In Courtenay, France, Mavitec successfully completed the installation of a complete depackaging line. This installation includes a Double Paddle Depacker Line, equipped with two Paddle Washers and a 2-cylinder piston pump, developed for high-capacity processing of food waste. Designed to process food waste from supermarkets, restaurants, and packaged products such as bottled beverages, the installation handles up to 30 m³ per hour of mixed materials.

Tailor-Made Setup for Complex Waste Streams

This installation was developed to process both wet and dry food waste simultaneously. With a combination of depacking and cleaning technologies, the line separates packaging from organic content efficiently, resulting in a clean organic output suitable for further processing such as anaerobic digestion.

Engineered for Performance

The system was custom-designed to meet specific requirements. Key aspects such as vibration control, conveyor flow, fluid management, and system integration were fine-tuned during commissioning to ensure stable and reliable performance. These optimizations led to improved machine stability, smoother material flow, and seamless automation — even when processing large volumes of packaged materials like plastic bottles.

Operational Success

The installation demonstrates Mavitec’s ability to deliver advanced, tailor-made solutions for challenging waste streams. The line is now operating at full capacity and has significantly improved the efficiency of food waste processing on site.

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