Plastics Applications

The production of polyolefins, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, involves the precise handling of powders and granules to create high-performance plastics that are ultimately used for different products. Rotary and diverter valves are essential components in this process, ensuring controlled, reliable flow of materials between reactors, dryers, and storage systems. Rotary valves provide consistent metering and airtight sealing, preventing contamination and material loss. Diverter valves enable the flexible routing of resins to different processing or packaging lines without interrupting operations. 

When it comes to the production of engineering plastics (e.g. polyamide, polycarbonate or PEEK) for a variety of end uses, precise handling of often sensitive materials is required. Rotary and diverter valves are crucial in ensuring contamination-free transfer throughout the different stages including compounding, drying, and conveying stages. While rotary valves deliver consistent flow control of additives and reinforcing agents, diverter valves allow seamless switching between process lines. 

In plastics compounding, polymers are blended with additives, fillers and colorants to achieve the desired end results. Precise and efficient material handling plays a key role in plastics processing which includes the installation of rotary and diverter valves. They not only ensure a consistent flow, but also accurate dosing of powders, pellets, and liquids throughout the process. Rotary valves support uniform feeding into extruders and mixers, while maintaining system pressure and preventing leaks. Diverter valves enable flexible routing of materials between lines, reducing downtime and cross-contamination. 

Plastics recycling involves handling a wide range of materials. This varies from shredded waste (mostly in the form of flakes or fibres) and finally reprocessed pellets. Rotary and diverter valves are essential for maintaining consistent flow and preventing contamination throughout sorting, washing, drying, and reprocessing stages. Rotary valves ensure reliable material control from one process step to another. Diverter valves provide flexible routing between process steps, allowing efficient switching between material streams.

Chemical manufacturing involves the precise handling of powders, granules, and liquids under strict safety and purity standards. Rotary and diverter valves are critical for controlling material flow in processes such as mixing, reaction, drying, and packaging. Rotary valves ensure accurate feeding, while preventing leaks and contamination. Diverter valves on the other hand enable safe, flexible routing of materials between process lines or storage systems.