XPS foam production line - Gypsum Board Equipment Manufacturer

XPS foam, also known as extruded polystyrene foam, is a popular material used in construction, packaging, and insulation due to its durability, high thermal resistance, and moisture resistance. If you are in the market for a reliable and efficient XPS foam production line, look no further than our top-of-the-line XPS Extrusion Line. Our XPS foam production line is designed to meet the highest industry standards, providing you with a cost-effective solution for producing high-quality XPS foam products. This state-of-the-art production line is equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure precise control over the extrusion process, resulting in consistent foam quality and reduced material waste. One of the key advantages of our XPS Extrusion Line is its versatility. Whether you are producing insulation boards, packaging materials, or artistic decorations, our production line can be customized to meet your specific requirements. Additionally, our production line is easy to operate, minimizing the need for extensive training and maximizing productivity. When you invest in our XPS foam production line, you are not just getting a reliable machine – you are getting a partner in your business. Our team of experienced engineers and technicians are always available to provide support and assistance, ensuring that your production line operates at peak efficiency at all times. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, and that is why our XPS foam production line is trusted by customers in countries around the world, including Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, New Caledonia, US Outer Islands, and Switzerland. Join the growing number of satisfied customers who have chosen our XPS Extrusion Line for their production needs. Contact us today to learn more about our XPS foam production line and how it can benefit your business. Experience the difference that our top-tier equipment and dedicated support can make in your production process.

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What is XPS?

XPS stands for Extruded Polystyrene. It is a lightweight cellular, rigid plastic foam or thermoplastic.

This material is widely used as insulation boards, especially within the construction industry. XPS is quite popular due to its outstanding resistance to water, temperature, pressure, and long-term reliability and durability.

Also, it is energy-efficient, easy to install, and easily recognized due to the well-known colors of the XPS foam sheets.

The density of XPS is generally between 25-45 kg/m3.

XPS Is Helping to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Extruded polystyrene foam insulation can help reduce energy loss in buildings, reducing the energy required to maintain a certain temperature in the house.

In other words - the more widespread the usage of XPS foam for insulating, the more we can save by reducing natural resources, such as oil, gas, or coal.

How Do You Recycle XPS?

Earlier, incineration and landfills were ways to dispose of XPS. However, XPS is not easily degradable by microorganisms due to its features (lightweight, large size, corrosion and age resistance, and chemical stability). Thus, these traditional ways are not recommendable. However, there are many good reasons to recycle the foam boards of XPS.

Used XPS can be recycled by melting and re-inserting it into the production of new extruded polystyrene foam insulation.

The manufacturing plants of XPS produce no waste XPS, as they are simply re-pelletized and introduced back into the production system.

The process of styrofoam insulation recycling starts after the product usage. When it has finished its function, the XPS is collected and compacted. Due to XPS insulation boards' high air content, it is costly to transport or store without compacting it first. Transporting without compacting first is also harmful to the environment.

Foam board recycling also helps mitigate landfill pollution, minimizing the potential threat to wildlife and the environment in general.

Besides the environmental advantages, efficient and dedicated waste handling is an essential thing for any company's reputation and ESG communication.

Summarily, recycling extruded polystyrene waste into new polystyrene products is the best waste-handling practice for any company handling this material.  -It reduces the company's carbon footprint and gives XPS foam boards a new life as the same product or a renewed one.

Step-By-Step: Using RUNI XPS Recycling Equipment

The first step in styrofoam insulation recycling is collecting the material and, more specifically, the logistics of this collection. Like other plastic foams, XPS contains significant percentages of air, which makes the material very difficult to deal with in all aspects, including handling, sorting, storage, and transporting. Thus, COMPACTION is a keyword when handling this material.

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Step 1: Collect the waste

Firstly, the material has to be collected and sorted. The XPS foam insulation boards mustn't contain nails/tape/wood pieces, or other things, as these cannot be a part of the recycling process.

The collection of used XPS foam could be in a recycling station, where companies and private persons can drop off their used XPS for this material to be recycled. To make the most of it, you can compact at this location to avoid transporting air, which is extremely expensive and unnecessary.

Another ideal place to collect extruded polystyrene for recycling is from XPS manufacturers with off-cuts or faulty XPS products that need compaction and recycling in-house or want to sell the compacted blocks for recycling.

Also, when looking for foam board recycling, turning to demolition companies for used XPS looks sensible, as we know that XPS is often used as insulation in buildings. Hence, materials can be found for compaction and recycling when buildings are torn down.

Step 2: Compaction in the RUNI Screw press

RUNI has developed an SK370 to handle the XPS, which, because of its structure, can be difficult to compact.
When the XPS is fed into the Heavy Duty pre-crusher, it is pre-crushed, and afterward, the screw and the automatic hydraulic jaws compact the material into uniform blocks. These can be stacked on a pallet for easy and efficient transport. The machine can be fed manually into a 45° hopper or with a conveyor belt into a vertical hopper. The incorporated sensors ensure easy operation with the automatic start and stop function. It is also possible to place the compactor under a silo for either XPS dust or smaller pieces.

Compacting ensures easy handling, and XPS takes up less space after being compacted. Compacted XPS in the form of blocks can be sold for further recycling.

 The RUNI solution for handling XPS foam is very environmentally friendly. It uses very little electricity and helps the material stay valuable and ready for the next step in its life cycle. All in all, recycling with the RUNI solution is a great and sustainable alternative to the traditional landfill or incineration options.

Step 3: Pack and ship the compacted XPS for further recycling

Compacting XPS into stable and stackable blocks allows manufacturers to take advantage of the maximum weight allowed on a truck, ensuring they do not waste space and weight driving materials with air.

The blocks are very easy to handle and stack, but RUNI also offers a block divider for automatic separation of the block while exiting the compactor and a crane to lift the very heavy blocks and stack them correctly on the pallet.

Take full control of XPS recycling with RUNI

What does the RUNI SK370 screw compactor for XPS offer?

• Handles from 70- 200 kg/hour (depending on the density of the extruded polystyrene)
• Uses only 15 kw main motor (and 4 kw Heavy Duty Precrusher)
• Achieves up to 350 kg/m3 after compaction (10:1)
• High safety levels
• CE-approved
• Can be set up in an silo solution for even less handling.
• Block divider and crane are options for easy handling of the blocks

Learn How to Recycle Other Waste Material

Do you have other types of waste, that you would like to recycle? Take a look at our other recycling guides:

Recycling of:

• EPS
• EPP
• EPP
• PUR

Besides our machines for compacting, we also offer solutions for dewatering of various packaging:

• PET bottles
• Alu cans
• Tetra-Pak

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