Background: Ms. Bopha, a 35-year-old vocational school graduate, runs a small recycling workshop in Sihanoukville’s Otres Beach area with 4 employees. Her workshop processes PP/PE packaging waste from local hotels, restaurants, and port warehouses—Sihanoukville’s tourism and port industries generate 700 tons of such waste monthly. Ms. Bopha started her business in 2019 after losing her hotel job, using a second-hand Plastic granulator. However, high energy consumption (amid Cambodia’s rising electricity prices of 800 KHR/kWh in 2026) and low efficiency made profitability difficult, putting her business at risk.
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The Challenge
Ms. Bopha’s workshop faced three main obstacles to profitability. First, her old small-scale Plastic granulator consumed 80 kWh per ton of plastic—far above the 62 kWh industry average—inflating her monthly electricity costs by 14,400,000 KHR. Second, the machine’s single vacuum exhaust system failed to remove volatile gases from printed PP/PE packaging, leading to 16% of the granules having black spots. These defective granules could only be sold at 2,300 KHR/kg, limiting her profit margins. Third, manual feeding struggled with lightweight PP/PE packaging, causing frequent equipment jams and a low output of just 160 kg/h. Ms. Bopha needed a cost-effective, energy-saving PP/PE Plastic granulator that was suitable for her small workshop’s space and budget.
The Solution
We customized a TL-100 Plastic granulator for Ms. Bopha’s workshop, optimized specifically for Sihanoukville’s PP/PE packaging waste and her budget constraints. The key features of this tailored solution include:
- An energy-saving motor with frequency conversion technology, reducing unit energy consumption to 57 kWh per ton (a 28.75% reduction), saving 15,750,000 KHR monthly on electricity costs.
- A dual-position vacuum exhaust system, which effectively removes volatile gases from printed PP/PE packaging and eliminates black spots in the final granules—improving product quality.
- An adjustable speed automatic feeding system, solving the problem of lightweight PP/PE packaging feeding jams and ensuring stable, consistent feeding.
- A compact design (occupying just 7 square meters), ideal for small workshops with limited space in Sihanoukville’s Otres Beach area.
- A cost-effective price point—34% cheaper than imported models—with a 1-year warranty, 6 months of free spare parts, and local after-sales support in Sihanoukville.
Our team provided on-site installation, trained Ms. Bopha and her employees on equipment operation and maintenance, and shared practical energy-saving tips to help her maximize profitability.
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The Results
After 2 months of operation, the TL-100 Plastic granulator transformed Ms. Bopha’s workshop, delivering tangible benefits: 1. Energy consumption reduced by 28.75%, saving 23 kWh per ton of plastic and 15,750,000 KHR monthly on electricity. 2. Feeding efficiency improved by 75%, increasing output from 160 kg/h to 280 kg/h—nearly doubling daily production. 3. 99% of the granules were free of black spots, meeting market standards and allowing Ms. Bopha to raise the selling price to 3,700 KHR/kg, increasing monthly profit by 100,800,000 KHR. 4. Maintenance costs were cut by 45% compared to her old second-hand machine, further reducing operational expenses. “This Plastic granulator is energy-saving, affordable, and efficient—it’s a lifesaver for my small workshop, letting me support my family and grow my business,” said Ms. Bopha.
FAQ
Q1: Is this Plastic granulator suitable for small Sihanoukville workshops? A1: Yes, its compact design (7 square meters) and low energy consumption make it ideal for small-scale operations with 3-5 employees. Q2: Can it process printed PP/PE packaging without black spots? A2: Yes, the dual-position vacuum exhaust system effectively removes volatile gases, ensuring 99% of granules are free of black spots. Q3: How much electricity does it save monthly? A3: It reduces unit energy consumption by 28.75%, saving approximately 15,750,000 KHR monthly for small workshops processing 4 tons of plastic waste.
If you have a small Sihanoukville workshop struggling with high energy costs or black spots in granules, share your needs in the comments!
