Plastic Extrusion with SCT Straw: Minimizing Scrap and Advancing Towards Sustainability.

Defective pieces, also known as "Scrap," are the waste generated during the manufacturing of plastic parts through extrusion. Each of these detected pieces creates a series of negative impacts:

Increased raw material expenditure: Each detected scrap requires additional material beyond the initially forecasted amount to manufacture it correctly.

Environmental issues: Improperly managed pieces can end up in landfills or incinerators, increasing carbon footprint emissions.

As we can see, scrap is not a minor issue. Therefore, we have been working on effectively reducing it through various strategies:

One of them is the implementation of a circular economy in the production process. To learn more, you can read our specific article on this topic Here.

It is important to note that certain raw materials, such as polyamide, may be challenging to recycle due to their technical nature. However, other materials like polystyrene or propylene are easily reintegrated into the production chain.

In the case of SCT STRAW, candy sticks that cannot be reincorporated into the same production chain due to food regulations are utilized in other sections, such as tubes.

In conclusion, managing scrap is not only important from an economic standpoint but also a responsible practice that significantly impacts the sustainability of our planet.