EPS compactor for polystyrene foam

An EPS compactor, also known as a polystyrene compactor or EPS densifier, is a machine designed specifically for compacting and densifying Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam waste, commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam™. EPS foam is a lightweight and bulky material that can take up a lot of space in landfills if not properly compacted. EPS compactors offer an environmentally friendly solution for dealing with EPS foam waste. Here's how they work and their benefits:

How EPS Compactors for Polystyrene Foam Work:Collection: EPS foam waste is collected from various sources, such as packaging materials, electronics packaging, and other applications.Shredding or Breaking Down: In some cases, large pieces of EPS foam may need to be broken down into smaller pieces or granules to facilitate the compaction process. This can be done manually or with the assistance of a shredder.Feeding into the Compactor: The collected EPS foam waste is then fed into the compactor's chamber, often through a hopper or conveyor system.Densification: Inside the compactor, EPS foam is subjected to mechanical pressure and heat. The heat softens the EPS foam, and the pressure compacts it into denser forms, reducing its volume significantly.Extrusion: The softened EPS foam is extruded through a nozzle and solidifies into logs, blocks, or other shapes as it cools down.Cutting and Storage: The solidified EPS logs or blocks are cut into manageable sizes and can be stored for recycling or disposal.Benefits of EPS Compactors for Polystyrene Foam:Volume Reduction: EPS compactors can reduce the volume of EPS foam waste by as much as 90-95%, making it much easier and more cost-effective to transport and store.Environmental Benefits: By compacting and densifying EPS foam waste, EPS compactors contribute to reducing the environmental impact of disposing of bulky foam materials in landfills. This can lead to lower carbon emissions associated with transportation and landfill space conservation.Recycling Potential: Densified EPS blocks or logs can be sold to recycling facilities, where they can be processed and used to manufacture new plastic products or construction materials. Recycling EPS foam helps reduce the demand for virgin plastic.Cost Savings: Using an EPS compactor can save on waste disposal costs, as less space is needed in landfills, and revenue can be generated from selling densified EPS blocks to recyclers.Efficiency: EPS compactors streamline waste management processes, reduce the need for frequent waste pickups, and free up space within storage areas.Regulatory Compliance: In some regions, regulations may require businesses to manage EPS foam waste responsibly. EPS compactors can help companies meet these regulations by reducing the volume of waste they generate.EPS compactors for polystyrene foam are valuable tools for businesses, recycling facilities, and organizations that deal with large quantities of EPS foam waste. They not only reduce the environmental impact of EPS disposal but also offer potential cost savings and revenue opportunities through recycling.

Packer Machinery is just making the EPS compactor to solve this problem,it can reduce the size of the EPS material, the compressing ratio can reach 1:30-1:50.The finished products is the EPS blocks, the density can reach 350kg/ m3 .It is easy for the customer to deliver the EPS material to another recycling processing unit.

This PACKER® EPS compactor is mainly used for waste disposal, including: paper, EPS (polystyrene foam), EPE PUR EVA and so on. The material through the mill to be ground into a block compaction process.

Through numerous experiments on the EPS compactor and continuous improvement, to create a superior performance. EPS compactor is controlled unit is based on PLC automatic control system and a peripheral circuit performance is extremely reliable.

First with the crusher and the screen on this compactor to get the small size of the material, then after the material fall down into the screw, the main motor push the  material forward in the screw, meanwhile the hydraulic system on the mould head close to press the EPS material, the EPS material will come out by blocks, it can reduce 30-50 times space for the material, and easy to move an delivery. All the parts of the machine we composed into one machine, save cost , power consumption, and space for the machine. The EPS blocks can be crushed again to process to the next unit.

The EPS compactor RGP-CP250 which capacity is 100kg/h from Packer Machinery, with the 2.2kw crusher and 7.5kw screw motor. The EPS compactor RGP-CP250 is suitable for the big super market, seafood market, it is also fit for the middle size EPS waste recycling companies to compact the waste material. The customer will get the EPS block for 250mmX250mm size.