installed on a supporting structure and powered by a motor and movement transmission devices. Each roller is a shaft on which several discs and idle tubes are fixed. While the rotation of the shafts moves along further the material, the fine material falls between the discs on the conveyor belt.

The unique feature of the PEV is that every idle tube is provided with a rod connected to an horizontal rod adapted to prevent the complete rotation of the idle tubes: this mechanism allows the PEV to screen every kind of material, even the thinnest ones that would otherwise twist on the rollers causing a blockage of the system.

Promeco Flip-Flop (PFF) is a ballistic separator designed to separate solid waste according to density, size and shape.The PFF separes the input material as:• Fines (inert, organic matter)• Rolling (3D materials)• Flat (2D materials)

PATENTED

3D

FINE

2D

PATENT No. 1348578

THE MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE

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PROMECO EXTRUDER SYSTEMPES 600

Our standard production

Screw diameter: 300 or 600 mmMotor (with inverter): 90, 315 or 400 kWPower consumption 50-60% of power motor installedProduction: from 350 to 3.500 kg/h or 30 m3/hMatrix type: M (for pellets), F or V (for briquettes) or C (for compost)

The PES - Promeco Extruder System - is the simplest, most flexible, efficient and effective solution to the problems of agglomeration and volume reduce compacting to produce briquettes and pellets. The flexibility of this machine allows the treating of different materials. PES systems have been successfully used to process: • Mixed plastics, paper and cardboard, textiles and wood • Commercial waste and waste residual from sorting

plants• Industrial solid waste similar to municipal waste • Plastics (PE, HDPE, EPS, PP, PVC, car fluff of polymers etc.) • Mix composed by the constituents of the typical inorganic

fraction of MSW used as RDF (lightweight plastics, textiles, wood, paper and cardboard);

• Car fluff after pre-treatment plant• Wood waste and green waste

The applications of PES system are endless. Amongst them: • Production of RDF pellets (thickened or briquettes) • Production of profiles and/or finished goods (e.g. spacers

for pallets; poles for agriculture, wheel stoppers for cars; profiles for walls, structures and insulation; curbs outdoor)

• Agglomeration of mixed plastics• Pre-treatment of the organic fraction for composting • Production of peat substitute from wood waste PES have been successfully used upstream of traditional extruders, exploiting their characteristics to pre-treat the material. More specifically, PES are particularly suitable for the pre-treatment of materials in output from washing lines (packaging films, agricultural films).

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Input

PROMECO EXTRUDER SYSTEM exerts pressure and friction on the material with consequent heat generation. This changes the materials structure and shape.

Main Applications

Plastics, paper and cardboard

Shredded fluff

Urban solid waste dry fraction

Mixed plastic

Organic and green waste

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OutputCompounded profiles and finished products

R.D.F. for waste to energy

R.D.F. for gasification

Plastics in briquette, granule or thickened

Materials for horticulture and agriculture

PROMECO EXTRUDER SYSTEM PES

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BRIQUETTES FROM EVERY KIND OF MATERIAL

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PROMECO EXTRUDER SYSTEM PESFOR BRIQUETTE PRODUCTION

F OR V-MATRIX FROM MSW/RDF, CAR FLUFF, HOSPITAL WASTE FOR GASIFICATION

OR TO BE GRANULATED TO GET RDF

The PES V or F matrix briquetting machine is the most simple, flexible, efficient and effective solution to the problems of densification and sintering.The extreme flexibility of the machine allows processing of different materials. PES has been used successfully to treat: • Mix of plastics, paper and cardboard, textiles and wood • MSW dry fraction• Industrial solid waste (similar to urban waste) • Mix composed by the typical constituents of the dry fraction

of municipal waste used as RDF (lightweight plastics, textiles, wood, paper and cardboard);

• Car fluff system flexibility Waste is characterized by the inconsistence of its quality. Moisture, density, composition and size can vary significantly.The PES was designed to automatically compensate for any fluctuations, in order to maintain the production rate as stable as possible or the quality of the output. The main motor is generously oversized in order to maintain the production rate even in the presence of material more “difficult” to treat. Under normal conditions, however, is used 60% of installed capacity.

The control system, based on PLC, continuously monitors several parameters, including electrical power consumption and temperature of the extruded material, in order to adjust the operations of the machine accordingly.The control action is based on these principles: • Decrease in electrical power consumption: the speed of

the augers of the feeding bunker is increased, in order to maintain a constant production rate

• Increase in electrical power consumption: the control system acts on the matrix of extrusion, by opening the top, allowing an easier flow of material.

• Decrease in the temperature of the material, below a desired value: the control system closes the matrix extrusion, decreases the speed of the augers of the feeding bunker, reduces the motor speed.

• Increase in the temperature of the material: the control system opens the extrusion matrix, increases the speed of the augers of the feeding bunker and increases the speed of the main motor

Input materialNon-reusable fractions MSW, paper, cardboard and plastic • Optimum size of about 40x40 mm. • Average humidity 15% max up to 20-23% depending on the characteristics required for the briquettes. • Homogeneous mixture of materials with minimum 25% of a low melting point plastics (LDPE polyethylene film).

Thermoplastic and thermosetting waste • Mixed plastics similar to heterogeneous melting point (low melting point / melting high) • Polyethylene washed, unwashed also mixed with other materials, polypropylene, PVC, ABS, polycarbonate

Car fluff from auto shredder residues (ASR) Material to process consists mainly of a mix of plastics, elastomers, rubber parts, textiles, protective coatings, electrical cables, glass, soil fractions and non-ferrous materials in general.The requirements that such a mix must satisfy in order to ensure the effectiveness of the extrusion process are essentially: • Optimum particle size of about 40x40 mm, easily achieved with a pre-grinding. • Max humidity up to 20-23% depending on the characteristics required for the briquettes.

Products RDF briquettesThe briquettes have different shapes, sizes from 40-200 mm, an average degree of compactness and high adherence. Briquettes can then be ground (in a shredder without grate) to obtain a mix of high density material with a variable size 5-80 mm, particularly suitable for fluidized bed furnaces. Specific gravity between 0,4 and 1,2 kg/dm³. Moisture content ranging between 2 and 11% depending on the composition of the refusal to start.

Advantages resulting from treatment with PES: • Strong decrease of the times of densification of the product. • Fewer machines to install and manage, and relative reduction of investment costs • Small areas occupied • Minor electric power installed and used • Simplified maintenance • Increased productivity and versatility of the system • Low running costs and operation of the plant

Production capacity Capacity changes depending on the characteristics of the treated waste and the desired output; it can reach 3.500 kg/h.

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System flexibility Normally the waste have different size, water content, density and composition variable so the PES densifier has been projected to handle this difference automatically in the best way.The control system, based on the PLC logic, continuously checks the most important parameters as current and temperature on the plate of the machine and then arranges the working process automatically.

Input materialRPF fluff • Plastic content > 10% • Moisture < 35 %

Products

Pellet • Output size of the melted material from 25 to 60 mm • Water content < 1% • Density > 1.000 kg/mc • Completely homogenized

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PROMECO EXTRUDER SYSTEM PESFOR PELLET PRODUCTION

M-MATRIXPELLET FROM MSW/RDF FLUFF: Ø20 – 30MM TO BE USED IN CEMENT PLANTS OR TO BE GRANULATED IN ORDER TO GET RDF

The Promeco Extruder System – M matrix is the simplest, easiest and the most efficient solution for plastic densification and agglomeration.

CapacityThe treatment capacity depends mainly on the characteristics of the input plastics and on the required density of the product: it can reach 2.500 kg/h.

Advantages of the treatment with PES densifier• Less space required for the equipment• Lower power installed and used than normal system• Simplified maintenance time and costs• High productivity and versatility• Low management and operation cost

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System flexibility Normally the waste have different size, water content, density and composition variable so the PES densifier has been projected to handle this difference automatically in the best way.The direct combination between the machine PES and the traditional Extruder allows the proper feeding of the material into the single shaft shredder and guarantees an homogeneous production.

The control system, based on the PLC logic, continuously checks the most important parameters as current and temperature on the plate of the machine and then arranges the working process automatically.

Input materialThermoplastic plastic and plastic waste• Mix plastic with similar melting point• PE from washing line, PE, PVC, PP,EPS, Tetrapack scraps Al+PE or mix of different polyolefin

ProductsMelted plastic • Output size of the melted material from 25 to 60 mm • Water content < 1% • Completely melted and homogenized

Plastic melted outputPlastics (LDPE, HDPE, PP, EPS, PVC, polylaminated scraps Al+PE, etc.)

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PROMECO DENSIFIER

The densifier Promeco Extruder System is the simplest, easiest and the most efficient solution for plastic densification and agglomeration.The flexibility of the system can process different plastics as:• Mix plastics as scraps, industrial & commercial and waste plastics• Plastics (PE, HDPE, EPS, PP, PVC as foil shredded, powder or similar)

M-MATRIXFOR WASTE MIXED PLASTIC, WASHED LDPE

CapacityThe treatment capacity depends mainly on the characteristics of the input plastics and on the required density of the product: it can reach 1.500 kg/h.

Advantages of the treatment with PES densifier • Mixing and homogenization of different polymers • Homogenous and continuous melting • Output product completely dry • Degasing on Promeco Extruder System and therefore

not necessary in the traditional extruder • Less time required to melt the product than standard

system • Fewer machines to install and manage, and relative

reduction of investment costs • Less space required for the equipment • Lower consumption of power (around 0,092 kW/kg of

plastic processed)

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System flexibility Normally the waste have different size, water content, density and composition variable so the PES agglomerator has been projected to handle this difference automatically in the best way.The control system, based on the PLC logic, continuously checks the most important parameters as current and temperature on the plate of the machine and then arranges the working process automatically.

Input materialWet plastic material from washing plants like: • Packaging thin film • Film from agriculture

ProductsGranule of film

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ADVANCED SOLUTION FOR FILM RECYCLING

The innovative Promeco Pelletizer machine is made by the combination of Promeco Extruder System agglomerator and a traditional single screw extruder.This solution is suitable for the pelletizing of wet plastic like packing and agricultural film coming from washing plants.Promeco agglomerator dries and pre-melts the plastic material that directly feeds the single screw extruder. The double vent system on the pelletizer grants the residual moisture removal from the product that is ground, subject to filtration.

IN LINE AGGLOMERATION AND PELLETIZING

CapacityThe treatment capacity depends mainly on the characteristics of the input plastics and on the required density of the product. Maximum capacity: 1.500 kg/h.

Advantages of the treatment with PES agglomerator and pelletizer

• Capability to treat materials up to 20% moisture • Triple vent systems, one on the agglomerator and two on the pelletizer • 60 mm max dimension of the material to be processed • Output increase • Less energy consumption • Small overall dimension due to the line compactedness • Elimination of the intermediated machinery between agglomerator and pelletizer, such as belt, grinder, transports, storage, pressure feeding.

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PROMECO ECO DRYER PEDFOR PLASTICS

The Promeco Eco Dryer is designed to reduce the moisture content and compact various materials such as:• Recycled polyethylene/polypropylene film from washing lines • Mixed plastics • Scraps from paper mill pulper waste

Designed to be reliable and versatile, this machine removes moisture (30 to 10% in the case of film material from washing lines), increases the apparent density of the processed material, even up to a factor of 10, and more generally it compacts the treated material.

Increasing the density of material from 1 up to 10, compacting and drying from 30% down to 10% moisture.

(PE-PP FILM,MIXED PLASTIC, RDF, WASTE PULPER, TETRAPAK)

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Continuous process to dry plastic film from washing line, moisture from 30% to 8%.

Promeco Eco Centrifuge is specifically designed for the separation of water from plastic.Input material is loaded into a small feeding bunker, where a screw doses and introduces the material in the rotary dryer basket. The basket rotates at a very high speed. Due to the centrifugal force exerted on the material, this is propelled towards the internal surface of the basket and is dewatered. The water is then collected at the bottom of the machine. A screw inside the basket allows the advancement of the material and the continuous cleaning of the internal surface

of basket; moreover it continuously mixes the material, optimizing the efficiency of the process. The entire structure has been designed to operate under heavy loads, and this requirement determines the considerable strength and solidity of all the components, starting from the housing. Dryed plastic is conveyed by a pneumatic transport system (such as fan-through).

The forces are balanced and only the static weight of the machine is downloaded to the housing.A system continuously spraying oil ensures the automatic lubrication of the bearings,

thus reducing the time required for maintenance. The speed of the main motor and of the two augers are adjustable, allowing the optimization of the capacity of the machine according to the type of material to process and the dewatering level to reach.All the equipments are controlled by an electrical control panel, giving the possibility to operate the machine either automatically or manually.

PROMECO ECO CENTRIFUGE PECFOR PLASTICS

(PE-PP FILM,MIXED PLASTIC, RDF, WASTE PULPER, TETRAPAK)

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ConfigurationPromeco KR shredders answer the more diverse customer needs, both in terms of production capacity than in terms of materials to process. Machines are offered in severalconfigurations, differing in size, motor power, number of knives and counter-knives.

ApplicationThe single rotor shredders Promeco KR have been successfully used for the grinding of various materials, including:• MSW inorganic fraction • RDF/RPF/SSF• plastic / rubber• packaging waste• light metals as aluminium profiles,

cans, light iron scraps• textile scraps• WEEE (waste electrical and electronic

equipment)• industrial products• leather• paper and cardboard• wood waste• cables

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PROMECO SHREDDER KRSINGLE SHAFT SHREDDER / GRINDER

Promeco has been offering machines for many years that stand for strength, versatility, reliability, high production with low hourly operating and management costs, as well as ease of maintenance. The single rotor shredders Promeco KR represent the development of a design that used to be very popular in the German-speaking markets in the mid-90s, that has been acquired by various world leading companies. Afterwards Promeco has improved the original design in all its most relevant aspects. The mechanical precision of Promeco KR guarantees the distance of 0,5 mm between rotating knives and fixed knives making the Promeco KR cut unique for its scissor-like feature. Moreover Promeco KR is perhaps the sole shredder processing with a 10 mm grid.

Features

The shredders Promeco KR stand for:• robustness• optimization of the cutting process• reliability• versatility• ease of maintenance

Different size upon request

Production 1.000 kg/hour 12.000 kg/hour

Grid holes 10 mm 100 mm

Hydraulic motor 160 kW 250 kW

Mechanical motor 45 kW 132 kW

Rotor diameter 440 mm 730 mm

Rotor lenght 1.000 mm 2.800 mm

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Applications

This range of shredders are suitable to processed large volumes of waste such as paper, cardboard, plastics, rubber, textiles, etc. These machines produce a high quality SRF (or RDF) or co-generating stations and for the cement industry.

Innovative design to cutting geometrics is a key feature ofthese granulators. Employing novel multi blade rotor configurations and unique cutting edge geometry. Robustengineering design techniques are required, reflective of the sometimes hostile working environment these machines are found.

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Power installed 22 kW 250 kW

Rotor speed 400 rpm 700 rpm

Rotor length [mm] 700 – 1.1000 – 1.400 – 1.690 – 2.100 – 2.300

Rotor diameter [mm] 400 – 580 – 670 - 900

Promeco Iggy Mill has been designed specifically for the size reduction of pre-sor-ted or pre-shredded waste suitable for the production of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) or for Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) and other recycling applications. Our continuing innovation based on market demands and customer feedback lead Promeco to develop a machine range to satisfy the most common shredding requirements in term of capacities and final size. The rotor diameters available from Ø670mm to Ø900mm and rotor lengths ranging from 1700mm to 2300mm to-gether with the different rotor cutting configurations designed for specific materials determine machine performance.

PROMECO IGGY MILL FAST GRINDER

Features• High energy efficiency• Easy screen change• Easy maintenance• Long service life

• Robust design• Low noise• High grinding capacity• Low running costs

Our standard production

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PATENT No. 1348579

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Advantages of the Promeco Extruder System line

• Reduced number of machines involved • Low maintenance costs • Minimum floor area required• Low investment cost• Minimum electric power installed • Simplified maintenance • Increased productivity • Greater continuity of production • Versatility

Input waste:• Mixed plastic

Output material: • Densified granulated plastic as second raw material

MIXED WASTE PLASTICS RECYCLING#3 TO #7 PLASTICS

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LDPE FILM WASHING LINE AND LDPE PELLET REGENERATION

Input waste:• LDPE film from agricultural• post-consumed film• industrial film

Output material: • LDPE pellet

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Input waste:• waste pulper from paper industry• tetrapack pulper

Output material: • recycled paper back to paper mill• granulated plastic

FROM WASTE PULPER TO RECYCLED PAPER (BACK TO PAPER MILL) & GRANULATED PLASTIC

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PLASTIC RECYCLING LINE

Input waste:• Mixed plastic

Output material: • Recyclable plastics (PET, HDPE, Film)• RDF

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Input waste:• Mixed waste plastic

Output material: • Oil (yield: 1 kg of polimer = 1 lit. of oil)• Gas• Coke

EXCLUSIVE CUSTOMER

PLASTIC TO DIESELRESTORER TECHNOLOGY

RESTORER TECHNOLOGY

PATENT No. 1393116 – 1396562 – 256996 (1281/che/2006)

ADVANCED WASTE TECHNOLOGY

SHREDDING WASTE

DENSIFICATION

BRIQUETTING

PELLETTIZING

BIOEXTRUSION

WASTE SELECTION

DRYING

DEWATERING

PRE-TRATMENT FOR ANAEROBIC DIGESTION (WET AND DRY)

PEAT SUBSTITUTE

PLASTIC TO DIESEL

CUSTOMIZED PLANTS

PROMECO SPAvia Tevere, 51

22073 Fino Mornasco (COMO)ITALY

+39.031.267331www.promeco.it

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