If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. In the scrap industry, if you invent a new way to unload a trailer, recyclers will find the best ways to use it. For years recyclers have relied on dump trailers, which use a tilting mechanism and gravity to unload material, but another option- trailers with moving floors-is gaining popularity. Scrap companies use trailers with this technology to deliver a wide array of scrap material, from car hulks to shredded paper and more. Manufacturers and users tout the equipment's efficiency, safety, versatility, and durability. Here's a look at how moving floors work, how recyclers are using them, and why some companies prefer them over dump trailers.
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