Fewer than 9% of all plastics ever get recycled. We aim to change that.

Increase Machine Uptime
Manufacturers often work with a variety of plastics to produce long, continuous strands. Fibers that go on to create sustainable products we use on a daily basis. But polymer recycling presents unique challenges. Downtime, for example, often results in production schedule disruptions and loss of profit. While also impacting efficiency and putting a strain on resources. In fact, something as simple as inferior filtration can lead to costly issues. Interruptions ranging from impeding flow to broken fibers, and even frequent part replacements. Each resulting in costly downtime.

Improve Fiber Quality
When subpar recycled fibers are spun into yarn, the final product suffers. That's if you can even spin them into yarn. Manufacturers may encounter issues like brittleness, inconsistent dye uptake, and impaired abrasion resistance. Not to mention issues from unwelcome guests like contaminants. Once contaminants infiltrate the recycling stream, they interfere with the polymer matrix. Contaminants like additives, foreign particles, and residual dyes, to name a few. Once impacted, production quality becomes evident via irregular, weak, and broken recycled fibers.   

Optimal Fiber Processability
The process of transforming polymer melt into continuous fibers demands finesse. Smooth flow rates, minimized pressure drops, and efficient processing are crucial. When the production environment is less than optimal, issues arise. Achieving the right balance between viscosity, temperature, and shear forces is tough. And, due to diverse origins, recycled polymers exhibit a wide range of viscosities. Even temperature fluctuations impact fiber formation during spinning. Not to mention the intense shear forces at work. Recycled polymers with any impurities often respond in an unpredictable manner. With these factors in mind, it is no surprise that many polymers are never recycled. But it doesn’t have to be this way.