Plastic granules are small pieces of plastic material obtained through recycling processes or by producing new raw materials, and they represent a standard form for plastic processing. Thanks to their uniform size and ease of handling, granules are the starting point for many industrial applications in the plastics sector.
How are plastic granules made?
Plastic granules can be produced through various techniques:
- Recycling: Recycled plastic is first shredded and then melted. Once liquid, the plastic is extruded into strands, which are subsequently cut to obtain uniform granules.
- Direct polymerization: During the production of new polymers, the liquid plastic is immediately extruded and cut into small granules before being cooled and stored.
- Compounding: In this process, granules are mixed with additives such as stabilizers, colorants, or fillers to create plastic compounds with specific properties.
What are plastic granules used for?
Plastic granules are used in a wide range of applications thanks to their versatility:
- Injection molding: They are melted and injected into molds to create products of various shapes and sizes, such as containers, technical components, and toys.
- Extrusion: Granules are extruded into tubes, profiles, or plastic films, used in industries like construction, packaging, and electronics.
- Blow molding: Used for producing hollow containers like bottles and jerry cans.
Extrusion lines for plastic granules
Extrusion lines are essential for transforming plastic granules into finished products. Through extrusion, the granules are melted and shaped into a continuous form, such as tubes or profiles, then cut or further processed according to specific requirements.
Bausano's Solutions for Granule Production and Processing
Bausano designs and manufactures custom extrusion lines for the production of high-quality plastic granules. Our innovative technologies enable precise control of the extrusion process, ensuring uniformity and consistent quality. Bausano offers advanced solutions for applications such as recycling, compounding, and granule production, as well as tubes, and profiles, meeting the needs of industries like construction, packaging, and electronics. With Bausano, every step of the process is optimized to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of finished products.
