Recycling equipment for commercial use
Recycling
High-volume processing of recycled materials
In today’s circular economy, businesses need more routes to recycle their own waste and to incorporate recycled materials into new products. IPCO’s ThermoPress technologies are well suited to this challenge, enabling high-volume recycling of composites and different source materials, to produce lightweight, strong and 100% recyclable thermoplastics.
How IPCO solutions are helping innovative companies process recycled materials
Reducing the need for decontamination
IPCO solutions are able to work with certain mixed materials at the same time, without requiring full separation. For example, ScatterPro FX is a fiber scattering machine specially designed for processing recycled materials.
Improving production efficiency through a single process
ThermoPress double belt presses deliver user ready thermoplastic composites via one continuous process incorporating polymerization or repolymerization of plastic waste, consolidation, calibration, tempering / annealing and cooling. With temperature and pressure precisely controlled, they can operate at lower temperatures overall, reducing the energy demand and increasing production efficiency.
Accelerating the shift to 100% recyclable thermoplastics
By enabling manufacturers to produce industrial quality advanced thermoplastic composites in high volumes, IPCO is supporting the shift away from non-recyclable thermoset composites. This helps end users in construction, the automotive industry, packaging and other sectors to meet key regulatory requirements and fulfil Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Recycling industrial waste
IPCO has a track record of producing machines which process new resilient thermoplastics from recycled PET, LDPE, HDPE and PP. Feedstocks can include end-of-life wind turbine blades, boats, airplane parts and automotive components. This approach enables product manufacturers to make more effective use of their own composite waste.
Minimizing downtime, maximizing durability
IPCO developed the world’s first continually operating double belt press – setting the standard for the industry – and our products offer excellent wear and corrosion resistance. This helps ensure that downtime is minimized and clients benefit from steel belts with a working life typically of over a decade.
Meeting green building standards
The use of recycled composite building materials produced on ThermoPress double belt press solutions can help construction companies meet the increasingly demanding standards for green homes and workspaces. They offer benefits across the lifecycle: thermoplastics are 100% recyclable.
Supporting recycling innovation
Recyclable
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A key benefit of using thermoplastic composites.
Continuous double belt press
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Single production line for multiple types of recycled composite materials and end products.
Productivity centers across the world
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Work with our experts to develop and test new materials and solutions.
Advanced recycling technologies for thermoplastic, thermoset materials and more
IPCO ThermoPress double belt press machines and ScatterPro scattering systems are widely used in the process of recycling thermoplastics to produce new, high quality sustainable products. Our clients include specialists in PP recycling, LDPE recycling, HDPE recycling and PET recycling.
Industry trust
Operating in 25 countries with dedicated sales and service teams.
100+ years of expertise in supporting construction product manufacturing.
Supporting innovation across the thermoplastic composite manufacturing process through our productivity centers.
End-to-end systems
Combine double belt press and scattering units in the same continuous, highly automated production line.
Versatility to produce high strength composites from different types of recycled feedstock.
Output in different formats including panels, sheets and rolls.
Global service and support
24x7 service line for rapid response to issues
Regular inspections and proactive maintenance
Bespoke specialist machinery for band repairs.
Industry processes
Processes we support
IPCO solutions
Solutions we provide
Double belt presses
IPCO’s modular double belt presses can seamlessly integrate numerous processes into one continuous system, for efficient production at scale.
Scattering systems
IPCO’s oscillating and rotating brush-off systems deliver versatile and precise scattering for powders, granules, fibers, chips, flakes, and other materials.
IPCO as a partner
Supporting innovation in plastic recycling
At our productivity centers, you can work closely with IPCO material scientists to explore new options for the thermoplastic recycling process and to test out the production of new materials and products. For example, we helped an American-based carpet tile manufacturer to create the world’s first carbon negative tile, by using backing made from recycled materials. The IPCO production system is capable of running at up to 20 meters a minute.
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