RUBBER & PLASTICS INDUSTRY

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Industry Characteristics & Challenges

Rubber and plastics processing involves compounding, extrusion, molding, and finishing operations that generate diverse emissions.

Thermal processing releases plasticizers, stabilizers, and polymer decomposition products. Rubber compounding produces fumes from processing aids and accelerators.

Effective emission control must address both health and environmental concerns while maintaining product quality.

Compounding Section

Emission Characteristics

Mixing and compounding release fumes from additives, plasticizers, and processing aids. High temperatures during mixing increase emission rates.

Recommended Treatment

Enclosed mixer ventilation
Fume extraction systems
Thermal or adsorption treatment

Extrusion & Molding Section

Emission Characteristics

Thermal processing generates continuous emissions of plasticizers, monomers, and degradation products. Temperature control affects emission composition.

Recommended Treatment

Local exhaust capture
Condensation systems
Activated carbon filtration

Finishing & Packaging Section

Emission Characteristics

Cooling, trimming, and packaging operations produce residual fumes and particulates. Lower temperature but sustained emission patterns.

Recommended Treatment

General ventilation systems
Dust collection where applicable
Final polishing filtration

Engineering Focus for Rubber & Plastics Industry

Rubber and plastics emission control requires addressing diverse compounds across varying temperature ranges. System design must consider material compatibility, condensation management, and long-term reliability.

AIER Solution Approach

AIER provides tailored emission control solutions for rubber and plastics manufacturing, integrating proven technologies to effectively manage fumes, VOCs, and particulates across all process stages.