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Melt filters and screen changers play a critical role in plastic extrusion and recycling processes. These systems separate foreign particles and unwanted waste from molten plastic material, improving the quality of the final product. The filtration process prevents surface defects in plastic production and helps protect machine equipment. Especially in the processing of recycled plastics, high-efficiency filtration systems ensure production continuity and optimize energy consumption.
Modern melt filtration technologies make production processes more efficient by minimizing operator intervention with automatic cleaning features. Innovative solutions such as laser melt filters offer the opportunity for long-term use without the need for frequent filter changes. In addition, filtration systems optimized for raw materials with different viscosities maintain high quality standards in plastic recycling facilities and contribute to sustainable production processes.
Melt filters and screen changers are critical equipment used in plastic extrusion and recycling processes. The melt filter separates foreign particles and unwanted waste in the plastic melt coming out of the extruder, increasing the quality of the final product. This filtering process prevents surface defects in plastic production and helps protect machine equipment. Especially in the processing of recycled plastics, high-efficiency filtering systems are used to ensure production continuity and optimize energy consumption. Screen changers are mechanisms used to ensure the continuous operation of melt filters. These systems automate the replacement of filters at certain intervals, ensuring uninterrupted flow in the production process.
Thanks to screen changers, production does not need to be stopped during filter replacement and the extrusion process becomes more efficient. Modern screen changer technologies make production processes more efficient by minimizing operator intervention with automatic cleaning features. Thus, high quality standards are maintained in plastic recycling facilities and sustainable production processes are contributed to.
Filtration is a critical step in the plastic extrusion process that improves both product quality and production efficiency. Filtration systems remove foreign materials and contaminants from raw plastic materials, preserving the surface quality and mechanical properties of the extruded product. Dust, metal particles, and residues from recycling processes are removed through filtration, thus increasing the durability of the final product. In addition, filtration systems help to achieve uniform dimensions and surface quality during the extrusion process by providing a consistent melt flow. Another important advantage of filtration is that it extends the life of extrusion equipment. Contaminants and foreign particles can damage machine components such as screws, nozzles, and dies, increasing maintenance costs and causing disruptions in the production process.
Effective filtration reduces the need for maintenance and lowers operating costs by allowing machines to operate smoothly for longer periods of time. In addition, filtration contributes to sustainable production by facilitating the recycling of plastic materials. The removal of contaminants allows recycled plastics to be integrated more efficiently into the extrusion process and minimizes the environmental impacts associated with plastic production. Filtration in plastic extrusion ensures the production of high-quality, consistent products while supporting sustainable and environmentally friendly production processes. For more information, see here.
Bexmac melt filter systems stand out with innovative solutions that offer high efficiency and quality in plastic recycling and extrusion processes. These systems effectively filter foreign particles and contaminants in the plastic melt, increasing the quality of the final product. These filtration systems with modern technology optimize production processes while also providing significant advantages in terms of energy saving and sustainability.
The advantages of Bexmac melt filter systems are as follows;
High Filtration Efficiency
Bexmac melt filters effectively separate foreign substances in the plastic melt, improving the surface quality and mechanical properties of the final product. In this way, more durable and flawless products are obtained in the extrusion process.
Automatic Cleaning Mechanism
Thanks to the self-cleaning filter technology, filter change processes are minimized and production continues uninterrupted. This feature reduces operator intervention, reduces labor costs and increases production efficiency.
Long-Lasting Use
Bexmac filters, produced from durable materials, offer long-term use and reduce maintenance and replacement costs. This feature allows businesses to achieve high performance at lower costs in their production processes.
Energy Savings and Sustainability
These filter systems, which operate with low energy consumption, contribute to environmentally friendly production processes. It helps reduce carbon footprint by increasing energy efficiency in plastic recycling facilities.
Uninterrupted Production Process
Without the need to stop production during filter change, the extrusion process continues uninterrupted thanks to systems that provide continuous flow. This feature increases production capacity and enables businesses to work with higher efficiency.
Melt filter systems must be designed to adapt to different types of materials in plastic recycling and extrusion processes. Since each type of plastic has different viscosity, temperature and impurity levels, it is of great importance to optimize filtration systems according to these variables. Adaptive filtration technologies increase quality in production processes while also supporting energy efficiency and cost savings.
Automatic screen changers allow production to continue uninterrupted by providing continuous flow for different types of plastics. Thus, they offer an ideal solution for high-viscosity plastics or recycled materials. Advanced filtration technologies increase particle retention capacity with filters specifically designed for recycled plastics with high impurities, improving final product quality. Modular filtration systems, on the other hand, can be easily integrated into the production line by adapting to different extrusion applications and offer flexibility. These solutions increase both quality and efficiency in plastic recycling and extrusion processes, while also contributing to environmental sustainability. Adaptable filtration systems for different types of plastics offer manufacturers the opportunity to reduce costs and increase production capacities by providing high performance and uninterrupted workflow.
Bexmac offers melt filter and screen changing systems that provide high efficiency filtration in plastic recycling and extrusion processes. These systems effectively separate foreign particles in the plastic melt, increase final product quality and optimize production processes. Bexmac's different filtering solutions provide uninterrupted production flow, while also offering significant advantages in terms of energy savings and sustainability. Bexmac's melt filter and screen changing models are introduced below:
Polyfil® Continuous Self Cleaning Laser Filter
This innovative filtering system prevents interruptions in the production process by working continuously thanks to its automatic cleaning mechanism. Equipped with laser technology, Polyfil® facilitates the processing of plastics containing high impurities, while minimizing the need for filter changes. This feature provides high efficiency, especially in the extrusion process of recycled plastics.
Back-Flush Melt Filter
This system offers long-term use by cleaning the dirt on the filter surface with backwash technology. The particles accumulated during the filtration process are removed from the filter surface by the backwash mechanism, thus reducing the frequency of filter changes. This feature helps businesses to run a more economical and sustainable production process by reducing production costs.
Double Plate Screen Changer
Thanks to its double plate design, it provides uninterrupted filtration in high capacity extrusion lines. This system, which has two separate filtering zones, prevents production from stopping by keeping the other active when one filter is changed. This feature offers an important advantage that increases efficiency in large-scale plastic processing plants.
Single Plate Screen Changer
This model stands out with its compact design and easy use. The single plate system effectively filters contaminants in the plastic melt, maintaining high quality standards in the production process. Thanks to its hydraulic mechanism, uninterrupted production is provided without the need to stop the extruder during filter change.
Bexmac stands out as a reliable brand in the sector by offering long-lasting and highly efficient systems in plastic recycling and extrusion processes. The machines used in production processes are designed with durable materials and advanced engineering solutions, providing long-term use and low maintenance costs. These systems increase the operational efficiency of recycling facilities while also contributing to sustainable production processes.
The machines offered by Bexmac optimize plastic recycling processes with high-performance washing, dewatering, melt filtering and extrusion solutions. Especially thanks to automatic cleaning mechanisms and energy-saving technologies, they help businesses reduce production costs. Thanks to their durable structures, they operate reliably for many years, ensuring uninterrupted production in plastic recycling facilities. Examine our products now and find solutions that suit your needs.
