Disposal Of Components - Siemens SIMOTICS M-1PH8 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

Disposal

11.4 Disposal of components

11.4 Disposal of components
Components
The machines consist for the most part of steel and various proportions of copper and
aluminum. Metals are generally considered to be unlimitedly recyclable.
Sort the components for recycling according to whether they are:
● Iron and steel
● Aluminum
● Non-ferrous metal, e.g. windings
● Insulating materials
● Cables and wires
● Electronic waste
Process materials and chemicals
Sort the process materials and chemicals for recycling according to whether they are for
example:
● Oil
● Grease
● Cleaning substances and solvents
● Paint residues
● Anti-corrosion agent
Dispose of the separated components according to local regulations or via a specialist disposal
company. The same goes for cloths and cleaning substances which have been used while
working on the machine.
Packaging material
● If necessary, contact a suitable specialist disposal company.
● Wooden packaging for sea transport consists of impregnated wood. Observe the local
● The foil used for water-proof packaging is an aluminum composite foil. It can be recycled
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The winding insulation is incinerated during copper recycling.
regulations.
thermically. Dirty foil must be disposed of via waste incineration.
Operating Instructions 05/2012 A5E03986435A AA
SIMOTICS M-1PH8