Frequently Asked Questions about Our Industrial Waste Compactors and Other Compaction Equipment

Q. -- What type of waste can be thrown in a KenBay industrial trash compactor?
A. -- Basically, every kind of compactable waste, e.g. cardboard, plastics, cans, food substances, 5 gallon drums (provided you have a quarter full compacted bag of waste).

Q. -- What sort of weight will the trash compactor bag hold?
A. -- Anywhere from 650lbs cardboard to 900lbs general waste.

Q. -- How much floor space does the industrial trash compactor require?
A. -- Roughly the same amount of floor space as is needed for a standard sized pallet.

Q. -- Is the Clydesdale Industrial Trash Compactor Noisy?
A. -- Not any noisier than your household vacuum cleaner -- about 79 DBH.

Q. -- How long does the trash compactor run?
A. -- The Clydesdale Trash Compactor is on a timer set to run for 10 minutes and then stop until the run button is pressed again. This can be set anywhere between 1-30 minutes. Another option is an auto-restart kit. If the Clydesdale is run extensively on a daily basis, KenBay recommends the installation of this additional feature. Your facility is then able to set the intervals in which the machine operates and rests throughout the day. This will reduce the overall run time and extend the life of all parts.

Q. -- Can the trash compactor be fed by conveyor or air blown?
A. -- Yes, for this type of application, the timer is turned off and the machine is switched to continuous run. If the Clydesdale is run extensively on a daily basis using this method, KenBay recommends the installation of an auto-restart kit. Your facility is then able to set the intervals in which the machine operates and rests throughout the day. This will reduce the overall run time and extend the life of all parts.

A. -- Can we wash the Clydesdale trash compactor, if necessary?
Q. -- Yes, you can hose the machine down.

Q. -- What maintenance does the Clydsdale trash compactor require?
A. -- Under normal operating procedures, the grease element on the rotating arm should be greased once a month, 24 hour operation or continuous run once per week.

Q. -- Can I get the Clydesdale industrial trash compactor in stainless steel?
A. -- Yes, stainless steel machines are made to order and are convenient in industries requiring sterile conditions, such as the food industry. There is also the KenBay Wheelie Pack model that features a roll-out bin instead of polyethylene bags.

Q. -- How are companies using the Clydesdale?
A. -- The Clydesdale is almost essential to the baking and food industries because it not only is capable of accepting a mixture of wet and dry ingredients, but also because it accepts numerous 50 pound ingredient bags for compacting. In the garment and retail industries, the Clydesdale is efficient at recycling plastic waste and cardboard. And manufacturing industries benefit from the Clydesdale's ability to compact voluminous amounts of general waste.

Q. -- Does KenBay offer a trial on compaction equipment?
A. -- Yes, just click here to contact us about our demo program and free CD offer.

Q. -- How can I have a representative contact me about compaction equipment?
A. -- Just click here for our contact information and quick request form.