Eriez is promoting its PolyMag Process that is able to provide multi-material plastic processors with material savings. The company notes that with the PolyMag Process hand sorting and other labor-intensive procedures are not needed.
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The PolyMag Process creates a material that incorporates separation characteristics into the design. By including less than one percent of the PolyMag Additive, the resin becomes a candidate for high intensity magnetic separation.
The PolyMag Process uses high intensity magnetic separation to reclaim valuable plastic resins through the use of Erium rare earth permanent magnets to separate mixed resin regrind particles. The magnets allow effective separation with a tiny amount of the PolyMag Additive.
In the PolyMag Process, the first step is to dose less than one percent of the PolyMag Additive into a co-molded resins with an additive feeder or color auger. To recover the scrap that occurs from start-up, process variations or design changes, the moldings are granulated using a standard plastics granulator. The regrind material can then be run through the separator. The end result is a high percentage of resin separation in less time and with greater safety.
All resins, including thermosets and thermoplastics, are candidates for the PolyMag Process. As long as the multi-material part can be ground, PolyMag can help separate it.
For more information, call toll-free (888) 300-ERIEZ (3743) within the U.S. and Canada. For online users, visit www.eriez.com or send e-mail to eriez@eriez.com. Eriez World Headquarters is located at 2200 Asbury Road, Erie, PA 16506.