Optical sorting. Recycled and virgin plastics.

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1 Optical sorting. Recycled and virgin plastics.

2 Bühler - experts in intelligent optical sorting. Covering a wide range of applications. Bühler is a leading global supplier of optical sorting solutions to various industries and has been at the forefront of optical sorting technology for over 65 years. Being one of the world s most trusted brands in optical sorting, Bühler is recognised for industryleading SORTEX optical sorters which have proven performance, at the highest standards, delivering maximum results. With commitment to substantial investment in R&D, Bühler has developed optical sorters with a focus on capacity, speed, accuracy and delivering consistent quality and yield to plastic recyclers and processors with the highest demands. Bühler is active in many industries such as packaging, construction, electronic/electrical (WEEE), End-of-life vehicle (ELV) and petrochemical industries; providing solutions to the most difficult and challenging applications. Packaging SORTEX optical sorters can sort flakes from packaging waste from food grade and non-food grade PET (drink bottles, from food trays) and HDPE (milk bottles, bottle caps, detergent and shampoo bottles). Applications include removing plastics of unwanted colours and types as well as removing foreign material such as metals, obtaining nearpure resin streams. PET HDPE Construction upvc is sourced from off-cuts and post-consumer window frames, cable trunking, shutters and more. Bühler's optical sorters provide the highest efficiency in the most challenging applications including removing black rubber seal fragments as well as polymers same in colour such as white silicon, nylon and rubber from white upvc regrind. upvc (off-cuts) upvc (post-consumer) Electronic waste/end-of-life Vehicles Recovering plastics from electronic/electrical waste and from scrap automobiles involves numerous sorting applications to achieve maximum product value. SORTEX optical sorters deliver outstanding results in separating plastic from metal, wire recovery from WEEE/ELV shred and accurate colour grouping. Wire recovery Colour grouping Petrochemical During manufacturing of plastic resin, the product often develops various defects which can be difficult to detect with standard colour sorting. Bühler's SORTEX optical sorters are equipped with advanced technology which can effectively detect subtle spot defects, discoloured and misshapen polymers, same in polymeric material and colour, achieving a high quality end product. Colour sorting Shape sorting 2 Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure

3 Performance. Balance. Consistency. Bühler's approach to achieving a greater yield is the coordination of performance, balance and consistency. PERFORMANCE - Combination of sorting capabilities Bühler's range and combination of cutting-edge technology delivers an unbeatable sorting performance. These include high resolution visible cameras, Enhanced InGaAs and PROfile (shape) technology and Broadband LED and Broad Spectrum lighting. BALANCE - Managing capacity, accept and reject quality for achieving maximum value CONSISTENCY - Optimum level of stable operation Bühler's SORTEX optical sorters are self-cleaning and calibrate automatically requiring little or no maintenance. They are also built with minimal moving parts to allow for the maximum up-time. The Climate Control system also ensures consistent performance through changes in ambient temperature (0-50 C). Performance Capacity - modular designed optical sorters for greater flexibility of your capacity requirements. High capacity solutions for less investment. Accept Quality customised feed, inspection and rejection systems to deliver the ultimate accept quality end product. Balance Yield Consistency Reject Quality high-speed, fully serviceable ejectors with exceptional precision, minimise loss of good flakes. Multiple sorting configurations enable re-sorting of reject to obtain the desired reject concentration. Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure 3

4 All from one supplier. The Bühler Optical Sorting Station. Bühler can now supply a complete optical sorting station tailored to your specific needs. Bühler not only provides optical sorters but all the auxiliary equipment for the flake sorting stage. This also includes automation, engineering and service - all from Bühler. 4 Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure

5 Optical Sorting Station components offered by Bühler 1. Optical Flake Sorters 2. Pneumatic Conveying System: Cyclones Rotary valves (airlocks) Filters (Air jet) Fans, blowers Level Sensors Flap box Diverters Pipes, bends Cabling (connections) 3. Machine Platform Mezzanine Staircase 4. Automation Control Panel Photograph: Streitbürger Handels - und Transport GmbH, Uchte, Germany

6 Outstanding performance at the highest capacity. The latest additions to the SORTEX A range. SORTEX A MultiVision Equipped with ColorVision or MultiVision inspection system enabling efficient colour sorting and accurate colour grouping Offered with PROfile (shape) technology as a standard feature to detect unwanted objects by shape A range of lighting options including Broadband LED and Broad Spectrum IR lighting targeting various types of plastics in flakes, granules and pellet forms State-of-the-art Enhanced InGaAs technology and lighting enables the removal of challenging foreign material and unwanted polymers Low voltage digital drive technology vibrators and enhanced background for even feed and improved module to module sorting consistency Climate Control System ensures a consistent performance and stability for maximum up-time Improved dust management increases hourly capacity, by reducing downtime, whilst automatic wiping and sealed optical boxes minimise maintenance - even in dustier environments CE marked with option to meet ATEX requirements Available in 3 to 5 modules offering the highest throughput and flexibility in the sorting configuration 6 Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure

7 Optimum detection of same in colour defects. SORTEX A ColorVision/MultiVision InGaAs. SORTEX A ColorVision InGaAs Technical details* mm (in) Weight Kg (lbs) Capacities per module** (t/h) Width Depth Height 2387 (94) 1685 (66) 2088 (82) A3 A4 A5 850 (874) 1000 (2205) 1150 (2535) PET Flakes upvc regrind Pellets *Specifications for models A3, A4 and A5 ** Capacity figures are indicative only and could vary with fragile handling and shape-sorting applications Features SORTEX A Monochromatic Fluorescent lighting SORTEX A ColorVision Bichromatic Broadband LED lighting PROfile (shape) SORTEX A ColorVision InGaAs Bichromatic Broadband LED lighting Broad Spectrum IR lighting PROfile (shape) Enhanced InGaAs Climate Control SORTEX A MultiVision Multiple wavelengths Broadband LED lighting PROfile (shape) SORTEX A MultiVision InGaAs Multiple wavelengths Broadband LED lighting Broad Spectrum IR lighting PROfile (shape) Enhanced InGaAs Climate Control Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure 7

8 Dependable, high capacity colour sorting. The SORTEX B range. SORTEX B ColorVision Technical details* mm (in) Weight Kg (lbs) Capacities per module** (t/h) Width Depth Height 2387 (94) 1685 (66) 2088 (82) B3 B4 B5 850 (874) 1000 (2205) 1150 (2535) PET Flakes upvc regrind Pellets *Specifications for models B3, B4 and B5 ** Capacity figures are indicative only and could vary with fragile handling and shape-sorting applications Features SORTEX B Monochromatic Fluorescent Lighting SORTEX B ColorVision Bichromatic Fluorescent Lighting Available in 3 to 5 modules offering better throughput and flexibility in the sorting configuration Equipped with ColorVision inspection system for colour detection, colour grading/grouping and foreign material removal The User-Interface with improved mapping tools giving the operator precise control of the good and bad product Automated calibration and tracking ensures the sorting performance quality remains stable even when the input product varies Low voltage digital drive technology vibrators and enhanced background for even feed and improved module to module sorting consistency The upgraded software is easy to operate and allows fast product changeovers Improved dust management increases hourly capacity, by reducing downtime, whilst automatic wiping and sealed optical boxes minimise maintenance - even in dustier environments CE marked 8 Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure

9 Open design, stainless steel construction. The SORTEX E1C. SORTEX E1C Technical details mm (in) Weight Kg (lbs) Capacities (tonnes/hour) Width Depth Height 1514 (60) 3194 (126) 2190 (86) Features E1C (inc vibrator) 680 (1500) Wire recovery WEEE/ELV shred upvc shred Capacity figures are indicative only and could vary with fragile handling and shape-sorting applications E1C Bichromatic Broad Spectrum IR lighting PROfile (shape) Enhanced InGaAs Climate Control Designed for handling large applications including, WEEE/ELV shred up to 80 mm in size Stainless steel, open design construction allows easy access for cleaning and thorough wash-down High resolution visible bichromatic cameras combined with InGaAs technology enables efficient colour sorting and accurate colour grouping as well as the removal of challenging foreign material and the reduction of polymers PROfile (shape) technology enhances detection of objects using shape characteristics Broad Spectrum IR Lighting enables viewing of a wide range of defects Air leg built into the in-feed vibrator and receptacle dust extraction points improve management of dusty products Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure 9

10 Innovative technologies. Removing unwanted plastics and foreign material. Visible Cameras Bühler s cameras are designed and built in-house to meet customers' specific needs. High-resolution optic sensors deliver the colour registration needed to detect plastics of unwanted colour and foreign material. Combined with InGaAs technology, these sensors allow SORTEX optical sorters to deliver a pure and consistent end product. High-resolution, custom-designed cameras InGaAs Technology InGaAs technology produces excellent results in the reduction of polymeric defects. These include white silicon, nylon and rubber from white upvc regrind, multi-layered HDPE flakes from single-layered, white rubber from white PS, as well as various polymers such as PVC from PET flakes and many others. InGaAs technology frame capture PROfile Technology PROfile technology improves sorting accuracy by distinguishing objects using shape characteristics like size and shape even when these cannot be detected in the entire spectrum of visible and infrared light. PROfile technology, which detects the size and shape features of the product, can be used in combination with visible cameras and InGaAs technology to improve detection. PROfile technology removes wires from WEEE/ELV residue Broadband LED Lighting The SORTEX A MultiVision uses a high-intensity, ultra-fl exible, broadband LED lighting system. Not only is it energy effi cient and durable, but it generates less heat, while producing more light, contributing to sorting consistency, over a longer period of time. Long-life LED tubes 10 Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure

11 SORTEX Customer Care. Secure tomorrow s profits today. Solutions and support to ensure that your optical sorter is performing to maximum efficiency, delivering maximum productivity and making a maximum return on investment. Bühler s worldwide Customer Care organisation delivers the highest quality local support by offering a variety of services under SORTEX Total Care*. SORTEX Total Care SORTEX Total Care offers customers the opportunity to create their own service package, composed of individual service features, to best suit their needs. Customers have the flexibility to create their most (cost) effective programme - whether that covers just those areas of prime concern, or a fullycomprehensive cover. Comprehensive cover is suitable for customers who require continuous operation of the optical sorter where the processing line is of the utmost importance. This way, customers can ensure that their investment is fully protected. Customers can tailor their individual package from the following options. WearCare - Preventative Maintenance A fixed number of visits per year. During the visit an engineer will carry out checks, adjustments and when necessary replace consumable or wear parts. RepairCare - Emergency Repair In the unlikely event of the machine failing, an engineer will visit and repair the optical sorter. EjectorCare - Ejector Service and Repair When the ejectors reach their refurbish point an engineer will visit to replace the ejectors with the appropriate number of units for the whole machine. AnywareCare - Anyware Health Check and Alerts The Anyware system allows the performance of optical sorters to be monitored remotely. This diagnostic system facilitates a quicker response to any issues that might emerge. It automatically s an alert message to the server, if an optical sorter develops a fault, or begins to operate outside normal working parameters. An authorised engineer reviews the information in the alert, and advises whether adjustment is needed, or if the problem needs further attention. SORTEX Spares Kits For customers who require spare parts available on site, Bühler s technologists have created appropriate spares kits for the different machinery available. SORTEX Upgrade Kits Customers seeking the latest technology available on their optical sorter - whether software or extra functionality - benefit from a range of upgrade kits available. * All contracts are available for different durations Recycled and Virgin Plastics Brochure 11

12 SO en 1013 SCPL Buhler Sortex Ltd. 20 Atlantis Avenue London E16 2BF United Kingdom T +44 (0) F +44 (0) Buhler Sortex Inc Arch-Airport Road, Suite 300 Stockton, CA USA T F sortexsales@buhlergroup.com