What is The Trollex Process?

Trollex recycle old Trolleys into ‘as new’ condition, – removing high replacement costs, and reducing your Carbon footprint.

Increased trolley lifespan

In various and continuous testing, the Trollex re-zinc process has shown to be on average, 20% thicker in application, strength and durability than many new manufactured units, thus improving lifespan and increasing protection against the severe and changeable UK weather conditions.

Increased trolley lifespan

In various and continuous testing, the Trollex re-zinc process has shown to be on average, 20% thicker in application, strength and durability than many new manufactured units, thus improving lifespan and increasing protection against the severe and changeable UK weather conditions.

Lower replacement costs

The Trollex Trolley process greatly reduces the overall carbon footprint against brand new manufacturing processes. It is more crucial now to recycle and reuse as much current asset equipment as possible, not only to save replacement costs, but to reduce the level of pollution from new manufacturing across the planet.

Lower replacement costs

Not only is a Trollex Trolley far less expensive than a new product, it greatly reduces the overall carbon footprint against brand new manufacturing processes.

It is more crucial now, than at any other time in our Industry, to recycle and reuse as much current asset equipment as possible, not only to save replacement costs, but to reduce the level of pollution from new manufacturing across the planet.

Reduced carbon emmisions

On average, 1.9 tonnes of CO2 are emitted for every tonne of steel produced. To date, the TMS Trollex Process has saved 7,125 Tonnes of C02 from polluting the World’s atmosphere. Together with Trollex, you can recycle and reuse your old trolley fleet, save money and help reduce the level of carbon emitted in new manufacture.

Reducing our carbon footprint

On average, 1.9 tonnes of CO2 are emitted for every tonne of steel produced, which is approximately 40 x Supermarket Trolleys. The global steel industry accounts for approximately 5% of total global CO2 emissions.

To date, the TMS Trollex Process has refurbished over 150,000 x Trolleys, therefore saving 7,125 Tonnes of C02 from polluting the World’s atmosphere. Together with Trollex, you can recycle and reuse your old trolley fleet, save money and help reduce the level of carbon emitted in new manufacture.

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The Trollex refurbishment process

We have been refurbishing Supermarket Trolleys since the 1990’s, and in 2013 we commissioned and invested in the most efficient Pyrolysis burn-off oven designed specifically for Supermarket Trolleys. This oven forms an integral part of the Trollex refurbishment process.

So how does the process work?

1. Trolleys are identified / nominated for process and scheduled.

2. Trolleys are transported to the process depot.

3. All components and accessories removed

The trolleys stripped of all parts and components, and all steel work is realigned and repaired where required.

4. Trolleys are placed into our oven to remove all existing lacquer/ zinc plating

Any emissions that are given off during this process are put through an afterburner that heats these gasses to 850°C for a minimum of half a second. By heating these gasses to such a temperature, it turns them into H2O and CO2. This ensures that the Trollex process significantly reduces the environmental emissions in this process, which determines our sustainability and protection of the environment.

5. Trolleys are then electro-zinc plated (to inhibit rust)

Now the frame is back to original base-steel foundation, it is ready for then processing through our re-zinc application.

6. Trolleys are then applied with a clear passivate lacquer (to protect the zinc).

7. Units are then rebuilt with all new/used components and accessories, completed trolleys now ready for service.

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