A third line from Unionin Central America

Union recently delivered an extrusion line for the production of PET sheet to a major processor in Central America. It is the third order of this type filled in three years and is expected to be tested in January 2013. The company has pointed out that significant steps forward were made with this development especially in terms of hourly output rates, which was 400 and 600 kg respectively for the first two lines, but 1000 kg for the latest plant. The new extrusion line is based on a TR150 single screw extruder and, thanks to efficient degassing systems for the process material, it can work directly with PET flakes from post-consumer bottles as well as thermoforming waste.