Recycling line – recoSTAR universal

Versatility, Accessibility and Intelligence are the key highlights of the recoSTAR universal recycling line. New advanced features complement a well-proven technology. This state-of-the art recycling line with extended functionality and innovative process adaption through the ACTIVE shredder is especially designed for processing films, fibres and filaments, nonwovens, tapes, fabrics, as well as solid lumps, start-up scrap, injection moulding parts, and any type of regrind; from materials such as PE, PP, PS, PA, PES, PET, PPS, PLA, and others. The most efficient solution for rigid, flexible, and hard-to-grind materials.

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Description

Technical Data

Output* 150 – 1300 kg/h
Energy consumption 0.2 – 0.35 kWh/kg
Single shaft cutter width 800 – 2000 mm
Single shaft cutter drive power 55 – 160 kW
Extruder screw diameter (L/D) 65(24;40) – 165(24;40) mm
Extruder AC drive 55 – 355 kW
* depends on extruder dimensions and the material to be processed

 

The recycling line recoSTAR universal comprises the following process steps:

  1. Feeding of material via conveyor belt with or without metal detector
  2. and /or reel feeder
  3. and /or edge trim cyclone
  4. Cutting of material in the single shaft cutter
  5. Feeding to a single screw extruder
  6. Degassing to purify the melt of volatile contaminants
  7. Filtration of melt without backflushing
  8. Filtration of melt with backflushing
  9. Filtration of melt with rotation filter
  10. Filtration of melt with power backflushing
  11. Water ring pelletising
  12. Underwater pelletising
  13. (Automatic) Strand pelletising
  14. Storage silo