Wet, fluffy film scrap is every recycler’s nightmare. Genius Machinery’s squeeze-dry pelletizing line flips that nightmare on its head—wringing out water, densifying feed, and turning the industry’s hardest-to-handle materials into high-value pellets. To understand how Genius cracks the code, we first need to see why these films are so difficult in the first place.
Moisture and low bulk density drive up energy, labour, and reject rates—yet each film type poses its own twist:
Steam flashes, feeders choke, and pellets blister. Knowing the pain points, let’s see the engineering that removes them.
Genius built one adaptive platform to conquer wildly different feedstocks:
| Key Feature | How It Works | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Squeeze Force | PLC-controlled hydraulic rams tailor pressure to film thickness. | Handles thin LLDPE wrap or thick silage film without change-overs. |
| Vacuum Double Degassing | Two vent zones strip volatiles, inks, and organics. | Protects melt flow and odour—critical for food-grade uses. |
| Variable-Pitch Screw | Tapers flight depth to normalise bulk density. | Prevents surging when density jumps after squeeze drying. |
Technology is great, but proof on the plant floor is better—so let’s follow three converters who put it to work.
“From Mud-Laden Rolls to High-Quality Recycled Pellets”
Plant Manager: “We used to pre-dry for eight hours—now we start the line at 7 a.m. and ship pellets after lunch.”
Having tamed mud-soaked ag film, let’s see how the same line tackles the opposite extreme: feather-light stretch wrap that refuses to flow.
“Beating Bridging and Boosting Throughput”
Thin wrap solved, the final test is the dirtiest: mixed shopping bags full of labels, organics, and ink.
“Closing the Loop for a National Retailer”
With real-world wins in mind, here’s a quick look at the line’s key specs to help you gauge fit and footprint.
| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 300 – 1,000 kg/h | LDPE/LLDPE film ≤ 50% moisture |
| Specific Energy | ≈ 0.27 kWh/kg | Internal test data |
| Line Length | ≈ 14 m | 40 % shorter than compactor + extruder setups |
| Power Supply | 220-480 V, 50/60 Hz | Global-ready electrical package |
| Control System | Siemens PLC + cloud gateway with programming, data logging, and error tracking | Live OEE and torque dashboard; CO₂e tracking available as an optional upgrade |
These numbers give you a first sizing pass; a material test will confirm exact throughput and energy for your resin mix.
DWX-3815
Main Drive : 225 kW
Screw Diameter : Ø380-150 mm
Degassing Vents : double vents
Output Capacity : 700 kg/hr
DWX-3512
Main Drive : 132 kW
Screw Diameter : Ø350-125 mm
Degassing Vents : double vents
Output Capacity : 500 kg/hr
DWX-3010
Main Drive : 90 kW
Screw Diameter : Ø300-100 mm
Degassing Vents : double vents
Output Capacity : 300 kg/hr
For more product information, please refer to Squeeze Dryer Integrated Recycling Machine.
From mud-soaked ag film to wispy stretch wrap and mixed post-consumer bags, one constant emerges: the squeeze-dry line adapts on the fly, delivering
If those numbers sound compelling, the next step is simple—let the data speak for your own scrap stream.
Every feedstock is unique. Book a free material trial at our Taichung demo centre or during K 2025 – Hall 15 / Stand H12 A15 and receive a full lab report, melt-flow data, and ROI projection. Prefer a quick overview first? Download the Field-Proven Case Catalog and explore more success stories from around the globe.
