Polymer Recovery Systems, Inc. (PRSI) products

The G3 PlastiCycler is a unique, patented system designed to upgrade virtually any rigid post-consumer or post-industrial plastic. This is the 3rd generation of a proven design initially developed over 15 years ago for recycling polystyrene products. The system is simple to install, operate and maintain – and it’s cost effective. The finished product from the PlastiCycler recycling system is a clean dry flake suitable for extruding or molding into new products.

Plastic separation from other material can be easily accomplished with the Float/Sink Tank. The float/sink concept relies on the specific gravities of the various materials processed in the tank relative to the specific gravity of the base solution in the tank. Those materials with a specific gravity higher than that of the base solution will sink while those with a lower specific gravity will float. The specific gravity of the base solution can be changed as necessary though the addition of the various chemical additives.

Plastic regrind can be effectively cleaned by air classification. In the unique Polymer Recovery Systems air classification system, plastic flake, dominated by gravitational force, falls against a vertical air stream into a box filling station. Lighter materials, such as paper and fines, are carried with the air because of the influence of drag force. Cut point is controlled by a slide gate, which adjusts the vertical air velocity.Feed stock typically enters the system from a pneumatic conveying system via a pneumatic receiver. It then gravity-flows into the vertical air column through a rotary air lock. If desired, the system can be fed mechanically with a belt or screw conveyor.

The Bale Breaker consists of an 800 cubic foot feed hopper with a unitized understructure and steel frame support. A drag conveyor with variable-speed drive transfers baled material toward the front end of the unit.  There, three rotating `beater bars` continually impact the bale - breaking it into small clumps and individual bottles.The drag conveyor is powered by a 10-hp gear motor.  Each of the three beater bars are also powered by 10-hp gear motors.  All motors are variable speed to allow for precise adjustment and control.  The unit can be floor mounted or pit mounted.