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Based in Austria, RDG Recycling Group transforms plastic-metal composites into high-quality plastic granules for reuse. The company relies on the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e shredder to make it happen efficiently, reliably, and sustainably.
Founded in 2012 and based in Austria, RDG Recycling Group specializes in recycling a wide variety of plastic waste, including industrial scrap, plastic-metal composites, and bulky post-consumer materials. The company produces around 16,000 tons of high-quality plastic granules annually, helping to save an estimated 32,000 tons of CO₂. With this, RDG makes a significant contribution to the circular economy.
Plastic recycling involves multiple process stages: pre-shredding, sorting, cleaning, and granulation. RDG initially focused on homogeneous industrial plastics, but the material mix has grown increasingly complex over time. Today, the company frequently handles plastic materials with embedded metals, requiring more robust and adaptable technology.
REQUIREMENTS
Cutting system resistant to metal contaminants
Energy-efficient operation
Loading via wheel loader or forklift
Multiple screen sizes for different particle outputs
Quick-change screen system for operational flexibility
Plastic-metal composites are no match for the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e. Its large feed hopper allows flexible loading by forklift or wheel loader. The machine is powered by the UNTHA Eco Power Drive, a high-torque, water-cooled synchronous motor that offers excellent resistance to impurities and high energy efficiency. A load-dependent speed control system ensures optimal torque and consistent shredding performance. The shredder’s C-cutting system delivers precise pre-shredding. With a 50 mm screen, 90% of the output is smaller than 40 mm. Depending on the input and desired output size, throughput can reach up to 5 tons per hour. After shredding, a magnetic separator removes metal contaminants before the material moves into downstream processing for conversion into clean, uniform plastic granules. RDG selected the mobile version of the XR3000C, allowing them to relocate the shredder on-site as needed, adding even more flexibility to their recycling operations.
Material compositions are becoming increasingly complex—pure plastics are now rare. We needed a shredder that could handle plastic-metal composites, and we found it in the UNTHA XR3000C mobil-e. This machine has completely won us over.
Franz Kobleder
Shareholder & Managing Director, RDG Recycling Group
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