PLASTICS SIZE REDUCTION

Move to Beside-The-Press Granulators Yields Major Results

Looking to minimize the regrind touch points, Teel Plastics management consulted with Cumberland about their current challenges and the possibility of using beside-the-press (BTP) granulators. After an onsite analysis, they decided on a test that would feature Cumberland BTP granulators on one of their smaller lines.

The new workflow would allow scrap to be taken directly from the end of the line as it was produced, reground and transported via an evacuation system to the front of the line where it is discharged to a gaylord positioned next to the extruder.

As soon as the gaylord was full, it could easily be move over a mere five feet to start using right on the line. This immediately eliminated several labor- and time-intensive steps and allowed more potentially scrap material to be used, cutting down on overall process waste. The company then decided to reconfigure six more lines using a similar BTP workflow for a total of seven. 

How Cumberland Heavy Duty Granulators Help Close the Loop at the World’s Largest Recycler

As a pioneer in plastics recycling with over 30 years of experience, KW Plastics has relied on Cumberland to develop successful methods to grind and reprocess high volumes of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) curbside recycling products such as beverage containers, laundry detergent bottles and more.

To help reinforce the environmental benefits of recycling, Cumberland helped KW Plastics identify the average reduction of global warming potential (GWP) achieved through the recycling process vs. manufacturing of virgin resins. The net benefit of the process indicates a significant reduction of harmful CO2 released into the environment.

Custom-Designed System Helps Boston-Based Firm Increase Capacity

Save That Stuff, Inc. (STS), strives to become a leading recycler in New England with zero waste. While plastics recycling makes up a small part of their business, the company was looking to grow that and turned to Cumberland.

With a custom-designed turnkey solution, STS can take used PP clothes hangers from a major US retailer and turn them into regrind to sell on the open market—eliminating the customer’s waste stream and creating more profit for STS. Learn more about how the custom system allows STS to separate metal from plastic and get more throughput and higher quality regrind.

How Cumberland Granulators are Contributing to the Sustainability Initiatives of Teel Plastics

As a manufacturer of products for health care, automotive, medical and industrial sector clients, Teel Plastics is always looking for improving its sustainable solutions to serve itself and customers. The company knew they could do more in their operations and reached out to Cumberland to improve their operations. Cumberland replaced a central granulating room with a beside-the-press granulator, and has been able to go even further to help Teel calculate their emissions savings.