{"id":13601,"date":"2025-06-03T08:41:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T06:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/?page_id=13601"},"modified":"2026-10-08T15:49:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:49:27","slug":"eps-recyclingmaschine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/de\/eps-recyclingmaschine\/","title":{"rendered":"EPS-Recyclingmaschine: Styropor-Verdichter &amp; -Presse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .page-id-13601 .energycle-process-flow-h,\n    #erm-eps .energycle-process-flow-h {\n        display: flex !important;\n        flex-direction: column !important;\n        gap: 16px !important;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id=\"erm-eps\" class=\"energycle-hero-page\" aria-label=\"Energycle EPS Recycling Machine: Styrofoam Densifier &#038; Compactor\">\n\n    <!-- Hero Section -->\n    <section id=\"overview\" class=\"energycle-hero-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-hero-inner\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-hero-content\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-hero-eyebrow\">EPS Foam Waste Solutions<\/p>\n                <h1 class=\"energycle-hero-title\">EPS Recycling Equipment: Compactors, Densifiers &amp; Pelletizing Lines<\/h1>\n                <p class=\"energycle-hero-subtitle\">Compare proven EPS recycling equipment solutions: Hot Melt Densifiers for high-density ingots, Cold Compactors for low-energy block extrusion, and Pelletizing Lines for direct resin compounding. Review engineering configurations, utility requirements, and output options for your foam waste stream.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"energycle-hero-actions\"><a href=\"#route-matrix\" class=\"energycle-hero-cta\">Compare 3 Routes<\/a><a href=\"#solution-hot\" class=\"energycle-hero-cta-outline\">Hot Melt vs Cold Press<\/a><\/div>\n                <nav class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks\" aria-label=\"On-page navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#route-matrix\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Compare Routes<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#solution-hot\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Hot Melt<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#solution-hydraulic\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Cold Press<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#related\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Pelletizing<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">FAQ<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n         THREE EPS RECYCLING ROUTES: COMPARISON MATRIX\n         \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n    <section id=\"route-matrix\" class=\"energycle-specs-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Three EPS Recycling Routes: Technology Comparison<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">EPS foam processing depends on your downstream output goals, site utility availability, and logistics strategy. These three routes operate independently\u2014select the specific equipment route tailored to your waste stream rather than assuming sequential processing.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"energycle-advantage-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-compress\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Cold Compaction<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Continuous mechanical screw extrusion with hydraulic back-pressure door. Pre-crushes and compresses bulky EPS into dense stackable blocks (30:1\u201350:1 reduction) with low power draw and zero thermal odor.<\/p>\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-foam-compactor-machine\/\">EPS Foam Compactor Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-fire-flame-curved\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Hot Melt Densification<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Thermal melting into dense solid ingots with up to 90:1 volume reduction (~300\u2013400 kg\/m\u00b3). Maximizes container payload and export shipping efficiency for operations focused on ingot trading.<\/p>\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-recycling-machine\/eps-foam-melting-machine\/\">EPS Foam Melting Machine Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cubes\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>EPS Pelletizing Line<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Two-stage extrusion compounding with melt filtration and strand pelletizing. Converts clean loose foam or pre-densified scrap directly into uniform GPPS resin pellets for manufacturing.<\/p>\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/eps-styrofoam-foam-pelletizing-line\/\">EPS Pelletizing Line Details \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"energycle-specs-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-specs-table\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Primary Objective<\/th>\n                            <th>Equipment Route<\/th>\n                            <th>Output Form<\/th>\n                            <th>Volume Reduction &amp; Density<\/th>\n                            <th>Key Sizing &amp; Selection Factors<\/th>\n                            <th>Specification Details<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Reduce storage footprint and dumpster hauling fees without thermal odors<\/td>\n                            <td><strong>Cold Compactor<\/strong><\/td>\n                            <td>Stackable compressed blocks<\/td>\n                            <td>30:1\u201350:1 reduction<br>250\u2013350 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n                            <td>Feedstock bulk density, daily throughput, buyer block acceptance criteria, mechanical screw design<\/td>\n                            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-foam-compactor-machine\/\">EPS Foam Compactor Machine<\/a><\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Produce high-density commodity ingots for long-distance freight and resin trading<\/td>\n                            <td><strong>Hot Melt Densifier<\/strong><\/td>\n                            <td>Solid densified PS ingots<\/td>\n                            <td>50:1\u201390:1 reduction<br>300\u2013400 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n                            <td>Polymer purity, heating power (4\u201314 kW), workshop ventilation, buyer ingot specifications<\/td>\n                            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-recycling-machine\/eps-foam-melting-machine\/\">EPS Foam Melting Machine<\/a><\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Convert clean EPS scrap into standardized recycled resin pellets for manufacturing<\/td>\n                            <td><strong>EPS Pelletizing Line<\/strong><\/td>\n                            <td>GPPS resin pellets<\/td>\n                            <td>Direct resin melt<br>Approx. 1,050 kg\/m\u00b3 resin<\/td>\n                            <td>Feedstock cleanliness, melt filtration, vacuum degassing, target melt flow index (MFI), compound buyer requirements<\/td>\n                            <td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/eps-styrofoam-foam-pelletizing-line\/\">EPS Foam Pelletizing Line<\/a><\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table.<\/p>\n            <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Note: These three recycling methods are independent operational alternatives chosen based on your commercial objectives\u2014operations do not need to purchase or chain all three routes in sequence.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n         SOLUTION A: HOT MELT DENSIFIER\n         \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n    <!-- Hot Melt: Introduction -->\n    <section id=\"solution-hot\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">EPS Foam Hot Melt Densifier<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Transform bulky EPS foam waste into a valuable, compact commodity. Our\n                    hot melt densifier reduces foam volume by up to 90:1, drastically cutting your storage and\n                    transportation costs while creating a new revenue stream.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hot Melt: Advantages (3 cards = 1 row, no span-2 needed) -->\n    <section id=\"hot-benefits\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Unlock the Value in Your Foam Waste<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Turn EPS disposal costs into profit with the industry&#8217;s most efficient hot melt solution.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-advantage-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-compress\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Slash Waste Volume by 90:1<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Dramatically reduce the storage space required for foam scrap and cut waste transportation costs\n                        significantly.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-coins\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Create a New Revenue Stream<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Convert worthless foam waste into dense, sellable EPS ingots \u2014 a valuable raw material for\n                        manufacturers.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-leaf\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Achieve Sustainability Goals<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Divert thousands of cubic feet of foam from landfills, reduce your carbon footprint, and boost\n                        your green credentials.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hot Melt: Process Flow -->\n    <section class=\"energycle-process-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-process-section-eyebrow\">How It Works<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-process-section-heading\">The 4-Step Transformation Process<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-process-section-sub\">From bulky foam waste to dense, sellable ingots in four simple\n                    steps.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-process-flow-h\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">1<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-right-to-bracket\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Feeding<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Loose EPS foam waste is fed into the machine&#8217;s hopper,\n                        where a crusher breaks it into smaller, manageable pieces.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Hopper<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Crusher<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">2<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-fire\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Melting<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">The crushed pieces are heated and melted at a controlled\n                        temperature, releasing the air and densifying the material.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Heated<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Densified<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">3<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right-long\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Extruding<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">The molten polystyrene is extruded through a die, forming a\n                        continuous, dense, and easy-to-handle ingot.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Extrusion<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Ingot<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">4<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cubes\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Cooling &#038; Stacking<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">The hot ingots cool and solidify into hard blocks, which\n                        can be easily cut to length, stacked on pallets, and sold.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Cooling<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Palletize<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hot Melt: Comparison Table -->\n    <section class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Disposal Costs vs. Profit Generation<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">See how the hot melt densifier transforms EPS waste from a costly\n                    problem into a profitable solution.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-compare-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-compare-table\" style=\"table-layout:fixed\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Factor<\/th>\n                            <th>Traditional Disposal<\/th>\n                            <th class=\"ours\">EPS Hot Melt Densifier<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Storage Space<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Extremely high \u2014 foam fills dumpsters quickly<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Minimal (90:1 volume reduction)<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Transport Costs<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Very high \u2014 paying to haul air<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Very low \u2014 dense ingots, full truckloads<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Revenue<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Negative \u2014 paying for disposal<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Positive \u2014 selling ingots as commodity<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Environmental Impact<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Landfill waste, non-biodegradable<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Circular economy, reusable material<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Floor Space<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Consumed by piles of lightweight scrap<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Reclaimed \u2014 neat pallets of ingots<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hot Melt: Technical Specifications -->\n    <section id=\"hot-specs\" class=\"energycle-specs-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Hot Melt Densifier Specifications<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Standard engineering configurations for the GL-HM hot melt densifier series. Review detailed cutsheets on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-recycling-machine\/eps-foam-melting-machine\/\">EPS Foam Melting Machine page<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-specs-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-specs-table\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Parameter<\/th>\n                            <th>GL-HM100<\/th>\n                            <th>GL-HM200<\/th>\n                            <th>GL-HM400<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Output Capacity<\/td>\n                            <td>40\u201350 kg\/h<\/td>\n                            <td>80\u2013120 kg\/h<\/td>\n                            <td>180\u2013200 kg\/h<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Volume Reduction<\/td>\n                            <td>Up to 90:1<\/td>\n                            <td>Up to 90:1<\/td>\n                            <td>Up to 90:1<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Main Motor Power<\/td>\n                            <td>5.5 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>15 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>22 kW<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Heating Power<\/td>\n                            <td>4 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>10 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>14 kW<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Crushing Power<\/td>\n                            <td>1.5 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>4.4 kW (2\u00d72.2)<\/td>\n                            <td>8.8 kW (4\u00d72.2)<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n                            <td>1,410 \u00d7 1,085 \u00d7 1,600 mm<\/td>\n                            <td>2,030 \u00d7 1,400 \u00d7 2,050 mm<\/td>\n                            <td>3,400 \u00d7 1,880 \u00d7 2,550 mm<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Machine Weight<\/td>\n                            <td>Approx. 1,000 kg<\/td>\n                            <td>Approx. 1,800 kg<\/td>\n                            <td>Approx. 2,500 kg<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n         SOLUTION B: HYDRAULIC COMPACTOR\n         \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n    <!-- Hydraulic: Introduction -->\n    <section id=\"solution-hydraulic\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">EPS Foam Cold Compactor<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">A continuous cold compaction solution for EPS packaging foam. Pre-crushes and compresses bulky foam into dense, stackable blocks with continuous screw extrusion and hydraulic resistance \u2014 low energy consumption, zero thermal odor, and straightforward operation.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hydraulic: Advantages -->\n    <section id=\"hydraulic-benefits\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Why Choose Cold Compaction<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Low energy, no fumes, simple operation \u2014 ideal for facilities that need clean cold compaction.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-advantage-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-boxes-stacked\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Up to 50:1 Reduction<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Compress bulky EPS into uniform, high-density blocks that are easy to stack, store, and ship.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bolt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h3>Lower Energy, No Melting<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Cold compaction avoids melting, fumes, and thermal management \u2014 simplifying daily operation.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gears\"\n                                aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n                        <h3>Robust &#038; Easy to Maintain<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Continuous screw drive and hydraulic pressure gate deliver stable compaction density with low maintenance requirements.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hydraulic: Process Flow -->\n    <section class=\"energycle-process-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-process-section-eyebrow\">How It Works<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-process-section-heading\">Simple 4-Step Cold Compaction<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-process-section-sub\">From loose foam to dense, stackable blocks without any heat.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-process-flow-h\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">1<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-right-to-bracket\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Feeding<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Loose EPS is fed into the hopper for pre-crushing.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Hopper<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Input<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">2<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-scissors\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Pre-Crushing<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Foam is shredded to consistent chip size for stable\n                        compaction.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Shredding<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Uniform<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">3<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-compress\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Screw Compaction<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Continuous heavy-duty screw drives foam against a hydraulic resistance door to form dense, uniform blocks.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">50:1<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Continuous<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">4<\/div>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cubes\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Strapping &#038; Stacking<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Blocks are strapped or wrapped, then stacked on pallets for\n                        sale or shipment.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Strapping<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Palletize<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hydraulic: Comparison Table -->\n    <section class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Disposal Costs vs. Cold Compaction<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">See how cold compaction eliminates EPS handling pain points.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-compare-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-compare-table\" style=\"table-layout:fixed\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Factor<\/th>\n                            <th>Traditional Disposal<\/th>\n                            <th class=\"ours\">EPS Cold Compactor<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Storage Space<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Extremely high<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Low (up to 50:1 reduction)<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Transport Costs<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Very high<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Low \u2014 dense blocks, efficient shipping<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Revenue<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Negative \u2014 paying for disposal<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Positive \u2014 sell compacted blocks<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Operating Complexity<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">Manual, inefficient handling<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Simple cold compaction, no fumes<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Energy Use<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-cross\">N\/A \u2014 no processing done<\/td>\n                            <td class=\"energycle-compare-check\">Low \u2014 no heating required<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Hydraulic: Technical Specifications -->\n    <section id=\"hydraulic-specs\" class=\"energycle-specs-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Cold Compactor Specifications<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Standard configurations for continuous screw pre-crushing and cold compaction with hydraulic back-pressure door. View full cutsheets on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-foam-compactor-machine\/\">EPS Foam Compactor Machine page<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-specs-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-specs-table\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Configuration<\/th>\n                            <th>Compact Configuration<\/th>\n                            <th>Higher-Output Configuration<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Typical Throughput<\/td>\n                            <td>80\u2013100 kg\/h<\/td>\n                            <td>150\u2013200 kg\/h<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Compression Mechanism<\/td>\n                            <td>Screw compaction + hydraulic door<\/td>\n                            <td>Screw compaction + hydraulic door<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Main Motor Power<\/td>\n                            <td>7.5 kW<\/td>\n                            <td>15 kW<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Volume Reduction<\/td>\n                            <td>30:1\u201350:1<\/td>\n                            <td>30:1\u201350:1<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Block Cross-Section<\/td>\n                            <td>250 \u00d7 250 mm<\/td>\n                            <td>380 \u00d7 380 mm<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td class=\"specs-model\">Compacted Block Density<\/td>\n                            <td>250\u2013350 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n                            <td>250\u2013350 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n         SHARED SECTIONS\n         \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n    <!-- Video Section -->\n    \n\n    <!-- Equipment Gallery -->\n    <section id=\"gallery\" class=\"energycle-gallery-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Equipment Gallery<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Explore our EPS recycling machines and their output \u2014 from dense ingots to compacted blocks.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-gallery-grid\">\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/melted-eps-foam.webp\"\n                        alt=\"Dense EPS ingot output after hot melt densifier processing\"\n                        width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/eps-foam.webp\"\n                        alt=\"Compacted EPS foam blocks stacked on pallets ready for shipping\"\n                        width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- Related Equipment -->\n    <section id=\"related\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Related EPS Processing Equipment<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Explore our complete range of EPS recycling solutions.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-product-grid\">\n                <a class=\"energycle-product-card\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-recycling-machine\/eps-foam-melting-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\"\n                    rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EPS-Hot-Melt-Compactor-Densifier.webp\"\n                        alt=\"EPS Hot Melt Densifier machine\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                    <div class=\"body\">\n                        <h3>EPS Foam Melting Machine<\/h3>\n                        <p>Melts and compresses EPS foam into high-density ingots with an industry-leading 90:1 volume\n                            reduction.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"more\">View Details \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"energycle-product-card\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/eps-foam-compactor-machine\/\"\n                    target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/EPS-Foam-Hydraulic-Compactor-1.webp\"\n                        alt=\"EPS Foam Compactor Machine\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                    <div class=\"body\">\n                        <h3>EPS Foam Compactor Machine<\/h3>\n                        <p>Continuous screw pre-crushing and cold compaction with hydraulic back-pressure door into dense blocks (30:1\u201350:1 reduction) with low power consumption.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"more\">View Details \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n                <\/a>\n                <a class=\"energycle-product-card\"\n                    href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/eps-styrofoam-foam-pelletizing-line\/\"\n                    target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/eps-foam-pelletizing-line.webp\"\n                        alt=\"Complete EPS Foam Granulating Production Line\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" \/>\n                    <div class=\"body\">\n                        <h3>EPS Foam Granulating Line<\/h3>\n                        <p>A complete system that crushes, melts, and pelletizes EPS waste into uniform, reusable\n                            plastic pellets.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"more\">View Details \u2192<\/span><\/div>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- FAQ Section -->\n    <section id=\"faq\" class=\"energycle-faq-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper energycle-faq-container\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        id=\"eps-faq-t-1\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-1\">\n                        <h3>What is the typical ROI for the hot melt densifier?<\/h3>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-1\" role=\"region\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-1\">\n                        <p>Return on investment depends on project-specific variables: monthly EPS scrap volume, loose bulk density, local dumpster hauling tariffs and tipping fees, power rates, and local off-take market pricing for melted ingots. Contact our engineering team with your foam volume for a tailored payback assessment.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        id=\"eps-faq-t-2\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-2\">\n                        <h3>What types of foam can these machines process?<\/h3>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-2\" role=\"region\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-2\">\n                        <p>Both machines are primarily engineered for expanded polystyrene (EPS), including white packaging blocks, insulation sheets, and clean molded shapes. Highly elastic foams such as EPE (polyethylene) and EPP (polypropylene) require specialized knife configurations, adjusted heating zones, or material trials to confirm feeding and compaction performance.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        id=\"eps-faq-t-3\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-3\">\n                        <h3>Is installation and training provided?<\/h3>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-3\" role=\"region\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-3\">\n                        <p>Yes. We provide comprehensive operational manuals, video commissioning guidance, and optional on-site installation and technician training to ensure safe and reliable operation.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        id=\"eps-faq-t-4\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-4\">\n                        <h3>How do I choose between the Hot Melt Densifier and Cold Compactor?<\/h3>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-4\" role=\"region\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-4\">\n                        <p>Hot melt densifiers heat EPS into solid ingots with 50:1\u201390:1 volume reduction (~300\u2013400 kg\/m\u00b3), maximizing export shipping density for operations focused on ingot trading. Cold compactors use mechanical screw pre-crushing and extrusion (30:1\u201350:1 reduction, ~250\u2013350 kg\/m\u00b3) with zero thermal odors and lower power use, making them ideal for logistics hubs, distribution centers, and retailers seeking clean in-house waste volume reduction.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                        id=\"eps-faq-t-5\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-5\">\n                        <h3>What is the typical lead time?<\/h3>\n                        <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-5\" role=\"region\"\n                        aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-5\">\n                        <p>Standard production configurations are typically manufactured within 3\u20134 weeks. Custom electrical voltages or specialized infeed conveyor configurations require 4\u20136 weeks. Contact us for real-time workshop availability.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"eps-faq-t-6\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-6\"><h3>How much does an EPS recycling machine cost?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-6\"><p>Equipment investment depends on operating route (cold compaction vs. hot melting), hourly throughput (40 to 200+ kg\/h), and peripheral automation like feeding conveyors. Hot melt densifiers include integrated heating and control zones. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact our sales engineers<\/a> with your estimated foam volume and material type for an itemized quotation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"eps-faq-t-7\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-7\"><h3>What is the difference between EPS hot melt and cold compaction?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-7\"><p>Hot melt densifiers heat shredded EPS to approximately 180\u2013210\u00b0C, extruding dense, solid ingots with up to 90:1 volume reduction to optimize long-distance container freight. Cold compactors pre-crush foam and extrude it under continuous screw pressure against a hydraulic resistance gate (30:1\u201350:1 reduction) into solid blocks without heat, saving power and eliminating heating fumes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"eps-faq-t-8\" aria-controls=\"eps-faq-c-8\"><h3>Can EPS recycling machines process EPE and EPP foam?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"eps-faq-c-8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"eps-faq-t-8\"><p>EPS is the standard baseline material. EPE (polyethylene) and EPP (polypropylene) possess high elasticity and different melting characteristics. In hot melting, EPE\/EPP requires dedicated screw profiles and temperature control. 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