Eriez unveils 3D animation demonstrating plastics and rubber contamination control
Eriez has released a 3D animation that demonstrates how magnetic separation, metal detection, and vibratory equipment work together to provide comprehensive contamination control in plastics and rubber processing.
The animation takes viewers inside a virtual plastics plant, illustrating how Eriez technologies integrate across raw material handling, extrusion, molding, packaging, and regrind cleaning to maintain product purity and minimize downtime.
“Contamination threats exist at every step of the process, but with the right equipment, processors can take decisive action to protect quality and throughput,” said Craig Lorei, Eriez Global Market Manager – Light Industry. “This animation presents real-world solutions for turning potential risks into areas of strength.”
Throughout the plant, Eriez RF Cartridge, Rare Earth Grate-in-Housing Magnets, and Hump Magnets remove ferrous contaminants before they reach downstream machinery. During molding and extrusion, Rare Earth PM Grate-in-Housing Magnets and Choke-Fed Metal Detectors protect tooling and prevent costly stoppages. Tunnel and gravity-fed metal detectors ensure manufactured goods meet strict purity standards, while drum and plate magnets maintain cleanliness in recycled material streams.
Eriez electromagnetic vibratory feeders and conveyors further enhance production efficiency by delivering consistent material flow, reducing waste, and supporting uninterrupted operation.
“As industry standards tighten, plastics and rubber processors need end-to-end solutions they can trust to meet quality, environmental, and economic goals,” Lorei added. “Our virtual plant animation allows manufacturers to see how state-of-the-art material handling and contamination control equipment operate in conjunction to protect valuable machinery and improve the process.”