Printwaste’s High-Throughput Recycling Operation
Printwaste is a leading regional specialist in recycling and resource recovery, operating a high‑throughput facility where reliability, efficiency, and uptime are critical. Their Magnapower ECCS600 Eddy Current Can Separator, supplied in 2015, plays a vital role in separating UBCs (Used Beverage Cans) as part of their zero‑to‑landfill process. Even after nearly a decade of continuous, heavy‑duty operation, the ECCS600 remains a core part of their system.
Comprehensive On-Site Replacement and System Optimisation
During routine operation, the Printwaste team identified that the belt on their ECCS600 had reached a point of significant deterioration. To prevent any disruption to production, they requested a priority callout for a belt replacement. Given the age and workload of the machine, the attending Magnapower engineer carried out a full assessment alongside the belt change. This inspection uncovered a more serious underlying concern: the rotor was approaching a critical stage of wear. While the belt’s deterioration prompted the service visit, the rotor’s condition indicated that a major unplanned breakdown was increasingly likely if not addressed.
Magnapower’s Proactive Engineering Approach to Minimising Downtime
Magnapower’s service philosophy is built around delivering the highest standard of engineering support -whether a machine is newly installed or been in operation for over a decade. A key part of that commitment is minimising downtime. For Printwaste, this meant not only resolving the immediate issue but ensuring the ECCS600 could continue running with long‑term reliability and without future disruption.
To restore and future‑proof the system, Magnapower supplied and installed a complete new rotor assembly, a replacement belt, and all associated wear components and fixings. The attending engineer completed the full removal and installation of the new belt, followed by the rotor replacement, alignment, and setup. They then carried out a series of detailed system checks, including magnetic performance, belt tracking, and rotor speed verification. Thanks to this efficient, well‑coordinated approach, downtime was kept to an absolute minimum, allowing the busy line to be back up and running in no time.
Restored Performance and Long-Term Reliability for Printwaste
As a result of the rapid response and comprehensive on‑site work, the ECCS600 was returned to service swiftly, delivering immediate improvements across key performance areas:
- Restored separation efficiency
- Reduced risk of unplanned downtime
- Improved rotor performance and extended service life
- Minimal disruption to Printwaste’s processing schedule
With the new rotor and belt in place, Printwaste’s Eddy Current Separator is now operating at peak performance once again, supporting their high‑throughput recycling operations with enhanced reliability and confidence.
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