K 2025 PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 07+08/25 www.petpla.net 52 Edvanced plastic recycling solutions At K 2025 Erema will present its state-of-the-art portfolio of plastic recycling solutions. AI data analysis, digital services and the treatment of heavily contaminated plastic waste will be highlighted. In-depth AI data analysis PredictOn:Drive monitors the main drive trains on the preconditioning unit and the extruder, as well as the vacuum pump status on PET systems. New in-depth data analysis in PredictOn:Drive detects any abnormal process values and automatically triggers remote analysis using AI-supported algorithms to identify potential damage and pinpoint the affected components. In the event of anomalies, the machine operator receives precise diagnoses and specific recommendations for action directly on the BluPort platform. Monthly status reports provide an analysis of all monitored components. Monitoring extruder screw in real time This intelligent assistance system continuously monitors the status of the plasticising unit. Ultrasonic sensors detect wear to the extruder screw and barrel in real time without direct contact with the melt. Dimensional changes are displayed on the machine HMI using a traffic light colour system, and detailed long-term data can be viewed online on the BluPort platform. This means that critical states of the plasticising unit can be detected at an early stage to avoid unscheduled machine downtime. Individually defined wear limits for the extruder screw and barrel make it possible to achieve the maximum operating time out of component service life and determine when it is best to replace the component. BluPort digital services The visualisation of both PredictOn modules is fully integrated into the BluPort online platform. It accompanies customers through the entire product life cycle, from initial contact to maintenance and upgrades, and potentially to a subsequent repurchase of the equipment. All information on quality control, spare parts, contact persons and system data is displayed in one place, accessible at any time, barrier-free, and synchronised between desktop and mobile devices. Over 4,500 users worldwide benefit from the advantages offered by this platform. Heavily contaminated plastic waste EREMA will also launch the AGGLOREMA generation of machines, a new recycling system developed for processing heavily contaminated post-consumer waste. The machine processes film rejects with high levels of fluctuating moisture from sorting systems on a large scale to produce agglomerates with a high bulk density that are an ideal feedstock for chemical recycling, among other applications. “AGGLOREMA closes the gap between highly contaminated, heterogeneous and often thin-film waste streams, and reliable feedstock for the reactor. This is a particularly robust and energy-efficient system,” says Klaus Lederer, Business Development Manager Chemical Recycling at EREMA. This series of machines complements the company’s product portfolio for chemical recycling and aligns perfectly with the CHEMAREMA. AGGLOREMA processes heavily contaminated waste streams with a low bulk density (from 30kg/m³) and moisture contents of up to 12 per cent. This is achieved by combining the EREMA Preconditioning Unit (PCU) with patented Counter Current technology and a specially designed extruder screw. Even when the composition of the feed material varies greatly, for example in terms of polymer, geometry and moisture, this combination is claimed to ensure stable process control. The material is homogenised, degassed, preheated, and continuously fed into a short extruder without upstream drying. It handles up to 2.3 t/h, with ample headroom to increase throughput. From the extruder, the partially melted material strand is fed directly through a melt pipe into the watercooled melt mill. Here, it is formed into agglomerates with bulk densities of 280 to 380 kg/m³ and a defined particle size. Erema says that depending on the configuration, the downstream drying can reduce residual moisture to less than one percent. The system capitalises on the advantages of extrusion, but significantly reduces process temperature and energy consumption. The AGGLOREMA can be used to prepare feedstock materials for chemical recycling as well as for mechanical recycling. Agglomerates produced from mixed polyolefin fractions can be used in the manufacture of simple components, for example. edvanced.erema.com Intelligent assistance in the extrusion process: PredictOn:Plastification Unit continuously monitors the status of the extruder screw and barrel and signals any deviations. (Photo: Erema) Erema Hall 9 Booth C09 Outdoor area CE03
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