Types of Plastic for Recycling

1. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

PET is a type of plastic commonly used in beverage bottles and food containers. It is known for its ability to prevent oxygen from spoiling the contents and is widely recyclable, often being made into products like containers, carpets, furniture, and clothing fibres.

2. HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

Featuring long, unbranched polymer chains, HDPE is a durable plastic that can withstand temperatures up to 120°C. It is repurposed into products such as containers, plastic lumber, fencing, and picnic tables.

3. LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)

Bags, wraps, six-pack rings, and containers are made of LDPE. Unlike HDPE, LDPE has low-density molecules, making it thinner, more flexible, and inexpensive to produce, but more difficult to recycle.

4. PP (Polypropylene)

Known for its durability and heat resistance, Polypropylene (PP) is commonly used in containers ,tupperware and car parts. When recycled PP can be utised in items like containers, pallets, and car parts.

Plastic Recycling Equipment

Our plastic recycling equipment comes from top industry suppliers like Lindner Washtech, Pellenc and Spaleck, guaranteeing high-quality performance, recovery and purity . Learn about the purposes of these equipments:

1. Shredders

Shredders size reduce large plastic items into smaller sizes to facilitate easier handling, screening and sorting in preparation for further upstream steps like washing and extruding.

2. Granulators

They improve uniformity and get the material ready for extrusion by refining the shredded plastic into smaller grains. It is a necessary step for effective production of high quality extruded products.

3. Extruders

These machines melt plastic granules into usable products, shaping them into new forms such as pellets or sheets.

4. Wash Lines

Wash lines clean plastic flakes by removing contaminants, dirt, labels and ensuring the plastic is free of impurities before it is further processed.

5. Palletisers

It is used to cut melted plastic into uniform cylindrical pellets using a die. These pellets are easy to handle and are reused in manufacturing, reducing raw material costs and ensuring consistent quality in new products.

6. Sorting systems

Sorting systems separate different types of plastics using methods like screening and optical sorting. This improves the efficiency of the recycling process by guaranteeing the quality and consistency of each type of plastic.

How to Get Started

Eager to optimise your plastic recycling in Australia? Follow these steps to launch an efficient and effective recycling operation with OGTEC:

1. Initial Consultation

Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your project needs and develop a plan with us.

2. Project Development

Our teams will work with you on process flow, layout development, and business case planning.

3. Design & Implementation

Next, our in-house designers will create a solution that considers all of the project requirements and outcomes while considering the budget.

4. After Sales Support

Enjoy ongoing support with maintenance, service, and access to a wide range of parts.
Please contact us today to start a conversation on how we can help you with your next project.

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