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PlasticMax™

Best In-Class Optical Sorter

Our CIRRUS PlasticMax™ provides the most accurate separation of plastics in MRFs and PRFs, as well as C&D, C&D and MSW facilities.

  • Closeup of Green PlasticMax Optical Sorter unit.

    Simply Smarter Sorting

    Using advanced algorithms and high-resolution NIR, color, and metal sensors, it analyzes objects to detect challenging materials like fully sleeved bottles and short fills. MaxSelect™ technology optimizes scan rates and wavelengths up to 2,500nm, while ClearLight™ ensures the highest signal-to-noise ratio without grating or beam splitters.

  • Orange PlasticMax unit with light sensors.

    PlasticMax™ Sort Efficiency

    This innovation enhances sorting efficiency and accuracy, making PlasticMax™ a leading solution in advanced sorting technologies. In a 2016 independent study, PurePlasticMax™ outperformed five competitors, achieving the highest sorting performance in identifying PET bottles of various colors obscured by partially or fully sleeved labels.

Features

  • Near-infrared (NIR) and color sensors with multiple detection options (over-the-belt, in flight with reflective or illuminated reference)
  • Continuous automated internal calibration with single or dual-eject setup
  • Color touchscreen with remote access and language selection
  • Easy recipe changes at the touch of a button, along with statistics/QC reports
  • Upgrade options for split configuration and metal detection available
Render of a PlasticMax optical sorter.

Solutions

    •  MRFs and PRFs
    • MSW and C&D
    • Beverage Cartons
    • Sort prohibitives and OCC from SRP and Mixed Paper
    • Positively sort SRP and Mixed Paper
    • Positively sort PET, PE, PP, PVC, PS, #7 Plastics