Blown film manufacturer in Benin uses Coperion system to expand production capacity for biodegradable plastics

In the processing section of the STS 65 Mc11 extruder, the biodegradable polymer is in a molten state, and the non-meltable parts such as starch will be plasticized
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At the same time, effective dispersion and devolatilization are achieved in the processing section
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Then, the material strip flowing out of the die hole of the machine head is immersed in a water tank for cooling, then dehydrated by the surface of the suction dryer, and then granulated by the SP 220 treasure strand pelletizer
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Coperion provides anti-wear treatment to all parts of the equipment that can come into contact with materials
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The operational flexibility of the equipment has also been greatly improved
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Asahel can use this compounding line to process all kinds of raw materials, even corrosive or abrasive materials can guarantee a long service life
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sustainable company strategy 

Since 2018, Benin has banned the import, production, sale and use of petroleum-based plastic bags and packaging products
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Before that, Asahel used new PE pellets and regrind to make its own film products, which are widely used in daily necessities and supermarket shopping bags
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The new environmental ban is both a challenge and an opportunity for Asahel
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The company switched all products to biodegradable plastics
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After successful experiments and relevant training in Coperion's Stuttgart laboratory, Asahel started to produce biodegradable plastics locally with a ZSK 26 Mc18 experimental line, and then used these materials in the next step to produce his own biodegradable bags and packaging products
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With the newly acquired Coperion compounding system, Asahel can significantly increase the production capacity of its own products
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David Romaric Tinkou, Head of Development at Asahel, is very satisfied with the current development strategy of the company: "We have successfully transformed our products into biodegradable materials to meet the needs of the market
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We are very grateful for Coperion's reliable technical and process support
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We have successfully integrated the Production needs and environmental protection
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We will continue to promote the goal of sustainable development and expect the new compounding system to significantly increase our product production capacity in the short term
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