Tiny controller plays big role in recycling

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The humble FX compact PLC (programmable logic controller) from Mitsubishi is playing a vital and increasing role in reducing landfill and improving recycling.

Waste, recyclable and food waste collection vehicle manufacture has evolved from standard products to a variety of customised and bespoke solutions as the nation strives to reach challenging landfill reduction targets.

For some manufacturers, such as Terberg Matec UK Ltd., the on-board controls have progressed from manually operated hydraulic valves to programmable electronic systems, often with a sophisticated graphical operator interface that helps simplify the use of the equipment and reduce fatigue. These displays can also be used to automatically display ‘live’ vehicle payloads as the collection round progresses.

Sheldon Hall of Terberg Matec UK Ltd., one of the leading refuse vehicle builders, explains how industrial technology is making a vital contribution to the markets served by Terberg’s bin lift and recycling vehicle solutions:

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