Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR) Dryer
Elgin’s Automotive Shredder Residue (ASR) Dryer is engineered for reliability in demanding plant environments. Built to reduce ASR moisture from 35% to as low as 15%, it improves material handling, enhances recovery, and cuts trucking costs by eliminating thousands of loads annually. With rugged construction, a compact footprint, and user-friendly maintenance features, the ASR Dryer helps operators minimize downtime, maximize throughput, and keep shredder residue operations running efficiently
Built for the Real World
Designed with plant environments in mind, the ASR Dryer features a compact footprint and low energy consumption—ideal for space-conscious layouts and energy-sensitive facilities. Additional smart design features include:
- Toothed belt drive to minimize belt wear and reduce unplanned maintenance
- Insulated belt enclosure to lower ambient noise and improve work conditions
- Lightweight design for easy installation and repositioning
Ready for Your Line
Whether you’re operating in a 50 Hz or 60 Hz environment, the ASR Dryer integrates easily into your existing setup. Its rugged design and adaptable features make it a dependable addition to any shredder residue handling operation.
Operational Benefit of Installing an Elgin ASR Dryer (Estimated)
Current Operation:
- 10 trucks per hour transporting ASR to the landfill
- Each truck carries 22 tons of ASR with 35% retained moisture
Post-Dryer Operation (with Elgin ASR Dryer):
- Moisture reduced from 35% down to 15%
- Allows for the same dry mass of ASR in fewer loads
- Only 8 trucks per hour needed for the same dry material output
Cost Savings Overview
Trucking Reduction:
- 2 fewer trucks per hour
- 20 fewer truckloads per day
- 100 fewer truckloads per week
- 5,000 fewer truckloads per year
Direct Cost Savings:
- Reduced trucking costs: fuel, labor, maintenance
- Lower landfill tipping fees due to
fewer loads
Drying ASR can help with several things:
- Reduced Weight & Transport: Drying lowers ASR moisture, reducing truckloads and stopping processed water leaks during transit, improving road cleanliness and EPA safety regulations.
- Improved material Recovery: Drying can facilitate the recovery of certain materials, such as metals, from the ASR
- Landfill-Friendly: Dried ASR may qualify as daily cover (ADC) due to its sealing plastics and fibrous materials that help
form a mat-like seal
Minimize downtime. Maximize throughput. The Elgin ASR Dryer is a smart, operator-friendly solution that helps you stay on schedule—and ahead of challenges.
