Electronics recycling specialist Sunnking increased its processing capacity with the installation of an UNTHA RS100 four-shaft shredder 鈥� enabling the New York-based firm to double throughput and enhance the quality of output materials. Founded in 2000, Sunnking is an IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste recycling company that processes large volumes of discarded electronics from both commercial and residential sources. With over 155 collection sites and a growing number of community recycling events, the company is committed to sustainable recycling and secure data destruction.
In response to increased demand and mounting volumes of electronic waste, Sunnking鈥檚 existing dual-shaft shredder had become a bottleneck in operations 鈥� struggling to keep pace and incurring rising labour and maintenance costs. Seeking a higher-performance solution, the team turned to UNTHA. Sunnking invested in the UNTHA RS100 shredder, a robust, high-torque four-shaft machine capable of processing up to 13.6 tons per day 鈥� double the throughput of their previous set-up. Installed as part of a 75-foot conveyor line, the RS100 now efficiently shreds mixed electronics, separating the output into clean ferrous steel and consumer shred for downstream recovery.
聽鈥淏efore installing the RS100, we simply didn鈥檛 have enough hours in the day to shred all the incoming material,鈥� said Phil Bove, director of business development at Sunnking. 鈥淲e鈥檝e gone from being overwhelmed with equipment to wondering where we鈥檙e going to find more material to shred 鈥� which is a great problem to have!鈥�
Commenting on the partnership, Charles Hildebrand, sales manager at UNTHA America, said: 鈥淪unnking鈥檚 ability to double its e-waste processing capacity with the RS100 is a testament to what this technology was engineered to achieve 鈥� robust, reliable performance in even the most demanding recycling environments. 鈥淓lectronic waste is the world鈥檚 fastest-growing waste stream, with over 53 million metric tons generated globally each year, and it鈥檚 only increasing. We鈥檙e proud to partner with organisations like Sunnking that are tackling this challenge head-on.鈥�
The shredder鈥檚 advanced RAM system and programmable speed and torque settings allow Sunnking to tailor performance to specific input streams. Large items such as TVs and transformers, which previously risked damaging equipment, can now be handled more safely and efficiently. 鈥淭he UNTHA RS100 has been a game changer for us,鈥� added Phil Bove. 鈥淚t鈥檚 durable, flexible, and allows us to process more material faster, while producing a clean, valuable output for reuse.鈥�
Following the successful integration of the RS100, Sunnking is already planning further expansion. A standalone facility in the Midwest is on the horizon, enabling the business to serve new markets and boost overall capacity. The company also continues to engage with local communities through initiatives such as E-Scrap for Camp, which helps raise funds for children battling cancer.