ALR4000
Recycling of the future is here
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What is the USP of Votechniks ALR4000 technology?
One of the highest processing capacity of 60-80+ displays per hour
“Plug & Play” ALR4000 machine is easily deployed at site
Fully integrated air filtration system for mercury – truly Plug & Play – easy emissions hook up
ALR4000 easy to install and commissioned within days
Full maintenance and remote monitoring capabilities
Tested and awarded EN50625 European Standard for the treatment requirements of WEEE
Fully designed to address the requirements of the WEEE directive
Highest standards awarded CE mark and European machinery directive compliance
Designed by highly qualified team of postdoctoral engineers and scientists with over 10 years testing, refinement and operation.
Technology is fully patented giving the end user a licence with full freedom to operate
ALR4000 Technical Specification
Technical Specification | Parameters |
Types of displays | Liquid Crystal Panels (LCDs), Flat Panel Displays (FPD), Light Emitting Diodes (LED) |
Category of displays | TV and Monitors |
Display size range | 12- 90” |
Process rate (displays per hour) | 60-80+ |
Function | Depollution of the CCFL Hg and liquid crystal panels from displays |
Post process requirements | Shredding of the LCD shell carcass |
Machine footprint | 7896 X 12433 mm |
Compressed air | 5 bar |
Operating temperature | +6°C – 40°C |
Voltage Supply | 3 Phase N, PE, 400/420Vac 45A |
Internet Access | CAT5 /CAT6 RJ45 Plug |
Filtration system | Activated Carbon Filtration |
Extraction system | Max 1500m3per/Hr |
Operators required minimal | 1 |
Conveyors | Standard infeed and outfeed conveyors supplied |
Maintenance | Remote monitoring and control; Biannual preventative maintenance schedule, Emergency repairs& works |
Consumables | Blades and breaker; Carbon and filter replacements; all supplied direct; |
ALR4000 Demonstration Sites

A visible on the map technology lighthouse showing the environmental benefits of the ALR4000 technology
Showcase the contribution of the recycling plant to the Sustainable Development Goals
Record the positive impact of the ALR4000 technology on the local environment
Illustrate the economic benefit of the ALR4000
Patents
Votechnik has an extensive intellectual property (IP) portfolio for the ALR technology series. Votechniks deep tech development in the field of LCD recycling over a 10 year period has resulted in numerous iterations and designs of the machines. Votechnik IP portfolio protects the innovative process and embodiment of the process in a “plug and play” machine offering the end user a blackbox all in one solution with integrated ventilation and filtration system for mercury at the core of the technology. As the containment of the mercury is one of the critical benefits of the technology offering safety to workers and compliance to the required environmental standards, the protection of this integrated system is the key benefit to the end user.
Votechnik IP portfolio includes:
Removal of hazardous substances from LCD displays |
EP2512699B1 |
IE20100782A1 |
WO2011073966A1 |
DK2512699T3 |
US8764503B2 |
KR101872535B1 |
JP5933449B2 |
ALR4000 Endusers & Clients
The named inventors of the intellectual property stem from the University of Limerick, Ireland where the technology was conceived under funding and commissioned project by the Environmental Protection Agency.
In addition to the patents IP, Votechniks intellectual property portfolio includes detailed proprietary information and knowhow which is regulated under non-disclosure agreements with all employees, agents and third parties.
Votechnik acknowledges its remit and duty under its acquired intellectual property rights to safeguard any misuse and third party breach of Votechniks IP and to legally pursue any such breaches occurring within the sector/industry.
Votechniks intellectual property rights affords Votechniks Endusers and Clients legal access to utilise the technology and complete freedom to operate safeguarding their investment in the technology.