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What does an industrial mechanic apprentice actually do?

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From Rainer Elfring

Published: 15.04.2016

Updated: 07.07.2026

SPALECK trainees inform young people about training as an industrial mechanic

There was great interest in the careers information day at Bocholt-West vocational college on April 15, 2016. More than 750 pupils in year 9 from regional schools in Bocholt, Rhede, Isselburg and the surrounding area were able to find out about apprenticeships in Bocholt at SPALECK.

The special feature: The students received the information “at eye level” and first-hand from trainees. Lukas Horstmann and Alexander Stenkamp answered questions for SPALECK. “At our practical station, we were able to show the young people how to assemble gearboxes. That was a lot of fun for them and for us,” our two trainees Lukas and Alexander summed up afterwards.

Our conclusion: SPALECK will be participating in the Career Information Day again next time. Then perhaps with a boy or girl who has found out about training at SPALECK on this day – but then of course as a trainee at SPALECK. Because: We are SPALECK – and you are part of it!

Here you can find more information about training in Bocholt – with our apprenticeships for industrial clerk, cutting machine operator, construction mechanic, industrial mechanic, warehouse logistics specialist and technical product designer (each m/f/d).

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.