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In this document, we introduce the "automatic pelletizing equipment" that we handle. We feature the "weight-based volumetric feeder," which achieves high supply accuracy through weight control, and the "twin-screw extruder," which accommodates a wide variety of resin processes. Additionally, we also showcase products such as the "strand net conveyor," "die face scraper," and "strand pelletizer." 【Featured Products (Partial)】 ■ Weight-based volumetric feeder ■ Twin-screw extruder ■ Strand net conveyor ■ Die face scraper ■ Strand pelletizer *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Extrusion Machine

The "Super Cleaning and Dehydration Machine" is an essential machine for the recycling of waste plastics. It cleans and dehydrates crushed waste plastic materials at high speed and in large quantities at low cost, while also allowing for simultaneous metal separation. It can be installed in various plants for waste plastic processing purposes. It has a small installation area, is energy-efficient, and demonstrates capabilities comparable to large machines. Additionally, its simple structure ensures good operational usability, making maintenance and cleaning easy. 【Features】 - Cleans and dehydrates at high speed and low cost, with simultaneous metal separation. - Can be installed in various plants for waste plastic processing. - Small installation area, energy-efficient power source, and performance comparable to large machines. - Simple structure with good operational usability, making maintenance and cleaning easy. - The contact parts are made of stainless steel, providing excellent rust resistance for long-term use. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other cleaning machines

The "Slitter Cutter" has achieved efficient rough cutting and final crushing of shaped punched scraps without dust. It reliably reduces the volume of bottles, trays, paper packs, and other materials that are very inefficient when directly fed into a crusher. Since it uses a slitting method, the cutting edges are sharp, making it suitable for processing paper packs. 【Features】 ■ Reliably reduces the volume of bottles, trays, paper packs, and other materials that are very inefficient when directly fed into a crusher. ■ Sharp cutting edges due to the slitting method. ■ Designed according to application. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• cutter
• Cutter/Scissors

We would like to introduce the "Condor Crusher" that we handle. This product is a crusher suitable for coarse crushing of waste plastics and sheets (agricultural films) as it can perform powerful coarse crushing at low rotational speeds. The crushing process at low rotational speeds takes durability into consideration. 【Features】 ■ Ideal for coarse crushing of waste plastics and waste agricultural films ■ Durability is considered with crushing at low rotational speeds *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "Sheet Collection Roll Crusher" is a powerful crusher that demonstrates strong processing capabilities for recycling defective sheets of various resin sheets and films. It accommodates a variety of resin sheets and films, including polyester and polyethylene. The raw material is directly collected by the rollers, allowing for high-efficiency crushing and recycling of defective sheets. A rust-resistant plated type is also available. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with various resin sheets and films, including polyester and polyethylene ■ Directly collects raw materials with rollers for high-efficiency crushing and recycling of defective sheets ■ Rust-resistant plated type is also available *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "Wet Grinding Machine" is a grinder that simultaneously crushes and washes. It prevents noise generated during grinding and the scattering of ground materials, maintaining a clean working environment. It is an ideal grinder for recycling facilities, as it does not incorporate foreign substances during grinding, resulting in high-quality ground particles. Additionally, all joints of the grinder are made of stainless steel (SUS-304), which has excellent rust resistance, and its double waterproof seal structure ensures durability, making it robust and suitable for long-term use. 【Features】 ■ Ideal for recycling facilities ■ No incorporation of foreign substances during grinding, resulting in high-quality ground particles ■ Prevents noise generated during grinding and scattering of ground materials, maintaining a clean working environment ■ All joints of the grinder are made of stainless steel (SUS-304), which has excellent rust resistance ■ Durable with a double waterproof seal structure, making it robust and suitable for long-term use *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "Powerful Crusher" is a crushing machine dedicated to the processing of plastics by breaking them down. Its ability to crush any material, including large lumps and large molded scraps, is directly linked to rationalization and cost reduction. It is built with a robust structure that can withstand extremely harsh continuous operation. Additionally, the thickness of the steel plates used in the casing (crushing chamber) is about three times that of other companies, and measures have been taken to reduce noise and vibration. 【Features】 ■ Performance to crush any material, including large lumps and large molded scraps ■ Durable structure that can withstand extremely harsh continuous operation ■ Thickness of the steel plates used in the casing (crushing chamber) is about three times that of other companies ■ Noise and vibration reduction measures are implemented ■ Uses cartridge blades that allow for quick replacement of rotating and fixed blades (MF type) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

At Tanaka Corporation, we have recently established a test line at our facility (Yao Factory) in collaboration with Nippon Steel Corporation and Nikkō YPK Trading Co., Ltd. for the construction of automated pellet production equipment. Although this equipment is not yet fully completed as an automated system, we intend to enhance its completeness based on customer feedback. In light of the increasing concerns regarding labor reduction and material loss, we hope this will assist your company in future equipment considerations. 【Development Summary】 - Reduction of operator burden and automation through assist mode - Quality stabilization and production management via data logging of the manufacturing line using EXANET5000 - Establishment of an automated production line from raw materials to products (pellets) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Cooling system
• Extrusion Machine

The "Purashori" is a compact waste plastic recycling device that combines crushing and washing in one machine. Since it crushes using a wet method, it prevents scattering and protects the working environment. The crusher is made of stainless steel (SUS304) and features a double waterproof seal structure, making it robust and durable for long-term use. 【Features】 ■ A compact machine that combines crushing and washing ■ Suitable for in-house recycling ■ Quickly performs crushing, washing, and dewatering continuously ■ Prevents scattering and protects the working environment by crushing with a wet method ■ The crusher is made of stainless steel (SUS304) with a double waterproof seal structure *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Other assembly machines
• Crusher
• Other cleaning machines

Our "Ribbon Blender" can achieve continuous uniform dispersion and mixing with its unique ribbon screw design, without damaging the pellets. The external additive supply unit is controlled by an inverter, ensuring stability and reproducibility in the supply of external additives. The interior features a seamless buff-finished structure, similar to a sorting machine, allowing for easy removal of screws and ensuring thorough cleaning. 【Features】 ■ Continuous uniform dispersion and mixing possible with ribbon screw design ■ External additive supply unit is inverter controlled ■ External additives can be supplied not only in powder form but also in liquid form (optional) ■ Interior has a seamless buff-finished structure like a sorting machine ■ Easy removal of screws and other components *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Mixer/agitator
• Other physicochemical equipment

Our company offers a "Pellet Sorting Machine with Cooling Function." By lowering the temperature of the pellets, it protects downstream equipment (metal detectors, color sorters, magnets) from heat. The sorting screen has the same dimensions as conventional pellet sorting machines, allowing for retrofitting. 【Features】 ■ Protects downstream equipment (metal detectors, color sorters, magnets) from heat by lowering the temperature of the pellets. ■ The sorting screen has the same dimensions as conventional pellet sorting machines, enabling retrofitting. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Other assembly machines
• Cooling system

Our "Pellet Screening Machine" demonstrates high sorting capability with its innovative three-stage screen structure. The hole diameter of the screen is selected according to the shape and properties of the pellets. We offer various types of screens to meet your sorting needs. The design also considers the safety of operators and ease of cleaning when connecting to pelletizers, ribbon blenders, and pneumatic transport devices on both the upstream and downstream sides. 【Features】 ■ High sorting capability with a three-stage screen structure ■ Screen hole diameter selected based on pellet shape and properties ■ All stainless steel is standard for connection parts ■ Unique lid pressing structure reduces cleaning time *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Other assembly machines

The "Mistral" is an air-cooled pellet cooler that enables high-efficiency rapid cooling through the use of a special screen. The pellets are dried simultaneously with cooling, utilizing the heat retained by the pellets themselves. Additionally, it has become easier to integrate into existing lines compared to water-cooled systems. Since it does not use water, it conserves water resources and electrical energy, and eliminates the need for wastewater treatment facilities. 【Features】 ■ High-efficiency rapid cooling enabled by the use of a special screen ■ Pellets are dried using their own heat while being cooled ■ Space-saving cooling capability ■ Doubling the efficiency of chip removal during sorting with a separator ■ Unique lid-locking structure allows for quick disassembly and cleaning *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

• Cooling system

The "Strand Cooling Net Conveyor" is a composite resin strand cooling device that prevents the occurrence of mispellets. With a synchronization system with our pelletizer, it finely synchronizes from low to high speeds. The signal can be transmitted either wired via a metal connector or wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Cooling is performed according to the resin using a water-cooled shower and air-cooled blower, allowing for pelletizing operations to be initiated under optimal conditions. 【Features】 ■ Finely synchronized from low to high speeds through the synchronization system with the pelletizer ■ Signal can be transmitted either wired via a metal connector or wirelessly via Wi-Fi ■ The strand stabilizes to guide it to the pelletizer without applying excessive tension ■ Even if strand breakage occurs due to surging, it automatically guides to the pelletizer, preventing losses *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Cooling system
• Conveyor

The "TSM-L type/TSS type/TSZ type" is a pelletizer that balances safety measures and ease of cleaning. It can accommodate a range of materials from super hard super engineering plastics to ultra-soft elastomers. The all-stainless construction of the resin contact parts has been standardized, and the side frames are made from special stainless materials. 【Features】 ■ Capable of handling materials from super hard super engineering plastics to ultra-soft elastomers ■ Standardization of all-stainless construction for resin contact parts ■ Various sensors are installed at each opening, and the rotating blade cover is locked during operation ■ Compliance with risk assessment ■ Various optional parts and ideas to meet diverse customer needs *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Other assembly machines
• plastic

This is an introduction to the "Wet Pelletizing System" handled by Tanaka. By combining a wet pelletizer with a continuous dehydrator for compounds, we have enabled stable strand cutting of thermoplastic elastomer materials, which have been increasing in recent years. Our dehydrator for compounds does not cause contamination even with sticky materials. 【Features】 ■ Capable of strand cutting for soft and sticky resins ■ Combination of wet pelletizer and continuous dehydrator for compounds ■ No contamination even with sticky materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Other assembly machines
• plastic

Introducing the "Fully Automatic Pelletizing System for Strands" handled by Tanaka. With over 30 years of proven results and experience, our strand net conveyor and high-performance pelletizer enable the strand cutting of special composite resins that are difficult to cool in water tanks. It prevents strand breakage and eliminates material loss. 【Features】 ■ Capable of strand cutting for special composite resins that are difficult to cool in water tanks ■ Prevents strand breakage and eliminates material loss *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic sorting machine
• Other assembly machines
• plastic

The "MF55-1050S model" is a wet grinding machine that produces high-quality ground particles without mixing in foreign materials during the grinding process. Additionally, it prevents noise and the scattering of ground materials, maintaining a clean working environment. Furthermore, all contact parts of the grinder are made of stainless steel (SUS304), which has excellent rust resistance, and its double waterproof seal structure ensures durability, allowing for robust and long-term use. 【Features】 ■ No mixing of foreign materials during grinding ■ Capable of producing high-quality ground particles ■ Noise and scattering prevention ■ Maintains a clean working environment ■ Robust and suitable for long-term use *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "MF55-770 model" is a plastic processing crusher that can crush any material, including large lumps and large molded scraps. It has a sturdy structure that can withstand very harsh continuous operation. Additionally, the casing (crushing chamber) is made of very thick steel plates to address noise and vibration. It adopts a cartridge blade that allows for quick replacement of the rotating and fixed blades. Furthermore, it is equipped with an automatic opening and closing device that makes maintenance easy. 【Features】 ■ Performance to crush any material, including large lumps and large molded scraps ■ Achieves cost reduction ■ Sturdy structure ■ Easy maintenance ■ Quick replacement of rotating and fixed blades *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

The "SNC40-6000 model" is a strand cooling net conveyor that can reliably guide strands to the pelletizer, even in cases where the resin is prone to strand breakage or is too soft to pull strands. It allows for fine adjustments of cooling shower water and air cutting, enabling optimal use for a wide variety of resins. Additionally, it prevents speed variation issues through a synchronization system with the pelletizer. 【Features】 ■ Compatible with resins that are prone to strand breakage ■ Speed adjustment can be done with a single volume control ■ Speed variation issues are prevented by the synchronization system with the pelletizer ■ Unmanned operation is possible with the auto-pelletizing system ■ Capable of operating at speeds up to 120m/min *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Cooling system

The "Pelletizer Series TSM Model" is a durable pelletizer designed for general and hard materials. It features a robust design that achieves low vibration and low noise. It can be directly connected to a pellet sorting machine, eliminating pellet scattering. Additionally, it comes with an optional swing chute that offers excellent cleanability. In addition to the "TSM Model," we also offer the "TSS Model" for soft materials. 【Features】 ■ The exchange and adjustment of the fixed blade can be done in a short time. ■ The upper roll of the pelletizer can be replaced using a snap-in method. ■ Safety features include built-in limit switches in the rotating blade cover and other components. ■ The optional swing chute offers excellent cleanability. ■ Unique motor base allows for belt adjustment with just one bolt. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• others

The "Plastic Raw Material Processing Machinery Comprehensive Catalog" is a comprehensive catalog from Tanaka Co., Ltd., which mainly deals with compound equipment and recycling equipment. It features a variety of products, including the "Pelletizer Series," which adopts a cutting theory born from a unique design philosophy, and compound equipment such as the "Strand Cooling Net Conveyor," as well as recycling equipment like "Crushers" and "Dehydrators." Please leave everything from planning for rationalization and labor saving to machine design, layout, and maintenance to us. [Contents] ■ Compound Equipment ■ Recycling Equipment, etc. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.

• Crusher

In the comprehensive catalog of Tanaka Corporation's plastic raw material processing machinery, we feature a wide range of products tailored to various applications, including the "Pelletizer Series," born from our unique design philosophy, the "Strand Cooling Device," which resolves the difficulties of strand pulling, and the "Pellet Sorting Machine," which continues to evolve with our accumulated achievements and technology. Right now, we are giving away the comprehensive catalog! 【Total Machine System Development and Proposal】 - Planning and Development - Basic Planning Formulation - Presentation - Design Line Approval - Manufacturing and Delivery - Follow-up For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

• Other processing machines

Amidst the thriving recycling industry, Tanaka has accumulated achievements, technology, and know-how regarding recycling processing capacity and work environment. One of these achievements is this powerful crusher, which is used by many customers. It boasts processing capacity, durability, and low noise, and we manufacture crushers suitable for various applications, including PET bottles, plastic molded products (such as plastic containers), and films (such as shopping bags). Please feel free to contact us when considering your options.

• Other processing machines

This is an ideal crusher for recycling equipment. It also prevents noise generated during crushing and the scattering of crushed materials, maintaining a good working environment. The contact parts of the crusher are made entirely of stainless steel, providing excellent rust resistance, and its double waterproof seal structure ensures durability, making it robust and suitable for long-term use.

• Other processing machines

In the world of resin processing, resin pelletizing, and plastics, the role of extruders is immensely significant. Tanaka's strand pelletizers are utilized by many compound manufacturers thanks to Tanaka's experience, achievements, and unparalleled technology that has produced a unique cutting theory. Additionally, we can offer a variety of options tailored to customer needs, including soft (TSS type), ultra-soft (TSZ type), and wet specifications. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

• Extrusion Machine
• plastic
• Engineering Plastics

By using this pellet cooler "Mistral," it becomes possible to perform strand cutting at high temperatures, which was previously difficult. Additionally, the airflow control through inverter control significantly improves cooling efficiency and operability. It has also become easier to integrate into existing lines compared to water-cooled systems. *Patent pending (Application No. 2010-010699)*

• Resin processing machine
• Other processing machines