This story appeared in the Winter 2017 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.
PearloFlex pelletizer: Maag's new underwater pelletizing system is specially made to process a wide range of polymers, including recycled plastics, into spherical pellets of compounds, masterbatches and blends. It encompasses a diverter valve, pelletizer, dryer, process water system and control cabinet, all mounted on one compact frame. The modular system can handle frequent product and color changes with a throughput of up to 1,100 pounds per hour.
What's new? The pelletizer, which debuted at the K show.
Benefits: Flexibility and ease of use. The system features top-mounted, swiveling and movable machinery that makes changeovers and maintenance easy, with limited downtime.
Maag Automatik Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, 704-716-9000, www.maag.com
