Sustainability Commitment
SCHNEEBERGER is committed to environmental protection and sustainable development. Mineral casting itself is an environmentally friendly material—from raw material selection to production process to product recycling, all aspects reflect respect for the environment.
Carbon Footprint Comparison
The mineral casting production process consumes less energy and produces fewer carbon emissions than traditional metal casting.
Per ton of mineral casting reduces 1.6 tons of CO₂ emissions compared to per ton of gray cast iron. For large machine bases, this means significant environmental benefits.
Eco-Friendly Production Process
Low Temperature Manufacturing
Cold casting process at room temperature, no high-temperature melting required, significantly reducing energy consumption
Zero Emissions
Production process with no exhaust gas, no dust, no pollutant emissions
Low Noise
Compared to metal foundries, mineral casting production has extremely low noise levels
No Water Pollution
Production process does not use water for cooling, no wastewater generated
Natural Materials
The main components of mineral casting are natural quartz aggregates—these materials are abundant and environmentally friendly.
Quartz Stone and Gravel
Main aggregate component from natural mineral deposits, cleaned and classified
Granite Particles
Provides additional mechanical strength and stability
Epoxy Resin Binder
High-strength binder, chemically stable after curing, releases no harmful substances
No Hazardous Chemical Components
Mineral casting materials do not contain:
- Heavy metals
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- Radioactive substances
- Carcinogenic or teratogenic substances
Recycling Program
SCHNEEBERGER provides complete mineral casting recycling services, ensuring products can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner at end of life.
Collection
Contact SCHNEEBERGER to arrange recycling
Transport
Professional transport to recycling facility
Crushing
Mechanical crushing into aggregate particles
Reuse
Use as construction or roadbed material
Certifications & Standards
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certification ensuring product quality consistency and traceability
ISO 14001
Environmental management system certification demonstrating commitment to environmental protection
Blue Competence
VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association) energy and environment initiative member, committed to improving industrial sustainability
Sustainability Goals
Energy Efficiency
Continuously optimize production processes to reduce energy consumption
Circular Economy
Promote material recycling and reuse, reduce waste
Green Innovation
Develop more environmentally friendly material formulations and processes
Responsible Supply Chain
Ensure suppliers meet environmental and social responsibility standards
Contact Us
For more information about mineral casting recycling programs or sustainability measures, please contact the SCHNEEBERGER technical team.
We are happy to assist you with:
- Evaluating product environmental benefits
- Planning equipment recycling
- Providing environmental certification documents
- Answering sustainability-related questions