Polystyrene has many uses as a packaging material but disposing of or recycling this material can be problematic and expensive.
February 15, 2007 (Press Release) --
Polystyrene has many uses as a packaging material but disposing of or recycling this material can be problematic and expensive. Purex International think their new Styromelt™ thermal densifier can save money and help the environment.
The new alternative to mechanical compaction is the Styromelt ‘Thermal Compaction and Densification System’ from Purex International.
Using these systems is simplicity itself. The machine has a loading area of two cubic metres which is filled with EPS, the door is then closed and locked and the machine switched on. Two temperature controlled thermal plates then heat the EPS to melting point where it releases all the air and other gases it contains forming a dense resin which is collected in a tray where it cools. Once cool, the resin block is removed from the tray and stored for recycling.
The most astonishing thing about this process is that the EPS is reduced by up to 95% of its original volume and the resin block is completely sterilised so it can be stored indefinitely, easily handled or transported without a problem.
Fumes from the process are passed through a filter system and the machine is IP56 rated and manufactured from stainless steel so it can be situated outdoors.
Recycling
Reducing the amount of landfill space EPS takes by up to 95% would be reason enough to thermally compact and densify this material.
But EPS holds a few recycling secrets.
This material can be recycled into a myriad of new products. The thermally condensed blocks can be turned into coat hangers, picture frames, replacement hardwood, disposable cameras and CD cases to name but a few. There is also an emerging market for EPS blocks for the production of fuels such as green diesel and LPG.
The thermally compacted blocks can also be sold to a variety of outlets for incineration (or energy recovery). The reason for this demand is that incineration of polystyrene generates large quantities of usable energy - approximately 16,000 BTUs/pound, which is twice that of coal!
Alternatively organisations who produce thermally compacted blocks can also take advantage of a service to collect the material in the UK free of charge subject to volume agreements.
Summary
It is a fact that as a society we produce too much waste. Landfill sites are becoming increasingly full and cannot last forever. Therefore any method of taking a product from cradle to grave and recycling it has to be more than welcome.
According to Purex, the beauty of the Styromelt™ Thermal Compactor is that, not only does it remove significant amounts waste EPS from the transport and waste management system altogether thereby reducing landfill and environmental impact, it can also help turn this material into new products and materials or generate new fuels and energy.
For further information visit http://www.styromelt.com or call 01709 763000 for a free site survey and consultation.
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The new alternative to mechanical compaction is the Styromelt ‘Thermal Compaction and Densification System’ from Purex International.
Using these systems is simplicity itself. The machine has a loading area of two cubic metres which is filled with EPS, the door is then closed and locked and the machine switched on. Two temperature controlled thermal plates then heat the EPS to melting point where it releases all the air and other gases it contains forming a dense resin which is collected in a tray where it cools. Once cool, the resin block is removed from the tray and stored for recycling.
The most astonishing thing about this process is that the EPS is reduced by up to 95% of its original volume and the resin block is completely sterilised so it can be stored indefinitely, easily handled or transported without a problem.
Fumes from the process are passed through a filter system and the machine is IP56 rated and manufactured from stainless steel so it can be situated outdoors.
Recycling
Reducing the amount of landfill space EPS takes by up to 95% would be reason enough to thermally compact and densify this material.
But EPS holds a few recycling secrets.
This material can be recycled into a myriad of new products. The thermally condensed blocks can be turned into coat hangers, picture frames, replacement hardwood, disposable cameras and CD cases to name but a few. There is also an emerging market for EPS blocks for the production of fuels such as green diesel and LPG.
The thermally compacted blocks can also be sold to a variety of outlets for incineration (or energy recovery). The reason for this demand is that incineration of polystyrene generates large quantities of usable energy - approximately 16,000 BTUs/pound, which is twice that of coal!
Alternatively organisations who produce thermally compacted blocks can also take advantage of a service to collect the material in the UK free of charge subject to volume agreements.
Summary
It is a fact that as a society we produce too much waste. Landfill sites are becoming increasingly full and cannot last forever. Therefore any method of taking a product from cradle to grave and recycling it has to be more than welcome.
According to Purex, the beauty of the Styromelt™ Thermal Compactor is that, not only does it remove significant amounts waste EPS from the transport and waste management system altogether thereby reducing landfill and environmental impact, it can also help turn this material into new products and materials or generate new fuels and energy.
For further information visit http://www.styromelt.com or call 01709 763000 for a free site survey and consultation.
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