5 questions about auger compactors

1. Sebright has partnered with H&G in Germany to bring their auger compactors to the U.S. What does that partnership look like?

When we looked into the market, one thing was clear—people are tired of waiting months for equipment or even basic replacement parts. No one wants to wait eight weeks for a limit switch or over a year for a machine to cross the ocean.

That’s why we teamed up with H&G. They make top-notch auger compactors, and we’re bringing them to the U.S. with a focus on fast availability and full U.S. compliance. We keep equipment and parts in stock, and our engineering team works directly with customers to tweak each setup to their needs. We also offer financing options to make things more flexible.

We modify the machines to meet U.S. standards—like swapping in Allen-Bradley electronics to meet UL requirements—so the equipment is plug-and-play for American facilities but still built with H&G’s proven design.

2. What types of facilities use auger compactors, and how do they work?

Auger compactors are great for places dealing with heavy, bulky waste—think distribution centers, auto plants or any facility that is going to be constantly breaking down pallets or oversized cardboard.

The way they work is different from hydraulic compactors. Instead of just pushing material into a container, the auger chews it up and compacts it as it goes. There’s also a prebreaker that breaks down materials before they hit the auger, so everything runs smoother and faster. In fact, these systems can handle nearly twice the volume of some hydraulic setups.

3. What should companies look for when choosing an auger compactor?

The big thing to watch out for is the rear bearing—that’s usually the weak spot. H&G’s design is solid here. They’ve built a heavy-duty bearing system that’s made for tough, high-torque jobs. On top of that, it’s paired with an auto-lube system that keeps everything greased and running smoothly.

If the grease runs low, the machine actually shuts itself down to prevent damage. That saves on maintenance and repair costs long term. And because there are no hydraulics and the controls are simplified, these machines are easier to use and maintain—especially when handling consistent types of waste.

4. What are the biggest selling points of H&G auger compactors through Sebright?

Space is always tight in industrial facilities, right? One of the biggest perks of auger compactors is their compact footprint. No hydraulic cylinders means a shorter overall length, which is huge when space is limited.

Plus, more and more states—especially on the coasts—are cracking down on hydraulic oil near storm drains. These augers don’t use hydraulic oil at all, so there’s no risk of leaks or compliance issues. It’s a cleaner, greener option.

5. What makes Sebright different from the competition?

We don’t do cookie-cutter. Every project we take on is customized. We’re applications-based engineers, which means we design what we build—and we build what we design. Customers get approval drawings up front, so they know exactly what’s coming.

We’ve been around for over 40 years, and we’ve stayed family-oriented and focused on long-term relationships. We’ll tweak a design to fit a tight space, build it in stainless for a harsh environment or make whatever adjustments the customer needs. At the end of the day, our goal is to deliver real ROI and help customers hit their sustainability goals with equipment that’s built to last.