This story appeared in the Spring 2018 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.

Granulators: Conair's newest granulators — a portfolio of size reducers in a variety of configurations with rotor diameters of 6, 8, 12, 17 and 23 inches (shown) — boast bigger screens than the company's previous offerings. Capable of tackling a variety of materials, the portfolio includes everything from press-side units to large central granulators. The biggest models, which are equipped with cooling channels to prevent overheating that could cause smearing or meltdowns, can take on large and bulky scrap. Throughputs range from 80 pounds per hour to 3,800 pounds per hour. Three-blade open rotors are standard for the line, but other rotor designs are available.

What's new? The granulators, which Conair planned to show in May at NPE2018. A number of different infeed and evacuation configurations is available with each of the five rotor sizes, bringing to 14 the total number of new granulators available.

Benefits: Improved throughputs and ease of use. With screen areas equal to 50 percent of the rotor-diameter size, the granulators handle more scrap than earlier Conair models. The bigger screen areas also result in more consistent regrind with fewer fines. The models have been designed for quiet, efficient operation and long running life, as well as for easy knife changes and simplified maintenance.

Conair Group, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, 724-584-5500, www.conairgroup.com