Nuclear Supercompaction Systems


In 1976 Fontijne Grotnes built the world’s first Supercompactor, this technology developed into an accepted reliable technology for the volume reduction of radioactive waste. The safe management of radioactive waste is a necessity for a healthy environment
Fontijne Grotnes Supercompaction systems are available for the volume reduction of solid Low Level Waste (LLW) and Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) including Plutonium Contaminated Material (PCM). The reliable Fontijne Grotnes Supercompaction systems are based upon proven designs to meet customers’ requirements.
- Fontijne Grotnes Supercompaction systems are available with a press force up to 20,000 kN
- Processing of drums of 80,100,180 and 200 liters as well as 52 or 55 US gallons
- Throughput rate of up to 10 - 15 drums per hour, depending on the provision of drums
The product range consists of Mobile, Stationary systems and In-Drum compactors.














