Eight underwater strand pelletizing systems

Eight state-of-the-art underwater strand pelletizing systems realized by Automatik for the production of PET have been supplied to Lurgi for onward shipment to its end customer in Brazil, PetroquimicaSuape. The order consists of eight complete M-USG 900 H underwater strand pelletizing systems in a horizontal line orientation, including fluid-heated die heads, the pelletizers and CENTRO 1600 centrifugal dryers to efficiently dry the cylindrical pellets. Each of these pelletizing lines, ideally suited for the production of PET, can attain an operating throughput of 9,500 kg/h.