Recycling Technologies for Industrial Materials
Recycling of industrial materials plays a key role in the transition towards a circular economy. However, processing material streams such as plastics, rubber, fibres, cables, paper and other bulk materials presents significant challenges due to variations in composition, contamination and material properties.
To support efficient material recovery and reuse, recycling processes require consistent particle size, controlled moisture levels and reliable handling. This calls for robust process technologies and integrated systems. For more insight, read our article on plastic waste treatment and recycling.
Recycling Process Overview
Recycling processes typically consist of multiple steps, depending on the material and recycling route. These include size reduction of waste materials, drying to remove moisture and stabilise products, mixing and blending to achieve homogeneous material properties, and agglomeration or compaction to improve handling and downstream processing.
Depending on the application, recycling may involve mechanical processing, material upgrading or recovery of valuable components from complex waste streams.
By combining these process steps, materials such as plastics, rubber, fibres, cables and paper can be transformed into reusable products or valuable secondary raw materials.
Process Technologies for Recycling
Different recycling applications require specific process technologies:
- Size reduction and granulation
for processing plastics, rubber, cables and other solid materials - Drying technologies
to remove moisture and stabilise recycled materials - Mixing and blending
to achieve consistent material properties - Agglomeration and compaction
to improve flowability and downstream processing
These technologies can be combined into integrated systems tailored to specific materials, capacities and process requirements.
Granulation for Recycling Applications
Granulation is a key step in many recycling processes, particularly for plastics and rubber materials, enabling efficient size reduction and preparation of materials for further processing or reuse.
For demanding recycling applications, Hosokawa offers robust granulation solutions such as the Rotoplex® granulator, designed for a wide range of materials including plastics, rubber, cables, fibres, leather and paper. Thanks to its durable design and high cutting performance, the Rotoplex granulator ensures reliable operation, consistent particle size and efficient processing of both soft and tough materials.
Learn more about the Rotoplex granulator and its capabilities on the Hosokawa Alpine website.
Integrated Recycling Solutions
Hosokawa Micron provides complete process solutions, ranging from individual machines and components to fully integrated process lines. Our expertise includes engineering, system design and validation through our Test Centre, enabling customers to develop efficient and scalable recycling processes. By combining process expertise with advanced equipment, we help customers develop efficient, reliable and scalable recycling solutions across a wide range of materials and industries.
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Process technologies for recycling industrial materials, including plastics, rubber, fibres and cables, with solutions for size reduction, mixing, drying and handling.
Sustainable process technologies
Hosokawa Micron B.V. is committed to sustainable and responsible process technology. Our ISO 14001 certification covers key environmental aspects such as air, soil, energy, waste, water, noise and hazardous substances. With an EcoVadis Silver Medal, we rank among the top 3% of EcoVadis-rated companies in the special machinery industry.
