Plastic Film Squeezer Machine

Efficiently dewaters and densifies washed plastic films, reducing moisture to 1-5% for optimal recycling and enhanced extruder performance.

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The Challenge of Wet Plastic Films

Recycling post-consumer plastic films presents significant hurdles, primarily due to high moisture content after washing:

High Moisture Content: Washed film typically holds up to 40% moisture, complicating further processing.
Ineffective Traditional Drying: Standard vertical dryers often leave 20-30% residual water in lightweight film flakes.
Recycling Issues Caused by Moisture:
- Inconsistent feeding in recycling extruders.
- Reduced output efficiency and pellet quality.

Our Plastic Film Squeezer Machine directly addresses these challenges.

From Waste Film to Densified Material

1. Waste Plastic Film

Plastic film waste generated in daily life, typically wet after washing, ready for densification.

2. Densifying & Squeezing

The squeezer machine processes the wet film, expelling water and compacting the material.

3. Dried & Densified Output

Densified, significantly drier plastic material (1-5% moisture) ready for efficient pelletizing.

Key Features & Benefits

Superior Moisture Reduction

Reduces water moisture in film flakes from 10-35% down to an exceptionally low 1-5%, ideal for pelletizing.

Optimized Density & Volume

Transforms loose film into high-density lumps, reducing volume for easier, stable feeding into extruders.

Accelerated Drying Process

Significantly faster drying for washed film and woven waste compared to traditional centrifugal or hot air methods.

Minimized Material Degradation

Gentle drying process generates less heat, minimizing material degradation and preserving recycled pellet value.

Enhanced Extruder Efficiency

Boosts output capacity and effectiveness of the pelletizing extruder and the overall recycling process.

Improved Pellet Quality

Consistent feeding and low moisture lead to higher-quality recycled pellets with greater reusability.

How It Works: The Squeezing Process

1. Feeding

Washed plastic films, typically still containing significant moisture, are fed into the squeezer machine.

2. High-Pressure Squeezing

A rotating screw forces the material through a specially designed perforated barrel, subjecting the film to intense pressure.

3. Dehydration

Moisture is forcefully squeezed out through the perforations, collected, and drained away, leaving the plastic films much drier.

4. Densification & Extrusion (Optional)

The dried material is compacted. Some models may extrude semi-molten material, which is then cut into pellets or flakes.

5. Discharge

The dried and densified plastic material is discharged, ready for pelletizing or direct reuse.

Technical Specifications

Model	Screw Dia. (mm)	Heating Power (kw)	Material	Main Motor Power	Screw Material	Heating Method	Output (kg/h)
RTM250	250	N/A	PP/PE	Specify	High Nitrogen Steel	Electromagnetic	200-350
RTM300	300	N/A	PP/PE	Specify	High Nitrogen Steel	Electromagnetic	400-550
RTM320	320	N/A	PP/PE	Specify	High Nitrogen Steel	Electromagnetic	600-750
RTM350	350	N/A	PP/PE	Specify	High Nitrogen Steel	Electromagnetic	800-1000

Note: “N/A” for Heating Power as primary heating is from friction/pressure; “Specify” for Main Motor Power as it varies with configuration. Contact us for details.

Product In Action

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Seamless Integration with Your Washing Line

Maximize Your Output

Specially designed to fit between the washing line and plastic recycling extruder, our squeezer optimizes the output and efficiency of compactor-extruder-pelletizing type recycling machines.

Typical Workflow Enhancement

Washing Line → Plastic Film Squeezer Dryer → Plastic Recycling Extruder

This strategic placement ensures pre-dried, densified material feeds perfectly into your extruder.

Revolutionize Your Film Recycling

Ready to overcome moisture challenges and boost your plastic film recycling efficiency? Contact us for the latest prices, lead times, and a customized proposal for our Plastic Film Squeezer Machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is a squeezer essential for plastic film recycling?

Plastic films hold significant moisture (up to 40%) after washing. Traditional dryers are often ineffective. A squeezer drastically reduces this moisture to 1-5%, preventing extruder issues and improving output quality and efficiency.

What types of plastic film can this machine process?

Our squeezer is suitable for various washed plastic films, primarily PE (Polyethylene) and PP (Polypropylene) films, including post-consumer films, agricultural films, and industrial film waste.

How does the squeezer improve pellet quality?

By reducing moisture significantly and densifying the material, the squeezer ensures a more consistent and stable feed into the pelletizing extruder. This minimizes voids and imperfections, leading to higher-quality, more uniform pellets.

What about warranty and installation?

Each recycling machine, including our film squeezer, comes with a 1-year limited warranty. We also provide installation services, where our engineers can visit your site to assist with setup. Maintenance and operational consultancy can also be arranged.

Plastic Film Squeezer Machine