WASTE REMOVAL

WASTE REMOVAL EQUIPMENT
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INDUSTRY: Waste Removal

OEM Controls designs and manufactures configurable industrial controllers for waste removal and recycling equipment.

Waste collection equipment can combine lifting, loading, positioning, compacting and material-handling functions within machines that operate through repeated work cycles. Requirements vary by equipment type, control functions, operator interface, system integration and operating environment.

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Waste Removal Applications

Waste and recycling operations use a range of mobile collection and material-handling equipment. The appropriate control approach depends on the machine functions, degree of automation, operator station and control architecture.

Side-Loading Collection Equipment

Side-loading refuse vehicles may use articulated lifting mechanisms to engage, lift, empty and return containers.

Applications involving multiple machine movements can require proportional control and an operator interface configured around the functions being controlled.

Front- & Rear-Loading Equipment

Front- and rear-loading collection vehicles combine container handling, loading and waste-compaction functions in different machine configurations.

Control requirements depend on how the equipment operates, where the operator controls are located and which functions require proportional or switching input.

Roll-Off, Hoist & Container-Handling Equipment

Roll-off and hoist equipment is used to pick up, position, transport and unload waste or recycling containers.

These applications can require controlled hydraulic movement with operator inputs matched to the direction, sequence and response of the machine functions.

Grapple & Specialized Collection Equipment

Grapple vehicles and other specialized collection equipment may require operators to manage multiple lifting, positioning or material-handling functions.

Controller configuration should reflect the number of functions, required movements and way the operator interacts with the equipment.

Engineering the Right Waste Removal Control Solution

Waste removal equipment rarely requires a one-size-fits-all operator interface. Selecting or configuring the controller starts with understanding how the machine must operate.

Control Functions

Consider single-axis or multi-axis movement, proportional functions, switching functions, lifting, positioning, hydraulic control and other machine commands.

Operator Interface

For equipment involving frequent operating cycles, the arrangement of primary and auxiliary functions should also reflect how the operator uses the machine.

Electrical & System Integration

Depending on the product and configuration, OEM Controls offers analog outputs, Hall-effect sensing, programmable switching functions and CAN-based communication options on supported products.

Operating Environment

Waste collection equipment may operate around moisture, contaminants, vibration, temperature variation and repeated operating cycles.

Environmental protection should therefore be specified for the actual controller, installation and application. Ingress protection, operating temperature and other environmental characteristics vary by product and configuration.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How should joystick output characteristics be matched to machine response?

The electrical output and mechanical travel of the controller should be considered together with the response expected from the machine.

Depending on the controller, factors can include output range, center voltage, deadband, proportional response and programmable switching points. These characteristics should be coordinated with the receiving electronics and hydraulic system so controller movement produces the intended machine behavior.

When should CAN communication be considered instead of an analog joystick output?

CAN communication may be appropriate when the controller needs to exchange command information digitally with the machine’s electronic control system rather than provide a conventional analog proportional signal.

Selected OEM Controls products are available with CAN-based communication options, including CANopen or J1939 configurations. The appropriate interface depends on the machine architecture and controller selected.

What environmental factors should be considered when specifying controls for waste removal equipment?

Engineers should evaluate the environment at the actual controller installation location.

Relevant considerations can include moisture, dust and contaminants, temperature range, vibration, repeated operating cycles and potential washdown exposure. Required ingress protection and environmental specifications should then be compared with the ratings of the proposed controller and configuration.

What should be evaluated when replacing an existing joystick or controller?

A replacement should be evaluated as both a mechanical and electrical integration project.

Important factors include mounting dimensions, available space, lever travel, operating direction, spring-return or detent behavior, electrical output, supply voltage, wiring, connectors, auxiliary switches and communication requirements.

Matching the physical appearance or number of axes alone does not establish electrical or functional compatibility.

Data Delivery

Tags, trackers and gateways for equipment and asset visibility.

Need Help Defining The Right Waste Removal Control Solution?

OEM Controls can help review the functions, operator interface, electrical requirements, mounting and environmental conditions of your waste removal or recycling equipment application.

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