Recycling line - recoSTAR dynamic

The latest recycling technology for the processing of films, fibers, and washed post-consumer waste from materials such as PE, PP, PET / PES, PA, PLA, PS and PPS.

Ecological, economical, energy-saving

- these are the three keywords to describe the new recoSTAR dynamic recycling line. The pioneering machine concept is characterized by a very energy-efficient production process as well as a high grade of automation, which accounts for reliable and constant production, higher output, and wider range of applications.

The recoSTAR dynamic will also be the first of the Starlinger recycling lines to carry the "rECO" stamp. By using exclusively motors with the best efficiency ratings, energy consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced significantly. Features such as energy recovery systems in various process steps as well as infrared heating further slim down the energy costs for machine operation.

Designed for recycling plastic scrap from industrial and post-consumer applications, recoSTAR dynamic lines are especially suited for processing hygroscopic, wet and/or pre-ground and foamed materials. The SMART feeder optimally prepares the material prior to extrusion through performing simultaneously the following:

  • S hrink & cut
  • M ix & homogenize
  • A ctive feed & control
  • R otate & friction
  • T emperature & dry

The dynamic automation package ensures that the system is running at the ideal operating point. Consequently, higher output is achieved with lower energy consumption, and higher levels of humidity can be processed. The produced high-quality regranulate is suitable for a wide range of end use applications. 

The recoSTAR dynamic series is available in six sizes and covers an output range of 150 - 2600 kg/h.

Technical Data

Output* 150 - 2600 kg/h
Energy consumption 0.2 - 0.35 kWh/kg
Diameter SMART feeder 900 - 2050 mm
SMART feeder drive power 37 - 400 kW
Extruder screw diameter (L/D) 65(24;40) - 215(24;40) mm
Extruder AC drive 45 - 560 kW
* depends on extruder dimensions and the material to be processed

Process description

The recycling line recoSTAR dynamic comprises the following process steps:

  1. Conveyor belt/screw
  2. Single-shaft cutter, stand-alone
  3. Conveyor belt with metal detector
  4. Nip roll feeder 
  5. Edge trim cyclone
  6. SMART feeder
  7. Extruder
  8. Degassing extruder
  9. Double degassing extruder
  10. Melt filtration, discontinuous
  11. Melt filter without backflushing
  12. Melt filter with backflushing
  13. Power backflushing filter
  14. Continuous rotation filter
  15. Reverse degassing, first degassing port
  16. Second degassing port
  17. Degassing extruder
  18. Water ring pelletiser with centrifuge
  19. Strand pelletiser
  20. Automatic strand pelletiser
  21. Underwater pelletiser (UWP)
  22. UWP with inline crystallisation

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