Plastic is undoubtedly one of the main sources of environmental pollution. By 2060, the amount of plastic waste will triple, rising from 460 million tons in 2019 to 1.231 million tons in 2060. These are alarming figures, considering that EU targets call for 55% of plastic packaging waste to be recycled by 2030. A rethink and innovative solutions are needed across the board. Europe and the US are leading by example and are already world leaders in plastic recycling innovations and alternative plastic technologies. We will need even more plastic recycling solutions in the coming years as government and consumer pressure increases.
High energy efficiency combined with high performance
Chemical recycling has proven to be a sustainable solution for dealing with plastics in recent years. Extrusion technology to produce thermoplastic products such as industrial hoses, PVC sheets or V-ribbed belts is here to stay. The technology is constantly evolving and requires enormous technical expertise to obtain the best possible extrudate. To meet the high demands, machines with a well-thought-out drive concept, optimum screw geometry and a compact design are required. The drive plays a central role in this. It is the heart and decides whether the extruder system is operated in an energy-efficient and at the same time powerful manner. The most important parameters for the motor include:
- Full torque over the entire speed range
- High Efficiency
- Maintenance free
- Low noise emissions
- Compact size
Sustainable electric motors for recycling plants
Water jacket cooled motors have excellent characteristics to meet the mentioned requirements and are well proven in practice. Water jacket cooling has the best thermal conductivity coefficient compared to air cooling and has a positive effect on motor performance. A well cooled motor also has a longer life and is more sustainable in the end. ELIN motors are manufactured and wound to customer requirements and can operate at the highest possible efficiency
“Energy efficiency and CO2 savings are omnipresent topics in the plastics processing industry. Those who manage to fully exploit their efficiency potential will also secure competitive advantages in the long term. Water-jacket-cooled electric motors support this path with their maximum performance in a compact design,” says Markus Frickh, Head of Business Division Mining and Plastics. “ELIN Motoren has been a pioneer in water-cooled motors for more than 50 years, and we accompany our customers from the project phase to their customized motors for efficient manufacturing requirements.”
ELIN Motoren’s portfolio for water-jacket-cooled motors includes power ranges from 30 to 3000 kW. The electric motors used are among others squirrel-cage rotors in the high-voltage and low-voltage range and often used under extreme conditions. Interested? Get an overview of our product range for extruder machines or contact us directly.
