EPE Pelletizer Machine For Expanded Polyethylene Foam

EPE pelletizer machine is a foam recycling machine used to process Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) foam material into pelletized form. It converts EPE foam into reusable pellet material through a series of process steps, including feeding, heating, extrusion, and molding.

What is EPE material？

EPE, or Extended Polyethylene, is a lightweight, flexible foam material commonly used in packaging, cushioning, and insulation. It is known for its excellent shock-absorbing and moisture-resistant properties, making it a popular choice for a variety of applications. Common EPE pearl cotton, EPE foam sheets, and EPE packaging materials can all be used as raw materials for EPE foam granulators.

Advantages of Shuliy EPE Foam Granulator

• Efficient processing: specially designed to handle EPE foam, ensuring an efficient granulation process.
• High-quality pellets: the pellets produced are uniform, of high quality, and meet reuse standards.
• Customisability: Different models and specifications are available according to customer requirements.
• Powerful feeding system: ensures smooth material feeding and improves production efficiency.

Structure of EPE pelletizer machine

The structure of the EPE granulator consists of several key parts, including the feed inlet, exhaust device, heating device, mold head, and control electric cabinet.

1. Inlet: The inlet is designed to easily feed the EPE foam material into the machine.
2. Vent: effectively removes gases generated during the process.
3. Heating Part: The heating unit heats the plastic material to melt it and meet the pelletizing requirements.
4. Die Head: The die head is responsible for extruding the molten material into specific shapes of pellets.
5. Power Distribution Cabinet: provides operational and monitoring functions to ensure the efficient and stable operation of the entire machine.

How Does The Foam Granulator Work?

The working process of foam granulator is mainly divided into several steps. Firstly, through the forced feeding device, the EPE foam material is evenly fed into the granulator.

Next, the heating device inside the machine heats the material to a molten state.

Then, a rotating screw pushes the molten EPE to the die head, through which continuous strips are extruded. During this process, an exhaust device discharges excess gas to ensure the quality of the pellets.

Finally, the molten EPE is cooled and cut into uniform pellets by the pellet cutting machine. The whole process is efficient and stable, ensuring the quality of the final product.

Working Video

Parameter of EPE foam granulator

How to choose the right EPE pelletizer machine?

Choosing the right expanded polyethylene granulation machine depends on a variety of factors, including the amount of EPE foam to be processed, the size of pellets required, and budgetary considerations. Here are some key considerations:

Capacity	Choose an EPE pelletizer machine with a capacity that matches your production needs. Different models of machines offer different capacity options, so evaluate your needs carefully.
Pellet size	Make sure the expanded polyethylene granulation machine’s die head can produce the range of pellet sizes you need.
Energy efficiency	Choose a plastic foam pelletizing machine with high energy efficiency to reduce operating costs.
Ease of Maintenance	Consider EPE pelletizer machines that are easy to service for routine maintenance.
After-sales service	Ensure that you get timely technical support, maintenance, and other services from the EPE foam granulator manufacturer after purchase.