BHS (Bulk Handling Systems), a global leader in advanced recycling and waste processing systems, announces the opening of a new Nashville-based CTEC (customer testing and evaluation center); offering material stream testing and evaluation in real time with BHS equipment and systems. An industry-first facility, CTEC provides in-person and virtual testing of customer-provided waste streams.
鈥淥ur test loop has the ability to sort material through four of the world’s most advanced sorters,鈥� said James Cole, Managing Director of BHS Technology & Automation. 鈥淭he test center is seamlessly controlled by our 聽TIP (Total Intelligence Platform); from speeds of conveyor belts, sorting recipes, to a patented Autonomous Container Line.鈥�
The demo loop features familiar BHS products. Starting with a pair of Max-AI庐 Flex robots followed by the industry-leading SpydIR庐-HS optical sorter. Showcasing a fully automated QC, customers can choose either the proven Max-AI庐 AQC-2 robotic QC utilizing the patented iEOT (intelligent End of Arm Tool), or Max-AI庐 AIR direct eject QC machine. As a fully integrated system, with all products built by BHS, the TIP system can show material characterizations at every stage of the process, giving customers vital information about the value of the material being processed.
Operating within BHS鈥� Technology & Automation manufacturing facility (formerly National Recovery Technologies-NRT), the center allows BHS and its customers to test new technology features and provides important training for our Customer鈥檚 service and support teams. The system offers customers access to BHS鈥� technologies to customize setups for their individual material stream needs. BHS also welcomes opportunities for public interest groups, media and Municipalities to tour the facility.
“BHS’ demo autonomous sortation loop provides an excellent opportunity to see their equipment sort recovered material in real-world applications, helping MRF operators and other stakeholders evaluate performance before making an investment,” said Jordan Fengel, Executive Director of Carton Council.