Background: Mr. Burak Şahin, a 40-year-old with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, launched his plastic recycling business in 2023 in Ankara’s Çankaya district—a busy urban area with government offices and residential buildings. His 550-square-meter small workshop employs 7 workers, focusing on processing municipal and office plastic waste (document folders, plastic cups, food containers) collected from local offices and residential complexes. As Turkey’s capital, Ankara generates over 8,000 tons of plastic waste daily, with office waste accounting for 25% of the total. Burak noticed that traditional Plastic granulator models are noisy, causing complaints from nearby residents and offices—this forced him to limit operation time to 4 hours a day. He sought a low-noisegranulator to operate full-time while complying with Ankara’s noise regulations (below 70 dB during the day).
Plastic granulator
The Challenge
Mr. Burak faced three key challenges. First, the traditionalgranulator he initially used produced noise levels of 85 dB, exceeding Ankara’s noise regulations and causing frequent complaints—this reduced daily operation time to 4 hours, leading to raw material backlogs. Second, office plastic waste contains paper and metal impurities, causing frequent clogging of the Plastic granulator, requiring 2-3 hours of daily maintenance. Third, the processing efficiency of the granulator was low (170kg/h), with a qualification rate of only 72% due to incomplete plasticization. Additionally, he needed a granulator that is easy to maintain, as his workers had no professional mechanical experience. Local Plastic granulator suppliers could not provide low-noise solutions, leaving him stuck.
The Solution
We provided Mr. Burak with a TL-240 low-noisegranulator, customized for Ankara’s urban noise regulations and office plastic waste characteristics—it is popular among Turkey’s urban recycling businesses. The specific configuration of this granulator includes:
- Sound insulation cover made of high-density foam and steel, reducing noise levels to 65 dB, fully complying with Ankara’s noise regulations for the granulator.
- Built-in impurity filter and metal detector, removing paper and metal impurities before processing, preventing clogging and reducing maintenance time for the Plastic granulator.
- Screw with a length-diameter ratio (L/D Ratio) of 1:34 and dual-position vacuum exhaust system, enhancing plasticization and improving particle quality with the granulator.
- Simple structure with few wearing parts, daily maintenance only requires basic cleaning and lubrication, suitable for inexperienced workers using the granulator.
- Free on-site installation, 24/7 online technical support, and on-site maintenance within 24 hours in Ankara, plus a 1-year warranty for the Plastic granulator.
Plastic granulator
The Results
After 3 months of operation, the granulator completely solved Mr. Burak’s challenges. Noise levels were reduced to 65 dB, eliminating resident complaints and allowing him to operate 10 hours a day. Clogging issues were eliminated, reducing daily maintenance time from 3 hours to 30 minutes. The processing efficiency of the Plastic granulator increased from 170kg/h to 382.5kg/h—a 125% improvement—allowing him to process 8.5 tons of municipal and office plastic waste daily. The qualification rate rose to 97%, with particles suitable for low-grade packaging and office supplies. Mr. Burak signed supply contracts with 3 local office supply companies, increasing his monthly income by 85% (from 11,000 TL to 20,350 TL). “This Plastic granulator is low-noise and low-maintenance—it operates quietly all day without clogging, making it perfect for Ankara’s urban environment,” Mr. Burak commented. His business was also recognized by the Ankara Municipal Council for its noise-compliant operation.
FAQ
Q1: Does this granulator comply with Ankara’s noise regulations? A1: Yes, the sound insulation cover reduces noise to 65 dB, well below Ankara’s 70 dB limit.
Q2: Can the granulator handle office plastic waste with paper and metal impurities? A2: Yes, the built-in filter and metal detector remove impurities, preventing clogging.
If you operate a plastic recycling workshop in Ankara’s urban areas, have you faced noise complaints or clogging issues with your Plastic granulator? Share your experience below!
