aluminum plastic separator machine

Aluminum Plastic Separator Machine

Aluminum plastic separator machine with 99.9% sorting purity for blister pack recycling. 200-800kg/h capacity, PLC control, physical dry separation. Three models: SL-300, SL-600, SL-800.

The aluminum plastic separator machine separates aluminum-plastic composite materials into pure aluminum and plastic through 100% physical dry separation. With 99.9% sorting purity and 99.5% collection efficiency, this blister pack recycling machine serves pharmaceutical manufacturers, food packaging plants, and waste recyclers. Capacities range from 200 to 800kg per hour, all under PLC intelligent control.

Unlike chemical separation, our aluminum plastic separation machine uses physical crushing, grinding, and electrostatic separation. This eliminates secondary pollution, cuts operating costs, and produces clean, sellable outputs. The medicine blister separator configuration handles pharmaceutical waste, including tablet blister packs and composite materials up to 14mm thick. Welcome to contact us for more details.

aluminum plastic separator working

What Is an Aluminum Plastic Separator Machine?

An aluminum plastic separator machine is a complete physical system that breaks down aluminum-plastic composites into their original components. The process is fully dry, mechanical, and chemical-free, making it the preferred choice for sustainable waste management in pharmaceutical and packaging industries.

The equipment recovers two valuable materials: aluminum and plastic. Modern aluminum plastic recycling equipment achieves 99.9% purity through electrostatic separation, outperforming chemical methods that introduce hazardous substances and require expensive water treatment.

For pharmaceutical applications, the system functions as a pharmaceutical blister recycling machine. It processes waste blister packs, expired medicines with aluminum foil backing, and tablet packaging scraps. The recovered materials are clean enough for direct resale.

Scope of Application of Blister Pack Recycling Machine

The aluminum plastic separator machine serves multiple industries:

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Tablet blister packs, capsule packaging, expired medicine waste
  • Food Packaging: Yogurt lids, condiment tubes, snack wrapper composites
  • Packaging Manufacturers: Edge trims, production waste, off-cuts
  • Composite Materials: Multi-layer films, laminated sheets
  • Recycling Centers: Mixed aluminum-plastic waste streams

The machine handles materials up to 180cm wide, 14mm thick, and agglomerates up to 180cm in diameter. This makes it ideal for diverse pharmaceutical packaging waste recycling operations.

How Does the Aluminum Plastic Recycling Machine Work?

The aluminum plastic separation machine operates through four stages:

Stage 1: Crushing and Grinding

Raw materials enter a crusher for initial size reduction, then pass through a grinder. For blister pack recycling with pharmaceutical applications, a mill and rotary vibrating screen achieve fine particle separation.

Stage 2: Water-Cooled Temperature Control

A circulating water cooling system prevents heat buildup. This is critical for medicine blister separator operations because high temperatures can melt or discolor plastic, reducing its value.

Stage 3: Vibration Screen and Electrostatic Separation

The rotary vibration screen is used for metals and nonmetals. The aluminum-plastic mixture enters an electrostatic separator. The differing electrical conductivity of aluminum and plastic causes automatic separation, achieving 99.9% purity for both outputs.

Stage 4: Collection and Packaging

Separated materials are collected via a lift conveyor at 99.5% efficiency. A pulse dust collector captures airborne particles, maintaining a clean work environment.

Technical Specifications of Aluminum Plastic Separator Machine

Our aluminum plastic recycling machine comes in three capacity models:

ModèlePouvoirSorting PurityCollection CoefficientSortirDimensionsPoids
SL-30070kW≥99%≥99.5%200-300 kg/h7500×6000×4200 mm6500 kg
SL-600115kW≥99%≥99.5%500-600 kg/h9500×7500×4200 mm7800 kg
SL-800215kW≥99%≥99.5%700-800 kg/h11500×8000×4200 mm12800 kg
specifications of blister pack separator machine

Structural Features and Advantages of Blister Pack Separator Machine

  • PLC Intelligent Control
    • PLC programming with a touchscreen interface ensures even feeding and coordinated operation. Operators adjust parameters in real-time without specialized training.
  • Compact and Stable Design
    • Compact structure saves floor space. The crusher features noise reduction treatment, making it suitable for indoor installations.
  • Water-Cooled Crushing System
    • Circulating water cooling prevents plastic from melting or discoloring during extended operation. This matters for pharmaceutical blister recycling, where plastic quality determines resale value.
  • 99.9% Physical Separation Purity
    • Physical crushing, grinding, and electrostatic separation replace chemical methods entirely. Both aluminum and plastic outputs are ready for direct sale.
  • Integrated Dust Collection
    • A pulse dust collector captures airborne particles, maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Customizable Configuration
    • Equipment configurations are customized by material type. Aluminum-plastic panels use crusher-pulverizer-lifter-electrostatic separation, while pharmaceutical blister boards add a mill and vibrating screen.

Aluminum-Plastic Separation Equipment Configuration by Material

Material TypeConfiguration
Aluminum-Plastic PanelsCrusher → Pulverizer → Lifter → Electrostatic Separator
Pharmaceutical Blister BoardCrusher → Pulverizer → Mill → Vibrating Screen → Lifter → Electrostatic Separator
Aluminum-Plastic FilmsCrusher → Pulverizer → Electrostatic Separator
aluminum plastic separator machine configuration

Physical vs. Chemical Separation for Aluminum Plastic Separation

Traditional aluminum-plastic separation used chemical reagents, creating serious environmental and operational problems. Our aluminum plastic separator machine uses physical separation, offering clear advantages:

  • No Secondary Pollution: The dry process generates no chemical wastewater, eliminating expensive water treatment.
  • Higher Purity: 99.9% aluminum purity is clean enough for direct sale to smelters.
  • Lower Operating Costs: No chemical purchases, no hazardous waste disposal, no compliance penalties.
  • Safer Workplace: No chemical exposure, no toxic fumes, no special protective equipment.

Applications and Industries Served

The aluminum plastic separator machine serves diverse industries:

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: Process production waste and expired medicines
  • Food Packaging Companies: Recycle composite packaging waste
  • Hospital Waste Management: Process pharmaceutical blister pack waste safely
  • Recycling Centers: Add value to mixed aluminum-plastic streams
  • Environmental Service Providers: Offer pharmaceutical waste recycling services

Aluminum Plastic Separator Machine Price Factors

The price of a blister recycling machine depends on:

  • Capacité: SL-300, SL-600, and SL-800 carry different price points
  • Material Type: Pharmaceutical processing requires additional equipment
  • Personnalisation: Voltage, dimensions, and special configurations

Contact us for a customized quotation based on your materials, capacity, and facility requirements.

FAQ of Aluminum Plastic Recycling Machine

What materials can the machine process?

The aluminum plastic separator machine processes materials up to 180cm wide, 14mm thick, and agglomerates up to 180cm in diameter. Common applications include pharmaceutical blister packs, tablet packaging waste, food packaging composites, and aluminum-plastic panels.

What is the sorting purity?

Our aluminum plastic separation machine achieves 99.9% sorting purity for both aluminum and plastic outputs, with 99.5% collection efficiency. This is achieved through physical crushing, grinding, and electrostatic separation without chemicals.

What is the difference between physical and chemical separation?

Physical separation uses mechanical crushing, grinding, and electrostatic separation, achieving 99.9% purity with no chemical waste. Chemical separation uses reagents that cause secondary pollution and require expensive water treatment.

What capacity options are available?

We offer three models: SL-300 (200-300kg/h, 70kW), SL-600 (500-600kg/h, 115kW), and SL-800 (700-800kg/h, 215kW). All models deliver 99.9% sorting purity and 99.5% collection efficiency.

How does the machine handle pharmaceutical blister pack waste?

The pharmaceutical blister recycling machine configuration includes a crusher, pulverizer, mill, rotary vibrating screen, lifter, and electrostatic separator. Water cooling prevents plastic melting during extended operation.

Is the machine environmentally friendly?

Yes. The complete dry separation process generates no chemical wastewater or hazardous fumes. The integrated pulse dust collector maintains a clean work environment, meeting global environmental standards.

Get Your Machine Today

Ready to start your pharmaceutical blister recycling operation? The aluminum plastic separator machine delivers 99.9% purity, 200-800kg/h capacity, and environmentally friendly physical separation. With three models available, we have a solution for every operation size.

Contact our team today for a customized quotation. We support installation, training, and after-sales worldwide.