If you’re moving a ton of plastic and wondering why your shipping bill seems inflated, here’s the hard truth:
“One ton of plastic — but you’re hauling 300 pounds of water?”
“You think it’s just plastic? You’re paying to ship water.”
Water weight isn’t just a logistics issue — it’s a major bottleneck for recyclers and manufacturers alike.
The Hidden Cost of Wet Plastic
Wet plastic slows down your extrusion line, clogs machinery, and compromises your product quality. Excess moisture leads to inconsistent melt flow, poor pellet formation, and even equipment damage over time.
The Solution: ASG High-Speed Centrifugal Dryers
At ASG, we build one thing to do one job — and do it exceptionally well:
High-speed centrifugal dryers engineered to get your plastic clean and dry — fast.
With rotational speeds of up to 1,500 RPM, our dryers bring moisture content down to under 2% in just seconds, keeping your operation smooth, efficient, and cost-effective.
How It Works
Inside each dryer, a spinning rotor drives material against a precision stainless-steel screen, rapidly stripping away surface moisture. The result? Drier plastic, cleaner output, and faster downstream processing.
Discharge Options That Fit Your Workflow
Underneath the dryer, we offer a range of modular discharge configurations to suit your line:
- Vibrator
- Screw conveyor
- Water collection tank
- Straight chute
But if you want the best separation and material flow, we recommend the vibrating screen — it’s fast, clean, and ultra-reliable.
Designed for Versatility
ASG dryers are:
- Compact and easy to install
- Energy-efficient to lower your operating costs
- Compatible with a wide range of materials — HDPE, LDPE, PP film, PET flakes, and more.
So don’t let moisture choke your production line.
Dry smarter. Dry faster. Dry better — with ASG.
INQUIRIES
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a centrifugal dryer remove moisture?
Inside the dryer, a spinning rotor drives material against a precision stainless-steel screen, rapidly stripping away surface moisture. With rotational speeds up to 1,500 RPM, moisture content drops below 2% in just seconds. The result is drier plastic, cleaner output, and faster downstream processing — without slow thermal drying stages.
Which materials can the dryer handle?
ASG dryers are designed for versatility: they handle HDPE, LDPE, PP film, PET flakes, and more. The stainless-steel screen and robust rotor cope with different particle shapes and sizes, from light films to rigid flakes, making the dryer a flexible dewatering stage for mixed recycling operations.
What discharge options are available?
Underneath the dryer, modular discharge configurations suit different line layouts: vibrator, screw conveyor, water collection tank, or straight chute. For the best separation and material flow, we recommend the vibrating screen — it is fast, clean, and ultra-reliable, and pairs neatly with downstream conveying or storage.
Where does a centrifugal dryer fit in a recycling line?
The dryer sits between washing and downstream processing: after the material is washed and rinsed, the dryer removes surface water before extrusion or pelletizing. It is a standard stage on both PP/PE film washing lines and rigid plastic recycling lines, protecting extruders and improving pellet quality.
Is the dryer energy-efficient?
Yes. Mechanical dewatering by centrifugal force is far more efficient than thermal drying: moisture is stripped in seconds rather than minutes of heated air. The dryers are compact and easy to install, and their energy-efficient design lowers operating costs — important when running high-throughput washing lines around the clock.
What maintenance does the centrifugal dryer need?
Routine maintenance focuses on the stainless-steel screen, the rotor, and the chosen discharge configuration. Screens should be inspected regularly for wear or damage, since a compromised screen affects both dryness and throughput. The compact, modular design makes parts accessible, and ASG supplies wear parts with technical support to keep downtime minimal.