In the competitive world of plastic recycling, moisture is the enemy of efficiency. For recycling plant owners and operators, processing washed soft plastics—like LDPE agricultural films, LLDPE stretch films, and PP woven bags—presents a unique challenge. Traditional drying methods are often energy-intensive and create bottlenecks that eat into your profit margins.
Au Rumtoo, we understand that to stay profitable, you need more than just machinery; you need a solution that optimizes your entire production line. Enter the Presse-papier en plastique—a game-changer designed to transform wet, washed film into high-quality, ready-to-pelletize material.
Why Traditional Drying Methods Are Failing You
If you are still relying on centrifugal dryers or hot air pipes for your film lines, you are likely facing three major issues:
- High Energy Costs: Thermal drying requires massive amounts of electricity or gas to evaporate water from light, surface-heavy films.
- Inconsistent Moisture Levels: Wet pockets in the film flakes can lead to “foamy” pellets and unstable extrusion.
- Faible densité apparente : Fluffy film flakes are difficult to feed into an extruder, reducing your overall hourly output.
To solve these problems, the industry has shifted toward mechanical dewatering.
How the Rumtoo Plastic Film Squeezer Works
The Plastic Film Squeezer (also known as a Squeezing Dryer) combines physical pressure with friction-generated heat to achieve results that thermal dryers simply cannot match.
The process is straightforward yet engineeringly precise:
- Alimentation : Wet film travels into the machine’s hopper.
- Compression: A specially designed heavy-duty screw pushes the material into a narrowing barrel.
- Dewatering & Densifying: The immense pressure mechanically squeezes out the water. Simultaneously, the friction creates heat, which plasticizes the material slightly.
This process transforms loose, wet film into semi-plastified, compact granules. To see the technical specifications and detailed models we offer, visit our Plastic Film Squeezing Machine page.
Key Benefits: Why Upgrade to a Squeezer?
For professional recyclers, the decision to upgrade comes down to the numbers. Here is how our technology impacts your bottom line:
1. Superior Moisture Reduction (Down to 1-3%)
Unlike traditional methods that struggle to get moisture below 10%, Rumtoo’s squeezer consistently reduces water content to under 3%. This level of dryness is critical for preventing bubbles in your final pellets and ensuring a smooth extrusion process.
2. Massive Energy Savings
By using mechanical pressure instead of hot air blowing, our squeezer can reduce energy consumption by up to 60-70% compared to hot air drying systems. This is a direct saving on your monthly operational expenses.
3. Increased Line Capacity
The squeezer doesn’t just dry; it densifies. It converts fluffy film into compact, irregular granules. These granules have a much higher bulk density, which makes feeding your extruder significantly easier and faster. Many clients report an immediate increase in their pelletizing line’s output after installing our machine.
4. Eliminating the Agglomerator
In many recycling lines, the output from our squeezer is dry and dense enough to be fed directly into the pelletizing extruder, often eliminating the need for a separate, energy-hungry agglomerator (compactor).
Why Industry Leaders Choose Rumtoo
We know you have options when sourcing machinery. However, generic machines often lack the durability required for 24/7 industrial operations. Here is why Rumtoo stands out:
- Robust Engineering: Our screws and barrels are made from high-grade, wear-resistant alloy steel, treated to withstand the high torque and friction essential for processing abrasive dirty films.
- Intelligent Control: Equipped with a smart PLC system, our machines automatically adjust to prevent clogging and ensure consistent output, reducing the need for constant manual supervision.
- Customized for Your Material: Whether you are recycling post-consumer agricultural film (highly contaminated) or post-industrial stretch wrap, we tailor the compression ratio and drainage design to suit your specific material.
- Global Support: From our manufacturing base to your factory floor, Rumtoo provides end-to-end support, including installation guidance, operator training, and fast spare parts delivery.
Supporting the Circular Economy
Investing in a high-efficiency Plastic Film Squeezer is not just a business decision; it is an environmental one. By making the recycling of difficult-to-dry films profitable and energy-efficient, we help divert thousands of tons of plastic waste from landfills. Rumtoo is proud to partner with recyclers who are closing the loop in the circular economy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can the Plastic Film Squeezer handle highly contaminated agricultural films?
A: Yes. While the film should go through a washing line first, our squeezer is designed to handle washed film that may still contain minor residual impurities. The robust screw design ensures longevity even with tough materials.
Q: Does this machine melt the plastic completely?
A: No, it does not fully melt the plastic. It semi-plastifies the material due to friction heat. The output is a “popcorn-like” granule that is dry, dense, and ideal for feeding into an extruder.
Q: How does this compare to a centrifugal dryer?
A: A centrifugal dryer spins off surface water but rarely gets moisture below 15% for thin films. The Rumtoo Squeezer uses high pressure to remove bound moisture, achieving levels as low as 1-3%.
Ready to Optimize Your Recycling Line?
Don’t let wet film slow down your production or inflate your energy bills. Upgrade to a solution that guarantees drier flakes, higher throughput, and better pellets.
Contact Rumtoo today. Our team of experts is ready to analyze your current setup and propose a tailored Presse-papier en plastique solution that fits your budget and production goals.