The Importance of Selecting the Right Parts for Your Landfill Compactor
When you see a massive landfill compactor like the Aljon ADV 600 compacting 1,300 tons of waste in a single day, the power is undeniable. But even the largest landfill compactors rely on small, sophisticated parts and systems all working together. A minor maintenance issue can lead to damage or even system failure. The key to […]
4 Safety Tips for Operating Your Landfill Compactor
The right landfill compactor provides a reliable and effective way to increase waste density so you can make the most of your landfill’s available space. While there are many ways your personnel can prepare waste to make it easier to compact, your choice of equipment and landfill compactor features will make a big difference. Aljon […]
The Benefits of Using an OEM Service Provider for Maintenance on Your Landfill Compactor
Compactors are the workhorses of any landfill operation. As a result, Aljon has specialized in the production of several different weight classes of landfill compactors in order to meet the demand of landfill operations that desire the best. When you purchase an Aljon landfill compactor, you will have the full support of our factory product […]
4 Simple Features That Make Owning an Aljon Landfill Compactor Easy
When it comes to heavy machinery, landfill compactors form the backbone of a landfill fleet. Because of that, Aljon, one of the world’s top manufacturers of these types of machines, specializes in several variations of the landfill compactor, specifically, ensuring that you can find one that best suits your daily requirements. For such an important […]
Improving Landfill Airspace with Aljon Landfill Compactors
Landfills provide a lot of services to their communities, but to stay in business, they have to manage one primary asset: airspace. New landfill cells are expensive to build and require extensive permitting and collaboration with many different stakeholders, but once the area is approved, it can be filled with an unlimited amount of material until its […]
How a Landfill Compactor’s Hydrostatic Drive Leads to Better Compaction
Landfill compactors today, much like all types of heavy equipment, are designed with two different powertrain designs: hydrostatic drive and powershift transmissions. In the world of heavy equipment, both have value in a variety of applications, but here we want to talk about the landfill application and the value of a hydrostatic drive powertrain on […]
Why a Compactor Oscillating Frame Design Benefits Performance at a Landfill
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right landfill compactor for your landfill. There are many differences in methodology for compacting waste, and the same can be said for machine designs. Here, we want to talk about landfill compactor oscillation, the compactor’s ability to rotate with uneven terrain. Oscillation effect on compaction The […]
Improve Landfill Airspace With The Right Landfill Compactor Wheel Design
A landfill compactor’s primary purpose is to compact as much waste into the landfill to preserve airspace and maximize the life of the landfill while maintaining an optimal compaction ratio, while still being able to control moisture levels. At Aljon, our machines are designed with a very high PLI rating, which leads to better compaction […]
How Weight Contributes to Improved PLI (Pounds Per Linear Inch)
Maximizing density in landfill cells increases safety, efficiency, and profits. Because cells have limited square footage and are expensive to build, packing more material into each layer (increasing solid waste compaction) extends the lifespan of the cell while also reducing the risk of air and water penetration or the possibility of contaminant leaks into the […]
How Important is Landfill Compactor Uptime to Your Landfill Compaction
Landfill operations require equipment that is designed with efficiency and productivity in mind for the operation to run smoothly and maximize profitability, and none is more important than the landfill compactor. We understand the importance of producing a product that offers these features, as well as a machine designed to maximize your uptime. Excellence in […]
5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Purchasing A Landfill Compactor
Landfill compactors are big investments, even when used or refurbished. They’re also the cornerstone of an efficient landfill operation and one of the biggest determinants of longevity. Without one, compaction ratios will suffer, and the landfill will reach its maximum cell height far ahead of schedule. Given their importance and value, it’s vital to make […]
What is PLI and Why is it Important to Your Landfill Longevity?
In a landfill, space is at a premium. New cells are enormously expensive to clear and build, and they take a lot of time and effort to get approved. The more material that can be compressed into a cell before it reaches its height limit, the longer it can keep working – and stay profitable. […]
Keep Your Landfill Compactor Out Of The Trash: Reduce Ownership Costs Through Aljon’s Factory Certified Rebuild Program
If you’ve just purchased a new landfill compactor, it may seem premature to start thinking about what you’ll do when it needs to be replaced. However, making those plans early can help you predict your overall cost of ownership, minimize disruption to your business, and decide how much to set aside for future repairs or […]
Does A Low-Maintenance Landfill Compactor Make A Difference?
Ease of maintenance on a landfill compactor may seem like a common design concept, but at Aljon, it’s one of our top priorities. Maintenance that is easy, equates to maintenance that is most often completed properly per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Fewer maintenance requirements and convenient access to all the maintenance points is paramount. For landfill compactors, there are three […]
Aljon Landfill Compactors – Strong Aftersales Support Solutions
Aljon has spent decades earning a reputation as one of the industry’s leading suppliers for landfill compactors. We earned our reputation by not only manufacturing the industry’s heaviest, most powerful compactors by class, but also by providing distinctive customer service. To help our customers maximize uptime, we are highly focused on aftersales support with strong parts availability and machine […]
9 Reasons to Choose Aljon’s Powerful Landfill Compactors
Over the years, Aljon has developed into one of the world’s top manufacturers of landfill compactors and scrap equipment. If you’re in need of solutions for your landfill that meet your unique requirements, Aljon is here for you. Here are the many benefits of utilizing powerful landfill compactors from Aljon. 1. Reliable Designs and Construction One of the […]
What Should I Consider When Looking for a Quality Landfill Compactor?
Landfill compactors are the most important piece of equipment in landfills. The right compactor with the correct configuration will be able to easily and efficiently compact waste materials and maximize your air space, but not every compactor comes with the same features or level of performance and compatibility. As you search for the ideal landfill […]
