Extrusion International USA 6-2019

REVIEW 56 Extrusion International 6/2019 Vecoplan presented its newly developed VIZ (Vecoplan Infinity) line of shredders, a world first in plastics recy- cling, at K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany. These highly ef- ficient shredders are particularly flexible in terms of cut- ting geometry. The machines can be precisely adapted to different input and output requirements by changing the rotors and blades and by selecting the right screen. They also stand out for excellent reliability, low operating costs and maximum throughput. “Our VIZ series offer a universal solution for all kinds of input materials,” says Martina Schmidt, head of Veco- plan’s Recycling and Waste Division. Companies that re- cycle plastics nowadays have to deal with a wide variety of materials. “There are almost no limits when it comes to characteristics, colour and form,” she explains. The ma- chine manufacturer from therefore puts a strong empha- sis on flexibility when it comes to cutting geometry. The machines can be precisely adapted to different input and output requirements by changing the rotors and blades and by selecting the right screen. The performance can be precisely adapted to the interface. “Our new rotor solution offers numerous advantages,” says Schmidt. “Thanks to the bolted tool holder plates with variable cutting tip sizes, rotor changes are now a thing of the past.” Users only have to exchange the plates to quickly adapt the cutting geometry to different output grain sizes. The rotor remains in the machine. Even cut- ting tip changes can be carried out with ease – there is no need to touch the rotor. If a tool holder is damaged, only the relevant segment has to be replaced. The design of the machine allows users to choose be- tween the HiTorc drive with its powerful start-up phase and high torque or the ESC, Vecoplan’s frequency-con- trolled, belt-driven direct drive. Both systems are patent- ed and notable for their high energy efficiency. “The VIZ is based on our extensive experience in the shredding of plastics, which has enabled us to meet a wide range of customer requirements,” says Schmidt. In addition, Vecoplan has optimised the ram and revised the machine design. Thanks to the improved ram height, the VIZ can now handle entire bales. The working chamber of the machine was also enlarged, permitting reliable shred- ding of bales with model 1300 and higher. In a compa- rable Vecoplan model range this is possible only with siz- es 1700 and higher, although the smaller version would have the necessary throughput. Users can also equip the machine with a second counter knife. Other advantages arise from the machine’s clear, well-thought-out design: the VIZ is easier to clean, and the newly designed ram is closer to the rotor, thus reduc- ing material residues. Vecoplan AG www.vecoplan.com Able to Handle Anything Vecoplan’s newVIZ can reliably shred a wide range of plastics materials (Photo credit: Vecoplan AG)