ERA Fimic's automatic filtration unit combines two filters, two melt chambers and two discharge points in one machine. The first chamber uses a punch screen to filter out large contaminants. The second chamber uses a laser-drilled filter to capture smaller contaminants. In North America, Zimmer represents Fimic, Carmignano di Brenta, Italy.
What's new? Upgrades to the laser-drilled filter so that it can remove smaller contaminants. Now available with 100-micron holes, the laser filter provides fine filtration for highly contaminated plastic and is especially suited for blown film, high-quality sheet and similar applications that use recycled plastic and require a clean melt. The first two ERA units are scheduled to be delivered this month.
Benefits Efficiency and finer filtration of contaminated material with a single unit. The ERA only is slightly larger than standard screen changers but performs the function of two screen changers. In some applications, it eliminates the need for a second extruder. Screen changes take only about 40 minutes, according to the company.
Zimmer America Recycling Solutions LLC, Cowpens, S.C., 864-464-0007, www.zars-usa.com
