COMPACTING PROCESS
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compaction system is composed of two basic units. One is the
compactor (or compaction head) with its power unit. The other is a
container. Compacting is accomplished as the hydraulic system moves the
structural parts of the compactor, compressing more and more material into
the container until the container needs to be emptied.
The system is designed so that when material is deposited into the load
area, the compactor platen (or "ram") will push the material into the
container. The effect is the same as you may achieve at home if you stomp
down on the garbage in a can in order to fit more material in. The
compaction takes place in the container as the powerful compaction head
forces more and more material into the container.
Even though the container may appear full, more material may be forced
into it with sufficient pressure. Depending on the type of material, your
Summit compactor will put from 3 to 6 times as much material into the
container as its capacity. A container with a capacity of 2 cubic yards of
loose waste will hold 6 to 12 cubic yards of compacted waste. In other
words, the "compaction ratio" of your Summit compactor can range from
3-to-one to 6-to-one, depending on the type of material.
"Stationary" compactors are designed to be fastened to the ground or floor.
Containers are mechanically secured in position so stationary compactors
can pack them full, and then they are released for emptying. Horizontal
stationary compactors are used primarily where material leakage is not a
problem (such as for dry waste). However, since your Summit vertical
compactor uses a container with its opening on top, it offers the advantages
of a self-contained compactor in situations where material leakage must be
controlled (such as for liquid or granular waste).
Using the compactor is simple.
1. Ensure that the compaction container is in position.
2. Open the loading door and deposit material into the top opening of
the compaction container.
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