Scrap Metal Giants DVD: Steven Vale takes us to see Europe’s newest and largest cranes at work
The high value of scrap metal has supported a prosperous international recycling industry with large sites specialising in metals handling and distribution. The major ports and plants employ dedicated machines that year by year become larger and more powerful. At the same time their energy and capital costs have to be minimised. The electrically powered handling machines stand high above the assorted heaps of metal turning 360 degrees to make up loads from different classes of scrap including compressed cans, white goods, cars and heavy girders. They have to be able to work continuously without...