Finnish company, Finbin, has developed an intelligent waste bin that is revolutionizing waste management. The CitySolar waste bin features a solar-powered press that compresses waste, increasing the bin’s capacity by a factor of six. The bin is also connected to the internet, allowing it to request emptying before reaching maximum capacity.
Igus, a leading manufacturer of high-performance plastic components, has contributed to the development of an innovative waste management solution with its maintenance-free plain bearings. Finbin, a Finnish company, has developed the CitySolar waste bin, an intelligent rubbish bin that features a solar-powered press that compresses waste and increases its capacity by a factor of six. The use of igus iglidur G and iglidur M250 plastic plain bearings in the mechanics of the press and foot lever ensures the waste bin’s longevity and reliable operation in all weather conditions. The wear-resistant and lubrication-free characteristics of igus plain bearings make them an ideal choice for sustainable waste management solutions.
To increase the bin’s sustainability, Finbin engineers have utilized components that require no maintenance, such as lubrication-free igus plain bearings. The igus iglidur G and iglidur M250 plastic plain bearings are used for the mechanics of the press and foot lever, ensuring a long service life of the bin. Unlike conventional metal bearings, iglidur plain bearings are not sensitive to moisture, dust, or dirt, making them ideal for reliable and maintenance-free use in all weather over many years.
igus tested the plain bearings in their 3,800-square-metre in-house laboratory, where the bearings were pivoted on a gas-nitrified St52 steel shaft with a load of 30Mpa at a speed of 0.01 metres per second. The iglidur G plain bearings showed virtually no signs of wear even after 200,000 cycles.
Finbin’s CitySolar waste bin was honoured with the 2021 green manus award for its forward-looking and sustainable approach to waste management. The green manus competition awards innovative plastic-bearing projects every two years, with the potential to win up to €5,000.
