Recycling with ERMAFA
Machines and systems for sustainable recycling processes
Reactruder
Tire recycling
Waste oil treatment
MACS - Autoclave
Recycling is a central component of modern industrial and environmental strategies and is becoming increasingly important in light of growing sustainability requirements. ERMAFA develops and implements innovative machines and systems for efficient recycling and processing, thereby making an active contribution to the circular economy. We supply individually designed machine and plant concepts that are precisely tailored to our customers' materials, processes, and objectives. Our focus is on durable technology, high process stability, and sustainable use of resources—from individual machines to complex recycling plants.
At IFAT 2026, ERMAFA will showcase its expertise in recycling and plant engineering and demonstrate how customized machine solutions can efficiently and sustainably solve individual recycling challenges.
Meet the team at IFAT 2026 in Munich
At IFAT 2026, we will be presenting our future-oriented solutions for recycling and the circular economy. Discover how we optimize processes and implement sustainable concepts in a practical manner. Meet us on site—we look forward to exciting discussions.
Our recycling expertise
ERMAFA provides comprehensive support for recycling projects—from the initial process concept to the turnkey plant. The focus is on efficiency, material quality, and operational safety. The modular design of our systems allows recycling processes to be scaled, expanded, and adapted to future requirements.
Recycling solutions – from concept to commissioning
Development of customized machines and systems
Planning and implementation of complete recycling lines
High degree of automation and reliable control
Adaptation to different material flows and quality requirements
Recycling applications & materials
Our recycling plants are used in various areas of processing and recycling. The goal is always the economical recovery of high-quality secondary raw materials and their return to the production cycle.
- Plastics and recycled materials
- Elastomers and rubber
- Used tires and technical rubber products
- Production residues and industrial waste
Customized solutions for raw materials
Recycling processes vary considerably depending on the raw material, material properties, and target product. ERMAFA therefore does not develop standardized systems, but rather customized recycling solutions that are precisely tailored to the respective material, the desired throughput, and the product quality requirements.
Based on proven machine concepts, tailor-made solutions are created for a variety of recycling tasks – from the processing of solid materials to complex thermomechanical processes for liquid or viscous media.
Below you will find examples of recycling solutions from the ERMAFA portfolio.
Returning high-quality recycled material to the cycle
Reactruder
Recycling task:
Thermomechanical processing of almost all technical elastomers for material recycling
ERMAFA solution:
Avoiding waste that must be disposed of, which can instead be fed back into the production process. Depending on the process, up to 30% of new material can be replaced without any loss of quality.
Raw materials:
Rubber and elastomer materials, material mixtures with varying properties
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Thermomechanical recycling technology for the targeted processing and modification of elastomers. The ERMAFA Reaktruder enables flexible, reliable solutions for demanding recycling applications.
Special features
- purely mechanical without the use of chemicals
- The end product is recycled material with a grain size of less than 400 µm.
- Optimizes the use of necessary raw materials
Recovery of high-quality secondary raw materials
Tire recycling
Recovery of high-quality secondary raw materials
Tire recycling
Recycling task:
Processing of used tires and rubber-containing materials to recover high-quality secondary raw materials
ERMAFA solution:
Individually designed recycling plants for the mechanical and thermomechanical processing of scrap tires, adapted to material composition, grain size, and target product
Raw materials:
Used tires (primarily truck tires)
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Customized solutions for the efficient processing of scrap tires and rubber-containing materials. Automated plant for the recovery of high-quality secondary raw materials.
Special features
- Annual throughput of 24,000 tons/year
- High process stability and throughput performance
- Adaptation to different fractions and quality requirements
Efficient treatment of waste oils
X5 Waste oil recycling
Recycling task:
Treatment and recycling of waste oil and similar media
Solution:
The X5 waste oil recycling system is a specially developed solution for the efficient treatment and reprocessing of waste oils, adapted to different initial qualities.
Raw materials:
Waste oils, ship sludge, and fuel residues
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Specialized recycling solution for the sustainable treatment and reuse of waste oils. The X5 system impresses with its high process stability, efficient use of resources, and robust design for industrial applications.
Special features
- Robust, reliable design
- High system availability
- Sustainable recovery of valuable raw materials
Safe treatment of hazardous waste
MACS – AUTOCLAVE
Safe treatment of infectious and hazardous waste
MACS – MACHINE AUTOCLAVE CUTTING STERILIZATION
Recycling task:
Reliably shred and sterilize infectious waste, reduce disposal costs
Solution:
Controlled thermal sterilization with mechanical shredding in a vacuum process. After treatment, sterilized wastewater and sterilized residual waste remain, which significantly reduces disposal costs.
Raw materials:
Hospital waste, medical and infectious materials, organic waste (e.g., food waste), liquids and contaminated media, waste streams from disposal and recycling facilities
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These autoclaves for treating contaminated waste provide enormous economic added value! Cross-contamination is eliminated through direct treatment on site—this is safe for people and the environment. In addition, there is no need for costly hazardous goods transport, which represents enormous CO² savings potential. Up to Safety Insurance Level SAL= 10 to the power of 48
Special features
- On-site solution or industry solution
- Customized design according to application
- Solids and liquid waste
Machinery and equipment
Customized solutions for complex production processes
Mechanical processing
Diverse and efficient processing methods on 3600 m2
Technology for security
Security-related technologies and areas
Thomas Mustard
Head of Sales