MACHINERY | PELLETISING SYSTEMS


technical excellence and smart design are trans- forming the plastics processing landscape. A key element of the group’s display was the debut of the Pearlo CS, which the company says marks a mile- stone in compact pelletising systems. Drawing on the proven Pearlo series, it features the familiar tangential cutting chamber and optimised cutter design. Offered in two sizes, it targets production scales where flexibility and efficiency are essential. “We developed the Pearlo CS specifically for manufacturers who need top-tier performance in a streamlined footprint,” said Product Manager Rico Sandmann. A Pearlo 350 pelletiser equipped with EAC technology and new die plate design ensuring long tool life, precise cutting, and reduced fines for premium granulate, was billed as the largest underwater pelletising system used in PET produc- tion. For high throughputs, the Central Injection System die plate introduces water centrally through the die plate to reduce agglomerates and improve pellet cooling for high-MI polymers.


Strand and underwater Also on display at the event was an EBG semi-auto- mated dust-reducing dry cut strand pelletising system which offers flexible process control with reduced strand breaks, low moisture content, and minimised dust formation, along with an updated version of the M2-USG underwater strand pelletis- ing system, with an enhanced design. Featuring an enlarged rotor diameter and improved water flow, the next generation M2-USG enables greater throughput and superior pellet quality while additional sensors boost process stability. These enhancements can help customers achieve consistent quality with increased performance, thereby boosting overall efficiency. Pelletising of fibre-reinforced plastics and other


abrasive polymer strands tend to put extreme stress on cutting blades. Typically, polycrystalline diamond-tipped (PCD) blades have been used in such applications, but they are said to be up to five times more expensive than carbide or cemented carbide tools. Maag has developed a new blade material that it says offers longer service life at an affordable price. Its Duration Cutting Blade features VS23, which the company says can increase the hardness of the surface by up to 70%, reducing wear rate and extending the service life by a factor of five to nine compared to convention- al carbide tools. This offers a cost-effective alterna- tive to expensive PCD tools by reducing downtime and tool changes in demanding applications,


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The M2-USG UP from Maag was one of the items on display at K2025


IMAGE: MAAG


according to the company. K2025 was also notable for being Sikora’s first public appearance under its new brand identity and as part of the Maag Group, following its acquisition earlier in the year. The cooperation between the two companies opens up a wide range of techno- logical and geographical synergies. Sikora’s expertise in measuring and control technology complements the Maag Group’s portfolio in the areas of pump, filtration, and pelletising systems. A close regional proximity also offers advantages, with both having strong presences in the Dach region while being well positioned internationally. The repositioning is said to be very well received by customers and partners alike, reflecting technologi- cal advancement and a visible growth strategy.


Recycling Farrel Pomini is now offering what it says is a cost-effective and safe method for processing virgin or recycled rigid PVC that eliminates tradi- tional finishing requirements with its newly de- signed Dry Face Pelletiser (DFP). The process begins by compounding the rigid PVC with the Farrel Continuous Mixer (FCM) to a hot-feed single-screw extruder. The PVC cools as it passes through the extruder and moves on to the propri- etary DFP that minimises die pressure and poten- tial temperature increases while efficiently cutting pellets. After pelletising, an air transfer system completes the cooling process along with pellet classifying and dust and fine particle removal. This concept eliminates the need for finishing the rigid PVC with a two-roll mill, water bath, and dicer, allowing for a smaller capital investment and equipment footprint as well as expedited return on investment and enhanced safety. The company says the compact DFP is easy to operate and can be fully integrated into the user-friendly Farrel


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