Alpha Air-Cooled: The Water-Free Plastic Recycling Machine for Industrial Efficiency
Designed for versatility and sustainability, Alpha Air-Cooled is the robust direct feed extruder that processes post-industrial plastic waste without a drop of water. Utilizing Plasmac’s Short Screw Technology (S.S.T.) and a high-capacity air cooled pelletizer, it transforms trims, reels, and flakes into premium dry pellets. It offers the ideal balance of high output and compact design for polyethylene recycling.
High Performance without Water Consumption
- Advanced Air-Cooled System: Delivers consistent, dry pellets using ambient air, eliminating water infrastructure and drying costs.
- Universal Direct Feed: Accepts a wide range of materials, from light trims to heavy reels, directly into the screw without pre-shredding.
- Cost-Effective Operation: Combines the highest output per kW with zero water utility costs for superior operational savings.
MODEL |
*Output (Kg/h) |
Ø screw (mm) |
L/D ratio |
Main Motor (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S HC |
75 |
60 |
7 |
15 |
S PLUS HC |
90 |
60 |
11 |
19 |
M HC |
130 |
70 |
9 |
31 |
L HC |
180 |
80 |
13 |
46 |
XL HC |
250 |
90 |
13 |
60 |
* Output values may vary depending on material type and processing conditions
** Weight excludes packaging
Suitable Post-Industrial Materials
Defective reels
Alpha Air-Cooled is built to handle substantial off-spec reels. Using the dedicated Roll Feed, it consumes full or partial rolls continuously, transforming bulky storage waste into reusable raw material in a single pass.
Edge Trims
Whether from cast lines or high-speed blown film, this machine integrates via continuous trim conveying systems to recover edge trims instantly, maintaining a clean and dust-free production floor.
Flakes and Regrind
Unlike smaller units, Alpha Air-Cooled is robust enough to act as dedicated plastic regrind equipment. It efficiently processes loose flakes from thermoforming or crushing lines via the Flake Feeder.
Granulated Scrap
Dense granulated materials are processed with high torque efficiency. The machine’s geometry ensures stable pressure and uniform output even when feedstock density varies.
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Industrial applications for Alpha Air-Cooled
Injection Moulding
Perfect for recovering runners, sprues, and clean rejects from PE injection moulding lines. The direct feed design processes granulated and regrind materials efficiently, returning uniform pellets for closed-loop reuse without pre-drying
Low Density Polyethylene Recycling
The industry workhorse for LDPE and LLDPE. It recovers film waste from packaging lines with minimal oxidative stress, ensuring the recycled pellets are gel-free and ready for high-end blown film applications.
Pipe and Profile Extrusion
A reliable partner for pipe manufacturers. It reprocesses shavings and offcuts into uniform pellets that can be blended back into the primary extruder for non-pressure applications or core layers.
Unlock the full potential of Alpha Air-Cooled: add-ons and accessories for maximum flexibility
Trim Basket
The gateway for inline recovery. The Trim Basket captures edge trims directly from your line, ensuring a tangle-free feed into the extruder and automating your waste management.
Flake Feeder
Expand your capabilities: the Flake Feeder attachment allows this machine to serve as a central recycling hub for loose chips, flakes and regrind from across your factory.
Roll Feed
Turn dead stock into live inventory. The Roll Feed system unwinds and feeds off-spec reels into the extruder automatically, running independently or alongside the trim basket for maximum uptime.
Supatrim
Essential for handling difficult materials. The Supatrim nip-puller ensures that tacky, stretchy, or thin trims are conveyed consistently to the screw, preventing feed interruptions.
Screen Changers
Ensure purity with our filtration options. We provide robust manual screen changers to remove contaminants from post-industrial plastic waste, ensuring a clean final pellet.
Why choose Alpha Air-Cooled?
Operational Simplicity & Savings
By removing water from the equation, you eliminate pumps, filters, and drying energy. Alpha Air-Cooled offers the lowest running cost profile for plants where water availability or disposal is a concern.
Highest Quality Recycled Pellets
The S.S.T. principle guarantees low shear and minimal residence time. This gentle approach means your recycled material suffers almost no degradation, retaining the quality needed for premium applications.
Total Process Flexibility
Whether you need to recycle inline trims today or offline reels tomorrow, this plastic pelletizer machine adapts. Its direct feed design handles varying densities and forms without requiring equipment changes.
Compact Industrial Footprint
Despite its robust capacity, it remains the smallest footprint recycling machine in its performance class, allowing you to install high-capacity recycling power even in crowded production halls.
Short Screw Technology (S.S.T.)
Our unique dual-diameter 10:1 L/D screw is the heart of the system. It enables low-temperature plasticization, which is critical for preventing material degradation and ensuring high-quality output.
Air Cooled Pelletizer
The robust air-cooled pelletizer cuts and cools the polymer in a single step using airflow. It is practically maintenance-free compared to water systems and ensures absolutely dry pellets every time.
Dust-Free Environment
Traditional shredders create dust and noise. Alpha Air-Cooled’s direct feed intake eliminates these hazards, creating a safer, cleaner workplace and producing a pellet free from dust contamination.
Process Automation
From start-up to shut-down, the integrated control system manages temperature and speed to optimize throughput. It reduces operator error and ensures the machine always runs at peak energy efficiency.
Service without boundaries: always by your side
Reliability goes beyond machinery. Plasmac guarantees a support network that bridges the gap between engineering excellence and day-to-day operational peace of mind.
Plasmac-Hub: total control at your fingertips
Manage your equipment with unprecedented ease through Plasmac-Hub. This centralized digital platform gives you instant access to your machine’s DNA: order history, interactive manuals, spare parts ordering and a library of custom video tutorials. All in one secure place.
Next-gen maintenance with Augmented Reality
We bring the future of service to your factory floor. Through advanced AR tools and scheduled maintenance programs, we can diagnose issues remotely with surgical precision, drastically reducing resolution times and travel costs
Proven performance, trusted worldwide
Alpha Air-Cooled is the go-to solution for manufacturers who demand reliability without the complexity of water systems. Its proven track record across the globe testifies to its durability and performance.
Read our customer stories or send an inquiry to see how your plant can benefit.
Run a trial at our Tech Center
We know: performance on paper is one thing, performance with your actual waste is another.
That’s why we invite you to bring your production scrap (whether heavy reels, lightweight trims, or loose flakes) to our specialized Tech Center.
Witness the Alpha Air-Cooled in operation, verify the quality of the dry pellets produced from your specific material, and gather real-world data. It’s the ultimate step to define the perfect configuration for your needs and ensure your ROI before you sign the order.
Circular economy
Alpha Air-Cooled empowers you to close the loop efficiently. By transforming post-industrial waste into high-quality resources on-site, you reduce your environmental footprint and raw material dependency, driving your business toward true sustainability
Ready to upgrade your industrial recycling?
Maximize the value of your plastic waste with Alpha Air-Cooled, the versatile recycling extruder designed for efficiency and premium pellet production.
Contact our technical team for specifications or book a visit to our Tech Center.