Steel-strength power in scrap handling

Scrap handling

Steel-strength power in scrap handling

The handling of scrap steel and other metals is one of the toughest applications in industrial goods handling. Everyday life in a scrap yard is tough, with demanding working conditions characterised by heavy loads, sharp edges and often bulky or long materials. In this environment, safety for both man and machine is extremely important. Liebherr machines not only offer the necessary stability and robustness, but also maximum safety and innovative technologies that optimise the work process in scrap handling. By reliably mastering the tough work processes in scrap yards, they play a key role in the circular economy and help to return valuable resources to the economic cycle. This process plays a key role in conserving additional resources and makes an important contribution to environmental protection.

Requirements in scrap handling

Machine availability
Safety
Sustainability
Comfort
Flexibility

Machine availability

The reliability of the machines is an important factor for a smooth scrap handling process. Handling machines must be designed to be robust and durable in order to avoid expensive downtimes in this industry and to be able to guarantee continuously high performance and maximum machine availability. Low-wear materials, high-strength sheet steel and quality components are essential to guarantee a long service life and reliable operation, even under the toughest operating conditions.

Machine availability

Diverse applications in scrap handling

Transporting and loading

Transporting and loading steel, metal and iron scrap is one of the main activities in recycling and scrap handling. This includes the efficient loading and unloading of various means of transport such as lorries, ships and wagons as well as in-house transport to processing plants or storage areas.

Sorting

Sorting the various metals and separating out secondary materials is the basis for recovering high-quality raw materials and returning them to the economic cycle. Efficient sorting processes help to separate out as many recyclable materials as possible and thus conserve natural resources.

Shredding and feeding

Large shredders, scrap shears and presses are used to shred bulky, long and large materials for transport or further processing. Efficient feeding of the systems and high-performance handling machines in shear mode increase productivity in steel scrap recycling and enable the materials to be processed quickly.

Versatile solutions for scrap handling

Handling machines

Liebherr material handlers offer an impressive performance and versatility. The robust design minimises downtimes and ensures continuous and reliable operation under the toughest conditions. The optimum interplay of hydraulics and electronics guarantees powerful and fast handling movements and at the same time enables sensitive and precise work for demanding sorting tasks. In addition, the high load capacities and enormous stability ensure efficient working.

Wheel loaders

Liebherr wheel loaders ensure the efficient transport and loading of steel and metal scrap as well as feeding the shredder systems. With the optimised Z-kinematics of the medium-sized wheel loaders and the industrial lift mast of the XPower wheel loaders, they are particularly suitable for tough scrap recycling applications. Thanks to their robust design, these machines are extremely durable, while various assistance systems further increase safety, efficiency and comfort.

Telescopic handlers

Liebherr telescopic handlers are top performers in scrap handling. With high lifting capacities, outstanding stability when moving the load, excellent traction while travelling and intuitive operation, they enable tasks to be completed quickly and safely. The sophisticated technology and the high quality of materials and workmanship guarantee maximum availability. The stepless acceleration without gear changes and the high manoeuvrability also enable fast work processes, even in the tightest of spaces.

Attachments

Innovative attachments specifically-developed for scrap handling help to maximise the efficiency, flexibility and performance of the entire scrap handling process. Orange peel grabs, sorting grabs, hydraulic magnets, stick extensions and quick-change systems increase the versatility of Liebherr material handlers.

Multi-tine grab

The multi-tine grab, specifically developed for the tough demands of scrap handling, stand for exceptional load capacity, maximum resistance and a long service life. Depending on the machine size and requirements, there is a large product portfolio of four- and five-shell grabs with different shell shapes to choose from.

Quick coupler

With the Liebherr quick-change system, almost any hydraulic or mechanical attachment can be changed conveniently, quickly and easily. The quick-change system for tipping kinematics enables a change between scrap shears, stick extensions and also the sorting grab, while suspended attachments, such as orange peel grabs or magnetic plates, can be changed with the MH 40C Solidlink or MH 110B Solidlink quick-change system.

Magnetic plate

The robust and reliable magnetic plates enable the safe handling of large steel plates or bulk materials such as chips, ingots or steel and cast scrap. The magnetic plate also provides support when separating magnetic from non-magnetic metals and during cleaning work in scrap yards.

Stick extension

The use of a stick extension offers extended application possibilities, especially in scrap utilisation. Depending on the task at hand, it enables the material handler to switch quickly and easily between scrap shears and orange peel grabs. Depending on the machine and requirements, stick extensions for tilting kinematics and for suspended attachments are available in different lengths.

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Sustainability at Liebherr

Liebherr-Power Efficiency

Liebherr-Power Efficiency (LPE) optimises the interaction of the drive components in terms of efficiency and enables machine operation in the area of the lowest specific fuel consumption for less consumption and more efficiency with the same performance.

Electric material handlers

With their electric drive systems, Liebherr's electric material handlers offer an economical and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional solutions. 100% emission-free and low-noise, the built-in Liebherr electric motor in combination with the frequency converter guarantees dynamic, powerful and precise working movements.

HVO

HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) ist ein alternativer Kraftstoff, der aus nachwachsenden Rohstoffen wie Pflanzenölen hergestellt wird. Rein oder als Beimischung zu konventionellem Dieselkraftstoff eingesetzt, ermöglicht er eine deutliche Reduzierung der CO2-Emissionen und stellt ein umweltfreundlicheres Antriebskonzept für Liebherr-Materialumschlagmaschinen dar.

Reman programme

Our advanced Reman programme aims to extend the service life of machines while promoting resource efficiency. This programme offers high-quality remanufactured components for Liebherr machines, providing companies with a cost-effective alternative to buying new.

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