There are three main types of foam volume reduction machines on the market, such as cold-press compactor, hot melt Styrofoam densifier and hydraulic-press compactor. This Styrofoam recycling machine is mainly used for foam compaction, which can improve transportation and space management efficiency at different speeds.

However, choosing a Styrofoam recycling machine that meets specific foam recycling needs actually requires customers to think carefully. As an expert in this field, INTCO Recycling provides you with some suggestions.

Important considerations

Foam type: Determine the type of foam you will be using, such as polyethylene foam, expanded polypropylene foam, or other types. Different foams may require different types of Styrofoam recycling machines.

Production capacity: Determine the foam output per hour required based on your foam recycling needs. This will help you choose a Styrofoam recycling machine with the right capacity.

Space requirements: Make sure the size of the machine fits your workspace and does not cause inconvenience during installation and use.

Quality and reliability: Choose a Styrofoam recycling machine from a well-known brand to ensure its quality and reliability. This helps reduce the risk of maintenance and breakdowns.

After-sales service: Choose a manufacturer or supplier with good after-sales service and technical support so that you can get timely help if you encounter problems.

Three types of Styrofoam recycling machine

The cold-press compactor uses physical screw compaction to recycle foam, with a compression ratio of 50:1. This Styrofoam recycling machine can handle foam with high water content, such as fish boxes, etc. However, the operation of this machine is relatively complicated, and the requirements for staff machine knowledge are relatively high.

The hot melt Styrofoam densifier mainly heats the foam at high temperature and melts it, and extrude it into a compact foam ingot. This machine can compact the foam to one-ninetieth of its original volume, and the operation is quite simple. The Styrofoam recycling machine has high material compatibility and can handle multiple types and different densities of foam. Some downstream recyclers tend to buy hot melt foam ingots because of lower transportation costs and higher granulation efficiency.

The hydraulic-press compactor compresses the foam into blocks through the strong pressure of the hydraulic system, with a compaction ratio of 70:1. Compared with the above two machines, this equipment is more environmentally friendly and simpler to operate, and is favored by many recyclers.

As a global leader in the field of foam recycling, INTCO Recycling can provide customized Styrofoam recycling solutions and a variety of equipment. We provide customers with a variety of services, including Styrofoam blocks repurchase service, after-sales service and training services.

If you have any operational questions about your Styrofoam recycling machine, you can find them in the user guide that comes with the machine. INTCO Recycling's engineers can also provide timely assistance. Our sales team will also visit customers regularly to collect requirements for equipment improvements and help customers perform better foam recycling.