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Plastic Recycling Industry

Granulator & shredder knives for recycling applications

Specialists in Plastic Recycling

Atlas designs and manufactures knives and blades for the plastic recycling industry. As India’s largest exporter of industrial knives and machinery blades, we supply granulator knives, fly & bed knives, shredder and stator knives and pelletizer knives to recycling plants worldwide. Our tools are crafted from high quality steels and undergo superior heat treatment for long life and consistent cutting performance.

We offer custom bevels and materials to suit your specific application, from soft PVC film to rugged HDPE or nylon. Our engineers can recommend the optimal knife geometry, cutting angle and hardness based on the type of plastic waste and your expected blade life.

General Materials for Fly & Bed Knives

Knife Material Applications
AISI D3 (W.No. 1.2080) Basic recycling knives for soft, thin plastics; medium wear & toughness
AISI D2 (W.No. 1.2379) Standard recycling knives; high wear & medium toughness; best cost/life
AISI A8 Mod (W.No. 1.2360) Rugged applications; medium wear; very high toughness
ATLAS AT15 Proprietary composition; extreme wear & toughness; long life on stiff plastics

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