Industrial plastic recyclers and logistics manufacturers are constantly searching for ways to eliminate energy-intensive processing steps. This customer installation showcases an automated plastic pallet compression molding line engineered by ZK Hydraulic, converting unsorted, unpelletized scrap plastic directly into finished, heavy-duty logistics pallets.
Zero Washing and Pelletizing Required
Standard injection molding demands pristine, pre-washed, and uniform plastic pellets. In contrast, the ZK Hydraulic Plastic Pallet Compression System bypasses washing and granulating entirely. Shredded and preheated waste plastic feeds directly into the compression press, significantly lowering energy consumption, labor, and initial capital expenditures.
Twin 1800-Ton Hydraulic Presses in Action
The customer’s facility operates two 1800-ton hydraulic compression presses built specifically for thermoplastic processing. Discover detailed machine parameters on the Recycled Plastic Pallet Press Machine 1800 Tons specification page.
The high tonnage and multi-stage pressure profiling ensure complete cavity filling and uniform density across large surface areas, delivering:
- Pallet Dimensions: 1300 x 1100 x 160 mm
- Pallet Weight: 26 kg
- Structural Classification: Heavy-duty, high dynamic and static load capacity
Proprietary 4-Slide-Core Pallet Mold Design
Producing a large 1300×1100 mm four-way entry pallet with optimized structural ribbing requires precision tooling. ZK Hydraulic engineered and manufactured an advanced 4-slide-core mold specifically for this setup.
This 4-core sliding mechanism allows for complex undercut geometry, deeper hollow sections, and optimal wall-thickness distribution. The result is a larger footprint pallet that achieves higher rigidity and load-bearing performance while reducing unnecessary material weight. Explore our full range of tooling designs on the Pallet Mold Engineering page.
Full-Chain Manufacturing by ZK Hydraulic
Successful molded pallet production requires coordination between raw material viscosity, mold thermal channels, and hydraulic pressure curves. ZK Hydraulic provides full vertical integration—from process engineering and mold design to hydraulic machinery fabrication and on-site commissioning.
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