Custom developments

Eggshell Micronization

Tailor-made development for the recovery of eggshell and membrane waste

Custom developments

At Zero Waste Solutions we design engineering solutions for non-standard waste that requires specific treatment before it can be converted into a usable feedstock.

When a standard line isn’t enough

Not all waste fits into a conventional recycling line. Some materials, due to their composition, volume, humidity or mixture of components, need a prior technical study to find the best way to treat them.

From the operational problem to an opportunity for valorization

At Zero Waste Solutions we analyse how the material arrives at the plant, what difficulty it currently generates and what process can turn it into a usable raw material. The goal is to transform complex waste into more controlled, measurable, and efficient workflows.

A solution designed for every material

Each project is adapted to the real waste, the available space, the input volume and the result that the client needs. The solution can combine standard machinery, adapted equipment and specific development.

Engineering, machinery and technical support

Our work brings together process engineering, machine selection, and operational expertise to create viable solutions on the plant floor. We accompany the project from the initial analysis to installation, commissioning and subsequent support.

Eggshell Micronization Project

Eggshell micronization is an advanced particle size reduction process that turns the shell into an ultra-fine powder. This process is carried out using specialized grinding technology, such as impact mills or crushing systems with integrated sorting.

The main objective is to increase the specific surface area of the material, improving its reactivity and facilitating its incorporation into industrial applications, such as food supplements, fertilizers or composite materials.

Eggshell Separator Project
Eggshell Micronization Project

From organic waste to recoverable material

Eggshells are waste with potential for recovery, but to use it industrially it needs a suitable technical process.

Micronization allows this material to be transformed into an ultra-fine powder by specialized grinding systems, such as impact mills or crushing solutions with integrated classification. The aim is to increase the specific surface area of the material, improve its reactivity and facilitate its incorporation into new applications.

Eggshell micronization: a tailor-made project

What this project solves

This development is designed for companies that generate or manage waste from the food industry and are looking for a technical outlet for materials that do not fit into conventional recycling lines.

The process can help to:

  • Reduce the volume of waste.
  • Transform the peel into a fine powder.
  • Improve material homogeneity.
  • Facilitate its use in industrial formulations.
  • To open new avenues of valorization.
  • Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill or external management.

How the technical solution is proposed

Each project must be adjusted to the input material, humidity, impurity level, desired particle size and end application.

The line may include:

  • Reception and preparation of the material.
  • Power systems.
  • Specialized grinding or crushing.
  • Classification by particle size.
  • Separation of invalid fractions.
  • Internal transport of the material.
  • Bagging, storage or preparation for later use.
  • Quality control of the final product.

Possible applications:

The powder obtained from micronized eggshells can be of interest in different industrial applications, always depending on the degree of cleanliness, granulometry and technical requirements of the customer.

Some possible applications are:

  • Composite materials.
  • Fertilizers.
  • Food supplements or applications, if the process and applicable regulations allow it.
  • Mineral loads.
  • Industrial formulations.
  • R+D and circular economy projects.

Who is this solution designed for?

Different sectors:

  • Companies in the food industry.
  • Producers with a high volume of egg waste.
  • Organic waste managers.
  • Companies that seek to value by-products.
  • Composite manufacturers.
  • Industrial R+D centres.
  • Companies that need a turnkey solution for a specific waste.

Tailor-made development to achieve your toughest goals

Recovery of complex waste

It converts a by-product that is difficult to manage into a material with new possibilities of use.

Tailor-made technical development

The solution is adapted to the actual material, production volume and industrial objective of the customer.

Reduction of external dependence

It allows us to study alternatives to traditional waste management.

Greater control of the process

You can define granulometry, capacity, material quality and line configuration.

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Turnkey project

Zero Waste Solutions can accompany the entire process: initial waste analysis, technical definition, machinery selection, flow design, installation, testing and subsequent technical support.

Make your custom project

Tell us what type of waste you manage, what capacity you need and what result you want to obtain. We help you define the most appropriate technical solution for your operation.

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