FROM BALES TO SMOOTH MATERIAL FLOW
– OPTIONS FOR INFEED PROCESSES IN PLASTIC RECYCLING FACILITIES
INTRODUCTION
The use of plastics shows no sign of decreasing. A truly sustainable society requires us to recycle effectively and thus increase the use of recycled plastic. The various types of plastic must be sorted and recycled separately to preserve the quality and value of the material.
There are many steps in recycling plastic. After collecting and transportation it needs to be sorted into different plastic types, such as PET, HDPE and LDPE, on sorting lines and cleaned on washing lines. Your facility may do the sorting and/or washing or recycle a specific plastic type. You might be on the market for equipment for a new facility or thinking of upgrading an existing one.
Whatever type of facility you represent, if the plastic material is transported to your facility over a long distance, it is usually compressed in bales to achieve an efficient logistics chain. The first step in your process is most likely opening the bales. This is the step we look at in our new guide for plastic recycling!
With this guide you will
✔ Understand the challenges and opportunities in plastic recycling
✔ Explore three common methods for bale wire removal
✔ Find out how to maximize efficiency and safety in your recycling operations
✔ Learn the pros and cons of manual wire cutting, shredding, and dewiring solutions
