This video shows the trial run of our 500 kg/hr plastic film squeezer and densifying recycling system. This system offers major advantages over traditional thermal and centrifugal dryer systems. With this newly developed plastic film drying system, the finished densified plastic has moisture content under 3%.
This allows the capacity for extruders or pelletizers to increase by more than 30% improving over efficiently greatly. Additionally, the material from the plastic film squeezer can be fed directly into the extruder without a compactor which saves power and operating cost for the whole plastic film washing plant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity does this film squeezer system handle?
The system shown in the video is rated at 500 kg/hr of plastic film. Actual throughput depends on film type, thickness, and incoming moisture level. The squeezer can be sized to match your film washing line output, so share your target capacity with ASG to confirm the right configuration.
How does the squeezer compare to thermal or centrifugal dryers?
The squeezer offers major advantages over traditional thermal and centrifugal dryer systems: it both dewaters and densifies in a single step, reaching under 3% moisture, while producing a compacted output that feeds directly into the extruder. This eliminates the compactor stage, saving power and operating cost.
Why does densified output increase extruder capacity?
Densified film packs more material per unit of volume, so the extruder screw fills more efficiently, and capacity can increase by more than 30%. Drier, denser feed also stabilizes extrusion, reduces energy use per kilogram, and improves pellet quality compared to feeding loose, wet film.
What materials can the squeezer process?
It processes plastic film and similar flexible materials coming from film washing lines. The screw press squeezes out water while heat aids drying, delivering densified plastic with moisture under 3%. Very thin or heavily contaminated film may need adjusted settings, so discuss your material with ASG.
What power and installation requirements apply?
Exact ratings depend on configuration, so plan for three-phase industrial power driving the screw press and heating elements. Installation needs a level floor, drainage for the expelled water, and space for film infeed and densified output discharge, typically between the washing line and the extruder.
What maintenance does the film squeezer require?
Regularly inspect the screw and press chamber for wear, keep the drainage outlets clear, and verify the temperature controls and heating elements. Because the screw handles wet, abrasive film, monitor wear parts and replace them before output moisture starts rising or throughput drops.