Low-dust granulator for plastic parts recycling
Achieve efficient comminution with minimized dust generation, ideal for processing complex plastic waste streams into reusable granules with ease of operation and maintenance.
Reduces Plastic Waste to Granules
The Polymer-Line PL Granulator by Hosokawa Alpine is engineered to address the low-dust comminution of plastics and polymer waste, optimizing processes for plastic manufacturers and recycling companies. Its innovative cutting chamber geometry, featuring a cross-scissor-cut rotor, ensures efficient size reduction with minimized dust generation and energy consumption. Ideal for applications ranging from HDPE bottles to PVC granules, this granulator supports continuous and manual operations in sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food processing.
The Polymer-Line PL accommodates robust processing capabilities with a drive power of 45 kW and a cutting rotor diameter of 450 mm, efficiently managing diverse materials such as polypropylene pellets and post-consumer recycled plastics. Its design allows seamless integration into existing production lines, with optional PLC controls enhancing automation. Sound insulation options are available to reduce operational noise, making it suitable for various industrial environments.
This granulator supports easy cleaning and maintenance, with rotatable screen and stator knives usable on four sides to extend operational life. The Polymer-Line PL’s customizable features ensure compatibility with specific production needs, while its durable construction guarantees long-term reliability in intensive industrial settings.
Benefits
- Minimizes operational noise with optional sound insulation, enhancing workplace comfort.
- Reduces dust and energy consumption through a unique cutting chamber design, leading to cleaner and more efficient processes.
- Extends component lifespan with rotatable screen and stator knives, reducing maintenance frequency.
- Supports diverse material processing, enhancing flexibility for recycling and manufacturing applications.
- Seamlessly integrates into existing production lines, facilitating easy adoption without extensive modifications.
- Applications
- Minerals,Sweeteners,Chemicals,Food,Medicinal herbs,Luxury foods,Pharma,Spices,Tea,Animal feed,Special flours,Sugar,Metals,Cocoa processing,Plastics,Recycling,Thickening agents,Roots,Protein shifting,Lactose,Dairy products
- End products
- Lithium-ion battery cathodes,Pvc granules,Instant coffee powders,Bakery mixes,Rubber granules,Titanium dioxide pigments,Dishwasher detergent powders,Whey protein concentrate,Hdpe bottles,Infant formula,Soy protein isolate,Polypropylene pellets,Hot cocoa mix,Confectionery chocolates,Post-consumer recycled plastics,Corn syrup solids,Pex pipes,Lactose-free milk powder,Pet flakes,Guar gum
- Steps before
- Mould injection,Blow moulding,Sprues trimming
- Steps after
- Dust collection,Product inspection,Sorting,Material recycling
- Input ingredients
- mouldings,blow mouldings,sprues,flashes,large volume plastic parts,bulky plastic parts
- Output ingredients
- reduced size plastic materials,low-dust granules
- Market info
- Hosokawa Alpine is known for its expertise in manufacturing advanced process equipment and systems for powder and particle processing technology. It has a strong reputation for innovation, quality engineering, and customer-focused solutions in various industries.
- Drive Power
- 45 kW
- Diameter of Cutting Rotor
- 450 mm
- Cutting Width
- 1015 mm
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline
- Energy efficiency
- Low energy consumption
- Cleaning method
- Easy cleaning
- Noise level control
- Optional sound insulation
- Product intake efficiency
- Excellent product intake
- Size reduction properties
- Low-dust comminution
- Splash back reduction
- Minimized splash back
- Quiet machine operation
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Size reduction
- Large plastic parts
- Product intake
- Excellent
- Application flexibility
- Universal
- CE marking
- Yes
- ATEX certification
- Potentially applicable
- ISO 9001
- Potentially applicable
- GMP Compliance
- For pharma applications
- FDA compliance
- For food applications
- Drive Power
- 45 kW
- Diameter Cutting Rotor
- 450 mm
- Cutting Width
- 1015 mm
- Cutting Chamber Geometry
- Cross-scissor-cut rotor
- Sound Insulation Option
- Available
- Rotatable Screen / Stator Knives
- Usable on four sides
- Sound Insulation
- Optional
- Cutting Chamber Geometry
- Special design for quiet operation
- Screen/Stator Knives
- Rotatable,usable on four sides
- Cross-Scissor-Cut Rotor
- Energy-efficient