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    Film waste too light to handle? Time to agglomerate!

    Author: ComeFrom: Date:2026/5/6 15:46:57 Hits:66

    Q1:Why is an agglomerator necessary?

    Imagine a truckload of waste plastic film. It doesn't weigh much, 

    but because it's light, thin, and loose, it's incredibly bulky. 

    Feeding this material directly into a granulation line often results in:

     

    •Uneven feeding: The material is too light for the screw to grasp;


    •Low conveying efficiency: A truckload of waste film quickly fills 

    the warehouse;


    •High energy consumption: The loose material is unevenly heated, 

    resulting in poor plasticization efficiency.

    The function of an agglomerator is to "compact" these light materials, 

    making them more compact and easier to handle.

     

    Q2:Does the agglomerator require additional heating?

    Usually not. The material in the agglomerator generates heat primarily 

    through high-speed friction, which allows it to form agglomerates when 

    it reaches a semi-molten state.

     

    Q3:Can the pelletized material be used directly?

    The agglomerator produces not final recycled plastic pellets, but rather 

    a "transition material":

     

    •It can be fed directly into the agglomerator for melting and pelletizing to 

    produce standard recycled plastic pellets.


    •For temporary storage or transportation, its compact size and high density 

    reduce storage and logistics costs.


    •In some scenarios, it can be used directly in less demanding extrusion 

    or injection molding processes.

     

    Q4:What are the advantages of a pelletizer?

    •Significant volume reduction: The machine significantly reduces the size, 

    making transportation and feeding more efficient.


    •Good continuity: Ensures stable operation of the pelletizing line.


    •High adaptability: Suitable for a variety of soft plastics, including films, 

    woven bags, and chemical fiber scraps.


    •Energy-saving and high efficiency: Utilizes heat generated by friction, 

    eliminating the need for additional heating to achieve pelletization.

     

    REGULUS Machinery provides high-quality plastic agglomerators and 

    other recycling equipment.

    Please contact us for more information!

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