Scrap Metal
Columbus, Ohio, USA
PSC Metals
Industry
Material
FlipScreen Model
Location
01 / Challenge
PSC Metals relied on a stationary vibrating screen to separate ferrous and non-ferrous material from shredder yard spillings. The process required a two-to-three-man operation and was time-consuming and labor-intensive. Valuable non-ferrous materials such as brass, copper, aluminum, and wire were frequently lost in yard spillings and could not be efficiently recovered using loaders or cranes. The team needed a faster, more efficient solution that would reduce labor requirements while improving material recovery rates.
02 / Solution
After researching alternative screening solutions, PSC Metals purchased a WL130 FlipScreen attachment. The unit quickly proved faster and more efficient than the previous stationary screeners. Scrap yards are extremely harsh environments for fixed equipment, with heavy steel and mixed scrap regularly shredding stationary screening plants and causing costly downtime, repairs, and labour. By mounting directly to the loader, the FlipScreen removed this weak point entirely. The one-man operation allowed operators to skim yard material, screen it efficiently, and separate fines from ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into dedicated piles. Its mobility also enabled processing across the yard, capturing material previously unrecoverable through conventional equipment.
03 / Result
Within two weeks—and after processing only a quarter of the yard—PSC Metals recovered over 300 tons of product. High-value non-ferrous metals including brass, copper, aluminum, and wire were successfully reclaimed. The operation shifted from a multi-man process to a single-operator system, increasing productivity and reducing labor costs. With significant yard area still to process, recovery projections are estimated at 1,000 tons or more, delivering substantial added revenue and operational efficiency.