CleanChanger Italy’s BD Plast Filtering Systems Srl has developed the CleanChanger, a continuous-flow, backflushing screen changer for plastics recycling and compounding, as well as for fine filtration in film, sheet and profile extrusion. Designed to meet demanding filtering needs, it has laser-micro-perforated filter elements and is appropriate for post-consumer and post-industrial polyolefins, as well as engineering resins. Contaminated polymer flows through three channels to the unit’s three sliding filter plates and then through downstream channels to the extrusion die. During automatic cleaning (backflushing) or screen replacement, two of the three plates remain in the working position, minimizing downstream pressure fluctuations and allowing for uninterrupted production. Innovative Recycling Solutions is the U.S. distributor for BD Plast.
What’s new? The CleanChanger, and its three sliding filter plates. It recently became available in the U.S. after making its debut in Europe.
Benefits Cost and labor savings. The automatic CleanChanger minimizes the need for operator involvement, eliminates downtime for filter replacement and reduces polymer waste. The compact system is engineered to be easily integrated into all types of extrusion lines and features optimized flow channels with no dead areas. Additionally, the screens can withstand more than 300 backflushing cleaning cycles before needing to be replaced.
Innovative Recycling Solutions, Greer, S.C., 864-675-0775, www.irecyclingsolutions.com
