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Squeezer Drying Machine (for washed film)
Squeezer Drying Machine (for the washed film)
Recycling Processes of Repro-Dry
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Generally, washed film can contain up to 40% moisture level and can be problematic for post-consumer recyclers. A typical vertical-type dryer can not effectively remove the water moisture from the light-weighted film flakes and there is usually 20-30% water moisture remaining in the material after drying. The excessive water content usually results in inconsistent feeding and low output in the recycling extruder.
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1. Feeding
Feeding the wet plastic scraps by belt/screw conveyor. -
2. Water Discharge (Squeeze)
The specially designed short screw “squeezes” and presses out the remaining moisture out of the washed materials. -
3. Final Product
The end product from the drying machines is in granule shape, which can be transported to the recycling pelletizing extruder easily.
Main Function
- For pre-washed material (coming directly from washing lines):
Post-consumer PE film, PP woven, PP jumbo bags, and agricultural film, in the form of flakes after washing. - Reduces water moisture level down to 1 ~5 % from 10~35%.
- Turn film flakes into solid lumps – higher density, and less volume result in faster, easier, and more stable feeding to the extruder.
- Faster drying of washed film and woven waste compared to conventional drying methods such as centrifugal drying or blow drying using hot air.
- The drying process generates less heat. This results in less material degradation, higher value, and higher reusability of recycled pellets.
- Prepares the material for the extrusion-pelletizing process that follows.
Benefits of Using the Squeezer Dryer
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Increase Extruder Efficiency:
Increases output capacity and efficiency of the pelletizing extruder and the overall recycling process.
- Improve Pellets Quality:
After squeezing, the volume of the material goes down and the feeding to the pelletizing extruder becomes much easier and more consistent. As a result, the quality of the end product (recycled pellets) also improves.
Integration with Recycling Extruder and Washing Line
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Maximizes Output:
Maximizes output when working in line with the combination of the compactor-extruder-pelletizing type of recycling machine. -
Special Designed:
To fit between the washing line and plastic recycling extruder to increase output and efficiency. - Workflow:
Washing line → plastic squeezer dryer → plastic recycling extruder
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Washed Film flakes -
Washed Jumbo Bags -
Plastic Regrinds
Model Name
Repro-Dry
Final Product
Dried plastic granules, which are ready for the extrusion pelletizing process that comes next
Machine Components
N/A
Recycling Material
Post-consumer PE film (pre-washed) LDPE Agricultural film, stretch film PP woven bags, PP jumbo bags
Output range
300-900 kg/hr depending on material condition and machine size
Feeding
Screw Feeding/ Conveyor Feeding
Screw Diameter
Ø 300mm ~ 350mm
Screw L/D
N/A
Screw Material
N/A
Degassing
N/A
Cutting Type
N/A
Cooling
N/A
Voltage
Customized based on request (For example: USA 480V 60Hz, Mexico 440V/220V 60Hz, Saudi Arabia 380V 60Hz, Nigeria 415V 50Hz...)
Optional Devices
Belt conveyor for material transportation, from washing line to drying machine, and/or from drying machine to recycling extruder. Customized feeding and Integration and can done upon customer request.
Delivery Time
75 days, in stock machines may be available for immediate delivery
Warranty
1 year warranty
Technical Assistance
Engineers available to service machinery overseas