Successful tyre recycler Metalco has recently taken delivery of an Eldan Heavy Pre-Granulator model HPG165.
This robust machine, supplied by MMH, will give Metalco added flexibility as it can be used both as a rasper with serrated knives, as well as a granulator with straight knives. Switching from one mode to the other is simply a matter of changing the knife cassette. Powered by a strong 160kw electric motor and large fly wheel, this machine can process shredded tyres up to 4 ton/hr.
Metalco process truck and car tyres down to a clean 0.5 - 2 mm & 1 - 4mm rubber crumb, and supply material throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. They also build sports grounds in their home market of Malta.
The only complete tyre recycler in the Mediterranean with a fully automated plant, Metalco also produce a full range of coloured rubber crumb for their customers.