46 EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 07+08/24 www.petpla.net PET recycling management The RCS Group from Werne, Germany, presented itself as a pioneer in the recycling of packaging from the deposit system. A particular highlight was the model of the material cycle, which symbolises the RCS Group’s commitment to the circular economy. It illustrates how recycled materials can be fed back into the production process. This display attracted a lot of attention. It shows in a simplified way how the sustainable use of resources works. The RCS Group specialises in recycling packaging from the deposit system and offers processed materials and by-products for sale. The company purchases additional material for the production of PET regranulate for the food and beverage industry. www.rcs-entsorgung.de Powerfil receives Plastics Recycling Award Europe 2024 At PRSE, the DischargePro control system from Erema’s Powerfil business unit was presented with the Plastics Recycling Award Europe in the “Recycling Machinery Innovation of the Year” category. The DischargePro system automatically compensates for fluctuations in the input material, thereby ensuring uniform thickening during melt filtration and thus a consistent process. Depending on the application and contamination, Powerfil was able to reduce melt loss by up to 50 per cent with the DischargePro compared to the previous Erema laser filter control system. These facts convinced the jury, who described the technology as an intelligent technological advance in the extrusion process. With the control system, Powerfil increases the degree of automation in the filter process. The innovative discharge control system reacts to specific disruptions in the process. In this way, the speed of the scraper star is adjusted at short notice and returns to the setpoint speed as soon as the contamination peak has been discharged. Furthermore, the control system also recognises changes in throughput and adjusts the discharge rates accordingly. In the event of a higher pressure drop across the filter screen, which is caused by a higher viscosity of the melt, DischargePro adjusts the setpoint value to ensure a consistent discharge rate. Long-term changes, such as the condition of the filter screen, are also taken into account in all adjustments. www.erema-group.com The model of the material cycle, which illustrates how recycled materials can be fed back into the production process, attracted a lot of attention. “We have put a lot of effort into developing this technology. I am therefore particularly delighted to accept this award on behalf of the entire team today,” says Robert Obermayr (centre), Head of the Powerfil business unit at Erema. (Photo: PRSE 2024) MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 10-12 September 2024 Dubai Organised by In association with ASIA 13–14 November 2024 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore INDIA 4-6 December 2024 NESCO Bombay Exhibition Center (BEC), Mumbai The Middle East & Africa’s only dedicated expo on plastics recycling returns to Dubai for its 2nd edition. Register for your FREE entry pass at: www.prseventmea.com
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