How General Kinematics Can Revolutionize Scrap Processing

Gone are the days of scrap recycling as we know it. Processors require machines that can keep pace with the rapid-fire manufacturing reality of today. This is why the team at General Kinematics are always coming up with new and innovative ways of capturing energy.

As a leader in vibratory technology and recycling systems, General Kinematics brings the innovation that has kept our customers up and running safely for decades to your scrap metal processing facility.

Built to Handle the Heat

Scrap yards, and recyclers are amongst the harshest environments in the industry. On a daily basis, heavy impacts, abrasive materials, and constant motion are in the mix. General Kinematics designs their scrap metal processing equipment to live in these environments.

Their machines are engineered using:

• Wear-resistant materials for longer lifespan
• High-strength components for rugged performance
• Minimal-maintenance designs to reduce downtime

GK systems are designed to work around the clock, in any shredding, screening, or separating application.

Precision Separation for Maximum Value

The speed of sorting scrap, however, was only one part of the equation— accuracy mattered as well. Advanced General Kinematics machines are engineered to recycle and recover the absolute maximum amount of material in the most efficient way possible.

Highlights include:

• FINGER-SCREEN™: For separating fines and large metals
• Air Classifier DE-STONER®: Separate heavy debris from lightweight materials
• SPIRA-FLOW™ Spiral Conveyor: The maximum benefit of vertical conveying when floorspace is limited

Collectively, these technologies reduce impurity and increase the amount of recoverable material that can be sold process with higher profit margins.

Energy-Smart and Environmentally Focused

Now more than ever, modern facilities are tasked with finding the perfect medium between output and environmental stewardship. GK systems have been architected to operate with lower energy and waste, yet greater throughput.

Key green benefits:

• Less Power consumption of Vibratory systems than conventional equipment
• The controls are intelligent so as to optimize the energy waste
• Less total waste by improved sorting and materials recovery
• Sustainability meets power

Scalable Systems for Every Operation

But not all facilities are the same — and General Kinematics knows that. These solutions are modular in design such that they can be used to begin small operations or larger-scale industrial plants.

Benefits of their flexible approach:

• Size-specific integrated custom layouts
• Easy integration into existing lines
• Scalable without a huge rewrite

This ability to adapt is what ultimately allows long term growth to not only happen — but also unfurl.

Safety and Intelligence Built In

Worker safety and system reliability are paramount. GK equipment can also be equipped with features to help protect people and keep machines running smooth.

Included safeguards:

• Lock-out systems for safe maintenance
• Reduction of structural stress by vibration isolation
• Real-time monitoring for predictive maintenance

All of this in an intelligent design maintains readiness to a maximum, avoiding risks of breakages and unexpected failures.

Conclusion

As they did with metal casting, General Kinematics is changing the way the world processes scrap. Their machinery does more than just transfer goods. It moves industries forward.

GK systems do what matters — better recovery rates, safer operations, to name just a few. If you are ready to improve, process, or engineer your future, General Kinematics is willing and able to partner with you-today and tomorrow.