From blocking hot runners to crashing extruder screws and breaking blades in shredders, metallic contaminants can cause many problems for plastics processing. We have the right contaminant detectors to prevent damage to machinery and production downtime.
Quality assurance is another important factor. Metal particles in the final product are not the only reason for compromised quality. Blockages and tool damage can also result in defects from too little or too much being injected. Finally, metal detectors help to detect bead wire breaks.
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Metal particles made of iron, stainless steel or copper that are hidden among the plastic granules are the most common type of contamination in the plastics-processing industry. They can come from a variety of sources:
Common applications include the following:
As you can see, we support you in all steps of the process. We would be happy to advise you personally to find the right solution for your need together.
How easy is it to install the metal detector in the production line – and
how easy is it for your staff to operate the device?
In our white paper, we provide a detailed
outline of the issues, their causes and the necessary countermeasures for
eliminating metal contamination in the plastics processing industry.
The Whitepaper explores the challenges that
metal contamination poses to compounding and masterbatch production and
considers the key features that metal separators must have to provide an
adequate solution.
The plastics industry is under pressure. Between climate change, excessive consumption of finite resources, and vast amounts of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, plastics are coming to be seen in a different light by politicians, businesses, and consumers alike. Read in our e-book about the most important factors of a functioning circular economy, especially which challenges and opportunities exist for recyclers and plastics processors.
Separately purchased recyclate often contains various different polymers as well as metal contaminants such as aluminum, brass, and stainless steel. Learn in our Case Study how Sitraplas has solved this problem.
SITRAPLAS GmbH is a producer of high-performance engineering plastic compounds. Unplanned downtime is a nightmare for every company, but especially for continuous production facilities. When metal separators are networked with plastic processing machines, the flow of information between machines can be monitored.
To avoid any metal in the powder, CIPSA wanted to inspect the PVC compounds before they enter the pelletizer. This was to protect the extruder screw from damage and avoid expensive production stops.
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