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	~~[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]~~		A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers: [[OKAY Engineering]]]</ref>.
	A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers: OKAY Engineering]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The ~~hooper~~ box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		[[Category:Technologies & Solutions]]
	~~<br clear=all>~~		[[File:Bag Opener Blades.png\|400px\|left\|Bag Breaker Blades. Image: OKAY Engineering.]]''Internal View of Machine Showing Bag Breaker Blades''<ref name="ref1" />__TOC__
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			==Overview==
			A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1"/>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener - Link to [[CP Group]] Website]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hopper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker - Link to [[BHS]] Fact Sheet]</ref>.

	==Applications==		==Applications==
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	*Feeding<ref name="ref1" />		*Feeding<ref name="ref1" />

	==Benefits==		==Stated Benefits==
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	*Higher processing capacity than manual sorting		*Higher processing capacity than manual sorting
	*Low maintenance and operational costs		*Low maintenance and operational costs than a [[shredder]]
	*Easy to retrofit into existing facilities		*Easy to retrofit into existing facilities
	*Does not damage bagged contents		*Does not damage bagged contents
	*Empty bags are torn to large pieces rather than shredded for easy removal		*Empty bags are torn to large pieces rather than shredded for easy removal
	*Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" />		*Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" />
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	~~[[File:Bag Opener Blades.png\|400px\|right\|Bag Breaker Blades. Image: OKAY Engineering.]]<br clear=all>''Bag Breaker Blades''<ref name="ref1" />~~
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	==The Process==		==The Process==
	[[File:Bag Breaker Numbered Diagram.png\|400px\|right\|Bag Breaker Diagram. All Rights Reserved.]]		{\|
	#Bagged [[Waste\|waste]] is fed into the [[Bag Breaker]] via a conveyor at an evenly metered flow rate		\|-
	#The blades on large counter-rotating drums cut open the bags without damaging the contents		\|rowspan=4\|[[File:Bag Breaker Numbered Diagram.png\|400px\|right\|Bag Breaker Diagram. All Rights Reserved.]]<br clear=all>''Schematic Diagram of a Bag Breaker''\|\| 1. Bagged [[Waste\|waste]] is fed into the [[Bag Breaker]] via a conveyor at an evenly metered flow rate
	#The [[Waste\|waste]] falls from the bottom of the machine		\|-
	#A belt conveyor transports the [[Recyclables\|recyclable]] material away from the machine for further processing downstream<ref name="ref2" />		\| 2. The blades on large counter-rotating drums cut open the bags without damaging the contents
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			\| 3. The [[Waste\|waste]] falls from the bottom of the machine
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			\| 4. A belt conveyor transports the [[Recyclables\|recyclable]] material away from the machine for further processing downstream<ref name="ref2" />
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	==References==		==References==
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	[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]		[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]
	A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers: OKAY Engineering]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]		[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]
	A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that ~~operate~~ at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operates at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	[[Bag Breaker~~\|Bag Breakers~~]] ~~are~~ automated opening ~~machines~~ that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		A [[Bag Breaker]] is an automated opening machine that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]		[[File:Bag Opener.png\|250px\|right\|Bag Breaker Machine. Image: OKAY Engineering]]
	[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms<ref>[https://www.cpmfg.com/recycling-equipment/recycling-sorting-equipment/waste-recycling-equipment/ MSW Bag Opener]</ref>. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	*Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" />		*Eliminates the hazard of manual bag opening<ref name="ref2" />
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	[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal via a series of crowder arms. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.
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	==Applications==		==Applications==

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	[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.		[[Bag Breaker\|Bag Breakers]] are automated opening machines that operate at the beginning of [[MRF\|MRFs]] and release the contents contained in bagged [[Waste\|waste]] into the downstream plant at the required throughput rate. Bagged material is fed into a [[Bag Breaker]] at an evenly metered flow rate and is split open by blades on counter-rotating drums without damaging the [[Waste\|waste]]<ref name="ref1">[https://www.okay.co.uk/project/bag-openers/ Bag Openers]</ref>. Bags of all sizes can be split, and they are left in one or two pieces for easy removal. Conveyors both load the bags and then unload the split material for further processing. The hooper box can be built to match the throughput of the [[MRF]] and so the [[Bag Breaker]] can also perform storage and metering functions to help free up time for the grab/shovel loader downstream<ref name="ref2">[https://www.bulkhandlingsystems.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/BHS-Bag-Breaker.pdf Bag Breaker]</ref>.

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	[[File:~~Bag_Breaker_Blades~~.png\|400px\|right\|Bag Breaker Blades. Image: OKAY Engineering]]<br clear=all>''Bag Breaker Blades''<ref name="ref1" />		[[File:Bag Opener Blades.png\|400px\|right\|Bag Breaker Blades. Image: OKAY Engineering]]<br clear=all>''Bag Breaker Blades''<ref name="ref1" />
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