At Osage our main recycling solution is processing post-industrial plastic into a reusable form that allows molders to introduce a percentage of recycled content into their manufacturing process.
Shredding / Granulating
At Osage our main recycling solution is shredding and granulating.
We have a variety of machines that are dedicated to handling different types of material. We sort and process industrial parts, purge and runners, and reduce the size of the plastics down to a 3/8 inch regrind form that can be re-introduced at a percentage alongside virgin resins.
For the supplier, this offers them a rebate on their scrap plastic parts. These parts can be scratched or damaged, not within specified parameters, or have color deformities. This scrap would otherwise be sent to a landfill, and offer no refund on their investment.
For our customers, the recycled plastics offer an environmentally friendly approach to plastics molding when blended with virgin material. There is no reduction in the quality of the part being produced. It is also much more cost effective than using 100% new material to make their product. It’s a win-win for all parties involved.
Baling
Our baling operation is another avenue for processing your recyclable material.
By reducing the footprint of material that would otherwise consume a large amount of space, we can in turn offer our suppliers and customers a more competitively priced product by reducing shipping costs.
Need sensitive material and data destroyed? We have you covered.
Our two ram baler can destroy hard drives and other electronic data to the point that they are non-recoverable. We offer the same service with paper documents.
We accept many forms of recyclable material. If you need it processed, or are looking to buy baled material, we have what you need.
Lab Testing
For our customers, we have a brand new laboratory dedicated to testing different properties of our recycled regrind. This helps us better serve you by giving you a product that meets your individual specifications. This can reduce your operating costs by offering a recycled product that is very similar to the virgin resin you are already using.
• Melt Flow – By meeting your melt flow specification, you can rest assured you will have no problems with the viscosity of the recycled/virgin mix. This can also reduce the operating temperature of the Injection Mold machine by knowing that the mix will flow at a very similar rate as your virgin resin. This in turn can cut back on operating costs and heat-up time.
• Ash & Filler Content – Through testing on our muffle ash furnace, we can determine what percentage of filler is mixed in with the plastic. Types of filler can be colorant, fiberglass, talcum, or a variety of other things.
• Gardner Impact and Izod - We know that the end user needs a product that can stand the test of time. By testing for impact and Izod, we can determine at what load or force the plastic component will start to deteriorate or fail. By knowing these properties the customer can determine if a reinforcing additive is needed to make the plastic more structurally rigid, or flexible, given their application.
• Density - Knowing the density of a given plastic gives you a look into the molecular makeup of the regrind. Do you need a product that is rigid and porous? Or do you need something that is smooth and will repel different liquids? Lightweight and flexible vs. heavier and more durable? Knowing the density can lead you to the answer of all of these questions.
Sink Float Separation
Do you produce a component that is a mix of two different types of plastic?
Our Sink Float line gives us the capability to separate these products which would otherwise be too costly to process. The basis of this operation goes back to a plastic’s given density. Different forms of plastics have a specific density rating, with pure water being rated at 1. By changing the density of water through different additives, you can get some plastic to float, and some to sink. This is a fool proof way to recycle co-mingled products.
