Turn Clean Recycled Flakes into a Continuous, Shapeable Flow

A stable, single-screw extruder that converts sorted, washed, and dried plastics into a continuous melt—ready to become pellets, profiles, strips, or free-form “toothpaste-like” beads for creative making.

What it does (in plain steps)

1. Feeds & plasticizes clean flakes/pellets into a consistent melt.
2. Shapes the melt through dies/nozzles—from round strands to flat bands and custom profiles.
3. Stabilizes & cools the output so it’s ready for pelletizing, pressing, or direct use.

Why it helps

• Consistent melt flow → smoother downstream quality (cleaner surfaces, fewer voids, tighter dimensions).
• Flexible outputs → make pellets/strands for storage and resale, or shape profiles, bands, and creative textures on the spot.
• Line integration by design → sits naturally after Shredder → Washer → Dryer → Extruder → (Pelletizer / Press / Molding).
• Operator-friendly → intuitive temperature zones and screw-speed control for repeatable cycles.

Typical outputs

• Pelletizing route: extrude strands → cool (air/water) → cut into pellets for easy storage, transport, and dosing.
• Profile/strip route: push through a die to produce flat bands, rods, edging, handles, or tiles before trimming/pressing.
• Free-form route: use a nozzle to lay a toothpaste-like bead—draw, coil, emboss, or fill simple molds for creative products.

Good practice (to elevate quality)

• Sort by polymer and color (e.g., PP, PE) and sieve for uniform feed size.
• Dry thoroughly—moisture causes bubbles and weak spots.
• Match temperature zones and screw speed to the polymer; avoid overheating to prevent discoloration or degradation.
• Choose dies/nozzles that match the job (round for strands, flat for bands, custom for profiles).
• Cool predictably (ambient air, guided airflow, or water bath) and keep the line clear of drafts to reduce warping.
• Follow PPE & guarding—hot zones and rotating parts require attention.

Where it fits best

• Community & micro-manufacturing: turn local plastic into pellets or simple products for circular value.
• SMEs & factories: convert off-cuts into reusable pellets/profiles; stabilize supply and reduce virgin material use.
• Studios & education: demonstrate full “plastic-to-product” flow with a controllable, visible process.

Options & fit (kept simple)

Pick a build size that matches your space and target throughput; select dies/nozzles for the shapes you need. Add strand cooling & cutter (for pelletizing) or guides/rollers (for bands/profiles).