The ACS-PRO Cutter Compactor Pelletizing System is a premium single-stage recycling solution designed for applications requiring superior melt quality and advanced filtration performance.
By integrating material feeding, cutting, compacting, single screw extrusion, double vacuum degassing, two-stage melt filtration, pelletizing, cooling, and drying, ACS-PRO delivers stable operation and high-quality recycled pellets for demanding plastic recycling applications.
The advanced double filtration system makes ACS-PRO especially suitable for processing post-consumer plastics, heavily printed films, and materials requiring higher pellet purity.
Material Feeding System
Belt Conveyor Feeding
The belt conveyor continuously transports plastic waste into the compacting chamber.
For standard applications, plastic scraps such as films, filaments, and raffia are conveyed directly into the compactor. For processing roll scraps, a roll hauling-off device is available as an optional feeding solution.
The conveyor speed is automatically adjusted according to the filling level of the compactor chamber. Driven by ABB/Schneider inverters, the feeding system ensures stable and continuous material supply.
Integrated Metal Detector
The metal detector is integrated with the belt conveyor and connected with the control system.
When metal contaminants are detected in the feeding material, the system automatically sends an alarm signal and stops the feeding process, effectively protecting the compactor, extruder, and filtration system.
Cutter Compactor System
Cutter Compactor System
The cutter compactor is the key pre-processing unit of ACS-PRO, integrating cutting, mixing, pre-heating, drying, and densification into one process.
This design improves material bulk density and feeding stability, especially when processing lightweight plastic waste such as films, raffia, and woven bags.
The Rotatory Blades Of Compactor
The rotating blades and fixed blades cut plastic waste into smaller flakes.
The friction heat generated during high-speed rotation pre-heats and dries the material, reducing volume and increasing bulk density before extrusion.
The optimized compaction process ensures stable feeding performance and improves extrusion efficiency.
Sliding Gate with Servo Motor
The servo-controlled sliding gate precisely regulates the residence time of materials inside the compaction chamber.
By controlling material retention time, the system improves pre-drying and compaction performance before extrusion.
The PLC-controlled feeding system automatically adjusts material input according to production requirements, ensuring stable output.
Inspection Window
The LED inspection lamp allows operators to monitor material distribution inside the compaction chamber and adjust feeding conditions easily, ensuring stable operation.
Single Screw Extrusion and Plasticization System
The ACS-PRO single screw extrusion system adopts an optimized L/D ratio design, providing efficient plasticization, homogenization, and stable melt quality.
Wear-Resistant Screw and Barrel
The screw and barrel are manufactured with high wear-resistant materials.
The bimetallic treatment provides excellent wear resistance and corrosion resistance, ensuring long service life and reliable continuous operation.
Double Vacuum Degassing System
Double Vacuum Degassing System
ACS-PRO is equipped with a double-zone vacuum degassing system.
The vacuum system effectively removes moisture and volatile substances from the molten plastic, improving melt stability and recycled pellet quality.
It is especially suitable for heavily printed films and post-consumer plastic materials requiring improved pellet quality.
Two-Stage Melt Filtration System
The key advantage of ACS-PRO is its advanced two-stage melt filtration design.
Compared with conventional single filtration systems, the double filtration structure provides higher impurity removal capability and improves the purity and consistency of recycled pellets.
First-stage Filtration
SCF Self-Cleaning Filtration System
The SCF self-cleaning filtration system is installed before the vacuum degassing zone.
The self-developed SCF self-cleaning filtration system enables continuous extrusion recycling without frequent production interruption.
It is especially suitable for highly contaminated materials.
The SCF system can effectively remove up to 5% contaminants from the melt flow, including:
• Paper
• Wood particles
• Aluminum
• Unmelted plastics
• Rubber contaminants
Second-stage Filtration
Non-stop Piston Type Filter
A single-plate or piston double-station screen changer can be installed at the extruder head.
For higher filtration requirements, a non-stop double-plate piston four-station filter is available.
Advantages:
• Large filtration area and long screen lifetime
• Reduced screen replacement frequency
• Quick and easy screen change without stopping production
• Lower operating cost
Plate Type Filter
The continuous plate-type filter uses two filter plates, ensuring that at least one filtration area remains active during screen replacement.
The ring-shaped heating system provides consistent and stable temperature control.
Pelletizing System
ACS-PRO supports different pelletizing solutions according to material characteristics, production capacity, and final pellet requirements.
Die Head
Its core feature is that the die head surface does not contact with the cooling water directly. This design ensures that the die head temperature is uniform, and even if the output is low, the discharge can be maintained normally. Specially suitable for handling materials with low melt index.
Water Ring Pelletizing System
The self-adjusting water ring pelletizing system ensures consistent pellet quality and long operating time.
Features:
• Automatic blade pressure adjustment
• Automatic blade speed adjustment according to melt pressure
• Fast and easy blade replacement without additional adjustment
Strand Pelletizing System
The molten plastic strands are cooled and solidified in a water tank before being cut into uniform pellets.
This method provides gentle pelletizing conditions for different recycling applications.
Underwater Pelletizing System
The underwater pelletizing system provides a highly automated pelletizing solution.
It is suitable for materials with high melt flow index and high production capacity requirements.
The system includes:
• Pelletizer
• Valve system
• Conveying pipeline
• Dewatering vibrating screen
• Storage silo
Cooling, Drying and Pellet Collection
After pelletizing, the recycled pellets are cooled, dehydrated, and transported to the storage silo through an integrated drying and conveying system.
The efficient drying process reduces residual moisture and ensures clean, dry pellets ready for packaging or direct reuse.
Vibration Sieve +Centrifugal Dryer
The advanced dewatering vibration sieve combined with horizontal centrifugal drying provides efficient pellet drying performance with reduced energy consumption.
The sieve plates are fixed by screws instead of welding, making future replacement and maintenance easier.
Packing System
The final output of ACS-PRO is high-quality recycled pellets suitable for direct reuse in downstream applications, including blown film extrusion, pipe extrusion, and injection molding.
The integrated packing system collects and stores qualified pellets.
The online capacity monitoring and quantitative weighing system provide real-time production data and accurate material measurement.
Intelligent Control System
ACS-PRO is equipped with an intelligent PLC control system for automatic operation and process monitoring.
Remote Monitoring and Data Transmission
Optional remote monitoring and data transmission functions enable convenient equipment management and technical support.
Intelligent Start and Stop Control
The intelligent control system provides one-button operation.
• Intelligent Start:
All machine modules automatically start according to the preset sequence and material processing requirements.
• Intelligent Stop:
Each module can be safely stopped through a coordinated shutdown process.
• Emergency Stop:
Emergency stop functions are available to ensure operator safety during unexpected situations.
European Standard Electrical Control Cabinet
The electrical control cabinet is designed and manufactured according to European standards, featuring professional wiring, clear layout and reliable protection design. High-quality electrical components and standardized assembly processes ensure safe, stable and efficient equipment operation with reduced maintenance requirements.
