Trim Basket: precision air separation for inline trim feeding
Efficient inline recycling requires stable feeding. The Trim Basket is the critical interface between your pneumatic transport and your recycling machine. Designed to effectively remove entrained air from the trim conveying system, it allows edge trims to fall in a controlled manner directly onto the Alpha screw or into the Omega integrated-shredders extruders. Whether processing standard films or sticky materials, this specialized hopper feeding unit ensures a consistent, blockage-free intake for your continuous trim conveying process.
Eliminate Air Blockages
- Effective air separation. The perforated design separates the transport air from the material, preventing “blow-back” and ensuring only the plastic trim enters the extruder
- Controlled feeding. By calming the material flow, it ensures trims drop via gravity into the processing zone without bridging or surging
- Universal fit. Engineered to work seamlessly as the intake point for both direct-feed extruders and shredder-integrated systems
Simple design, critical function
A robust, static component designed to handle high-speed continuous trim conveying without maintenance.
Air separation technology
The basket geometry forces the air-material stream to decelerate.
The air escapes through the mesh, while the solid trim loses momentum and settles into the screw or shredder.
Integrated anti-static option
Can be fitted with an anti-static bar to neutralize static charges on the film, further improving the flow of lightweight materials into the machine.
Seamless integration with Plasmac lines
Alpha Series
Mounts directly above the screw of the Alpha Series. This allows the extruder to process inline trims continuously while maintaining the ability to feed reels via a Roll Feed.
Omega Series
Installed on the shredder hopper of the Omega Series. It enables the simultaneous feeding of pneumatic trims and bulk scrap (like lumps or reels), maximizing machine utilization.
Essential for inline recovery
The standard solution for connecting production lines to recycling units.
Blown Film
For the immediate recovery of edge trims.
Cast Film
Handling high-speed trim flows.
BOPP Extrusion
Managing light, static-prone oriented films.
Extrusion Coating
Dealing with multi-layer and tacky edges.
Enhance your feeding system
Complete your setup with these complementary technologies.
Powerfeed
The blower system that delivers the trims to the basket.
Roll feed
Use alongside the Trim Basket to feed off-spec rolls simultaneously.
Global Service & Plasmac-Hub Support
Simple components, backed by expert support.
Installation advice
Our team ensures the Trim Basket is positioned correctly for optimal airflow management and material drop.
Spare parts
Need a replacement basket or anti-static bar? Order directly via Plasmac-Hub.
Expert Technical Support
Our specialized technicians are available to assist with any integration or feeding issues, ensuring seamless operation within your line.
Proven performance, trusted worldwide
The Trim Basket is the industry standard for reliable inline feeding. It keeps extruders full and floors clean in plants worldwide.
See Trim Basket in action
Visit our Tech Center to see how the Trim Basket separates air from material in real-time, ensuring smooth feeding into our recycling machines.
Circular economy
By enabling the reliable, inline recovery of edge trims, the Trim Basket is a key enabler of zero-waste production. It allows manufacturers to close the loop instantly, returning scrap to the process immediately rather than collecting it for later (and less efficient) processing.
Ready for smooth inline feeding?
Eliminate air issues and feed your trims reliably with Plasmac’s Trim Basket.