FEATURE

SUCCESSFUL BIOMASS PROCESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT SHREDDING

In the last few years the waste and biomass treatment goalposts have been moved. Rising energy costs, stricter environmental regulations and the increasing need to use resources more efficiently all demand new concepts and more capable technologies. One process step in particular can be a decisive factor – the shredding. And one shredder can make the difference, the LACERO by Komptech.

The waste management industry faces growing challenges. Rising energy prices are driving production costs and environmental regulations are tightening, while at the same time pressure is growing to process resources more efficiently and use them more sustainably. This calls for solutions that are ecologically beneficial and economically viable – flexible, dependable, effective. To be ready for the future, operators need to thoroughly optimize their entire process and value-creation chain, focusing on the key factors. One of these can be the mechanical pretreatment, in which the importance of shredding should not be underestimated.

“THIS TOUGH HIGH-SPEED GRINDER COMBINES HIGH THROUGHPUT WITH TOP OUTPUT QUALITY .”

Shredding as the starting point of efficient process chains

Shredding forms the basis for the reclamation of materials and energy from all kinds of materials, from green cuttings to waste wood to organic waste. The challenge is that despite their varying contents, biogenic feedstocks must be processed flexibly, efficiently and with high throughput. At the same time, operating costs and emissions need to be reduced and kept low.

This requires a shredding technology that works dependably, delivers consistently high output quality and is coordinated with downstream process steps. Insufficiently processed material can hamper the efficiency of the entire process, increase maintenance costs and reduce the energy or raw material yield. Not only does this give rise to unnecessary costs, valuable potential also goes unused.

The Lacero – made for the challenges of today and tomorrow

This is where the Lacero 8010 biomass grinder from Komptech comes in. Developed especially for the complex demands of modern reclamation operations, this high speed shredder offers a powerful, dependable and economical solution. Whether biomass processing, waste wood reclamation, mulch production or composting, the Lacero delivers consistently high output quality.

Equipped with the latest CAT® engine putting out 597 kW (812 HP), it efficiently shreds all sorts of biogenic materials with a throughput of up to 400 m³ per hour.

Its tough caterpillar tracks and generously dimensioned 4.5 m long and 5+ m³ volume feed hopper make for stress-free, flexible operation. The low loading height facilitates material input, while intuitive operation by colour display or remote control plus extensive safety features make operation convenient and safe.

Despite its high power, the Lacero 8010 runs remarkably quiet thanks to its well-designed cladding, a clear advantage in noise-sensitive areas. The optimized design doesn’t just reduce noise, it also protects the machine from dirt and provides convenient maintenance access.

In summary, with the Lacero 8010 Komptech offers a modern, high-performance machine for biomass processing. This tough high-speed grinder combines high throughput with top output quality, in a modern design with innovative features. The Lacero is thus a forward-looking answer to the high demands of modern waste and biomass reclamation.