Agglomerates in plastic recycling is the process of taking broken down plastics of all shapes and sizes and combining them into large pellets or blocks. The process is often done using a combination of thermal and mechanical forces.

For 100 % utilisation of plastic the free flowing granules are reused for production of valuable raw materials.

The agglomerators chops the sheets into thin film flakes. Due to the cutting and friction energy of the process, the flakes are heated until they start to melt and form crumbs or agglomerate. This will increase the bulk density of the material which is now fit to be feed directly into the extruder (means to pull out, to extract. This is an essential step of the mechanic recycling process that leads to a very-high-quality recycled material by using specific technologies).

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In the context of plastic recycling, "agglomerates" refer to clusters or groups of plastic particles or granules that have been fused or bonded together into larger, cohesive masses. Agglomerates are formed by various methods, including melting and re-solidifying plastic materials, typically in a controlled industrial process.

The formation of agglomerates in plastic recycling serves several purposes:

Common methods used to create plastic agglomerates include extrusion, pelletizing, and compounding. These processes involve heating the plastic material to a semi-molten state and then forming it into larger, cohesive masses. The resulting agglomerates can then be further processed or molded into new plastic products.

Agglomeration is an important step in the plastic recycling process, helping to transform various forms of plastic waste into usable raw materials for manufacturing, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.

Agglomerates in plastic recycling are clusters of plastic particles that have been bonded together. They can be formed using a variety of processes, including compaction, extrusion, and spheronization.

The aim of agglomeration is to increase the bulk density of waste plastic. This is beneficial for a number of reasons, including:

• Improved handling and transportation: Agglomerated plastic is easier to handle and transport than loose plastic particles. This is because the larger aggregates are less likely to be blown away by the wind or scattered during transportation.
• Enhanced melting and processing: Agglomerated plastic melts and processes more efficiently than loose plastic particles. This is because the larger aggregates have a more uniform surface area and are less likely to clump together.
• Reduced storage space: Agglomerated plastic takes up less storage space than loose plastic particles. This is because the larger aggregates are packed more tightly together.

In addition to these benefits, agglomeration can also help to improve the quality of recycled plastic. Agglomerated plastic is less likely to contain contaminants, such as dirt and dust. This is because the agglomeration process can remove some of these contaminants.

Here is a reference to a book that discusses agglomeration in plastic recycling in detail:

• Title: Plastic Recycling Technology
• Author: John Scheirs
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Date: 2019

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest plastic recycling technologies, including agglomeration. It is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about this important process.

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