From Waste to Value: Bonfiglioli at IFAT 2026
Bonfiglioli, a family-run Italian company with a global presence, conceives, designs and produces custom solutions for collecting, downsizing and sorting waste materials with the aim of maximizing recycling efficiency. In Munich, the company presented its complete solutions for recycling processing, biogas generation and wastewater treatment.
Drive technologies for the biogas value chain
The Italian company supplies solutions for plants that produce biogas from both municipal solid waste (MSW) and agri-food or agricultural waste. For MSW processing, the entire chain is covered: from the digestate pre-treatment with shredders and depackagers to biomass feeders, and finally agitators for anaerobic digesters and solid-liquid separators. The solution showcased at IFAT for anaerobic digesters integrated three core components: a 300 Series planetary gearbox, an EVOX BXN Series asynchronous induction 3-phase motor – a modular electric motor with built-in DC brake – and the AxiaAgile smart inverter. The latter features a variable “cut position” for smaller particles and the energy-saving functions to ensure reliable system operation.
The 300 Series remains a flagship product due to its extraordinary versatility. This compact series combines high torque capabilities and high shock load resistance with simplified maintenance and ATEX certification, which is essential for operating in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Powering primary shredding
In recycling, primary shredding is critical for preparing material for downstream sorting or secondary shredding. Bonfiglioli offers the R3 Series double planetary gearbox. As emphasized, it is the ideal choice for all severe-duty applications where shock loads and impacts are frequent. “This series is highly flexible, offering a wide range of mounting options, gear layout, output shafts, and motor interfaces. Depending on the required torque and machine layout, the gearbox can be equipped with 1, 2, or 4hydraulic motor adapters.” These were also available in electric versions. The company also provides customized electric track drives for shredder mobility.
Solutions for wastewater treatment
Bonfiglioli’s energy-saving solutions for filters, mixers, and aerators focus on precise speed control and high durability. The solution showcased for aerators featured the HDP Series helical parallel geared motor, applied to the rotating system which generates fluid movement. “Thanks to its robustness and high overhung load capacity, it withstands radial loads and thrives in aggressive atmospheres. Key strengths include its space-effective U-shape arrangement and transmissible torque up to 210,000 Nm,” the manufacturer assured. For screw conveyors, the solution displayed at IFAT combined the F Series shaft-mounted geared motor with the AxiaAgile smart inverter and the asynchronous three phase motor of the BX Series. “This setup, featuring optional IP56 protection, tropicalization, and anti-condensation heaters, is specifically designed for harsh environmental conditions.”
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(Published in GLOBAL RECYCLING Magazine 2/2026, Page 12, Pictures: Bonfiglioli)
