Why a Low Speed Granulator Might Be the Smartest Buy on Your Plant Floor
If you run an injection molding operation and you are still scooping runners and sprues into a bag at the end of each shift, this post is for you. A low speed granulator placed right beside the press changes how your whole operation runs, and the payback period tends to surprise people. The plastics size […]
Why Choose Virtus Equipment for Industrial Plastic Size Reduction | Shredders, Granulators & Full-Service Support
The Right Machine. The Right Partner. Every Time. When your production line runs on plastic, there is no room for guesswork on equipment. Here is why processors across North America trust Virtus Equipment to keep them moving. Buying an industrial shredder or granulator is not a transaction. It is a long-term commitment. The machine you […]
From Test to Production: How Virtus Equipment Supports Textile Recyclers End to End
The textile recycling industry is growing quickly and the equipment decisions being made right now will shape how profitable and reliable these operations are for the next decade. Choosing a supplier who can support you from initial testing all the way through daily production operations is one of the most important decisions in that […]
Why Virtus Equipment Is the Partner Textile Recyclers Call First
Americans throw away more than 10 million tons of textiles every year. Most of it goes to landfill. That is starting to change, and the companies building size-reduction infrastructure to process textile waste need a supplier who actually understands the material. That is what we do at Virtus Equipment. The Textile Recycling Opportunity Is […]
Why Beside-the-Press Granulation Supports Cleaner, Faster Production
Every injection molding cell generates scrap, and what happens to that scrap in the moments after it comes off the press matters more than most plants give it credit for. Runners, sprues, and rejected parts that pile up in bins, get moved by hand, or sit waiting for a centralized granulation run represent a quiet […]
How Integrated Shredder-Granulator Systems Are Simplifying Recycling Lines
Managing scrap in a plastics recycling or processing facility often means running two separate steps: a shredder to break down bulk material, and a granulator to reduce it to a usable regrind particle size. For many operations, that two-machine approach works fine. But for facilities dealing with large, irregular, or hard-to-handle scrap streams, an integrated […]
Why Virtus Equipment Manufactures the Best Slow Speed Granulator on the Market
The plastic manufacturing and recycling industry relies heavily on equipment that ensures material reusability and cost efficiency. Among these essential machines, the Slow Speed Granulator plays a vital role in processing plastic scrap into reusable granules. For beginners entering this domain, understanding what this machine is, how it works, and why it is important can […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining and Extending the Lifespan of Your Plastic Granulator
Plastic granulators are critical machines in plastic recycling and closed-loop manufacturing systems. They directly impact regrind quality, production efficiency, operating costs, and overall plant uptime. Proper maintenance is not optional—it is essential for protecting your investment and ensuring long-term, reliable performance. As a trusted U.S. supplier, Virtus Equipment supports manufacturers and recyclers with heavy-duty granulators […]
Top Advantages of Heavy-Duty Industrial Granulators for Plastic Recycling
As U.S. manufacturers face increasing raw material costs, stricter environmental regulations, and growing sustainability goals, plastic recycling has become a strategic priority. Heavy-duty industrial granulators play a critical role in transforming plastic waste into reusable material, supporting efficient recycling and closed-loop manufacturing systems. Virtus Equipment provides industrial-grade granulators engineered to meet the demanding needs of […]
How to Choose the Right Heavy-Duty Granulator: Material, Throughput & Output Size
Heavy-Duty Industrial Granulators are engineered to break down thick, oversized, and high-volume plastic scrap into reusable granules. They are essential in industries like: Injection molding & blow molding Automotive parts manufacturing Packaging & film production Recycling plants for post-consumer waste Extrusion and profile manufacturing These robust machines process… Hard and tough plastics Thick wall purgings […]