EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 11/25 www.petpla.net 31 Focus on recyclate quality Lindner showcased new technologies and products to process waste plastics at K 2025. The spotlight was on high recyclate quality, energy efficiency, maximum flexibility, smart process optimisation along the entire value-added chain, and a world first in mechanical recycling. Visitors were also able to see the new fourth-generation Micromat, whose smart technology is claimed to set new standards in energy efficiency and material flexibility. The joint venture between Lindner Washtech and EREMA illustrates an approach to process optimisation across the entire recycling chain, from bale to pellet, with a focus on recyclate quality, throughput, and resource use. Ready for energy-efficient versatility – the fourthgeneration Micromat For the new Micromat series, Lindner has built on the proven strengths of Series 3, adding upgrades that improve both maintenance and productivity. The company states that the core of the new shredder series is the drive concept that features a level of efficiency of above 97%. Unlike a torque drive, the new concept operates without any rare earth elements and is claimed to have a long lifespan. It is a flexible, configurable blade system. This makes it possible to quickly replace pointed knives with step knives which enables the shredder to flexibly adapt to different material requirements. Ready for smart process control and guaranteed quality Systematically and smartly optimising processes along the entire value-added chain – from shredding, sorting and washing to extrusion – is the key to achieving reliable quality standards and an efficient use of resources. These are only some of the results of the joint venture between Lindner Washtech and EREMA. “In the past few years we have been working specifically on optimising process interfaces,” said Georg Krenn, Managing Director at Lindner Washtech, who presented the results at K 2025. Topics included integrated plant engineering for a defined throughput, seamless and automated material flow regulation, smart performance monitoring and recyclate qualities for use in the cosmetics and food sectors. Ready for a revolution in mechanical recycling From post-consumer plastics to high-quality recyclate that can also be used in sensitive applications such as cosmetics and personal care – can this be combined with energy efficiency and reliability? That was the key question at the start of the project. At K 2025, Lindner presented a world first in mechanical recycling: a washing process that is intended to set new standards in material purity, improving recyclate quality for the cosmetic and personal care sector. This Micromat IV technology aims to open up access to other complex areas of application. The method was presented for the first time at Lindner’s exhibition stand. www.lindner.com F.l.t.r: Marcel Willberg, Sales Director at Lindner Washtech, and Clemens Kitzberger, Business Development Manager Application Post Consumer at EREMA Group. At Lindner’s K 2025 booth, Managing Directors Matthias Egarter (left) and Georg Krenn (right, Lindner Washtech) presented an exclusive world first in mechanical recycling.
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