Recycling plant

Our mechanical design work can include:

• Conveyors and sorting-line layouts – equipment arrangements, transfer points and interfaces with the selected sorting machinery.

• Equipment frames and supports – steel frames, mounting details and supporting structures based on the agreed equipment loads.

• Hoppers and transfer chutes – storage and transfer geometry, liner details and connections to adjacent equipment.

• Access platforms and guarding – stairs, walkways, guards and access around equipment for operation and maintenance.

• Manufacturing documentation – part, welding and assembly drawings, bills of materials and agreed CAD files.

Engineering Process

1. Design brief – Review the equipment scope, material characteristics, required capacity and available site information supplied by your team.

2. Concept and layout – Arrange the equipment within the available space and agree transfer points, access and interfaces.

3. 3D mechanical design – Develop the agreed components and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or Tekla Structures.

4. Calculations and design checks – Assess loads, stresses and deflections where required. Our internal FEA supports design decisions and is not certified sign-off.

5. Drawing issue and follow-up – Prepare the manufacturing package for client review and answer mechanical design questions during fabrication or installation.

Mechanical details we review

• Abrasive material contact and replaceable wear parts

• Transfer points between existing and new equipment

• Access to inspect, clean and maintain equipment

• Space constraints around machinery and supporting structures

• Clear mechanical interfaces with equipment supplied by others

We review these details with your team so that operating conditions, workshop capabilities and maintenance requirements are reflected in the mechanical design.

Information we need to start

To start, send the equipment layout, material type, required throughput and any existing drawings or site measurements. Identify the equipment to be designed and any items supplied by others. We will confirm the inputs needed for the agreed scope.

Why Choose SketchArt Engineering

• Mechanical layouts and 3D models for industrial equipment

• Experience with conveyors, hoppers and supporting steel structures

• Drawing packages adapted to the agreed manufacturing requirements

• Defined responsibilities and review stages with your engineering team

• Design support from concept through manufacturing documentation