Film recycling

Capturing film on a processing line is challenging, and sorting the material by polymer family is even more daunting for most processors. The UniSort Film from STEINERT changes that.

The proprietary Active Object Control (AOC) system engineered into the unit delivers unusual performance, making processing film of all types effective and rewarding.

Holding its place

“The AOC system does a superior job holding light 2D materials in place,” says Charlotte Fischer, North American UniSort sales specialist at STEINERT. “This ensures cleaner sorts and high production rates.”

The closed-air cycle engineered into the units takes hold of inbound material from the moment it hits the accelerator belt. Unique ducting built right into the unit delivers airflow that ensures superior adhesion.

“Because the material is so effectively held in place, we are able to run the accelerator belt at speeds up to 4.5 meters per second,” says Nolan Lamb, North American market manager for waste/plastic recycling at STEINERT. “That delivers higher production rates. It also ensures less turbulence, reducing material movement which has the impact of cleaner sortation, reducing things like film contamination in fiber.”

Advanced materials identification

The UniSort Film leverages STEINERT’s advanced hyperspectral imaging (HSI). This provides a much deeper material read, allowing it to sort efficiently and with incredible accuracy.

The UniSort Film EVO 5.0 represents a massive leap forward in sorting technology. As a fifth-generation machine, it benefits from a vast repository of material data and leverages artificial intelligence to apply that data to each sort.

“The sorting system does an amazing job at sorting MRF pick-line film, including common plastics like PE, PP, and PET,” Fischer says. “This enables mechanical and chemical processors to achieve their exact feedstock requirements for optimized recycling.”

Ease of maintenance

To ensure ongoing operational efficiency, STEINERT also has incorporated features like an accordion-style belt cover. This innovation allows easy access to the belt for routine cleaning and maintenance.

The cover also is lightweight and quickly folds out of the way, granting access to line workers and technicians without any additional steps or tools required.

With production rates up to 50 percent higher than standard units of the same width, clean and accurate sorts and easy maintenance that ensures ongoing smooth operations, the UniSort Film delivers unusual value.

The right solution

The UniSort Film is just one tool in STEINERT’s portfolio of sensor-based sorting solutions. From black plastic sorting to color sortation and clean fiber sorts, STEINERT offers a range of solutions. High production, superior recovery and unmatched purity define performance.

With decades of materials sortation experience, the sorting specialist delivers performance. If you would like to learn more, please contact Charlotte Fischer at Charlotte.Fischer@steinertus.com