PET Plastic Cup Recycling Twin Screw Sheet Extruder

Extruder Product Introduction

The PET plastic cup recycling twin screw sheet extruder is an advanced plastic recycling machine designed for processing recycled PET plastic cups into PET sheets. The equipment adopts twin screw extrusion technology to provide excellent mixing performance, stable plasticization, and efficient recycling processing.During the recycling process, collected PET plastic cups are cleaned, crushed, and fed into the extrusion system. Inside the twin screw extruder, the material is heated and melted while the screws rotate to mix and homogenize the plastic material. The molten PET is then pushed through a sheet extrusion die where it is formed into continuous PET sheets.

The produced PET sheets can be used for thermoforming applications such as food packaging trays, plastic containers, and disposable packaging products. By recycling PET plastic cups into reusable sheet materials, the extrusion system helps reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable plastic recycling.

The equipment is widely used in plastic recycling plants, PET sheet manufacturing facilities, and packaging material production lines. It offers reliable performance, high production efficiency, and stable product quality.

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Sheet materials	PP/PS/PET/PLA/PE/CPET
Sheet thickness	0.2-1.5 mm
Board width	400-800 mm
Upper molding depth	100 mm
Bottom molding depth	120 mm
Maximum speed	48 modules/minute
Gas consumption	4 cubic meters/minute 0.5-0.8 bar
Weight	17,500 kg
Dimensions	14500*2350*2700 mm

Working Principle

The PET plastic cup recycling twin screw sheet extruder operates based on continuous plastic extrusion technology.Recycled PET plastic cups are first crushed into flakes and fed into the twin screw extruder through the feeding system. Inside the barrel, the rotating twin screws convey the material forward while heating elements gradually melt the plastic.

The screws perform mixing, plasticizing, and degassing functions to ensure uniform melting of the PET material. The molten plastic is then pushed through a flat sheet die where it is shaped into a continuous sheet.

After leaving the die, the sheet passes through cooling rollers to stabilize its thickness and surface quality. Finally, the PET sheet is trimmed and wound for further processing or packaging applications.

Key Features

• Twin screw extrusion technology provides excellent mixing and plasticizing performance.
• Efficient recycling process converts waste PET plastic cups into high-quality PET sheets.
• Stable extrusion ensures uniform sheet thickness and smooth surface quality.
• PLC automatic control system allows easy operation and precise temperature control.
• High production efficiency suitable for continuous plastic sheet manufacturing.
• Durable industrial design ensures long service life and reliable operation.

Why Choose Our PET Extruder

• Advanced twin screw extrusion technology ensures efficient PET recycling.
• Stable plasticization and mixing improve product quality.
• High-efficiency production suitable for industrial recycling lines.
• PLC intelligent control system simplifies operation.
• Customizable configurations allow adaptation to different recycling capacities.

Applications

The PET plastic cup recycling twin screw sheet extruder is widely used in plastic recycling and packaging industries.
Typical applications include:

• recycling PET plastic cups into PET sheets
• PET sheet production for thermoforming
• packaging tray and container manufacturing
• food packaging material production
• plastic recycling plants

By converting waste PET plastics into reusable sheet materials, the equipment helps improve resource utilization and support sustainable plastic recycling.

FAQ

• What raw materials can the machine process?
  The extruder can process recycled PET plastic cups, PET flakes, and other PET plastic waste.
• What products can be produced?
  The machine produces PET sheets used for thermoforming trays, packaging containers, and plastic packaging materials.
• Is the machine suitable for continuous operation?
  Yes, the extruder is designed for continuous industrial production.
• Can the machine be customized?
  Yes, the extrusion line can be customized based on sheet width, capacity, and material requirements.

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