Metal recovery gets Compakt

For many companies, recovering value from their own metal scrap is a tangible opportunity, but not always an easy one to pursue. Available space, initial investment, day-to-day operation, processing volumes and technical expertise are often the real barriers between the potential value of scrap and its effective recovery.

The Compakt series was developed to bridge this gap. This range of hammer mills makes metal recovery more accessible, enabling companies to start upgrading their materials more quickly and with a manageable operational setup.

Compact in size yet industrial in its approach, the Compakt mill is the ideal solution for companies taking their first steps into metal recycling, processing small volumes or handling specific localised applications. It is engineered with the same focus on robustness, operational continuity and output quality that drives the development of every Panizzolo solution.

A ready-to-use solution for recovering value

The Compakt series was developed to help companies turn small scrap streams into more manageable, higher-value fractions through a simple, orderly process sized to actual processing volumes. The mill handles light and mixed metal scrap, including small WEEE electric motors, compact electrical transformers and aluminium/copper radiators. It reduces material volume, liberates metal fractions from plastic or composite components and prepares the output for subsequent separation and recovery stages.

Measurable economic potential

One of the key advantages of the Compakt series is its ability to deliver returns within a short timeframe by recovering the value of metal fractions in-house. Even with small volumes, materials containing valuable metals such as copper and iron can generate significant returns when processed consistently. This provides a tangible indication of the machine’s potential: under specific operating conditions, a Compakt mill can realistically achieve payback in around one month.

For companies looking to start processing their own materials in-house, Compakt is a strategic solution. The initial investment is more accessible than for complex processing plants, while the recoverable value supports a fast, tangible and measurable path to payback.

Compact, robust construction

Another key strength is the balance between a small footprint and structural strength. The series brings Panizzolo’s engineering philosophy into a more compact format without compromising robustness, stability or reliability. The machine combines a heavy-gauge steel frame and fabricated structure with compact dimensions, making it suitable even for restricted operating areas. This makes integration into existing production environments easier, especially where available space is one of the main barriers to introducing in-house processing.

Flexible configurations for different requirements

Compakt was developed around an essential, functional design philosophy. The machine avoids unnecessary electronics and automation, focusing instead on standardised quality components and an intuitive configuration. For companies, the benefit is clear: technology that is easier to understand, straightforward to integrate into the production flow and simple to operate.

Built around a common machine body, the Compakt mill is available in three configurations, allowing each company to select the solution best suited to its production environment.

• Compakt 240 Box is the most essential version, with manual feeding through a rotary inlet and discharge into a removable collection drawer. It is ideal for companies looking for a compact, straightforward solution for their first step into in-house processing.
• Compakt 240 Drum adds a more structured discharge system with a vibrating table and magnetic separator. This configuration improves the flow of outgoing material while integrating an initial magnetic separation stage.
• Compakt 240 Autobelt completes the range with conveyor-belt feeding, a vibrating table and magnetic separator. It is the best option for companies looking for more continuous feeding and a more organised operating process.

A stable process, day after day

The Compakt series is designed for consistent, controlled operation, delivering reliable performance even with heterogeneous input materials. In production environments handling small volumes or specific applications, operational continuity is essential: the goal is not simply to process material, but to do so through a regular, repeatable process. For this reason, the mill incorporates solutions designed to maintain efficiency over time, with wear parts engineered for daily operation and straightforward routine management.

More autonomy, less operational complexity

The Compakt mill is a ready-to-use solution designed for straightforward installation. Its plug-and-play concept reduces start-up complexity and speeds up integration into the production environment. Maintenance is equally straightforward, with quick access points and intuitive checks. This allows companies to process their own materials consistently in-house without relying on highly specialised technical personnel

Optimised logistics

The straightforward design of the Compakt series also simplifies logistics. Its compact format makes transport, handling and installation easier: the mill can be shipped on a pallet, moved with standard forklifts and installed without complex work or dedicated technical intervention. This enables faster commissioning while reducing lead times, organisational complexity and preliminary activities. It is a tangible operational advantage, especially for companies looking to start processing quickly without adding unnecessary complexity to their production structure.

Start with Panizzolo

Compakt is part of a range of machines designed to make metal recovery more accessible and easier to integrate into production processes, alongside other solutions such as the Industry series. It represents a different way of applying Panizzolo know-how: not only through complete plants, but also through more targeted, appropriately sized technologies that can be put into operation quickly. For us, innovation also means bringing the experience gained in complete recycling plants into solutions that are closer to companies’ day-to-day needs, helping them turn scrap into value with greater simplicity, control and tangible results.