MATERIALS HANDLING | TECHNOLOGY
Developers of materials handling systems are making their technology smarter, faster and greener. Chris Saunders reports on what’s new in feeding, bulk handling and drying
Efficiency is the keyword for controlling materials
Efficient materials handling plays a pivotal role in compounding, ensuring product quality, opera- tional efficiency, and overall cost-effectiveness. Technological advancements have significantly enhanced the process, addressing challenges such as material degradation, contamination, and operational downtime. Allied to this, in recent years, the demand for more sustainable production has reshaped the industry with both private players and policymakers taking major steps to promote large-scale plastics recycling. Qlar (formerly Schenck Process), a provider of
integrated solutions for bulk materials headquar- tered in Darmstadt, Germany, directly addresses the associated challenges. “Drawing on decades of process know-how in mechanical or chemical recycling solutions, Qlar develops solutions that are precisely tailored to the demands of recycling applications,” said Amin Kirollos, Technical Sales Manager at Qlar. “With unique feedstock dosing systems and intelligent digital integration, Qlar
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optimises the recycling process itself, ensuring precise material dosing and improved process efficiency.” The company’s Simplex Flat Bottom Feeder is especially designed for handling shredded film, fibres, and preconditioned post-consumer plastic waste, ensuring efficient material feeding and uninterrupted processing. “Reliable dosing is key to transforming recyclates into valuable plastic products, which is exactly what Qlar’s MultiFlex NG/ NG+ feeder is designed to deliver,” Kirollos said. “This gravimetric weighfeeder is designed for stable material flow in demanding recycling environments. It features a hopper for short-term material storage and buffering fluctuations in the conveying line, supported by three independent weighing circuits with high-precision load cells. In the NG+ version, enhanced weighing mechanics make the system suitable for highly accurate feedstock metering. The twin-screw trough controls the feed rate via a variable frequency drive,
Main image: Coperion K-Tron announced an expansion of its testing facility in Niederlenz, Switzerland, earlier this year
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