Wortex’s participation in Interplast marks the launch of an advanced extrusion solution for plastic recycling, designed to meet the growing demands for technological efficiency, quality of recycled material, and integration with Industry 4.0 concepts. The system was developed to process plastic waste and transform it into high-quality granulated material, ready to be reintroduced into the production chain.
The new extrusion system for plastic recycling combines mechanical innovation, process intelligence, and digital automation in an integrated architecture capable of handling different types of materials and levels of complexity. Wortex’s proposal is to offer the market a robust and modernized solution, prepared to respond to the challenges of recycling and boost the circular economy in the sector.
“We have developed a complete system that combines innovation, process control, and sustainability, allowing industries to achieve new levels of efficiency and quality,” says Gian Paolo de Filippis, director of Wortex.
The solution presented by Wortex meets the needs of plastic recycling companies and processors seeking to modernize their production processes and align their operations with Industry 4.0 standards. By allowing the precise mixing of different types of materials directly at the inlet, the system enhances the quality of the final product and strengthens the competitiveness of industries that adopt advanced technologies.
DIFFERENTIALS OF THE WORTEX PLASTIC RECYCLING EXTRUSION SYSTEM
The launch of the plastic recycling extrusion solution is structured around four main technological pillars. The first is a new feeding system, the Crammer, equipped with compaction control and triple feeding. With three independent helical screws, it allows the simultaneous feeding of flexible, rigid materials and pigments, enabling the operator to adjust the mixture percentages in real time. This feature increases the flexibility of the process and ensures greater precision in the formulation of the recycled material.
The second pillar is the redesigned extrusion assembly, composed of a screw and barrel with optimized geometry. The new design significantly increases mixing power and degassing efficiency, allowing the processing of complex materials such as aluminum laminates, stretch materials, and multi-layered plastics. This feature broadens the system’s range of applications and contributes to the valorization of waste considered difficult to recycle.
The third pillar is integration with Industry 4.0, enabled by advanced remote management software. The platform allows for parameter adjustment, production monitoring, and remote control of the entire production plant, offering complete process visibility. This level of control contributes to resource optimization, reduction of operational failures, and data-driven decision-making.
The fourth pillar is the intelligent storage silo with continuous production measurement. The system monitors material flow in real time and allows for customized bagging configuration, whether in big bags or valve bags, by weight. This functionality adds precision to the logistics process and increases the operational efficiency of the recycling line.
ABOUT WORTEX
Wortex is a company with a consolidated presence in the development of machines and systems for the plastics processing industry, focusing on extrusion, recycling, and advanced technological solutions. Its Industrial and Technological Center, founded in 1976 and located in Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, occupies an integrated area of 22,000 square meters, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, machinery, and infrastructure.
Wortex Máquinas and Wortex Roscas e Cilindros stand out for their pioneering spirit, market leadership, and continuous innovation, offering solutions developed with international quality standards. With a highly specialized team and a permanent focus on research and development, the company constantly seeks new technologies and projects to meet market demands and support its clients in the evolution of their production processes.
