Today, plastics are widely used in various industries and daily life. For this reason, with the increase in plastic consumption, the activity of plastic producers has also increased. On the other hand, manufacturers need a series of raw materials to produce plastic. Granule is one of the materials used in the plastic production process.
In fact, the granule is a small ball-shaped grain that changes its shape against heat and turns into a liquid. In the plastic production process, melted granules are used as a raw material.Types of nylon granules
Usually, granules are divided into several categories based on their color. Of course, other important factors also affect the classification of granules. For example, the application of granules is also different and this is the reason for their classification. In this section, we will examine the types of nylon granules. Glass nylon granules Glass nylon granule is made of medium grade materials and has clear color. Milk nylon granules Milk nylon granules are used in the production of disposable tablecloths and milk-colored plastics. Honey nylon granules These granules have a cloudy color and are used to produce colored plastic bags. Recycled polyethylene granules By recycling plastic products and returning it to the production cycle, recycled polyethylene granules are obtained. Of course, these granules are obtained in two ways: city recycled granules and factory recycled granules. In this way, the first category is produced from the collection and recycling of urban plastics, and the second category is made from the recycling of materials that are produced in the factory itself.
Advantages of using granules
The materials used in the production process of nylon and plastic are usually in the form of powder, flakes and granules. For this purpose, powders can be dispersed in the air and cause breathing problems in addition to environmental pollution. For this reason, it is better to use granules because it does not cause any environmental pollution. Another advantage of using granules is compatibility with devices and machines. Because the devices and machines used in the plastic production process are better compatible with granules.
What materials are used in the production of granules?
Granular materials are produced in two new and recycled ways. If granular materials are directly obtained from petrochemicals and used for plastic production, we will have new granules. On the other hand, if recycled raw materials are used to produce granules, recycled granules are produced. Using recycled granules is better than granules obtained from petrochemical raw materials, which has the following reasons: One of the most important reasons for using recycled granules is to pay less. As you know, the volume of plastics that are left in the nature and environment is unfortunately increasing day by day. However, if these plastics can be recycled and used again in the production of granules, it will surely help the environment a lot. It is better to use recycled materials to produce bags such as garbage bags. For this purpose, recycled granules are used in the production of these bags to reduce production costs.