A pioneering force.
Established in 1971, TANA has been a pioneering force in the design and manufacture of robust machinery for solid waste management. With decades of expertise in meeting the needs of landfill and waste management operators, TANA expanded its operations to the UK, launching TANA Recycling Machinery UK. Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, TANA Recycling Machinery UK brings Nordic engineering excellence directly to the UK, delivering versatile, high-performance shredding solutions.
A standout in TANA's lineup is the TANA Shark Shredder, an exceptionally adaptable machine capable of handling diverse waste materials, from general waste, mattresses, tyres, and wood to plastic, commercial and industrial (C&I), and construction and demolition (C&D) waste. With its high torque and low-speed mechanism, the TANA Shark is built to take on tough recycling tasks while minimizing downtime, allowing operators to maintain peak efficiency.
One of the TANA Shark’s most remarkable applications is in tyre recycling, including end-of-life tyres from cars, trucks, aircraft, and heavy-duty vehicles. Shredding tyres can be a challenge, but the TANA Shark handles it with ease, breaking down tyres to a consistent 80 mm particle size in a single pass. An over-band magnet on the unloading conveyor efficiently separates steel wires from the shredded material, adding value by preparing both the rubber and metals for resale and reuse.
The TANA Shark’s flexibility extends to shredding various packaging materials and manufacturing rejects. Hard and soft plastics, cardboard, paper, containers, aluminium, gypsum, and even production line by-products can be shredded efficiently. Its single-shaft, high-torque design is specifically engineered for longevity and consistent performance, reducing the risk of breakdowns and eliminating the need for cooling periods. This ensures a continuous and reliable waste processing operation.
The TANA Shark excels with challenging materials like mattresses, cables, wires, and ragger wires, which are notoriously difficult to recycle due to complex, mixed-material composition. For instance, mattresses contain textiles, latex, foam, springs, and wood, all of which the Shark can process in one pass. Magnetic separation of metals, such as springs and wires, further adds value by enabling these materials to be sold for recycling.
An additional advantage is the TANA Control System, which comes with 12 pre-programmed modes tailored for various materials and shredding needs. This system optimizes performance, allowing operators to achieve up to 20% higher profitability by reducing operational waste and producing a consistent range of particle sizes, even with difficult-to-shred materials like shingles and large tyres.
TANA ProTrack® further enhances operational efficiency by providing real-time tracking and data insights, enabling operators to monitor their shredding processes closely. With live tracking, TANA ProTrack® empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, improve workflow efficiency, and enhance overall productivity.
For more information or to explore the potential of TANA’s shredding technology, contact TANA Recycling Machinery UK.
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