Recycling & Regrind Extrusion Lines
Technical Description
Cutting-Edge Advancements in Recycling & Regrind Extrusion Lines 1. RegrindING System Represents a significant leap in polyolefin regrind processing: Incorporates a long preconditioning unit (PCU) for thorough drying, homogenizing, and degassing of regrind plastics. Features a powerful Laser Filter followed by a three-stage degassing system to remove impurities and ensure clean melt quality. Remarkable energy and space efficiency: processes up to ~9,000 lb/hour of LDPE, HDPE, or PP with a compact footprint 2. Enhanced Melt Filtration in RegrindPro The redesigned LaserFilter with optimized scraper geometry delivers faster and more effective contaminant removal, especially for challenging materials like silicones or linked polymers. Combined technology, this system filters before homogenization, minimizing odor and melt quality issues 3. AI-Powered MAS 110 Extruder The extruder, supported by AI-based simulations, dramatically boosts throughput and productivity. For PET, it achieves up to 6.6 tons per hour in a compact unit (approx. 25 x 6 feet), ideal for bottle-to-bottle recycling and film extrusion 4. Smart Preconditioning & Drying Innovations The FLUIDLIFT ecodry® system dries regrind while conveying it to the extruder, cutting moisture content, streamlining downstream processing, and enhancing product quality Smart Weigh Belt (SWB) feeders provide accurate gravimetric feeding, even with materials exhibiting variable bulk density Twin-screw extruders offer high devolatilization, gentle melt handling, and robust throughput—all essential for efficient recycling workflows 5. Upgraded Sorting & Filtration Systems AI-powered optical sorting systems now enable precise detection and separation of diverse plastic types, significantly reducing contamination. Enhanced melt filtration methods and multi-material extrusion configurations support flexible processing of rigid and flexible plastics. 6. Innovative Filtration & Deodorization Tech The Triple sliding-plate design for continuous filtering in recycling and compounding lines—maintaining flow and minimizing downtime Fresh system removes odors from post-consumer flakes or pellets using infrared heating and airflow, offering energy-efficient treatment either pre- or post-extrusion 7. Real-Time Quality Control Modern recycling machinery integrates laser scanners and spectrometers to monitor material composition in real-time and automatically reject non-conforming inputs—ensuring high quality in output streams 8. Emerging Chemical Recycling & Circular Approaches Innovations in AI-assisted sorting, supercritical fluid processing, and chemical methods (like pyrolysis and enzymatic depolymerization) are enabling the recycling of mixed or complex plastics that traditional mechanical systems struggle with Notably, Enzyme technology breaks down nylon 6 into monomers indefinitely, supporting pure recycling of mixed plastic waste