Iraq, Baghdad: Waste Plastic Bottles High-Efficiency Energy-Saving Plastic granulator Success Case
Ms. Noor, 36, holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has been running a small plastic recycling factory in Baghdad for four years. Her 900 m² facility processes waste plastic bottles collected from local markets, residential areas, and restaurants.
Baghdad is Iraq’s largest city, home to over 7 million people. Urbanization is moving fast, and with it comes waste—more than 380 tons of plastic bottles every single month. Iraq’s new “Green Baghdad Initiative 2026” is pushing for better environmental protection, and Noor wanted to expand her production to keep up. But her old Plastic Granulator was holding her back. She saw our highefficiency machine at the Baghdad International Industrial Exhibition, reached out, and asked for help solving her production bottlenecks so she could meet growing demand from the local packaging industry.
Plastic Granulator
The Challenge
Noor’s factory had three main problems that were stopping her from growing:
- Low output – Her old Plastic Granulatormanaged only 180 kg/h. That wasn’t enough to handle the daily 250 kg of waste bottles coming in. Material piled up.
- Heat problems – Baghdad summers are brutal. Average temperatures hit 45°C. The old machine couldn’t handle it—uneven plasticization led to 15% defective granules. They came out misshapen or brittle, and buyers complained.
- High energy use + power cuts – The old granulator consumed 8.5 kWh/kg. On top of that, Baghdad has frequent power outages, so she had to run a generator. That pushed her production costs up by 28%.
She also cared a lot about aftersales service. Most suppliers couldn’t offer onsite maintenance in Baghdad within 48 hours. That meant expensive downtime. And her old machine was too loud—Baghdad’s noise limit is 75dB, and it didn’t comply.
She needed a highquality Plastic Granulator built for Baghdad’s tough conditions. Fast.
The Solution
We customized a highefficiency Plastic Granulator (model TL220) specifically for Baghdad’s climate and Noor’s needs. Here’s what we put together:
33:1 screw lengthtodiameter ratio (L/D) plus variable frequency control → better plasticizing efficiency, even in 45°C heat. Granules come out uniform.
Dualposition vacuum exhaust system + heat insulation layer → defect rate dropped below 2%. The insulation keeps the machine stable in high temperatures.
Energysaving 50 kW motor + voltage stabilization system → lower energy use per ton, and the voltage stabilizer handles Baghdad’s frequent power fluctuations without damaging the machine.
Noise reduction cover → operates at 72dB, well under the 75dB limit. The workshop is quieter, and workers are happier.
24/7 onsite aftersales service in Baghdad → technicians arrive within 8 hours. Plus free training for two operators.
The granulator uses a closedloop production process: waste plastic sorting → cleaning → crushing → drying → granulating → cooling → screening → finished product. This setup produces highquality recycled granules even in Baghdad’s harsh operating environment.
The Results
After three months of steady operation, the results were clear:
- Production up 150% – from 180 kg/h to 450 kg/h. Noor finally met her expansion goals and stopped piling up unprocessed material.
- Energy use down to 6.1 kWh/kg – a 28% reduction. She saves $290 USD per month on energy costs, including generator fuel.
- Defect rate dropped from 15% to 1.8% – she raised her product prices by 12% because buyers trust the quality now.
- Stable operation even during power cuts – no major failures in three months.
Noor’s comment: “This Plastic Granulator is efficient, energysaving, and durable. It solved all my pain points and helped me take advantage of Baghdad’s growing market.”
The machine also complies with the “Green Baghdad Initiative 2026.” Her factory qualified for a government environmental subsidy of $1,500 USD.
Plastic Granulator
FAQ
Q1: Can this Plastic Granulator really handle Baghdad’s heat and frequent power outages?
A: Yes. The heat insulation layer and voltage stabilization system keep it running smoothly in 45°C temperatures and through regular power fluctuations.
Q2: How long does the screw last in Baghdad’s tough conditions?
A: The alloy steel screw lasts over five years with regular maintenance. We also provide replacement services and onsite maintenance support when you need it.
Have you run into efficiency or stability issues with your Plastic Granulator in Baghdad? Tell us about your experience and challenges—we’re listening.
