Pharmaceutical blister packs and medical thermoformed packaging were once widely considered “non-recyclable” and were routinely landfilled or incinerated. Today, advances in mechanical separation technology have fundamentally changed this reality. SUNY GROUP has developed a high-efficiency aluminum-plastic recycling system specifically engineered to process PVC- and aluminum-based blister waste from pharmaceutical and healthcare streams, converting complex composites into clean, marketable materials without chemicals or high-temperature risks.

The process uses shredding, grinding, and multi-stage physical separation to recover aluminum and plastic from blister packs. Key stages include knife shredding, water-cooled grinding, rotary screening, and electrostatic separation for high purity. The line is enclosed with dust collection, PLC control, and automated airflow for safe, dust-free operation. A pre-shredder can be added for larger volumes.

Material purity is the key to profitability. PVC has a low melting point, and uncontrolled friction heat can cause plastic smearing onto aluminum, reducing separation efficiency and contaminating downstream products. Our water-cooled grinding technology precisely controls process temperature, preventing PVC melting, protecting the electrostatic separator, and maintaining aluminum purity above 99%. This level of quality meets current industry standards for secondary aluminum, which commands premium pricing due to its up to 95% lower carbon footprint compared with primary aluminum.

In blister recycling, aluminum drives profit while plastic drives volume. High-purity aluminum powder is in strong demand for remelting and industrial reuse, while clean PVC fractions can be sold into approved recycling or compounding channels. Designed for high-capacity mechanical separation, this system delivers verified output purity of up to 99%, stable energy consumption, and predictable wear-part lifetimes—critical metrics for professional recyclers evaluating long-term return on investment.

Safety and sustainability are built into every stage. Enclosed operation, antistatic and explosion-prevention design, pulse dust collectors, and real-time temperature monitoring minimize dust, heat, and operational risk. The system can be adjusted for varying blister structures and material ratios, and every line is validated through real-sample testing with documented purity, power consumption, and performance data—ensuring reliable, scalable, and profitable blister pack recycling.

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