Industrial strand pelletizer for polymer processing
Optimize polymer pellet production with precision engineering, ensuring smooth integration into your existing processing line while enhancing product quality through consistent pellet size and efficient material handling.
Processes and Pelletizes Polymers and Pharmaceutical Materials
The Coperion Strand Pelletizer SP 500 HD is engineered for efficient production and precision in polymer and pharmaceutical pelletizing applications. This machine excels by converting various polymer melts into uniform pellets suitable for plastics, chemicals, food products, and pharmaceuticals. Its robust design supports a throughput range from 30 to 6,300 kg/h, making it adaptable from small-scale operations to large continuous production lines. The SP 500 HD operates with a combination of cooling, dewatering, pelletizing, and screening processes, ensuring consistency and quality in the output.
Equipped with a PLC-based control system, it seamlessly integrates with upstream and downstream equipment, enhancing productivity while reducing manual intervention. The machine is constructed with corrosion-resistant materials and meets FDA and GMP standards, especially beneficial for pharmaceutical applications. It supports semi-automatic and automatic operations with options for customization, allowing for adjustments to suit specific production requirements. Maintenance is simplified through an accessible design that permits easy cleaning and minimizes downtime. Whether you are producing biodegradable plastic pellets or pharmaceutical granules, the SP 500 HD stands out for its versatility and engineering excellence.
Benefits
- Enhances production efficiency with high throughput capacity up to 6,300 kg/h.
- Reduces operational costs with automated, PLC-driven controls and seamless integration.
- Complies with FDA and GMP standards, ensuring safety in pharmaceutical and food applications.
- Minimizes energy usage through optimized cooling and dewatering processes.
- Adapts to various production needs with customizable configurations for different materials.
- Applications
- Snacks,Plant-based proteins,Toner,Dairy,Chemicals,Food,Hot melt adhesives,Pvc processing,Chemical recycling,Bioplastics,Pet food,Pet recycling,Pharmaceutical products,Plastics,Pharmaceutics,Battery materials,Engineering plastics,Confectionery,Masterbatch
- End products
- Polyethylene pellets,Color masterbatch pellets,Pet pellets,Hot melt glue pellets,Milk powder additives,Pvc granules,Lithium-ion battery powder,Recycled pet flakes,Pharmaceutical granules,Textured vegetable protein (tvp) granules,Candy coating pellets,Recycled plastic pellets,Biodegradable plastic pellets,Toner powder,Polypropylene pellets,Snack pellets
- Steps before
- Melt polymer processing,Extrusion,Strand cooling,Strand dewatering
- Steps after
- Pellet screening,Pellet conveying,Vibration screening,Packaging,Storage
- Input ingredients
- melted polymer,plastic strands,extruded strands,food products,pharmaceutical products
- Output ingredients
- cylindrical pellets,dry plastic pellets,easy to handle pellets
- Market info
- Coperion is known for its expertise in manufacturing industrial compounding and extrusion equipment, bulk materials handling systems, and services for various industries, such as plastics, chemicals, and food processing, with a strong reputation for innovative engineering solutions and customer support.
- Cooling Length
- Up to 25,000 mm
- Cooling Width
- Up to 1,000 mm
- Conveyance Length
- Up to 12,000 mm
- Conveyance Width
- Up to 600 mm
- Process Water Circulation
- Up to 65 m³/h
- Cooling Power
- Up to 1,400 kW
- Air Wipe Working Width
- 51 and 70 mm
- Suction Device Working Width
- 70 up to 1,200 mm
- Pelletizer Working Width
- 50,100,and 150 mm
- Pelletizer Throughput
- 30 to 1,000 kg/h
- Pelletizer Working Width (SP easy / SP U)
- 140,240,and 340 mm
- Pelletizer Throughput (SP easy / SP U)
- Up to 3,000 kg/h
- Pelletizer Working Width (SP HD)
- 500 and 700 mm
- Pelletizer Throughput (SP HD)
- Up to 6,300 kg/h
- Screen Machine Working Width
- 150,300,and 400 mm
- Screen Machine Throughput
- Up to 750 kg/h
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Machine footprint
- Variable,modular design
- Working width
- 50 to 700 mm depending on pelletizer type
- Throughput capacity
- 2 kg/h to 6,300 kg/h
- Construction material
- Stainless steel,FDA compliant for food and pharma
- Enclosed motors
- Yes,IP67 protection class
- Strand Cooling Trough Length
- Up to 25,000 mm
- Strand Conveyance Length
- Up to 12,000 mm
- Screen Machine Working Width
- 150,300,and 400 mm
- Cooling power capacity
- Up to 1,400 kW
- Process Water Circulation
- Up to 65 m³/h
- Modular Design
- Yes
- Integration with Existing Lines
- Easy Integration
- Control Panel Type
- Customizable
- Enclosed Motors
- Yes,IP67
- Material Options
- Stainless Steel
- Palletizer Size
- Customizable