Smart components enhance proven recycling system

Incorporated in the relaunched recoSTAR is the new ACTIVE shredder which enables the recycling line to process input material in almost any form without pregrinding. Edge trim can be fed to the line directly from the production line, other plastic waste directly from the reel feeder or the conveyor belt. The load-controlled dosing screw provides stable supply to the extruder even when the bulk density of the input material varies. Individual motors for the grinder and the extruder ensure accurate material dosing and controlled output. The high-performance rotor, which can be cooled or heated as required, processes hard and stiff materials as well as flexible ones and prepares them optimally for the downstream process.

The ‟rECO” energy concept by Starlinger recycling technology stands for an innovative machine design that can raise the energy efficiency of the lines. Up to 10% energy savings can be achieved with the ‟rECO” package for cost-efficiency and lower carbon footprint. Energy savings are achieved using the new extruder drive concept as well as by using motors classified IE3 and infrared heaters on the extruder barrel. The use of the radiant heat of the extruder for material processing helps to recover additional energy.

The recoSTAR universal recycling lines are designed for processing a wide range of plastic waste – from films and injection moulding parts to fibres, filaments and fleece made of  PE, PP, PS, PA, PES, PET, PPS, PLA and many more. Various degassing and filter systems for purifying and filtering the melt are available depending on the input material; for pelletising, a water ring, an underwater or a strand pelletiser can be used.

A recoSTAR universal recycling line will be shown processing polypropylene raffia production waste at the Starlinger In-House Exhibition in Weissenbach/Triesting, scheduled in November to flank the textile machinery exhibition ITMA being held in Milan.