ANDRITZ recycling plants for cooling devices can reclaim 90% of environmentally harmful greenhouse gases.
ANDRITZ ATN Recovery Systems
ANDRITZ offers advanced fridge recycling systems designed to safely handle hazardous substances while maximizing the recovery of valuable materials. Our fully automated solutions ensure environmentally friendly processing of refrigerators - from degassing to material separation - meeting the highest safety and efficiency standards.
Our systems can degas and drain oil from up to 200 refrigerators per hour. Old refrigerators contain refrigerants and oil that must be removed in the first recycling stage, as the refrigerants can harm the ozone layer, contribute to the greenhouse effect, and are often highly flammable. Before the refrigerator enters stage two of the recycling process, the emptied compressor must be removed.
With more than 30 years of expertise, ANDRITZ ATN Recovery Systems supplies stage one refrigerator recycling with multiple drill-heads capable of degassing and draining oil from refrigerators. Long‑term experience shows that a single drill-head can process a domestic refrigerator in about one minute. Our systems are designed to operate with several drill-heads to ensure an optimally performing degassing stage that keeps pace with the entire refrigerator recycling line.
Gas and oil extraction process
Drill-heads and piercing pliers from ANDRITZ ATN Recovery Systems cover a wide range of applications, supported by proven suction technology. The automatic drill-head enables fully automatic degassing in around one minute, compared to up to 15 minutes with standard pliers. In addition to high-capacity systems, we offer a compact degassing unit with integrated gas and oil collection for safe, simple operation.
Refrigerator recycling logistics: Designed for maximum efficiency
In many recycling plants, overall capacity is limited not by technology, but by logistics. ANDRITZ ATN Recovery Systems creates smart, streamlined logistics solutions that keep your operation moving.
Whether you need a simple, low-maintenance setup or a fully automated system and integrated degassing stations, every solution is tailored to your specific requirements. Our systems ensure a smooth and continuous flow, supporting capacities from 60 to 200 refrigerators per hour.
The result is a perfectly coordinated recycling process that boosts throughput, reduces handling time, and enables your plant to operate at full potential.
Tilting table: Smart, safe, and efficient degassing
To improve safety and eliminate manual handling during refrigerator degassing, we developed the tilting table. Integrated into existing conveyor systems, it positions each refrigerator for degassing. The operator connects the drill-head to the compressor and starts the process, which is completed in about one minute. The unit is then automatically rotated back onto the conveyor while the next refrigerator is prepared, enabling a continuous, efficient workflow.
The tilting table delivers faster processing, reduces manual effort, improves workplace safety and is easily integrated into existing operations.
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