The decisive criterion for all PET applications is that the use of repelletised material may not influence either extrusion or any following process, nor may it prejudice the quality of the end product. The Starlinger recoSTAR product line offers the ideal solution for PET recycling, as it fulfils both conditions with optimal pre-drying of the PET flakes and optional solid stating.

The recoSTAR PET, recoSTAR PET HC (High Capacity) and recoSTAR basicPET series comprises five different machine sizes which together cover an output range of 150 – 1400 kg/h. By adding SSP reactors, the number of which will depend on the requirements of the application, the machine concept meets even the most stringent demands as to IV and food contact.

recoSTAR PET and recoSTAR basicPET for a wide range of applications

• Rejects from PET preform production can be processed into flakes, recycled and used up to 30% with virgin material in preform production, without any influence on transparency, acetaldehyde content, etc.
    
• Up to 100 % preform flakes and washed PET bottle flake can be used for the production of films and fibres.
  
  
• Production waste from PET film can be recycled directly at the production line in an inline process and fed back in repelletised form to the film production line (recoSTAR basicPET).
  
  
• Thanks to optimal reprocessing of the material, PET fibres and fleece can be recycled and reused without problems.