Wood recycling

Mechanical Wood Recycling – Sustainable Utilization of Waste Wood and Wood Residues
Preserving Valuable Resources and Protecting the Environment

Wood is one of the oldest and most sustainable materials in the world. Whether in construction, the furniture industry, packaging, or production – wood is used in a variety of ways. After the end of its useful life, however, this valuable material does not have to be disposed of. Through mechanical wood recycling, waste wood and wood residues can be efficiently processed and reused as a high-quality raw material.

Mechanical wood recycling is an important component of a modern circular economy. It conserves natural resources, reduces waste volumes, and enables the production of new wood-based materials or the energetic use of non-materially recoverable wood fractions. In this way, wood as a raw material remains in the economic cycle for as long as possible.

What is mechanical wood recycling?

In mechanical wood recycling, waste wood and wood residues are processed exclusively by physical and mechanical methods. The goal is to separate wood from foreign materials, shred it to a defined particle size, and prepare it for reuse.

Depending on the origin, the following materials, among others, can be processed:

• Construction and demolition wood
• Packaging wood
• Pallets
• Wooden boxes
• Furniture wood
• Production residues from the timber industry
• Particleboard
• Solid wood
• Formwork wood
• Sawmill residues
• untreated and – depending on approval and process – suitable treated wood fractions

Modern processing technologies produce high-quality wood chips or wood shavings that can be used as secondary raw materials in various industrial sectors.

How does mechanical wood recycling work?

The recycling of wood takes place in several coordinated process steps. Modern plants ensure efficient processing and high quality of the recovered wood fractions.

1. Acceptance and Sorting

The delivered wood waste is first inspected and sorted by wood type, quality, and contamination. Foreign materials and unsuitable materials are removed to ensure high-quality further processing.

2. Mechanical Shredding

Powerful shredders and wood chippers reduce the material to a defined size. Depending on the later intended use, wood chips, wood shavings, or other wood fractions are produced.

3. Removal of Foreign Materials

During processing, nails, screws, fittings, and other metallic components are removed using magnetic separators. In addition, screening and separation techniques are used to reliably separate stones, plastics, or other foreign materials.

4. Classification and Quality Control

The processed wood fractions are sorted by particle size and quality. Regular quality controls ensure that the material meets the requirements of the respective further processing.

What products are created during wood recycling?

Mechanically processed wood can be reused in numerous areas.

Typical areas of application are:

• Production of particleboard
• Production of wood-based materials
• Furniture industry
• Packaging industry
• Wood fiberboards
• Gardening and landscaping
• Bedding material
• Biomass plants and combined heat and power plants (for suitable wood qualities)
• industrial applications

Depending on the wood quality and material properties, either material recycling or – if this is not possible – energetic utilization takes place in compliance with the applicable legal regulations.

Advantages of mechanical wood recycling

Mechanical wood recycling offers numerous ecological and economic advantages.

Conservation of Natural Resources

The reuse of wood reduces the demand for virgin wood and contributes to the preservation of natural forests.

Environmental and Climate Protection

By recycling wood, waste is reduced and the need for energy-intensive primary raw materials is lowered. At the same time, the carbon bound in the wood remains in the material cycle for as long as possible.

High Raw Material Quality

Modern processing technologies enable the production of high-quality wood fractions for a wide range of industrial applications.

Cost-effectiveness

Recycled wood represents a valuable raw material for the wood-based materials industry and supports an economical supply of raw materials.

Circular Economy

Mechanical wood recycling extends the life cycle of wood as a raw material and makes a significant contribution to a sustainable circular economy.

Sustainability through Modern Wood Processing

With the responsible use of natural resources, wood recycling is gaining increasing importance. Modern processing plants enable efficient utilization of waste wood and wood residues and create high-quality raw materials for new products.

Through innovative shredding and separation technologies, wood is used multiple times before it is energetically recovered – if material recycling is no longer possible. In this way, resources are conserved, waste is reduced, and the environment is sustainably relieved.

MSV GmbH – Your Global Partner for Wear Parts in the Recycling Industry

MSV GmbH is your international contact for high-quality wear parts and replacement components for recycling plants. As a globally active supplier, we provide companies in the recycling, waste management, and raw materials industries with durable and high-performance wear parts for a wide range of plants and applications.

Our product range includes, among others, knives, screens, cutting crowns, counter-knives, clamping parts, cutting tools, and numerous other wear parts for most commercially established shredders, pre-shredders, single-shaft and twin-shaft shredders, granulators, and recycling plants.

Thanks to our many years of experience and extensive technical know-how, we offer tailor-made solutions for almost all common machine manufacturers. Our wear parts impress with the highest material quality, precise manufacturing, and a long service life – even under the most demanding operating conditions. This reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and increases the profitability of your plants.

Whether plastic recycling, wood recycling, tire recycling, cable recycling, metal recycling, electrical recycling, rubber recycling, tire recycling, document & data carrier destruction, or the processing of refuse-derived fuels – our components are used worldwide in a wide variety of recycling processes and make a decisive contribution to reliable and efficient material processing.

As a globally operating company, we stand for quality, reliability, and fast delivery capability. Together with our customers, we develop economic solutions that are precisely tailored to the requirements of their plants. Our goal is not only to supply high-quality wear parts but also to contribute to the long-term success of our customers as a competent partner.

With MSV GmbH, you choose an experienced specialist who stands worldwide for quality, precision, and high-performance wear parts in recycling technology.

Individual Wear Parts According to Drawing or Sample

Not every wear part is available as a standard component. Therefore, MSV GmbH offers its customers customized solutions for almost every application in shredding and recycling technology.

Thanks to our in-house CAD department and our many years of experience, we are able to offer wear parts precisely according to technical drawings, sketches, or existing samples. Even if no design documents are available, we can take the necessary measurements from a sample, create an exact CAD model, and offer a high-quality spare part based on it.

We attach great importance to precision, material quality, and fit. By using high-quality tool steels and modern manufacturing technologies, durable components are created that withstand the highest loads and ensure optimal performance of your plants.

Whether single production, small series, or series production – we develop the right solution for your requirements together with you. From the measurement of the sample to the CAD construction to the finished production, you get everything from a single source at MSV GmbH.

With our technical competence, short reaction times, and individual manufacturing possibilities, we are your reliable partner for tailor-made wear parts – even if original parts are no longer available or existing components are to be optimized.