WEIMA to Present New High-torque Drive for Waste Shredders and C.200 Dewatering Press at IFAT 2026

At IFAT 2026 in Munich, WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH will present a further development of its shredding technology: the new high-torque drive for waste shredders of the W8 series. It will be used for the first time in the W8.15 PowerLine single-shaft shredder and has been specifically designed for particularly demanding waste streams. Industry professionals will gain insights into the new drive technology and its impact on torque, throughput, and process stability. In addition, WEIMA will also showcase the C.200 hydraulic press for dewatering and compacting packaging materials, metal chips, grinding sludge, and sewage sludge.

Industrial shredding solution with WEIMA PowerLine

The WEIMA W8.15 PowerLine is an industrial single-shaft shredder designed for the reliable shredding of waste in recycling facilities and for the production of refuse-derived fuels (RDF) on an industrial scale. Within the PowerLine series, the W8.15, with a working width of 1,500 mm, represents the compact entry-level model and has proven itself many times over in primary or secondary shredding applications. Typical input materials include mixed commercial waste, municipal solid waste, processed residual materials, as well as high-calorific fractions from RDF production.

The robust rotor design, variable screen concepts, and different drive options ensure uniform shredding with consistently high throughput rates. Its maintenance-friendly design and high level of process reliability with the W8.15 PowerLine offers recycling companies an economical solution that can be reliably integrated into existing plant and recycling concepts.

Maximum flexibility through customised drive solutions

At IFAT 2026, the W8.15 PowerLine will showcase a high-torque drive including a servo controller – a new development by Baumüller in cooperation with Nidec Desch. This direct-drive solution has been specifically developed for demanding applications involving difficult-to-shred materials. The high-torque motor provides exceptionally high torque even at low rotational speeds. The precise coordination between the drive and the rotor shaft, power transmission is optimally utilised, achieving torque levels of up to 61,000 Nm. At the same time, the innovative drive concept enables energy-efficient, economical, and sustainable operation.

Across all WEIMA shredders in the W8 PowerLine series, WEIMA offers maximum flexibility. Depending on customer requirements, different drive concepts can be selected to optimally adapt the machine to individual processes. A hydraulic drive is recommended for applications with strongly fluctuating loads, ensuring high torque with comparatively low kW power consumption. The classic electromechanical direct drive stands out for its high energy efficiency and low maintenance requirements.

Dewatering with a system: The C.200 press in action

As one of the world’s largest meeting points for environmental technologies and water management, IFAT 2026 provides the ideal framework to highlight the topic of dewatering. With the C.200 dewatering press, WEIMA demonstrates how wastewater, sewage sludge, and other moist residual materials can be efficiently dewatered and reduced in volume. The press displayed at IFAT will illustrate how mechanical dewatering can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes within the waste and water industries.

Visit WEIMA in Hall B6, stand 239/338 at IFAT 2026, from the 4^th to 7^th May in Munich, Germany, where you can learn more about WEIMA solutions for your recycling processes.

About WEIMA

WEIMA has been manufacturing robust shredders and briquette presses for the disposal and processing of all types of waste for more than four decades. The equipment range includes single-shaft shredders, four-shaft shredders, cutting mills, briquette presses, and packaging and drainage presses. With more than 43,000 machines sold worldwide, the machines are used in the wood, plastics, paper, metal and waste-to-energy industries.

Fercell is the UK partner of WEIMA, delivering industrial recycling solutions to provide size reduction of waste and the opportunity to create a valuable resource from waste.

If you’re looking to purchase a WEIMA shredder or compaction press in the UK, contact Fercell on 01622 791414 or email info@fercell.com.

Source: WEIMA