Capital Equipment
AIP delivers world-class capital equipment designed to improve plant efficiency, reduce operational costs, and increase productivity across industries such as fiber, textile, PCR, recycling, and plastics. Through our partnerships with leading European manufacturers, we provide innovative solutions for polymer cleaning and pelletizing that maximize process efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability.
Petrelli Cleaning Ovens – Safe & Efficient Polymer Removal
AIP provides Petrelli Cleaning Ovens with a controlled atmosphere, ideal for removing polymer residue from extrusion dies, filters, screen changers, and by-pass valves using a safe, combustion-free process.
- Infrared Technology: Patented rapid-heating system for efficient, environmentally friendly cleaning.
- Safe & Automated: PLC-controlled process prevents deformation, cracking, or charring of components.
- Versatile Models: Compact steel structures with capacities up to 20 tons and 1,500 mm diameter.
- Eco-Friendly Design: Catalytic cleaning system with no harmful emissions; requires only electricity and compressed air.
- Precise Temperature Control: Cleaning temperatures below 450°C protect sensitive components and extend equipment life.
Baracco Underwater Pelletizing Systems – High-Performance Pelletizing Solutions
AIP supplies Baracco Underwater Pelletizing Systems (UWP), engineered to deliver consistent, high-quality pellet production for virgin resins, compounds, blends, masterbatches, recyclates, and specialty polymers. Designed to integrate seamlessly with customer extruders or gear pumps, Baracco systems combine precision engineering, reliable performance, and low operating costs for demanding production environments.
- Wide Processing Capability: Processes virgin polymers, recycled plastics, engineering resins, masterbatch, compounds, biopolymers, hot-melt adhesives, and thermoplastic elastomers.
- High Production Capacity: Systems available from laboratory-scale applications up to 5,000 kg/h production rates.
- Superior Pellet Quality: Precision underwater cutting and a closed-loop filtered water system produce uniform, dust-free pellets with excellent dimensional consistency.
- Efficient & Reliable Operation: Automated start-up and shutdown, advanced safety features, minimal start-up waste, low energy consumption, and reduced maintenance requirements.
- Integrated Pellet Drying: High-efficiency centrifugal drying system ensures excellent moisture removal before product discharge.
- Seamless Integration: Easily interfaces with existing extrusion lines or gear pumps, providing a complete, turnkey pelletizing solution for new or retrofit installations.