August 2004

CHALLENGER® CHP400 Panel Grinder

Advanced Recycling Equipment, Inc. continues to respond to the Customer’s need with the introduction of new products. Our latest addition to the Challenger® line is the CHP Panel Grinder. This versatile grinder is perfect to place near a CNC machine to grind waste and skeleton pieces from millwork process.

The Challenger® CHP Grinder is capable of reducing up to 5’ x 10’ sheets of waste to any form of marketable product. These units are affordable, low maintenance and make the most economic sense for the reduction of waste from any panel or CNC operation. Call 1-800-611-6599 for more information.

CHALLENGER® CHSP400-50150 Slab/Pallet Grinder

Another addition to the Challenger® Slab/Pallet series grinders is the CHSP400-50150 grinder. This mammoth size grinder with a height opening of 12” is ready to handle the toughest applications. It is capable of handling double stacks of pallets, huge slabs, log cutoffs, etc.

Recently previewed at the East Cost Sawmilling and Logging Expo in Richmond, VA, this grinder came off with rave reviews. For more information on this grinder or our complete line of Challenger® grinders please call the office anytime.

Advanced Recycling Equipment, Inc.
would like to invite you to
Booth 9840, Building C at….
IWF2004
International Woodworkers Fair
World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
August 26 – 29th

This will prove to be the biggest show in years. With the amount of exhibitors and as the list of attendees continue to grow, it shows a stronger economy. The buyers attending this show have one thing in mind and that is to see the newest technology at the best affordable price. Advanced Recycling Equipment continues to strive and improve on that technology.

On display and running at the show will be our CH200-3037-S Horizontal style grinder. Grinding all types of wood waste, this ground product will be stored in a small storage hopper to feed the Challenger Thermal Combustion Unit. The Challenger Thermal Combustion unit rated at 1.5 to 2.3MM BTU, depending on fuel type, is capable of producing warm air or hot water to heat approximately 15,000 square feet.

Also on display will be our new Challenger Panel Grinder as shown on the front cover. This grinder is ready to be placed near a panel or CNC operation.

Another piece of equipment on display will be our Challenger CG200-2022 Hopper Style grinder. You’ll be able to view the rotor with our new cutting system and also visualize the operation of the ram.

Interested in Steam or Co-generation? BioMass Energy Concepts (A subsidiary of Advanced Recycling Equipment) will have all the information you need to utilize your biomass waste and turn it into renewable energy.

The Heating Season is Just Around the Corner…………

Our Challenger Combustion Systems have evolved out of years of experience with a design that produces total combustion of all carbon/organic based fuels. The Combustion System addresses the environmental requirements and provides a means to efficiently and completely combust all clean biomass fuel material.

The Challenger Combustion Systems are fully automated and capable of maintaining a temperature within 3-5° of set temperature. Fully adjustable fuel feed and fan speed controls provide proper mix of combustion air to fuel. Variable frequency drives allow the customer to burn fuel ranging from very dry to a moisture content of up to 50 without impacting the performance of the Combustion System.

The Challenger Combustion Unit is designed to combust biomass fuel materials (sawdust, sander dust, chips, etc.) to produce clean hot gases for hot air, hot water, steam, co-generation etc. The thermal energy from the combustion system can be used for make-up air, paint booths, kilns, heating the plant or to produce power. Through effective co-generation in excess of 80 of the Thermal Energy from the biomass produced in a typical business can be recovered.

You have made the right choice when you purchased a Challengerâ product! Now it is time to take care of that investment and extend the life of your equipment. It is very important to follow all of the recommended maintenance checks in your owner’s manual. If you need an updated copy of the maintenance schedule please contact our Service Department at 800-611-6599. Here are a few maintenance reminders:

Grinders:

• Inspection of the cutting system is very important – maintaining a sharp cutting system guarantees good throughput and quality material output.

• Inspect screens for damage – damage to screens can cause long stringers or an inconsistency in the ground product.

• Check your main bearings weekly (do not over lubricate, this may shorten the life).

• Check gearbox and gearbox mount – tighten all bolts as needed and check for wear on all parts.

Burners:

• Follow start-up and cool-down procedures included in your manual – VERY IMPORTANT.

• Check all filters on the control panels – remove and clean

• Check all gearbox fluid levels – top if necessary

• Proper cleaning of the heat exchanger – for maximum heat gain efficiency

• Check all bearings and lubricate when needed.

• Visually inspect all motors.

• Empty all ash bins weekly.

• Check fire out system maintain proper water levels – manually operate the system

2004 Trade Show Schedule
IWF 2004
Atlanta, GA
August 26-29, 2004
Booth 9840

Lake States Logging Congress
Green Bay, WI
Sept. 9-11,2004

Kentucky Wood Expo
London, KY
Sept. 18 & 19, 2004

The Paul Bunyan Show
Nelsonville, OH
October 1 – 3, 2004

BCMC Show
Charlotte, NC
October 6 – 8, 2004

Mid America Expo
Columbus, OH
Nov 18 & 19, 2004