Film applications with PCR material

Sustainable solutions in terms of the circular economy

PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) granules are made from recycled plastic. Plastic waste is collected from households or commercial establishments for this purpose. This type of waste represents the largest waste stream in the world. In order to produce PCR plastic, this waste is converted back into a raw material. The collected waste is pre-sorted, cleaned, shredded and then regranulated. This makes PCR raw materials a sustainable solution in terms of the circular economy.

Challenges in the use of PCR material

The quality and composition of the granulate depend heavily on the sorting and cleanliness of the waste stream.
Consistent product properties of the raw material cannot be guaranteed
May not be used as food packaging
Transparency is difficult to achieve

Typical applications with a high PCR content

Rubbish bags (100%)
Bags
Industrial packaging (stretch films, caps)
Agricultural films
Heavy-duty sacks

From waste to high-quality film

with blown film lines optimised for PCR

For decades, Hosokawa Alpine’s blown film lines have been processing recycled materials into high-quality film. In order to produce competitively and cost-efficiently, the equipment must first of all be reliable as well as ensure a stable production process. The system components from Hosokawa Alpine meet these requirements as they are optimally coordinated and able to tolerate the varying raw material qualities of PCR granulate.

Your advantages:

Process stable and reliable production processes
The system components are precisely coordinated
The Alpine extruder and Alpine die head are ideal for processing PCR materials
Maximum bubble stability
The supply of cool melt ensures an efficient and stable production process
Low energy consumption due to efficient system design

Extruder — The Flex extruder is ideally suited to the challenges of PCR material.

Ecological and economic advantages

Less use of fossil raw materials
Reduction of CO₂ emissions by up to 85%
Less water consumption
Less energy consumption
Reduction of the amount of waste
Use contributes to the use of a circular economy

Customer Story: Circular Economy at Plasta

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