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    Challenge Trommel systems are sold as a turn-key solution and are portable. They are reasonably priced and most components are already made so lead time is very quick. However, there are many issues with blinding, or material not screening properly, that are often associated with trommels. Approach GK was asked by a customer […]

Challenge In 2021, OmniSource, an ASR recycling facility located in Toledo, Ohio, identified that their existing two trommels had reached the end of their service life and needed to be replaced. They decided to investigate alternative solutions to the trommels because of their longstanding issues with pokers, jamming, and maintenance costs. The alternate solution would […]

Problem or Potential Need: Punchings from a stamping facility can cause havoc at the baler. History: During the stamping process literally thousands of -1 ¼” punchings of different shapes are created. The punchings and larger scrap pieces travel together to the scrap baler. In the baler the small punchings get wedged in the tight crevices […]

What is the perfect sorting system? Do you offer the best solution for every material stream? Can you effectively manufacture and support every piece of equipment your customers demand? While there may be no perfect single solution, together we can offer the best possible option for the widest variety of applications as well as offer […]

GENERAL KINEMATICS FOUNDRY EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT Learn more General Kinematics is a world leader of innovation and production for Foundry and metalcasting systems and equipment. Top foundries around the world have trusted GK to improve their systems. Explore the GK Foundry Equipment Universe below. Hear from North American Foundry Director, Rick Kempf, read case studies, watch [...]

      Mercer Group International in Trenton, New Jersey had a problem. The material they had been processing was unique consisting of large wooden boards, plastic bags, and long plastic ribbons. This mix of material had been causing problems for their primary screen. The screen would jam every hour causing a 15-minute shutdown in […]