FIMIC presents “FCS” filter: designed for complete scraper cleaning
FIMIC, a global reference in automatic melt filters for plastic recycling, has launched its FCS Filter, designed to solve one of the most common issues recyclers face in filtration – contaminants stuck inside scrapers.
What’s the problem?
In plastic recycling, new material streams (previously incinerated) now end up in the recycling world. New materials mean new and more contaminations, such as PET/PA fibres, aluminium foils, metal powders, sand, or fine particles that get trapped inside the scraper channels of melt filters. These increase downtime and require frequent screen changes (typically every two to three days) to clean the scraping elements. The industry needed technology capable of ensuring complete and reliable scraper cleaning and an effective discharge of the filtered contaminants.
The solution: FCS Filter
FIMIC’s answer is the FCS (Forced Cleaning Scraper) design, equipped with a mechanical piston that performs a fast, effective, and forced cleaning of the scraper channels. Unlike traditional solutions, thanks to this mechanical action, the scraper cleaning is independent of inlet pressure, guaranteeing consistent performance under all working conditions.
Key benefits of FCS Filter
• Complete cleaning of scraper channels, extending the machine’s working time
• Inlet pressure no longer crucial for effective cleaning
• Efficient discharge of contaminants even in highly contaminated streams
• Specific solution for difficult contaminants such as plastic fibres, aluminium foil, fine sand, metal powders and small stones
Application field
The FCS Filter is designed for the same filtrations, throughputs, and materials as RAS filters, with no particular limitations, but is especially suited for streams with high levels of fibres, aluminium, or fine particulate where standard RAS scrapers struggle to discharge properly.
The FCS filter is available in four different sizes – FCS 400, FCS 500, FCS 600, and FCS 700 – to suit different recycling plants. With this range, FIMIC provides a reliable solution for complete scraper cleaning and effective contaminant discharge across various production scales.
A step forward in recycling innovation
With the FCS Filter, FIMIC goes beyond conventional solutions and offers recyclers a way to finally overcome the issue of incomplete scraper cleaning.
This innovation guarantees longer machine uptime and greater process reliability, even with the most challenging contaminants.
