Material Separators and Cyclones
PMA Material Separators from Höcker Polytechnik optimize pneumatic material transport in industry. The separator systems work as a pre-stage to the filter and separate coarse process waste from the air stream. This relieves the filter system and allows for efficient and pure processing of valuable resources. PMA material separators are suitable for processing cardboard, paper, films, coarse wood, and other production waste.
Material Separators and Cyclones for the Paper, Packaging, Corrugated Board and Woodworking Industries
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Separator Systems from Höcker Polytechnik for Efficient Pre-Separation
The PMA material separators, developed in 1985, operate based on a patented principle and bring efficient pneumatic material transport to your business. A rotating rotary valve transports coarse material out of the air stream, ensuring that only the dust-laden raw air enters the filter. The transported material can then be easily prepared for recycling using container presses or baling presses, thanks to the separator.
Each Höcker Polytechnik separator is a custom-made solution developed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of its application area and material throughput, ensuring optimal performance.
Optimization of Industrial Disposal Processes - Rotary Airlock Material Separators from Hocker Polytechnik
More than 2,500 PMA material separators from Hocker Polytechnik are used worldwide. They operate in corrugated cardboard production, the paper industry, packaging manufacturing, folding carton production, and waste management, helping to process valuable resources for later recycling.
The efficient separator systems are available in various designs and sizes. This not only allows for adaptation to your company’s needs but also enables the processing of high material volumes and a variety of materials, such as paper scraps, die-cut waste from cardboard, film sections from packaging production, and general industrial waste. These materials are not only removed from the air stream by our separators but are also made available for environmentally friendly and economically beneficial recycling. With Höcker Polytechnik’s material separators and cyclone separators, you can make your waste disposal simple and efficient.
The benefit for our customers
How the Material Separators Work
Under operating conditions, waste and dust-laden air are fed into the separator. While the integrated rotary valve of the material separator separates the coarse material almost without pressure, the dust-laden raw air passes through the separating device and can easily be cleaned in a downstream filter system.
Working with Cyclones
Cyclone separators are also ideal for the pre-separation of material, but require a large installation height depending on the amount of air.
Reliable, Continuous Operation
Hocker Polytechnik separators offer high material and air throughput with low energy consumption. Downstream filter systems can be connected without restriction, as can pressureless material discharge to the cyclones. The systems feature a particularly compact design with low height and convenient access for inspection work.
The PMA-U rotary airlock separator is used to handle paper, cardboard, corrugated and folding carton scraps. By integrating these units into your material handling recovery systems, you can boost your material recovery rates and generate higher recycling revenues. The PMA-U rotary airlock separator can handle air flows of up to 75,000 m3/h.
The PMA-F rotary airlock separator is used to handle films generated in the flexible packaging industry. The robust and tear-resistant films and packaging residues are a unique application that this unit is specifically designed to handle. The PMA-F rotary airlock separator can handle air flows of up to 75,000 m3/h.
The PMA-R rotary airlock separator is used in the recycling industry. Within this industry, there are a wide variety of materials that need to be handled, and the PMA-R is designed to handle multiple types of materials.
In addition to the rotary airlock separators, Hocker Polytechnik also offers cyclones and magnetic separators as effective pre-separation options to suit the needs of your business. Speak to one of our representatives today to learn more about the right solution for your business!
Rotary airlock separators are fed by your material handling air conveying systems. A constantly rotating rotary valve sorts the coarser material of the air flow and allows the dust-laden raw air to pass through to the filter. The sort material is prepared for recycling via balers or compactors, and our MultiStar filter cleans the dust-laden air. This process relieves extends the operational life of the filter and of your dust collection systems while increasing filtration efficiency.
PMA rotary airlock separators process air volumes of up to 75,000 m3/h and enable efficient recycling or disposal of production waste such as paper waste, film waste, and more.
Rotary airlock separators are an essential component of the material recovery systems. Material is pneumatically conveyed from your production machinery to the separator, where it is filtered and then compressed using balers or compactors. The PMA-U (paper/cardboard), PMA-F (plastic/film) or PMA-R (recycling) work as the first step of filtration by separating the coarse material from the fine dust.
Each rotary airlock separator is specially developed and manufactured to suit its application. Talk to your local Hocker Polytechnik representative about the advantages of using a PMA rotary airlock separator.
Our PMA material separators work according to a patented design principle that has been proven over 2,500 times and is constantly being optimized through regular technology updates. They are used to optimize the material disposal process in industry and trade, and are used in sectors such as paper and cardboard manufacturing, corrugated cardboard producers, flexible packaging, and waste management facilities.
The PMA material separators are energy-efficient and increase filter efficiency by operating ahead of the filter, as only the dust-laden raw air needs to be cleaned. This increases the filtration performance and reduces the energy required for filtering.