Underwater pelletizer can handle 40 tons an hour

Pearlo Maag's new underwater pelletizer can be used in the production of compounds, masterbatches, engineering plastics, polymer composites and thermoplastic elastomers; it is also useful in recycling. It can handle up to 79,200 pounds an hour. It is available in top-mounted and rail-type configurations, with automated and manual blade-advance capabilities. What's new? The pelletizer, which debuted at the K show.  

Benefits Versatility and longevity. The wear-resistant pelletizer has been designed to produce spherical pellets at both low and high capacities. 

Maag Automatik Inc., Charlotte, N.C., 704-716-9000, www.maag.com