Comstock Metals’ Robotic Loading System Exceeds Design Capacity by 10% at 100,000-Ton Facility
LODE•Comstock Metals has integrated and tested its robotic loading and conveyance system for a 100,000 ton-per-year solar panel recycling line, with initial tests exceeding design capacity by 10%. Company will stress-test the particle-size reduction stage in two weeks and train crews for 24/7 operation ahead of commissioning in August.
1. Front-End System Integration
Comstock Metals integrated its robotic loading arms and continuous conveyor system, completing wiring and PLC interconnections for the 100,000 ton-per-year solar panel recycling line. Initial capacity tests exceeded design by 10%, confirming effective and expedited panel feeding into the crusher stage.
2. Particle-Size Reduction Stress Testing
The company will next stress-test the particle-size reduction stage over the coming two weeks as part of its proprietary recycling process integration and tuning of downstream equipment.
3. Crew Training and Operational Ramp-Up
Using a modular start-up approach, crews are being trained for 24/7 operations on a 12-hour rotating shift. The goal is to bring all nine unit operations online together next month and commence continuous operations in August.
