In order to achieve the cleanest possible stream, the Heavy Picker from ZenRobotics maximizes separation of heavy plastics before shredding.
In order to achieve the cleanest possible stream, the Heavy Picker from ZenRobotics maximizes separation of heavy plastics before shredding.
The PC400 plastic crusher from Widesky Machinery provides size reduction for scrap plastics with a focus on beverage containers.
A melt filter entering the U.S. market targets highly contaminated streams and can help processors cut costs.
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Researchers have developed an improved version of a desktop extruder that produces filament for 3D printers, and they’ve made assembly instructions available online for free.
If PET is PET is PET to a standard optical sorter, Tomra’s new Sharp Eye technology isn’t standard.
For more than two decades, Erema’s Laserfilter has been used to remove contaminants from polyolefin melt streams. A year ago, the company released a PET version, and the market interest has been strong, according to the Austria-headquartered company.
Flake-washing equipment from Italian equipment company Amut removes contaminants from flake via centrifugal force.
A new Tomra system adds laser technology to the sort line, increasing product purity without slowing throughput.
A new melt filter from Ettlinger is designed for handling heavily contaminated plastic loads and achieving high throughputs.
Herbold’s HVT dryer model employs a vertical setup to tackle regrind from PET bottles, hollow bodies, polyolefins and other plastics.