Why a Self-Contained Compactor is Better than Open Dumpsters

 

If you are evaluating the waste management services for your business, you may be wondering if you should choose a dumpster or a trash compactor.  A dumpster is an open container where all types of trash are disposed of. A self-contained trash compactor is often worth the investment for businesses and provides many advantages over an open dumpster.

Some benefits that a self-contained compactor provides to businesses over using a dumpster for waste disposal include: 

1. A self-contained compactor saves money - dumpsters require more frequent waste hauler pickups. If you fill your dumpster frequently, you should consider using a self-contained trash compactor instead. A compactor does not fill up as quickly as a dumpster because it continually compacts your trash and can last a lot longer until it needs to be hauled away. Using a compactor instead of a dumpster can eliminate three or four waste hauler trips per month or more, depending on your volume.
   

2. A self-contained compactor provides sanitary disposal of wet waste - disposing of liquids in a dumpster can make a big mess which attracts bacteria, mold, and creates a foul odor.  Sealed, self-contained compactors allow for clean and sanitary disposal of wet waste for a cleaner and safer environment.
   

3. Compactors save time - with the compactor, you can save time and labor without having to break down boxes and try to manually compact trash before disposing of it.
   

4. Self-contained compactors prevent tampering - with all of your trash compacted, you eliminate the risk of someone going to your trash causing identity theft which could be possible picking trash out of a dumpster.
   

5. Better pest control - you do not have to worry about scavenging rodents are animals getting into your trash in a sealed, self-contained waste compactor.
   

Protect Your Self-Contained Trash Compactor and Your Business Investment

If you choose to use a self-contained compactor for your business waste disposal, consider protecting your compactor against damage and downtime. Compactors are operated by hydraulic power with hoses stemming from a hydraulic power unit to the compacting unit. When a waste hauler takes your compactor away, the driver must disconnect these hydraulic hoses prior to driving off or serious damage and fluid spills will occur.

Now that you have decided to take this safe, sanitary, and efficient route to use a trash compactor for your business, consider protecting your investment by protecting your hydraulic quick couplers and hydraulic power unit (HPU).  A compactor breakaway safety system, C-BASS, allows for abrupt disconnection without any fluid spills or equipment damage.

Stucchi is a leading global provider of hydraulic solutions to a wide range of industries and sectors, customizing innovative hydraulic product solutions to meet the needs of our customers.  Our C-BASS solution to protect waste compactors mitigates risk, protects your business and your investment. Learn more about the advantages of self-contained trash compactors and Stucchi’s compactor breakaway safety system, C-BASS.

This article was previously published at: https://cbass.info/blog/blog/why-a-self-contained-compactor-is-better-than-open-dumpsters/

 

Why a Self-Contained Trash Compactor is Good for Business

 

Self-contained trash compactors are some of the most popular types of waste compactors in industry and business use today for the many benefits they provide. Self-contained compactors help to maximize safety and cleanliness for businesses, provide cost-effective waste management, flexibility, and versatility for use across a broad range of industries. 

Self-contained compactors are different from stationary models because the container and the compactor are permanently attached as one unit. When it gets full, it is loaded onto a truck for transportation to a recycling center or a landfill.

Self-Contained Compactors Maximize Safety and Cleanliness

Self-contained compactors tightly contain trash including liquid waste for a battle for wet waste streams. Self-contained, sealed trash compactors feature a drainable sump that separates and contains liquid waste to reduce exposure to potential bacteria, an unsightly mess and foul odor. This cleaner disposal of wet waste helps to provide a more pleasant environment for businesses.

A self-contained compactor also eliminates any type of scavenging that occurs through waste bins, for a cleaner and safer environment.

Increased Durability With Low Repair Cost

Business owners enjoy a durable waste management solution with self-contained compactors which rarely break down or experience any downtime. One of the largest contributors to downtime of self-contained compactors is not a mechanical error at all, but rather a driver error that involves the hydraulic hoses. Self-contained compactors operate with hydraulic power which is powerful, efficient and safe when all protocols are followed.

When the waste hauler loads the compactor onto their truck, the hydraulic hoses must be disconnected from the hydraulic power unit prior to driving off. There are occurrences where drivers may simply forget to unhook the hydraulic hoses which can create a lot of problems with spilled hydraulic fluid on loading docks, damaged hydraulic power units or electrical panels.  There is a solution that can be incorporated to protect self-contained compactors which is a Compactor Break Away Safety System, C-BASS, developed by Stucchi, hydraulic specialists recognized worldwide.

Protecting your compactor with the C-BASS solution mitigates risk against damage to your compactor, your business and your reputation.

Versatility Across Many Industries and Sectors

Self-contained trash compactors are the ideal waste management solution for many types of businesses across a broad range of industries and sectors. Whether disposing of dry or wet waste, self-contained systems are ideal for improved sanitation and pest control. Many businesses and facilities benefit from this workhorse of waste disposal such as:

 

●       Manufacturers and industrial operations

●       Retail stores and shopping malls

●       Restaurants

●       Hospitals

●       Hotels

●       Apartment complexes

●       Multifamily residences

All these types of businesses and properties benefit from clean, efficient, and sanitary trash disposal.  Self-contained compactors provide secure and efficient waste disposal to keep properties cleaner and safer in nearly any environment.

Whether you decide to lease or own your self-contained compactor, speak with your waste management provider, and contact Stucchi to protect your self-contained compactor against damage and downtime.

Stucchi is recognized nationally and internationally with over 60 years of experience in providing hydraulic solutions to many industries and applications. When our customer asked for a solution to protect their compactors against damage, a more common occurrence than many realize, we developed the C-BASS solution to protect any self-contained compactor.  Self-contained compactors are a good idea for many businesses, protect yours with the C-BASS solution.

This article was previously published at: https://cbass.info/blog/blog/why-a-self-contained-trash-compactor-is-good-for-business-2/

 

 

Keep Snow and Ice Removal Fleets on the Road

 

 

 

Not All Hydraulic Systems are Created Equal

The reality is that hydraulic systems break down and some installations can be more challenging than others. Not all hydraulics are installed the same way, in fact the hydraulic system can be quite different from one truck to the next. This might be something that operators do not give much thought to until there is a problem.

Many plow trucks are still equipped with poppet style hydraulic quick couplers. Poppet couplers will leak every time they are disconnected, causing contamination on the ground or in your garage. Many operators are not aware that a better option exists.

The Importance of Snow and Ice Removal

When it is the middle of winter and the hydraulic system on your truck has broken down, far more serious consequences beyond lost productivity can occur. Snow and ice removal is critical to commuter safety. Automobile accidents causing serious injury and loss of life can occur on snow and ice covered roads.

Snow removal companies and municipalities must prioritize maintenance on their mobile equipment for reliable performance to keep their trucks on the road when needed.

Hydraulic Challenges with Snow Removal Equipment

Hydraulic Oil Leaks

Hydraulic oil leaks can be a common occurrence with snow removal equipment, although this no longer has to be the case. Quick disconnect of poppet style couplers can cause oil leaks as well as damaged O-rings or broken seals. Using the wrong type of hydraulic quick couplers in the first place can also create leaks. If the wrong quick couplers are in place or they become rusted, oil leaks and loss of pressure can occur which can affect equipment performance or cause unexpected downtime. If loss of oil pressure occurs, water can seep into the hydraulic system which creates additional problems such as freezing in the pump itself.

Stucchi offers flat face hydraulic quick couplers with leak free connect and quick disconnect performance, solving this problem for snow removal equipment.

Quick Connect under Pressure

Quick connect under pressure is another problem that operators face when operating snow removal mobile equipment. Even in freezing conditions, exposure to sun when on the road or parked in a lot can create thermal expansion. This causes problems for many type of hydraulic couplers when operators need to quickly connect an attachment or perform maintenance on their equipment.

The inability to connect under pressure causes delays in getting your snow removal equipment on the road, which creates undue safety risks for travelers. Stucchi offers a solution with quick couplers that easily connect under pressure combined with multi-coupling plates for quick and easy connections and disconnections.

Download your FREE Guide on How to Improve Snow Removal Mobile Equipment Performance

Stucchi Hydraulic Solutions for Snow Removal Equipment

Stucchi is a world leader in providing hydraulic solutions for all types of mobile equipment and many other industries and applications. If your snow removal fleet is experiencing any problems with oil leaks or connecting under pressure, Stucchi has you covered. We offer hydraulic solutions with quick couplers that connect and disconnect without leakage, are resistant to corrosion, and provide the ability to quick connect or disconnect multiple lines at once.

For reliable hydraulic solutions to keep your snow removal equipment on the road, remember it is not the weather that poses the challenge, it is whether you are properly equipped.

Leak-free, Flat Face Quick Couplers

Stucchi offers leak-free, flat face quick couplers that easily connect under pressure such as the APM series and the FAP and FAPZ Series.

APM Series – Stucchi’s APM series of flat face quick couplers easily connect under pressure with no fluid leakage on quick disconnect. See this case study for more information on how Stucchi improved serviceability of one municipality’s snow removal equipment, prevented leakage, eliminating freezing issues and preventing delays on the road.

FAP and FAPZ Series – these flat face quick couplers are resistant to corrosion with carbon steel and zinc plating. They are ideal for use in our multi-coupling plates, allowing for leak free quick connect under pressure.

Multi-Coupling Plates            

Multi-Coupling Plates – Stucchi’s multi-coupling plates provide significant advantages to snow and ice removal equipment operators with the ability to quick connect and disconnect multiple lines at once, with one simple movement. Some equipment manufacturers recommend Stucchi’s multi-coupling plates as a standard installation option.

Stucchi provides hydraulic solutions to the snow and ice removal mobile equipment industry, helping many commercial proprietors and large fleet operators including municipalities and DOT services. Learn more about our hydraulic solutions for snow and ice removal equipment with our FREE Guide on How to Improve Snow Removal Mobile Equipment Performance.

 

This article was previously published at  https://www.stucchiusa.com/blog/keep-snow-and-ice-removal-fleets-on-the-road/

Stucchi offers more than 60 years of experience in providing hydraulic solutions to mobile equipment and many other industries. Our hydraulic specialists excel in troubleshooting and providing the solutions to your biggest challenges. Contact us to learn more about improving the performance of your snow and ice removal equipment with leak-free, reliable hydraulic solutions that keep your trucks on the road.