PLASTIC RECYCLING

NOTHING IS WASTED IN OUR INNOVATIVE WASTE-PROCESSING SOLUTIONS

Many countries have shown a growing interest in the impact of plastic on the environment, as millions of tons of plastic waste are accumulating in landfills and polluting our oceans. The minimization of plastic waste and reuse of plastic materials is currently an important topic around the world.

To be successful in the plastic recycling industry in the long term, recyclers today must not only recycle with maximum efficiency, they must also meet strict requirements – especially when it comes to recycled plastic for food packaging.

Well thought out recycling solutions make your total investment more profitable while securing valuable market access – whether they are for flake, fiber or food-safe resin. For the latter, particularly high requirements need to be taken into account to meet international standards.

Rieckermann is familiar with the latest recycling trends and provides customized process solutions. We include local technical support and cost-effective, locally sourced parts combined with premium European core components.

PLASTIC RECYCLING SOLUTIONS

Our portfolio

Mechanical

With the goal of achieving cost-effectiveness, Rieckermann can help you design a dedicated process that is adapted to the material quality available and demands of the raw material market.

Process

Sieving, sifting & shredding
Ferrous & non-ferrous separation
Sorting
- Optical
- NIR (Near infrared)
- MIR (Mid-wavelength infrared)
- XRF (X-ray fluorescence)
- XRT (X-ray transmission)
- Eddy current separation
Floating, (friction-) washing & process water treatment
Drying
Conveying, packaging & baling
Laboratory instruments

Material applications

WEEE (Waste electrical & electronic equipment)
ASR (Automotive shredder residue)
ELT (End-of-life tyres)
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)
Black plastic sorting
RDF (Refuse -derived fuel) production
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) separation

Chemical/Thermal

For materials with higher complexity, a more sophisticated process is required. If mechanical processes are not sufficient to recover recyclables, the residues will be broken to the molecular level – either through chemical or thermal decomposition.

Process

Pre-treatment
Pyrolysis
Gasification
Extrusion
Depolymerization
Energy recovery
Steam production
Flue gas treatment

Process applications

Plastic-to-Plastic
Plastic-to-Chemical
Plastic-to-Fuel
Plastic-to-Energy

Material applications

GFRP (Glass fiber-reinforced plastic)
CFRP (Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic)
EPS (Expanded polystyrene)

Post-consumer & in-house recycling

GET IN TOUCH

Mr. Kristian Rieck
Head of Industry, Packaging Material Solutions
Email: [email protected]

Your benefits

Complete turn-key solutions
Whole plant design
Reduced water consumption
Inline waste water treatment
Highly automated solutions
Process assurance
Staff training

RELATED SERVICES

Concept and design

Whether you are already in the recycling business and want to expand capacity, the quality of the recycled plastic or the degree of automation, or you are planning to enter this very interesting but also competitive market, we can take care of each step of your project.

Our support includes feasibility studies to make your investment safe and the complete design of your recycling plant. Our team will help you develop the right concept for your requirements and different applications for the recycled plastic to be successful in this exciting and fast-growing industry.

Rieckermann’s recycling solutions for in-house and post-consumer plastic waste can support the desired goal of reducing the amount of unrecycled plastic waste, while increasing your profits along each step of the recycling chain.