The Problem...
Disposal of Large Packing Crates

In the manufacture of aquariums, Perfecto Manufacturing of Noblesville, Inc., was experiencing a major problem in the handling and disposal of large quantities of big, heavy-duty glass packing crates, boxes and pallets up to 58" high. It required the non-productive time of two full-time workers to physically break them down and then fill four to five open top refuse containers a week destined for an area landfill. Finding a solution for this problem was compounded by the nature of the crate construction which included 2"x 6" internal and external structural members plus reinforcing gussets.

The Solution...
A BloApCo 3KS Pallet Shredder

After conferring with the area BloApCo representative, it became apparent that a heavy-duty shredder and a compactor would be required to handle this rugged application. The selection of a BloApCo 3KS Pallet Shredder with tough flame-cut ripping wheels was further enhanced with the addition of BloApCo's new Helical Box Crusher/Feeder that automatically crushes and feeds complete boxes and crates up to 58" high. The BloApCo Model 3KS-2558HPX was mounted over a 40-yard compactor. According to Plant Supt. Bill Burt, the combination of automatic crate breakdown, shredding and compacting has reduced Perfecto's scrap volume to a single 40-yard container per week and has eliminated one full-time person. "We are extremely pleased with the total results," said Burt.