By recycling, we can divert plastic from landfills, conserve energy and reduce pollution associated with plastic waste. It is also big business with a projected annual growth rate of about 8-9%. Which is why it is no surprise that we see more and more plastic recycling companies relying on SkidWeigh SC series lift truck scales to drive productivity.
One of the main processes in any recycling business is sorting. As source product is brought into the main hub the first thing that must happen is to separate the different polymers and plastics into recoverable product categories or inventory. This avoids contamination and protects the integrity of the commodity. Once sorted in bins the now inventory product is identified, and its value is calculated based on weight. The addition of a SkidWeigh SC lift truck scale makes it easy for recycling companies to capture that weight within seconds. In addition, the SC2 with the accumulative weighing function allows those companied to weigh multiple bins of raw material to get a combined weight with the push of a button.
SkidWeigh SC series lift truck scaled are available for all models of material handling vehicles regardless of make or model, including class III electric pallet trucks. They install easily into the main hydraulic cylinder in approximately 2 hours. Even easier is the Lift-N-Weigh operation whereby the operator lifts the load 2-4 inches off the ground to get the weight read out in seconds. Accurate to within 1% of capacity of the vehicle and without need to constantly calibrate it is easy to see why the SkidWeigh SC series lift truck scale is the choice for most recycling companies.
