The Squeezer Drying Machine is a high-efficiency dewatering system designed for washed plastic film, woven bags, jumbo bags, and agricultural film after washing. Conventional vertical dryers often leave 20–30% moisture in lightweight film flakes, which leads to inconsistent feeding and low extruder output.
This machine uses a special short screw design to press, squeeze, and discharge water, reducing the final moisture content to 1–5%. The squeezed material is compacted into solid lumps with higher density, ensuring easier and more stable feeding to the pelletizing extruder.
Main Functions & Benefits
Moisture Reduction – Lowers water content from 10–35% to 1–5%.
High Feeding Stability – Converts lightweight flakes into solid granules/lumps for consistent extruder feeding.
Improved Extruder Efficiency – Boosts pelletizing extruder output capacity and overall recycling efficiency.
Better Pellet Quality – Reduces material degradation, ensuring stronger and higher-value recycled pellets.
Lower Heat Impact – Unlike hot-air drying, squeezing produces less heat, preserving material properties.
Seamless Integration – Perfectly connects washing lines with plastic recycling extruders for maximum productivity.
Applications
PE Film Recycling – Post-consumer bags, shrink wrap, and agricultural films
PP Woven Bags – Including jumbo bags and raffia materials
Plastic Film Flakes – Pre-washed and shredded plastic waste
Industrial Recycling Plants – Used as an intermediate machine between washing lines and extrusion pelletizers
Workflow
Washing Line → Plastic Squeezer Dryer → Recycling Extruder → Pelletizing Line
FAQ
Q1: What materials can the Squeezer Dryer process?
A1: It is suitable for PE film, PP woven bags, PP jumbo bags, agricultural films, and similar lightweight plastic materials after washing.
Q2: How much moisture can it remove?
A2: The machine reduces moisture from 10–35% down to 1–5%, ensuring optimal feeding into pelletizing extruders.
Q3: What is the final output form?
A3: The output is granule/lump-shaped material with higher density, making feeding smoother and more efficient.
Q4: Can this machine work with existing washing and recycling lines?
A4: Yes, it is specially designed to integrate between washing lines and pelletizing extruders, maximizing overall recycling output.
Q5: What are the advantages compared to centrifugal or hot-air dryers?
A5: The squeezer consumes less energy, causes less material degradation, and achieves faster drying with better pellet quality.