However, the automotive industry has gained momentum and more and more companies are moving towards sustainability, in line with the global action plan of the 2030 Agenda. One of the most important challenges is to develop industrial processes that provide environmentally friendly materials. At Plásticos Alser we want to contribute to the cause by providing the recycled plastic that brands need when manufacturing their models.
What is recycled plastic used for in vehicles?
Plastic offers great potential in the automotive industry. It is a lightweight, strong and malleable material that offers many possibilities. It is capable of adapting to any shape and withstanding the regular use to which vehicles are subjected without adding a transcendental amount of weight.
Recycled plastic is more of the same. These same properties are maintained with appropriate treatment such as that carried out at Plásticos Alser. Best of all, they will not lose any of these characteristics and can be used repeatedly without ending up in nature as toxic and hazardous waste.
Several leading names in the automotive industry have already joined this eco-initiative. The idea is to reduce their environmental footprint by incorporating recycled plastic into their vehicles.
Plastic is key in the manufacture of automobiles. The benefits of its use are beyond doubt, yet its recycling remains a global challenge. Solving this dilemma requires innovative ideas and an overall vision. Converting plastic into new premium material to reduce excess waste requires expertise and cutting-edge solutions.
How to remove metal parts from plastic parts
The automotive industry is on the hunt for technological solutions that enable the development of efficient and sustainable vehicles. One way of doing this is through the plastics recovery process to obtain efficient components and quality products at a reduced price that can compete with virgin raw materials.
However, the main difficulty lies in separating the contaminants and odours that make up these parts and subjecting the resulting material to a series of stages to convert it into pellets. All this in order to produce a new high quality product suitable for reuse. At Plásticos Alser we have several alternatives to make this possible:
- Eliminate metal parts in plastic parts. In the automotive sector it is common to see this combination of plastic and metals, but getting these substances free of metals for later use can be quite a complex task. Fortunately, Alser has the technology to separate the metals, thus guaranteeing the purity of the polymer.
- Densimetric separation. Particles that are of no value and can degrade the polymer must be removed in order to gain purity. This method is used to treat materials that have been combined with other elements such as laminates, insulation, foams, powder or metal inserts.
- Paint treatment on plastic parts. In the automotive industry, plastic is fundamental at the design level. However, given the high demands required, many of these finished parts are rejected, giving rise to waste that entails high management costs. Polymers treated with other decorations such as chrome, metallic, lacquers, paints or varnishes complicate their subsequent treatment. However, Alser offers an efficient converting process to deal with these complexities.
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