Dec. 09, 2022, according to Fact.MR, market research and competitive intelligence provider, the estimated size of the global foam compression market in 2023 is US$ 195.7 million, and it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2033. There are many methods related to foam compression, including: Hydraulic, Screw Drive, Thermal, Hybrid. There are also many types of foam that can be compressed: Polystyrene, Expanded Polyethylene, Expanded Polypropylene, Expanded Polyisocyanurate, Polyurethane, Others。GREENMAX foam compactor can use screw compression technology to successfully compress Expanded polystyrene, Expanded Polyethylene. In particular, Expanded Polyethylene foam, which is a hot spot for recycling today, can also be effectively recycled.

 

Plastic typically takes more than 500 years to degrade, foam plastic is no exception, and the substance is harmful to the environment. Over the years, foam recycling activities have increased to reduce resource waste and environmental pollution. However, most of the foam recycling involved is more inclined to recycle Expanded polystyrene, and most people don't know much about the compression of expanded Polyethylene

The compound annual growth rate of the foam market in 2018-2022 is 2.8%. Although the proportion of polystyrene foam ranks first, the growth trend of expanded Polyethylene is not inferior. At present, more and more people are already looking for expanded Polyethylene foam recycling program.

 

GREENMAX foam compactor Zeus series mainly uses screw extrusion technology, which is what we often call cold pressing technology for foam recovery. This series of foam compactors can not only compress expanded polystyrene foam, but also have excellent effects on expanded polyethylene recycling. Different from the original foam compactor, this Zeus series recycling equipment can heat the surface of expanded Polyethylene because it adds a hot-melt ring at the discharge position, especially for expanded Polyethylene, which can effectively prevent the crushed and compressed foam from loosening again. Same as GREENMAX foam compactor Apolo series, the compression ratio of both can reach 50:1.

 

Are there any customers who are using foam compactor Zeus series to recycle expanded Polyethylene foam? certainly! The main purpose of everyone using foam compactor for recycling is basically the following three points: The first is to reduce the expensive transportation costs in the recycling process of loose foam, the second is to use machinery to replace labor to save high thermal costs, and the last is to abandon the traditional landfill method and save the ever-increasing landfill tax.

One of GREENMAX's customers in Mexico is engaged in expanded Polyethylene foam cutting related industries, and this customer is using foam compactor Z-C200 for recycling in the factory. Before there was no machine, the customer’s annual garbage disposal fee reached 30,000 EUR, and when the expanded Polyethylene foam loose material was sold back to the manufacturer, the price was only about 250 EUR. After the compression, the price was significantly higher. 600 Euro per ton. The customer is very satisfied with the effect of foam compactor.