Name: Refrigerator Recycling Plant
Brand: Urstag
SKU: URS-019

Question 1

What materials does a refrigerator recycling plant recover?

Accepted Answer

It recovers iron, aluminium, copper and plastic, plus the densified polyurethane foam and the captured refrigerant. The iron goes to steel mills, the aluminium and copper to smelters, the plastic into regranulation, and the polyurethane can be used as alternative fuel. A refrigerator recycling plant thus monetizes the appliance in full, while properly treating the hazardous components.

Question 2

How is the refrigerant treated?

Accepted Answer

In the first stage, before any shredding, the refrigerant and the oil are extracted from the cooling circuit and collected safely. The gases from the polyurethane foam are then captured in the closed shredding system. This treatment meets the requirements on fluorinated greenhouse gases and protects the atmosphere.

Question 3

Why is a closed system needed?

Accepted Answer

Because the polyurethane insulating foam contains gases with high global warming potential. Shredding under negative pressure, in a closed system with filtration, captures these gases instead of releasing them. A refrigerator recycling plant without a closed system could not properly treat these appliances and would not comply with environmental requirements.

Question 4

Is the delivered equipment new?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We deliver new, unused equipment, made to order, not reconditioned units. The build uses components from established suppliers, CE marked where applicable, and every plant goes through a full inspection before shipping. You receive the technical documentation and operating manuals in your language, for a commissioning without surprises.

Question 5

What makes URSTAG a premium brand?

Accepted Answer

European design, top-tier components and experience. Every machine is designed by our engineering teams in Europe and built from components by industry leaders such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, WEG, SEW-Eurodrive, NORD Drivesystems and Bonfiglioli. The result is reliable, energy-efficient and durable equipment, backed by over 15 years of experience and by delivery, installation, training and service included.

Question 6

How long does installation and commissioning take?

Accepted Answer

Transport, commissioning and operator training are included and carried out by a local team, in your language. Before shipping, the plant goes through a full inspection, so your unit becomes operational quickly, with no hidden installation costs.

Question 7

What capacity is available?

Accepted Answer

The plant is sized according to the number of refrigerators processed per hour, from a compact line up to an industrial unit. The degassing stage, the closed-system shredder and the separation stages are chosen together, so a refrigerator recycling plant fits exactly your volume and the available space.

Refrigerator Recycling Plant