Transforming Italy’s Tyre Recycling Landscape with Gradeall’s Next-Generation Equipment

By:     Kieran Donnelly

Gradeall recently sent a container filled with a MK2 tyre baler and sidewall cutter to a customer in Bologna Italy.

MK2 Tyre Baler & Sidewall Cutter Customer’s Enthusiastic Endorsement

The client from Bologna, Italy, has expressed immense satisfaction with the functionality and user-friendliness of the MK2 tyre baler and sidewall cutter. Their commendation particularly highlighted the following attributes of the equipment:

  • Highly Efficient Baling: The MK2 tyre baler excels in its swift and proficient baling process. This efficiency markedly diminishes processing time while substantially boosting the overall throughput of recycling operations.
  • Remarkable Versatility: Demonstrating exceptional adaptability, the machine is capable of managing an extensive array of tyre sizes. This range, from small passenger car tyres to large, heavy-duty truck tyres, perfectly aligns with the varied recycling demands of the customer’s enterprise.
  • User-Friendly Operation: Both the baler and sidewall cutter boast an intuitive design, making them effortlessly operable, even by personnel without prior training. This ease of use significantly reduces the need for detailed training sessions and lowers the likelihood of operational errors.
  • Robust and Durable Construction: Constructed to endure the demanding environment of daily tyre recycling, both machines assure sustained high performance and minimal downtime, contributing to the longevity and reliability of the recycling process.

It was great to get an email back from our customer with positive comments about the equipment, along with pictures of how it has been used. They praised how effectively the machines do their job and the ease of which they can be operated.

Since being installed in April they have made over 200 bales and filled 2 containers with tyres.

March 2019 – Equipment is loaded into a 20-foot shipping container at Gradeall.

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The MK2 tyre baler is fitted to its transport cradle which allows it to be shipped in a horizontal transport position.

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Alongside the MK2 tyre baler, a Gradeall sidewall cutter was also conveniently included in the same 20-foot shipping container, efficiently delivering both machines to the customer in a single shipment.

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The container reached the customer in late April 2019, and it wasn’t long before the MK2 tyre baler was efficiently operational, swiftly commencing its bale production.

Tyre Bale being produced in Italy

Tyre Bale being produced in Italy

Tieing off a bale.

Gradeall MK2 tyre baler being used in italy
Gradeall MK2 tyre baler being used in italy

Sidewall cutter in use on a truck tyre

Sidewall cutter in use in Italy
Sidewall cutter in use in Italy
sidewall cutter removed sidewall in italy
sidewall cutter removed sidewall in italy

A cut truck tyre, showing the two sidewalls and tread section

truck tyre dissected by sidewall cutter in italy
truck tyre dissected by sidewall cutter in italy

Transforming Tyre Waste into an Asset

With its efficient and versatile tire recycling solutions, Gradeall helps businesses transform tyre waste from an environmental liability into an asset. By compacting and baling tires, Gradeall reduces landfill waste, minimises transportation costs, and creates valuable recyclable materials. This aligns with the growing trend towards circular economies, where waste is seen as an opportunity rather than a problem.

large collection of tyre bales
large collection of tyre bales

Truck tyre bales have also been produced.

truck tyre bale in italy
truck tyre bale in italy

Over 200 Bales Produced in a Few Weeks

Since its installation in April, the MK2 tyre baler has produced over 200 bales and filled two containers with tires. This impressive output demonstrates the machine’s efficiency and its ability to meet the customer’s high-volume tire recycling needs.

Gradeall’s Global Reach

International delivery is no problem for Gradeall, we’re not just a local tire recycling equipment provider; they have a strong global presence, supplying equipment to customers across Europe, Australia, and South Africa. This extensive reach is a testament to the company’s reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Q&A on Gradeall’s MK2 Tyre Baler and Sidewall Cutter Delivery to Bologna, Italy

Q: What equipment did Gradeall recently send to a customer in Bologna, Italy?

A: Gradeall sent a container containing an MK2 tyre baler and a sidewall cutter to a customer in Bologna, Italy.

Q: How has the customer in Bologna responded to the MK2 tyre baler and sidewall cutter?

A: The customer expressed immense satisfaction with both the MK2 tyre baler and sidewall cutter, praising their efficiency, versatility, user-friendly operation, and robust construction.

Q: What are the key features of the MK2 tyre baler as noted by the customer?

A: The customer highlighted the baler’s highly efficient baling process, its ability to handle a wide range of tyre sizes, and its ease of operation.

Q: How does the sidewall cutter enhance the tyre recycling process?

A: The sidewall cutter contributes to the recycling process by efficiently cutting truck tyres, separating the sidewalls and tread section, which facilitates easier processing and recycling.

Q: What was the customer’s feedback regarding the performance of the machines?

A: The customer praised the machines for their effective performance and the ease with which they can be operated.

Q: How many bales has the MK2 tyre baler produced since its installation?

A: Since its installation in April, the MK2 tyre baler has produced over 200 bales and filled two containers with tyres.

Q: Can you describe the shipping process of the MK2 tyre baler and sidewall cutter?

A: In March 2019, the equipment, including the MK2 tyre baler fitted to its transport cradle and the sidewall cutter, was loaded into a 20-foot shipping container. The container arrived at the customer’s location in late April 2019.

Q: What impact does Gradeall’s equipment have on tyre waste management?

A: Gradeall’s equipment transforms tyre waste into a valuable asset by compacting and baling tyres, thus reducing landfill waste, minimising transportation costs, and creating valuable recyclable materials. This approach aligns with the circular economy concept.

Q: What does Gradeall’s global reach indicate about the company?

A: Gradeall’s extensive global reach, with equipment supplied across Europe, Australia, and South Africa, underscores the company’s reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction in the tyre recycling equipment market.

Transforming Your Way of Tyre Recycling

To explore how Gradeall’s modified truck tyre baler can drive circular tyre economies while maximising efficiency and cost savings, contact a tyre waste specialist at 02890844567.

The team can advise on the ideal baler model and capacity for your tyre volumes and assist with installation, operator training, and maintenance planning.

Gradeall Offers a Wide Range of Waste Management Innovation:

Transform tyre waste from an environmental liability into an asset with Gradeall’s baler driving your circular economy program. Follow Gradeall on Facebook and LinkedIn for more waste management insights.

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