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which eliminates the material dragging effect typical of conventional systems – reducing dust generation and improving regrind quality. In addition, CMG recently expanded its produc-


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Hellweg has integrated Smart Flow online flow measurement into its products


the requirements of a specific material flow at any given time. Digitalisation of the relevant parameters, including mass flow, is necessary for AI to carry out the optimisation to reduce energy consumption and contribute to a reduced carbon footprint of the granulators, he said. The core of Smart Flow is a sensor that measures the flow rate (bulk flow) without contact and is positioned in the riser pipe of the extraction piping. Its data is transmitted to the Smart Control system, where it is processed and displayed in the form of the (extrapolated) mass ground per hour as a measure of the machine’s current performance. The reliability, precision and repeatability of the


data generated by Smart Flow is based on the sensor’s operating mode, which uses microwave technology to measure bulk flow. The signal generated by the Doppler effect reflects changes in particle concentration and velocity, enabling an early response. Thanks to contactless measurement, the sensor requires no maintenance.


High intensity At Plast this year,CMG showcased its EV 92-220 granulator, for high-intensity and complex recycling applications. It is part of the company’s Evolution series, which CMG says offers high production capacity, reduced energy consumption, fast maintenance operations and better regrind quality. Key benefits include: energy savings of up to


50%, compared to traditional systems; high output with minimal dust generation; longer blade lifetime – with blade replacement times reduced by over 50%; and dedicated configurations for dry or wet recycling. Evolution granulators are also designed with CMG’s tangential-cut and open-rotor configuration,


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tion headquarters with a new 800 sq m area. This will be dedicated to logistics, enabling more efficient management of internal flows and freeing up production areas to meet increasing demand. CMG says the investment will allow it to improve organisa- tion, production capacity and delivery times. “For us, growth means investing in space, pro- cesses and expertise, with the goal of offering our customers increasingly effective solutions and a high- level of service,” said Giorgio Santella, CEO of CMG. Alongside the production area, the CMG HQ also hosts a new 1,000 sq m technical centre, dedicated to granulation tests and technical support. It features a test area equipped with granulators and shredders of various sizes and capacities that can process a range of materials – as well as a training area.


Customers can see CMG machines in operation,


directly evaluate processing and reuse methods for their own materials and verify the quality of results firsthand. If customers cannot attend tests in person, CMG can carry out granulation trials anyway. The material is delivered to the company, where it undergoes testing. At the end of the process, the material is returned to the customer, together with a technical report.


New releases Rapid Granulator introduced several new products at K2025 last year – including its largest granulator yet.


Designed for high-volume, industrial-grade


recycling, the 800 Series is optimised for wet granulation applications. It uses an efficient scissor-cut system that reduces wear and saves energy during cutting, while a reversible screen further extends service life and operational uptime. “The 800 Series is the pinnacle of granulation technology for Rapid,” said Anders Mårtensson, sales and marketing director at Rapid. “It is our largest and most powerful granulator and introduces a level of operator safety not yet seen in this industry.” It allows for knife changes from the back of the


machine, keeping operators at a safe distance from the rotor and eliminating the need to work within the cutting chamber. Rapid has also taken a step forward in digital


production monitoring with its latest innovation, called Predict, which gives operators instant insights into how their granulators are performing.


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