Auxiliary / Scrap recycling

Blow Molding Scrap & Flash Recycling System

Every extrusion blow molded bottle leaves flash at the neck, base and handle. The KSY recovery device collects that flash at the machine, crushes it and returns the regrind to the extruder, so scrap goes back into production instead of into a bin.

In-line flash recoveryClosed material loopLess manual handling
Process

How flash recovery works on a blow molding line

The recovery device links four steps into one automatic loop beside the machine.

1. Flash removal

The deflashing unit punches neck, base and handle flash from each bottle as it leaves the mold.

2. Scrap conveying

A conveyor under the deflashing station carries flash away continuously, keeping the machine area clear.

Conveyor belts →

3. Crushing

The crusher cuts warm flash into regrind of even size, which feeds and melts consistently.

4. Return to the extruder

A vacuum loader sends regrind to the hopper, where it is proportioned with virgin resin and masterbatch.

Benefits

Why recycle flash in-line

Flash is clean, single-grade material. Reusing it immediately is the cheapest raw material saving on a blow molding line.

Material and cost

  • Lower resin cost: flash returns to production instead of being sold as scrap
  • Same grade, same color: regrind matches the running job, so no sorting is needed
  • Less storage: no bins of flash waiting to be ground off-line

Operation and quality

  • Less labor: no manual collection and carrying of scrap
  • Cleaner floor: flash does not pile up around the machine
  • Stable ratio: a fixed regrind proportion keeps parison behavior consistent
Regrind ratio: most bottle producers keep regrind below 20–30% of the blend to hold wall strength and surface quality. See the blow molding materials guide for resin-specific notes.
Compatibility

Which machines it works with

The recovery device is configured to the flash volume and bottle size of the machine it serves.

Small EBM

Bottles from 5 ml to 3 L with light flash from multi-cavity molds.

Small EBM series →

Medium EBM

Jerry cans and oil bottles from 6 to 12 L with handle flash.

Medium EBM series →

Large EBM

Drums from 15 to 25 L with heavy top and bottom flash.

Large EBM series →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is flash in extrusion blow molding?

Flash is the excess plastic pinched off by the mold at the neck, base and handle of a bottle. It is trimmed after molding and can be reground and reused.

How much regrind can be mixed back into blow molding?

Most producers keep regrind below 20 to 30 percent of the blend. Higher ratios can reduce stress-crack resistance and affect surface quality, especially for chemical containers.

Can flash be recycled automatically on a blow molding machine?

Yes. A recovery device combines a scrap conveyor, crusher and vacuum loader so flash is collected, ground and returned to the hopper without manual handling.

Want to recycle flash on your blow molding line?

Tell KSY your machine model, bottle weight and flash percentage. We will configure the conveyor, crusher and loader to match.