HDPE & LDPE Recycled Granule Production in Istanbul, Turkey

Process Steps

1. 

   Step 01

   Raw Material Collection

   Plastic granule production begins with the collection of recyclable plastic waste. This waste typically comes from industrial waste, household waste, or surplus plastic materials from production processes.

2. 

   Step 02

   Sorting and Classification

   The collected plastic waste is sorted by type (e.g. PET, HDPE, PP). Separating different types of plastic is a critical step to obtain higher-quality granules.

3. 

   Step 03

   Cleaning

   The sorted plastics are cleaned of any remaining foreign materials (labels, adhesives, metals, etc.)

4. 

   Step 04

   Shredding and Crushing

   The sorted and cleaned plastic materials are fed into industrial shredding machines that mechanically break them down into small, uniform flakes or chips. This size reduction is a critical step — it ensures the plastic is easier to melt evenly during the extrusion stage and helps eliminate any remaining impurities before processing.

5. 

   Step 05

   Melting (Extrusion)

   The shredded plastics are transferred to extrusion machines operating at high temperatures. In these machines the plastics are melted and turned into liquid form. During melting, the material is homogenized to achieve a consistent structure.

6. 

   Step 06

   Granulation (Cutting)

   The melted plastic is shaped into thin threads or strips at the extrusion machine’s output. These strips are then cut into small granules using a granule cutting machine.

7. 

   Step 07

   Cooling and Drying

   The newly formed plastic granules are cooled in water baths or with air. Once cooled, the granules are dried to remove all moisture.

8. 

   Step 08

   Packaging

   In the final stage, the plastic granules undergo quality control tests. After passing quality checks, the granules are bagged and stored, ready for production or export.