PELLETIZING IS IN OUR DNA

Underwater Pelletizing Systems

Pellet & Bulk Material Dryers

Air Pelletizing Systems

Pyrolysis Furnaces

Screen Changers

MEMBER OF THE GAW-GROUP

Key Data:

• € 200 Mio turnover

• approx. 1.600 employees

• export ratio more than 90%

• R&D approx. 5,5%

• worldwide sales network

Key Markets

• paper industry

• automotive industry

• chemical industry

• plastics industry

• paint and coating industry

• energy industry

• forestry industry

• environmental technologies

MEMBER OF THE GAW-GROUP

MILESTONES

1999: formation 2002: first delivery of an underwater pelletizer for PET 2007: ECONOVIUS – Austrian award for innovation

new company building in Weißkirchen/Traun 2012: entry of the GAW-group with 62 % 2013: formation of a subsidiary in India

ECON Machinery Private Limited Vadodara, Gujarat formation of a subsidiary in the USA ECON Inc. Monroe, Michigan

TODAY: leading technology in underwater pelletizing more than 30 patents on ECON developments

WORLDWIDE

ECON Inc. Monroe, MI, USA

ECON GmbH Weißkirchen/Traun, Austria

ECON Machinery Private Limited Vadodara, Gujarat, India

COMPETENCES

PRODUKTE

• thermal insulation

• patented technology

• innovation management

• testing environment

• high temperature ranges

• suitable for compounds with high filler content

• high MFR (melt flow rate)

• rubber-like, adhesive and viscuous materials

• simple operation

• fast material changes (e.g. masterbatch)

• smooth start-up

• highest operational safety

• energy-efficient engineering

• realization of potential savings

• ecological concepts

• minimized emissions

TYPES OF PELLETIZERS Stand Pelletizer

Underwater Pelletizer

TYPES OF PELLETIZERS

Strand Pelletizer Underwater Pelletizer

Application Area - +

Process Reliability - +

Staff Requirements - +

Operation/Handling + +/-

Pellet Quality +/- +

UNDERWATER PELLETIZER, EUP WATER TREATMENT AND DRYING SYSTEM, EWT

THERMAL INSULATION

die head body

O-ring

fixing ring

die plate

support flange

nozzles – press-fitted

heating cartridge

circlips

temperature sensor

THERMAL INSULATION

THERMAL INSULATION

ECON Competition

THERMAL INSULATION

• heat insulated die plate fixed on the heated carrier body • constant temperature at the carrier body • constant melt temperature over the complete length of the nozzles • no „freezing“ of die holes • minimized pressure-build up at the nozzles • high throughput per hole (approx. 1:4) • minimal heat flow to the process water • reduced energy requirements for

heating the carrier body • no overheating of the melt • constant pellet quality

CECONID® DIE PLATE

• wear resistant layer (up to 1,1 mm) on base material

• developed with an Austrian research institute

• extensive tests showed better wear characteristics than hard metal

• opitmal material matching CECONID®-die plate and pelletizing knives

• long durability of pelletizing knives

• low heat contuctance value

• wear layer with low value of slide friction

PELLETIZER HOUSING – DRIVE UNIT – BLADE ADVANCE

• drive unit on linear bearings • movable pelletizer housing with hydraulic lock • easily dismountable pelletizer housing in flange

execution • exchangeable die head • automatic blade advance vie pneumatic cylinder

or servo motor, setting accuracy 0,5 kg • electronic supervision of

knife wear

PELLETIZING UNIT

• compact design, moveable • no ground rail tracks or fundaments • polymer diverter valve with

carrier body as one unit • pelletizer housing with drive

as one unit • complete pelletizing unit

on one base frame • pelletizer housing and

die plate are separated

GRINDING DEVICE FOR PELLETIZER KNIVES ONLINE GRINDING TOOL FOR DIE PLATES

• no grinding at the pelletizer necessary

• no dead times, fast restart • no low losses in pellet quality • grinding only takes a few minutes

• grinding the die plate directly at the machine

• easy mounting and handling • no dead times, fast restart • grinding only takes a few minutes

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS AT THE DIE PLATE

Power Consumption Die Plate (measured values) Basis: PP, 1,000 kg/hr throughput

ECON Competition

installed power at the die plate

3,78 kW 6,4 kW

switch-on time 5 % ca. 60 %

power consumption 0,189 kW/hr 3,84 kW/hr

Yearly Consumption (300 days x 24 hrs)

1.360 kWh/year 27.648 kWh/year

ENERGY BALANCE

Cost Savings Basis: PP, 1,000 kg/hr throughput, electricity rate € 0.15/kWh

ECON Competition

yearly consumption (300 days x 24 hrs)

1,360 kWh/year 27,648 kWh/year

Yearly Costs € 204.12 € 4,147.20

WATER TREATMENT AND DRYING SYSTEM

• sturdy, compact design

• easily accessible screens for minimal cleaning and maintenance efforts

• double screen insert for continuous and optimized water filtration

• automatic agglomerate catcher with initial drainage

WATER TREATMENT AND DRYING SYSTEM

• dryer is free of dead spots for fast and easy cleaning

• optional: wear protection for abrasive material (eg with glass fibers)

TYPES EUP & EWT

Underwater Pelletizer Water Treatment and Drying System

Throughput

EUP 10 EWT 110 1 up to 30 kg/hr

EUP 50 EWT 190 2 up to 150 kg/hr

EUP 150 EWT 250 100 up to 450 kg/hr

EUP 400 EWT 350-4 300 up to 750 kg/hr

EUP 600 EWT 350-6 500 up to 1,350 kg/hr

EUP 1500 EWT 400-15 800 up to 2,500 kg/hr

EUP 3000 EWT 400-30 1,800 up to 3,500 kg/hr

EUP 6000 EWT 500 with S+L DHL 725 3,000 up to 8,000 kg/hr

VIBRATION DRYING SYSTEM, EVS

• low wear – minimal maintenance requirements • low amount of fines • little cleaning efforts for

fast changes of material or color • high degree of dryness – low

residual humidity approx. 0.05 % (depending on material properties)

• individual process adaptation • low noise • up to 3,000 kg/hr throughput

TYPES EVS

Vibration Drying Sytem Throughput

EVS 200 up to 500 kg/hr

EVS 600 up to 1,000 kg/hr

EVS 1500 up to 2,000 kg/hr

EVS 3000 up to 3,000 kg/hr

PELLET DRYER, S+L

• for integration with the water treatment system • or for stand-alone operation in recycling to dry bulk or mill material or

flakes • compact design and sturdy construction • housing and top cover from aluminium cast • closed sieve basket (hole or gap) • top cover can be assembled in

30° steps • direct drive for low maintenance

requirements • different inlet housing variants • easy cleaning • parts in contact with the material are

made from stainless steel, except top cover

PELLET DRYER, S+L

top cover/ material outlet

rotor

inlet housing

housing

sieve basket

motor

water outlet

TYPES S+L

Pellet Dryer Throughput Motor Speed

S+L 360 D approx. 500 kg/hr 1,5 kW 1500 rpm

S+L 470 D approx. 1,200 kg/hr 3,0 kW 1000 rpm

S+L 530 D approx. 2,500 kg/hr 5,5 kW 1000 rpm

S+L DHL 725 approx. 10,000 kg/hr 7,5 kW 750 rpm

OPTIONS S+L

Cyclone

Sound Insulation

AIR PELLETIZER, ELG

• especially for wood and natural fiber compounds • air for cooling and conveying the pellets • works with the principal

of thermal insulation • combineable with the

ECON underwater pelletizing system

• for throughputs up to 3,000 kg/hr depending on material properties

TYPES ELG

Air Pelletizer Throughput

ELG 50 up to 100 kg/hr

ELG 400 up to 400 kg/hr

ELG 1000 up to 1,000 kg/hr

ELG 3000 up to 3,000 kg/hr

MANUAL SCREEN CHANGER, EDM

• for discontinuous operation

• easy handling

• only for melt with a low degree of contamination

• sturdy construction

DISCONTINUOUS SCREEN CHANGER, ESD

• changing of the screens when the machine is stopped • for throughputs up to 2,500 kg/hr • approx. 65 % effective screen

area for high throughputs • extremely low

pressure build up • flow-optimized design

of the melt channels • no dead spots for faster

material changes

CONTINUOUS SCREEN CHANGER, ESK

• changing of the screens during operation • for throughputs up to 6,000 kg/hr • processability of all

thermoplastic materials • flow-optimized design of the

melt channels • low pressure build up –

to prevent thermal variations of the melt

• no dead spots for fast material changes

• operational reliability and long durability

CONTINUOUS SCREEN CHANGER WITH BACKFLUSH UNIT, ESK B

• fully automatic cleaning of the screens • for throughputs up to 3,750 kg/hr • processability of all thermoplastic materials • optimal design of the

melt-flow-way – short melt residence time

• low pressure build up – to prevent thermal variations of the melt

• no dead spots for fast material changes

• approx. 75 % effective screen area • operational reliability

and long durability

AUTOMATIC VENTING SYSTEM„W“

• applicable for all ECON screen changers • no trapped air in the melt • prevention of interruptions of

production (film tear) • contained air is pushed out

through venting channels • venting channels merge in one

central bore • individual adjustment for any

specific application • integrated splash guard to

prevent splashing to the operator side

Flow Channel

Venting Channels

Central Discharge Bore

AUTOMATIC VENTING SYSTEM „W“

PYROLYSIS FURNACE, EPO

• gentle removal of thermoplastic materials and mixed plastics

• extended lifetime of tools and filter parts

• environmental safety, TÜV-certificate

• easy handling and highest reliability

• low-maintenance, oil lubricated vacuum pump

• no process water necessary • no emissions because of activated carbon filter

PYROLYSIS FURNACE, EPO

Function: • vacuum pump creates low-pressure in the furnace

chamber • working temperature 1:

residuals of polymer run are gathered in the collecting tray

• working temperature 2: pyrolysis starts, decompostion of polymer residuals

• automatic stopp after the cycle is finished

TECHNICAL CENTER

• gravimetric metering unit • twin screw extruder, ZSE 40MAXX-36D • underwater pelletizing sytem,

EUP 150 with complete water treatment and drying system incl. automatic compact band filter

• continuous screen changer, ESK 140 BW with automatic backflush system and automatic venting system

• melt pump • vibration drying system, EVS 600 • pyrolysis furnace, EPO 300 • infrared measurement device for residual humidity, sartorius MA 150 • digital thermometer for measuring the melt temperature, Testo

CONTACT

ECON GmbH Biergasse 9 4616 Weißkirchen/Traun AUSTRIA Tel: +43 7243 56 560-0 Fax: +43 7243 56 560-19 e-mail: office@econ.eu www.econ.eu

ECON Inc. 914 Huber Drive 48162 Monroe, MI USA

ECON Machinery Private Limited Survey No. 547, PCC Notified Area AT & Post Ranoli Village, Ranoli Vadodara – 391350, Gujarat INDIA