Background: Mr. Hung, a 38-year-old vocational school graduate, runs a small plastic recycling workshop in Ha Dong District, Hanoi with 5 employees. His workshop primarily processes PP/PE packaging waste from local food processing factories and retail stores—Hanoi’s thriving food industry generates over 1,800 tons of plastic packaging waste monthly. Mr. Hung launched his business in 2020 to support his family after losing his job in a local textile factory. He initially used a second-hand Plastic granulator, but its high energy consumption and low efficiency made it difficult to turn a profit—especially amid Vietnam’s rising electricity prices (VND 2,450/kWh in 2026), which ate into his margins.
Plastic granulator
The Challenge
Mr. Hung faced three main obstacles that threatened the viability of his small workshop. First, his old small-scale Plastic granulator consumed 82 kWh per ton of plastic—far exceeding the industry average of 63 kWh—inflating his monthly electricity costs by VND 18,375,000. Second, the machine’s single vacuum exhaust system failed to remove volatile gases from printed PP/PE packaging, leading to black spots in 17% of the granules. These defective granules could only be sold at VND 6,250/kg, limiting his revenue. Third, the granulator’s manual feeding system struggled with lightweight PP/PE packaging, causing frequent feeding jams and reducing output to just 170 kg/h. Mr. Hung could not afford expensive imported equipment and needed a cost-effective, energy-saving PP/PE Plastic granulator tailored to his small workshop’s needs and budget.
The Solution
We customized a TL-100 Plastic granulator specifically for Mr. Hung’s small workshop, optimized for Hanoi’s PP/PE packaging waste and his budget constraints. The key features include:
- An energy-saving motor with frequency conversion technology, reducing unit energy consumption to 58 kWh per ton—a 29.3% reduction—saving VND 23,437,500 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 granules—improving product quality.
- An automatic feeding system with adjustable speed, solving the problem of lightweight PP/PE packaging feeding jams and ensuring stable, consistent feeding.
- A compact design, ideal for small workshops (occupying only 7.5 square meters), with easy access for maintenance and raw material transportation—perfect for limited space.
- An affordable price point (32% cheaper than imported models) with a 1-year warranty and free spare parts for 6 months, plus local after-sales support in Hanoi—reducing long-term costs and risks.
Our team provided on-site installation and comprehensive training for Mr. Hung and his employees, teaching them how to optimize the machine’s performance and pre-process PP/PE packaging waste to further improve granule quality. We also shared practical tips on reducing energy consumption, helping him cut costs even more and maximize profitability.
Plastic granulator
The Results
After 2 months of operation, the TL-100 Plastic granulator transformed Mr. Hung’s workshop, delivering tangible benefits: 1. Unit energy consumption reduced by 29.3%, saving 24 kWh per ton of plastic and VND 23,437,500 monthly on electricity. 2. Feeding efficiency improved by 76.5%, increasing output from 170 kg/h to 300 kg/h—nearly doubling daily production. 3. 99% of the granules were free of black spots, meeting injection molding grade standards, allowing him to raise the selling price to VND 10,500/kg and increasing monthly profit by VND 345,600,000. 4. The machine is easy to operate and maintain, reducing maintenance costs by 47% compared to his old second-hand machine. “This Plastic granulator is energy-saving, affordable, and efficient—it’s a lifesaver for my small workshop. I can now support my family comfortably and even plan to hire more employees,” said Mr. Hung.
FAQ
Q1: Is this Plastic granulator suitable for small workshops in Hanoi? A1: Yes, its compact design (7.5 square meters) and low power consumption make it ideal for small-scale operations with 4-8 employees. Q2: Can it process printed PP/PE packaging waste 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 can I save on electricity costs with this machine? A3: It reduces unit energy consumption by 29.3%, saving approximately VND 23,437,500 monthly for a small workshop processing 5 tons of plastic waste.
If you have a small plastic recycling workshop in Hanoi and struggle with high energy costs or black spots in granules, let us know in the comments—we can help!
