Fiberglass recycling is a proven reality - with a multitude of applications. FRP Green, Inc. and Seawolf Design, Inc. are specializing in an in-house system to recycle FRP/GRP trimmings.
Recycling & Dry Additive System Highlights
Eliminate disposal costs
Reduce Material cost
Improve product physical properties
Seawolf’s cutting edge composite formulations allow for a wide variety of applications. Many manufacturers have come to us seeking our line of composite materials and formulations. In cases of specific needs, we have developed custom formulations for our customers. When seeking effective methods to recover wasted resources the options can be scarce. That is why our company has been driven to seek out better solutions.
The full system is referred to as the recycling and dry additive system. The full system comprises two parts: a grinder / muncher machine, similar to a hammer mill; a metering and transportation attachment for a fiberglass spray gun / chopper. The grinder / muncher has been constructed to withstand fiberglass abrasion at a low temperature at the same time as sustaining the fibers’ integrity for effective reuse. The metering and transportation attachment is air powered and enables recycled FRP / GRP to be used with pre-existing spray-up machinery.In addition, we offer an additional dispense unit with for natural fiber additives.
OUR FULL SYSTEM
12" Grinder / muncher
Seawolf Dry Additive System
No Roll™ Formulation
SEAWOLF'S DRY ADDITIVE SYSTEM (only)
A hopper
metering device
dry injector; adaptable to existing spray equipment
THE SCRAP RECYCLING SYSTEM
Seawolf Design, Inc. developed an FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) scrap grinder, also known as the GREEN MACHINE, that can quickly grind scrap to a predetermined fiber length. This way the fibers are left intact. The creation of the FRP scrap grinder has solved one of the industry’s major dilemmas into a viable recyclate system. The Scrap Recycling System is environmentally sound and cost effective (ROI of less than 12 months). The benefits of using Seawolf’s FRP Waste Recycling System include:
10-25% savings on material costs
Elimination of disposal costs
Reduction of air pollution and usage of fiberglass reinforcements
At least 80% reduction in the need for roll-out labor through the use of our No-Roll formulation
"NOT JUST A FILLER" Our recycling system grinds scrap with our specially designed machine, without destroying the glass fibers, so it is viable for reuse as reinforcement. Grinders are available to accommodate any size scrap. The reclaimed material can be used in a variety of composite manufacturing processes. The formulations can be varied to meet any fire retardant or other physical property requirements.
SEAWOLF GRINDERS / MUNCHERS
6" Grinder* - 9"x6" Top Feed Opening
7.5 HP motor; aprox.200 kg/hr output
12" Grinder* - 9"x12" Top Feed Opening
20 HP motor; aprox.400 kg/hr output
16" Grinder* - 9"x16" Top Feed Opening
30 HP motor; aprox.600 kg/hr output
24" Grinder* - 9"x24" Top Feed Opening
40 HP motor; aprox.800 kg/hr output
EFFECTIVE DISPENSING IS KEY
After recyclate has been reduced to a predetermined fiber size the next step is to use the Seawolf Dry Additive System. The metering and transportation attachment is air powered and enables recycled FRP/GRP to be used with preexisting spray up machinery.
In addition to the use in spray up applications, FRP Equipment Inc can custom design the application method to meet your needs. The reclaimed fiber can be used in:
Compression Molding
Casting
RTM
Pultrusion
Rotational Molding
Spin Casting
Filament Winding
SEAWOLF'S DRY ADDITIVE SYSTEM
A hopper
metering device
dry injector; adaptable to existing spray equipment
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