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Sustainability Report 2016

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From Rainer Elfring

Published: 01.02.2016

Updated: 02.07.2026

For almost 150 years, we have focused our actions on the next generation. Our aim is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Spaleck Group and to fulfill our responsibility towards our employees, our social environment and nature.

We have been providing information on this in the Spaleck Sustainability Report since 2014. Gabi Mumbeck, coordinator of the report: “Our sustainability report has two objectives. Firstly, we want to provide information on how we, as a medium-sized family business, live corporate and social responsibility. And secondly, we see it as a logbook in which we record our sustainability course and – very importantly – also update it.”

Link to the Sustainability Report 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a Flip-Flow screening machine adjusted to the recycled material?

The precise design of a tension-shaft screening machine is always tailored to the recycled material. Factors such as the composition of the input material, its moisture content, contaminants, throughput requirements, and the recycling goals associated with the input material form the basis for this. Working with you, we define screening sizes, purity requirements, and throughput rates, and use this information to configure the exact machine settings—from screening panels to amplitude and machine features such as the SPALECK FineSideCOVER (FSC) or our MultiDECK technology with a split push rod. Learn more here about our ModularDESIGN+ concept, which we use to find the optimal screening machine for your material. We’d be happy to test the respective recycling material together with you free of charge at the SPALECK TestCenter.

How does a Flip-Flow screening machine improve the efficiency of a recycling plant?

Precise screening of the fine fraction results in clearly defined particle sizes. For example, if the fine fraction ranging from 0 to 10 mm is reliably screened out, downstream sorting equipment—such as eddy current separators, NIR sorters, sensor sorters, and X-ray sorters—operates more reliably and efficiently as a result. In addition, the system’s cleaning requirements are reduced, and higher material purity levels can be achieved. You can see a good example of the benefits of a tensioned-shaft screen in the reference video on municipal solid waste processing at our Swedish customer Tekniska verken. The video demonstrates how a SPALECK tension-shaft screen reduces the load on the downstream eddy current sorters and NIR sorting processes. You can find all the details about the project here.

How often do the screening mats need to be replaced on a Flip-Flow screening machine?

The service life of screening mats for Flip-Flow screening machines depends heavily on the recycled material, the Recycling process, and factors such as the abrasiveness of the material stream. In many recycling applications, very long service lives are possible. Thanks to our bolt-free, modular clamping system, individual screening mats can be replaced quickly and easily as needed. You can see how this works in the video on our landing page for tension-shaft screen machines. You can get a competitive quote for replacement screening mats through our spare parts service.