Impressions of the PET Point 2011 - State-Of-The-Art Sorting Technology

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The big challenge in PET recycling is that bottles or flakes must be separated to provide unmixed and contaminant-free output materials.

Singapore., December 19, 2011 - (PressReleasePoint) -The big challenge in PET recycling is that bottles or flakes must be separated to provide unmixed and contaminant-free output materials. S+S has developed solutions that separate contaminants from PET material flows and sort these material flows into unmixed fractions. Using state-of-the-art sorting technology that is able to separate huge mass flows into various secondary raw materials in a very short time is an important element for an economically efficient recycling process.

At the PETpoint 2011 S+S presented the FLAKE PURIFIER multi-sensor sorting system. Based on a modular concept the Flake Purifier combines up to three sensors for contaminant detection. In addition to sensors for metal and colour separation, S+S has also equipped the Flake Purifier with a high-performance module for the detection of contaminants which also include different plastic types. The system thus for example removes PVC parts or bio plastics such as PLA from PET flakes.



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http://www.sesotec.com.sg/news/?n=24-60&news=182


About S+S:

S+S is one of the world's leading manufacturers and developers of inspection, separation and sorting systems. S+S systems are used in process, packaging and production lines throughout industry and in the specialized preparation of materials for recycling.

Their customers operate in a wide variety of industries; from food, pharmaceuticals and plastics to wood, glass and recycling. For them, the complexities of manufacturing high-quality goods at low cost are ever present. In many cases, exceptionally stringent hygiene standards must be met.

S+S has developed a range of products unequalled in versatility and quality.
It puts the customer first; each project is given individual attention to ensure the best practicable solution. S+S provides outstanding levels of service, creating standards for others to follow.

Precision, intelligence and customer focus: these three guiding principles govern the quality of the services they provide, and are key to the trust they have built up with customers over the years. Their commitment is guaranteed for the long-term. S+S is an independent organisation, first established in Germany in 1976; their principle facility for design, development and manufacture, and their commercial headquarters remain there. This offers a level of consistency which continues through to their subsidiaries and encompasses all their after-sales activities.