Not every recycling operation is focused on increasing throughput.

For many recyclers, the priority is improving the quality of the material they already process. In these cases, success is measured not by the number of tonnes handled, but by the value of the final product.

That was the challenge facing a metal recycler in Louisiana, USA. After years of processing pre-shredded scrap, the company was looking for a way to further upgrade its material before sending it to market.

The answer was the THOR 1616 hammermill, a solution specifically designed to process pre-shredded feedstock and deliver a cleaner, denser and more consistent product.

The recycling industry offers plenty of solutions aimed at high-volume processing. However, not every operation requires a large shredding installation. Many recyclers simply need a cost-effective way to improve material quality and increase its market value.

The THOR 1616 was developed with exactly that purpose in mind.

Its configuration allows efficient processing of pre-shredded material, improving metal liberation and enhancing downstream recovery processes. The result is a cleaner and more homogeneous product that is better suited to market requirements.

This project also highlights an important reality within the recycling industry: profitability is not only driven by production volume. The quality of the final product plays an equally important role.

The success of this installation in Louisiana reflects a growing trend across the sector: upgrading already processed scrap can be just as valuable as increasing overall throughput.