Our Injection Molding Machine Disposal Solutions
- Tonnage Range Coverage – Desktop to 1000+ ton machines
- Hydraulic System Management – Safe fluid draining and disposal
- Mold and Tooling Evaluation – Valuable mold recovery
- Control System Recycling – Electronic controller handling
- Auxiliary Equipment Removal – Dryers, chillers, handlers
- Machine Resale Programs – Secondary market connections
- Environmental Compliance – Certified disposal
Kenya’s plastics industry relies on injection molding machines producing everything from bottle caps to automotive components. When machines reach productive life end, proper disposal becomes complex. Bestcare Facilities Management offers comprehensive services addressing these sophisticated systems’ unique challenges.
Injection molding machines represent substantial capital investments costing millions depending on tonnage and sophistication. This value doesn’t disappear with aging. Secondary markets remain robust for well-maintained machines. Before disposal, our evaluation determines whether resale, refurbishment, or export might provide better returns than scrapping.
Machine complexity demands careful removal planning. Systems integrate injection units, clamping mechanisms, hydraulic power, cooling, and electronic controls. Proper decommissioning requires systematic electrical, hydraulic, cooling, and material feed disconnection. Our technicians follow manufacturer-specific procedures preventing damage and ensuring safety.
Size and weight vary dramatically. Small desktop machines weigh hundreds of kilograms while large industrial units exceed 50 tons. Weight concentrates in compact footprints creating high floor loading complicating removal. We use appropriate lifting equipment matched to machine size.
Hydraulic systems dominate older machines, containing hundreds of liters requiring proper disposal. Newer all-electric machines eliminate hydraulic fluids but incorporate sophisticated servo motors and electronics requiring specialized handling. Hybrid machines combine both technologies adding complexity.
Environmental considerations extend throughout disposal. Beyond hydraulic oils, machines often contain residual plastic materials. Purging compounds may remain in systems. Electronic controls fall under e-waste regulations. Our processes ensure proper material handling according to standards.
Auxiliary equipment often accompanies molding machines. Material dryers, temperature controllers, chillers, granulators, and automation typically integrate with machines forming complete production cells. Our services address this complete ecosystem.
Mold and tooling represent potentially significant value. Injection molds are precision tools costing tens of thousands to millions. When machines face disposal, associated molds may retain substantial value for continued production or as new mold patterns.
Bestcare has disposed of equipment from plastic product manufacturers, contract molders, and in-house operations across diverse industries, with experience encompassing Engel, Arburg, Husky, Sumitomo, and other major manufacturers.
Floor preparation often follows removal. Machines bolt to reinforced concrete requiring utility connections. Post-removal restoration returns spaces to usable condition for new equipment or alternative purposes.
Choose Bestcare for professional injection molding machine disposal. Our technical expertise, environmental commitment, and value recovery focus make us the trusted partner for plastics industry equipment disposal.
