Granulating and Shredding Processes
Granulators can be used with an extremely wide range of materials, scrap forms and products. Here are a few typical examples.
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In injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming or other plastic parts manufacturing facilities, where precision and efficiency are paramount, a variety of size reduction processes are employed to handle plastics scrap effectively. There are extrusion and injection molding beside-the-press systems, as well as roll-fed or in-line granulators in thermoforming plants. See some examples below. These processes efficiently enable the recycling of plastic waste within the facility and contribute to minimizing material wastage, optimizing production efficiency, and supporting sustainable practices across the industry.
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