{"id":18445,"date":"2026-04-18T07:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T05:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/plastic-film-agglomerator\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:38:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T03:38:57","slug":"kunststofffolien-agglomerator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/de\/kunststoff-pelletiermaschinen\/kunststofffolien-agglomerator\/","title":{"rendered":"Kunststofffolien-Agglomerator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .page-id-18445 .energycle-process-flow-h,\n    #erm-pfa .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-pfa\" class=\"energycle-hero-page\" aria-label=\"Plastic film agglomerator\">\n\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\">High-Speed Densification for Film and Bags<\/p>\n                <h1 class=\"energycle-hero-title\">High-Speed Plastic Film Agglomerator<\/h1>\n                <p class=\"energycle-hero-subtitle\">A plastic film agglomerator &mdash; also called a plastic densifier &mdash; that turns light PE, PP, and woven bag scrap into irregular dense granules through friction heating and controlled quenching. It also densifies low-bulk-density rigid regrind such as PP strapping and thin flake so the material feeds an extruder cleanly. A practical choice when you need simpler densification before extrusion, pelletizing, or direct reuse.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"energycle-hero-actions\"><a href=\"#inquiry-form\" class=\"energycle-hero-cta\">Request a Quote<\/a><a href=\"#specs\" class=\"energycle-hero-cta-outline\">View Technical Parameters<\/a><\/div>\n                <nav class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks\" aria-label=\"On-page navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Benefits<\/a>\n<a href=\"#process\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Process<\/a>\n<a href=\"#specs\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Specs<\/a>\n<a href=\"#video\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Video<\/a>\n<a href=\"#faq\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">FAQ<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-hero-image\">\n                <img class=\"energycle-hero-main-img\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-film-agglomerator.webp\"\n                    alt=\"High-speed plastic film agglomerator with feeding conveyor and control cabinet\"\n                    width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"benefits\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Why Use an Agglomerator Instead of a Full Pelletizer<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Agglomeration is a practical middle step when loose film is hard to handle, but a full extrusion pelletizing line is not always necessary. New to the process? Start with our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/what-is-an-agglomerator\/\">what an agglomerator is and how it works<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">The agglomerator serves as an upstream densification step before extrusion. Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/\">full pelletizing machine lineup<\/a> to see compatible downstream systems.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-advantage-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-span-2\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bolt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>High-Speed Friction Densification<\/h3><\/div><p>Rotating blades cut and heat the film through friction, turning low-density flexible scrap into a denser granule form that is easier to feed and store.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Direct Conversion of Light Scrap<\/h3><\/div><p>Film, woven bags, and raffia can be turned into dense granules without going through a full melt pelletizing process.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-water\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Controlled Quenching<\/h3><\/div><p>Water quenching locks the densified material into irregular granules and prevents uncontrolled overheating.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-span-2\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-warehouse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Easier Feeding for Downstream Extrusion<\/h3><\/div><p>Agglomerated output is easier to convey and meter than loose film, so many operators use it as an upstream step before extrusion or pelletizing.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-span-2\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-sack-dollar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Lower Complexity than Full Pelletizing<\/h3><\/div><p>For many plants, the agglomerator offers a simpler and lower-cost way to densify film waste when tight pellet uniformity is not the first priority.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\"><div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-gears\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3>Strong Fit for Film and Woven Material<\/h3><\/div><p>The machine is especially useful on materials that stretch, float, and bridge in conventional conveying systems.<\/p><\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"applications\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Typical Densification Applications<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">This machine is best used when the goal is to convert low-bulk-density scrap &mdash; film, fiber, or lightweight rigid regrind &mdash; into an easier-to-handle, denser intermediate material.<\/p>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">The deciding factor is bulk density, not whether the plastic is &ldquo;film&rdquo; or &ldquo;rigid.&rdquo; Thin, fluffy, or curly scrap that bridges in an extruder feed throat benefits from agglomeration; thick, already-dense regrind is better sent straight to a granulator and pelletizing line.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-app-bento\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-film\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PP and PE Film Scrap<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Processes post-industrial and sorted post-consumer PE films (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE) as well as PP packaging films (BOPP, CPP) and printed film after drying.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-sack-dollar\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PP Woven Bags and Raffia<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Suitable for woven sack cuttings, raffia scrap, and jumbo bag residues that need densification before reuse.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-boxes-stacked\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PP Strapping Regrind<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Thin, curly PP strap regrind has low bulk density and bridges easily during extruder feeding. Agglomeration turns it into a free-flowing granule that meters into a pelletizer without hang-ups.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-layer-group\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">Thin-Wall PP Injection Scrap<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Lightweight thin-wall PP parts and trimmings ground into flaky chips gain density and feeding stability, cutting surging and bridging on the downstream extruder.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-shapes\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">Selected Lightweight Regrind<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Selected low-bulk-density PP regrind and thin thermoplastic scrap may be suitable after a material trial. PET bottle flake and dense, thick-wall regrind should go directly to an appropriate pelletizing process unless testing confirms that agglomeration is beneficial.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">Film Rolls and Edge Trims<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Works well on repetitive converting scrap that benefits from quick densification and easier handling.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-shirt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PP Fiber and Non-Wovens<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Effectively condenses PP spunbond, meltblown non-wovens, staple fibers, and textile offcuts into dense granules, eliminating hopper bridging.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-rug\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PET Fiber and Filament Scrap<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Densifies fluffy polyester staple fibers, POY\/FDY yarn waste, and spunbond scrap into high-density granules, preventing bridging in extruder hoppers.<\/p><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\"><div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-recycle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">Extrusion Feed and Direct Reuse<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Densified film, fiber, and regrind granules can be fed directly to extrusion lines without bridging, or reused directly for molded products.<\/p><\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"process\" class=\"energycle-process-section pfa-process-single\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Working Principle<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Agglomeration uses blade friction and controlled cooling to reshape light soft scrap into denser irregular granules.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-process-flow-h\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\"><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">1<\/div><span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-box-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Feeding and Cutting<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Loose film or woven scrap enters the chamber where high-speed blades begin cutting and mixing the material.<\/p><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\"><span class=\"tag\">Infeed<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Blade Cutting<\/span><\/div><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\"><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">2<\/div><span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-fire\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Frictional Heating<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">The material is heated by friction until it softens and begins to densify without full extrusion.<\/p><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\"><span class=\"tag\">Friction Heat<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Softening<\/span><\/div><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\"><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">3<\/div><span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-droplet\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Water Quenching<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">A controlled addition of water cools the softened mass so it breaks into dense granules rather than continuing to overheat.<\/p><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\"><span class=\"tag\">Quenching<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Controlled Cooling<\/span><\/div><\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\"><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">4<\/div><span class=\"energycle-process-h-step-icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cubes\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Granule Discharge<\/h3><p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">The finished agglomerate discharges as dense irregular granules for direct reuse or later extrusion.<\/p><div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\"><span class=\"tag\">Dense Output<\/span><span class=\"tag\">Intermediate Feed<\/span><\/div><\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"compare\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Agglomerator vs Pelletizer<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">These two machines both upgrade soft plastic waste, but they do not create the same output format or process complexity.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-compare-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-compare-table\">\n                    <thead><tr><th>Decision Factor<\/th><th class=\"ours\">Plastic Film Agglomerator<\/th><th>Plastic Pelletizer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr><td>Output Type<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-check\"><\/span> Dense irregular granules<\/td><td>Uniform finished pellets<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Process Complexity<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-check\"><\/span> Simpler densification route<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-cross\"><\/span> More complex full melt pelletizing route<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Best Use<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-check\"><\/span> Upstream densification or direct reuse in some cases<\/td><td>Higher-value pellet production<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Feed Type<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-check\"><\/span> Light film and woven materials<\/td><td>Broader recycling feed depending on configuration<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>Downstream Fit<\/td><td>Often before extrusion or pelletizing<\/td><td><span class=\"energycle-compare-check\"><\/span> Final pellet product for storage and manufacturing<\/td><\/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    <section id=\"specs\" class=\"energycle-specs-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Technical Parameters<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Model choice depends on material type, target throughput, and whether the agglomerate will be reused directly or fed to a later extrusion stage.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-specs-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-specs-table\" aria-label=\"Plastic film agglomerator technical parameters\">\n                    <thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Reference Capacity<\/th><th>Main Motor Power<\/th><th>Tank Diameter<\/th><th>Tank Height<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr><td>ERM-AG-200<\/td><td>100 &#8211; 150 kg\/h<\/td><td>37 kW<\/td><td>500 mm<\/td><td>1200 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>ERM-AG-500<\/td><td>250 &#8211; 350 kg\/h<\/td><td>75 kW<\/td><td>600 mm<\/td><td>2800 mm<\/td><\/tr>\n                        <tr><td>ERM-AG-800<\/td><td>500 &#8211; 600 kg\/h<\/td><td>110 kW<\/td><td>675 mm<\/td><td>3800 mm<\/td><\/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-specs-note\">These models operate in batches. The listed kg\/h figures are reference throughput ranges, not batch load weights. Actual throughput depends on the polymer, bulk density, moisture, batch loading, quench control and the complete loading-to-discharge cycle. Confirm the operating conditions for your feedstock before selecting a model.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"video\" class=\"energycle-video-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Watch the Agglomerator Trial Run<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Factory trial run showing the agglomerator densifying film scrap: loading, friction heating, water quench, and discharge of free-flowing granules.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-video-container\" data-video-id=\"Jbqj4RliE6o\" data-video-title=\"Plastic film agglomerator trial run\">\n                <button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play plastic film agglomerator trial run video\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/Jbqj4RliE6o\/hq720.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic film agglomerator trial run video cover\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n                    <span class=\"play-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\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\">Machine Gallery<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Reference views of the machine layout, cutting chamber, and dense agglomerate output.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-gallery-grid\">\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/agglomerator-part-02.webp\" alt=\"Plastic film agglomerator machine\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/agglomerator-part-04.webp\" alt=\"Interior cutting chamber of plastic agglomerator\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/agglomerator-part-03.webp\" alt=\"Dense granules produced by plastic agglomerator\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\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 Equipment and Next-Step Options<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">These are the closest adjacent systems when you are deciding whether to densify flexible film waste or move directly to pellet production.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-product-grid\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/pp-pe-film-pelletizing-machine\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card energycle-product-col-span-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <h3>PP PE Film Pelletizing Machine<\/h3>\n                    <p>Choose this when washed film needs to become uniform pellets rather than only dense agglomerate.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/cutter-compactor-recycling-granulating-line\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card energycle-product-col-span-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <h3>Cutter Compactor Pelletizing Line<\/h3>\n                    <p>Compare this when stronger integrated compaction and full pelletizing are both needed in one line.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/water-ring-pelletizing-system-for-pp-pe-woven-bags\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card energycle-product-col-span-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <h3>Water Ring Pelletizer for Film and Woven Bags<\/h3>\n                    <p>Use this as the next-step comparison when die-face pellet output is the target instead of irregular dense granules.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\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\">FAQ<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">Common questions about agglomeration, direct reuse, and where this machine fits in a flexible plastic recycling line.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"pfa-faq-t-0\" aria-controls=\"pfa-faq-c-0\"><h3>How much does a plastic film agglomerator cost?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"pfa-faq-c-0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"pfa-faq-t-0\"><p>Pricing is project-specific rather than fixed by model alone. Capacity, motor power, chamber size, blade material, electrical standard, feeding method, and discharge automation all affect the final quotation. Send a material sample description, target throughput, and required configuration for a current budgetary price. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-recycling-machine-prices-cost-drivers\/\">Review the main price drivers<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"pfa-faq-t-1\" aria-controls=\"pfa-faq-c-1\"><h3>What is the difference between an agglomerator and a pelletizer?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"pfa-faq-c-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"pfa-faq-t-1\"><p>A plastic agglomerator uses high-speed friction to densify light plastic into irregular granules without full extrusion. A pelletizer melts the material completely and forms more uniform pellets through a die.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"pfa-faq-t-2\" aria-controls=\"pfa-faq-c-2\"><h3>Are the granules ready for direct reuse?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"pfa-faq-c-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"pfa-faq-t-2\"><p>In many cases yes. Dense granules can feed extruders or some molding processes directly. Where tighter consistency is required, they are often used as feed for a pelletizing line.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"pfa-faq-t-3\" aria-controls=\"pfa-faq-c-3\"><h3>Can this machine handle wet materials?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"pfa-faq-c-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"pfa-faq-t-3\"><p>No. Feedstock should be reasonably dry and sorted before agglomeration. The controlled water addition is used to quench and form the softened material; it is not a washing or dewatering stage. 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