Refuse handling systems

European legislation is constantly driving businesses to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste, waste management companies are continually looking for methods to improve the efficiency of their operations. Schneider Electric is so aware of this need that it now has a dedicated team working with OEMs in the refuse field, to help deliver innovative solutions to their customers’ requirements.

Refuse vehicles can benefit from the array of devices Schneider Electric has to offer, including basic pushbutton stations and enclosures , plus more advanced detection sensors , HMIs and fieldbus technology, such as CANopen . A ‘plug and socket’ solution for the integration of vehicle body and bin-lift systems has also been developed.

With Schneider Electric, OEMs can deliver machines such as compactors, balers, shredders and even energy-from-waste generators, with improved safety, repeatability, reliability and efficiency.