Film separation system for recycling processes
Facing challenges with film removal in recycling streams? Optimize your pre-sorting process by efficiently extracting over 70% of large films, simplifying handling downstream while maintaining high operational speeds.

Removes Films from Mixed Recyclables
The BRS Filmgrabber from Bollegraaf is engineered to efficiently remove film materials from waste streams, utilizing a revolving drum equipped with variable speed motors and retractable pins. This system excels at withdrawing films like plastic bags and wraps from recyclables, positioning it upstream in the sorting line to enhance accuracy for cabin operators and optical sorters. Suitable for applications in plastic and mixed recyclables, municipal solid waste, and construction and demolition waste processing, it manages materials larger than A4 size with over 70% removal efficiency. The BRS Filmgrabber boasts a notable processing capacity, featuring an aeraulic suction system with an integrated dust collector handling up to 20,000 M3/H. Designed for continuous high-speed operations, it ensures minimal downtime and maintenance due to its self-cleaning mechanism facilitated by retractable pins. This robust and durable equipment is a preferred choice for recycling facilities seeking streamlined, efficient waste processing solutions.
Benefits
- Increases sorting efficiency by removing over 70% of films, aiding faster downstream processes.
- Minimizes operational delays with automatic self-cleaning, reducing maintenance efforts.
- Enhances resource management with a high-capacity aeraulic system processing up to 20,000 M3/H.
- Supports continuous, high-speed operations, improving productivity in waste management.
- Built with robust materials, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
- Applications
- Paper and cardboard waste,Construction and demolition (c,Single stream waste,Plastic waste,Municipal solid waste (msw),D) waste
- End products
- Separated construction materials,Debris-free recyclables,Cleaned municipal waste,Mixed recyclables,Plastic bags,Shopping bags,Plastic wraps,Cardboard boxes,Mixed paper products
- Steps before
- Pre-sorting,Feeding
- Steps after
- Sorting by cabin operators,Optical sorting,Further separation
- Input ingredients
- recyclables,films,foils,shopping bags,wrappings
- Output ingredients
- separated films,clean recyclables stream
- Market info
- Bollegraaf is known for manufacturing advanced recycling equipment and systems. With a strong reputation for innovation and quality, they specialize in engineered-to-order solutions, optimizing waste processing efficiency and sustainability for diverse industries globally.
- Film Removal Efficiency
- >70% of fraction larger than A4 size
- Drum Type
- Revolving drum with variable speed motor
- Pin Movement
- Inward and outward moving pins
- Airflow Capacity
- 20,000 M³/H
- Self-Cleaning
- Yes,retractable pins
- Positioning
- Upstream of pre-sorting
- Film removal efficiency
- 70% of fraction larger than A4
- Preferred positioning
- Upstream of pre-sorting
- Automation level
- Inward and outward moving pins
- Cleaning method
- Self-cleaning with retractable pins
- Aeraulic suction system capacity
- 20,000 M3/H
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Discharge method
- Revolving drum with pins
- Feed method
- Airflow lifting
- Suction system capacity
- 20,000 M3/H
- Control panel type
- Variable Speed Motor Control
- Pin Movement
- Inward and Outward Moving Pins
- Self-cleaning features
- Retractable Pins for Self-Cleaning
- Aeraulic Suction System
- Integrated Dust Collector
- Airflow System
- 20,000 M³/H Capacity