Efficient Recycling Filter for Contaminated Polymers
The BKG HiCon R-Type is the ultimate solution for polymer recycling, processing melts from olefins and styrenes, even when dealing with high contamination levels. This innovative filter ensures efficient operation and superior melt quality.
Overview
Polymer recycling (plastic) materials is one of the most pressing challenges today. Among the most valuable and versatile plastics are polyolefins, which play a pivotal role in driving circularity across industries such as packaging, construction, agriculture, electronics, automotive, and consumer goods.
However, recycling polyolefins comes with its own set of challenges. These materials are often heavily contaminated, requiring a filtration system that can handle raw materials with minimal pretreatment. The BKG HiCon R-Type offers a unique filtration approach tailored to meet these demands, going beyond the capabilities of piston-type filters.
Specifications
| Options And Specifications | |
| Heating | Autonomous included heating control |
| Hardware | Siemens Simatic SPS and HMI |
| Diagnostics | Analysis of melt pressure and temperature included in the standard delivery (incl. Sensor) / Optional recording of process data and remote maintenance |
Benefitting Your Process
Increase Profitability
- Maximize operating profits with minimal melt loss
- Lower operational costs due to the filter media’s extended service life and its ability to be cleaned with pyrolysis or hydrochloric acid baths
- Optimize process performance with precise and intuitive controls
Increase Quality
- Ensure high-quality end products with consistent melt pressure behind the filter
- Achieve a perfectly clean melt with no edge flow around the strainer tube
Increase Convenience
- Simplify maintenance with a robust and low-wear design
- Easily replace the independent strainer tube without extensive downtime
- Minimize operator intervention with a fully automated self-cleaning process
Suitable Applications
Recycling
The BKG HiCon R-Type excels at handling highly contaminated polymer melts without frequent backflushing, reducing material losses and boosting profitability.
Minimal Resources
- Agricultural films
- Polystyrene from household appliances (white goods)
- Food packaging (Post Consumer Recycling – PCR)
Separation of Impurities
- Organic and inorganic materials: Wood, paper
- Metals: Steel, aluminum, copper
- Non-metallic materials
- Foreign plastics and rubber
