K 2025 preview PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 07+08/25 www.petpla.net 55 safety authority, EFSA conformity and local approvals in Latin America confirm the decontamination efficiency of the technology. As volatile contamination is removed efficiently in the MRS extruder under vacuum and solid contamination is removed by fine filtration in the rotary filtration system, OMNI recycling lines offer food compliant recycling in one simple, compact and sustainable extrusion step. Typical applications for OMNI recycling machines include the processing of PET reclaim, such as bottle, sheet regrind or fibre waste, into high quality end products, such as thermoformed sheet (suitable for food contact), staple fibre, POY, FDY, BCF or strapping tapes. In addition, a wide range of input materials such as PS, PP, PE, or PLA can be recycled. The OMNI series can also be used in the decontamination of post-consumer waste to produce direct food contact products such as HDPE bottle caps or milk bottles, coffee caps and for odour reduction and degassing of PA, SAN or other polymers. OMNI 110 recycling machine for post-consumer PET reclaim At the K show, Gneuss will present the core of an OMNI Recycling Machine – a Multi Rotation System MRS 110 extruder. After the show, the complete line – including, among other components, a water ring vacuum system and the fully automatic RSFgenius 90 melt filtration system – will be delivered to Cotnyl, a leading Argentinian manufacturer specialising in thermoformed plastic packaging. Designed to process 600kg/h of undried and uncrystallised PET or 400 kg/h of PP, the system will produce high-quality thermoforming sheet for food packaging applications. The technology has already been approved for food contact by Argentina’s food safety authority Senasa. In addition to its compact design, which requires little space and can therefore be easily integrated into existing premises, the OMNI is claimed to be very flexible. The fully automated control of vacuum, extruder, dosing, degassing dwell time and filter exchange ensures a consistently high quality of the end product while allowing the use of lower cost input materials, says Gneuss. With the tight and varying materials market, it is becoming increasingly important to have maximum flexibility in regard to the input material, especially in the case of varying and uncertain input qualities in the future. Compact design also results in low energy consumption, reducing the CO2 footprint of the recycling process. Reliable sensor solutions Gneuss offers robust and adaptable sensor technology for pressure and temperature measurement in extrusion processes. Designed to meet harsh industrial demands, the company’s sensors withstand abrasion, corrosion, and extreme temperatures. Thanks to flexible in-house production, Gneuss delivers both standard and custommade sensors with short lead times. Safety and quality in focus The increasing demands placed on safety and quality make the continuous monitoring of measuring equipment essential. This is particularly true of pressure sensors with a safety function. The reliable CCS 1000 pressure sensor testing device is now available with a heated sensor holder, enabling testing under real operating conditions. Thanks to its modular design, the CCS1000 can also be retrofitted with a temperature-controlled pressure port. Additionally, the newly developed clamping device for the sensor holder reduces wear on the sealing surfaces, preventing leaks during testing. Gneuss can provide a customised solution for testing needs based on the CCS1000. Pressure ports are available for various thread types, including ½” and M18. Display units can be integrated for the sensor types for use on request. The sensors are future-proof thanks to digital IO-Link communication and optional identification using RFID chips. www.gneuss.com
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