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Plastic Recycling Filtration

Plastic recycling is the processing of plastic waste into other products. Recycling can reduce dependence on landfills, conserve resources, and protect the environment from plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.


Filtration is the next step in melting plastic and is critical because this is a high-tech stage that separates molten plastic from invisible foreign matter.


Plastic Recycling Filtration


Filtration plays a crucial role in improving the quality and efficiency of plastic recycling.

Here are key filtration processes in plastic recycling:

▪ Separation by Size: Shredded plastic undergoes filtration based on particle size. Fine mesh screens or sieves separate smaller particles from larger ones, aiding in sorting and processing.

▪ Density Separation: Density-based filtration methods such as float-sink tanks separate plastics based on their densities. Lighter plastics float while heavier ones sink, enabling the separation of different plastic types.

▪ Chemical Filtration: Some recycling processes involve chemical treatments to break down plastics. 

▪ Water Filtration: Water is often used in cleaning and processing recycled plastics. Filtration systems remove contaminants and debris from water, reducing environmental impact and enhancing recycling efficiency.


Plastic and Plastic Recycling Filtration Solution



Challenges of Plastic Recycling Filtration

During the plastic processing process, impurities in waste plastics will have a certain impact on the quality of recycled materials, thus reducing the quality of the final product.


Plastic Recycling Filtration Solution

Faced with these challenges, we provide various filter housings/filter elements for plastic and plastic filtration applications. 

1. Self-Cleaning Backwash Filters 

The self-cleaning filters can remove coarse and fine particles from the water source to protect the safety of production lines and processes.

2. Cartridge Filters

The cartridge filters can handle impurities and residues from chemical reactions, ensuring the purity of recycled materials.

3. Sintered Filter Cartridges

We can offer various sintered filter cartridges to operate in all stages of plastic recycling filtration.


Other Filters Can Be Used in Plastic Recycling Filtration

Bag Filters

Basket Filters

Industrial Skid Filter Systems


Regarding plastic recycling filtration issues and filter housings for plastic recycling, please feel free to discuss them with us!


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