PETpla.net Insider 07+08 / 2013

PRODUCTS 47 PET planet insider Vol. 14 No. 07+08 Screw-fed granulators Herbold Meckesheim SB Series Granulators’ patented screw-feed mechanism is claimed to make them qui- eter and more efficient than gravity-fed size-reduction equipment for pulverizing PET bottles and other recyclable plastics. The SB Granulator is suitable for either wet or dry operation and is claimed to be able to process up to 7t of plastic per hour. Materials to be granulated are deliv- ered from the unit’s hopper to the cutting chamber by one or more conveyor screws mounted at an angle (45° to 90°) to the rotor axis. The screws maintain a steady feeding pace, even if the plastic is a mixture of sizes and shapes, with throughput at 30% to 50% above that of gravity-fed machines with cutting chambers of the same size. Herbold also main- tains that the machine uses less power, has no fly-back, reduces wear to the cut- ting blades, and the shorter time that granulated particles spend in the chamber leads to less fines and dust. These granulators can also be used for secondary size reduction of pre-shredded plastics. www.herboldusa.com Oil goes PCO1881 Bericap has announced the development and commercial launch of its EV 28/26, a press-on closure designed to suit the lightweight PCO1881 bottleneck. It is equipped with a screw-closure opening and contents are protected with a non-drip function to eliminate spillage. It can be supplied either with or without a flow regulator. The EV28/26 has been designed to enable producers in the edible oil market to take advantage of the PCO1881 lightweight standard. It can also be used with products such as sauces, dressings, syrups and other similar products. www.bericap.com