{"id":14885,"date":"2025-04-17T07:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T07:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruydelacerda.pt\/tips-to-optimise-the-recycling-process\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T08:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T08:32:31","slug":"tips-to-optimise-the-recycling-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ruydelacerda.pt\/en\/tips-to-optimise-the-recycling-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to optimise the recycling process"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14885\" class=\"elementor elementor-14885 elementor-14043\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a875029 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"3a875029\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ee66ef\" data-id=\"22ee66ef\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cba7d75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cba7d75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><main class=\"body-content js-body-content\"><\/main><\/p>\n<section class=\"page-section g\">\n<div class=\"page-section__generator page-section__generator--top g12-xs g11-md g10-lg g8-xl\">\n<div class=\"page-generator__text page-generator__text--top js-generator-text\">\n<div id=\"output\" class=\"page-generator__output js-generator-output\">\n<p>(English Below) \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"waldo-sticky-footer-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"waldo-sticky-footer-inner\">\n<h5 style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><b><span lang=\"PT-BR\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates'; color: windowtext;\">A import\u00e2ncia dos equipamentos certos e de uma equipa com experi\u00eancia no terreno<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">A reciclagem de pl\u00e1sticos \u00e9 um processo exigente, onde cada detalhe conta &#8211; desde a separa\u00e7\u00e3o correta at\u00e9 \u00e0 extrus\u00e3o ou granula\u00e7\u00e3o final. Otimizar este percurso pode significar ganhos importantes em efici\u00eancia, qualidade e sustentabilidade. E h\u00e1 dois fatores-chave que fazem toda a diferen\u00e7a: o uso de <span style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">equipamentos e consum\u00edveis adequados<\/span> e o <span style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">apoio de uma equipa t\u00e9cnica experiente<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Na <b>Ruy de Lacerda<\/b>, temos orgulho em trabalhar com empresas de reciclagem de todo o pa\u00eds, ajudando-as a atingir os seus objetivos com solu\u00e7\u00f5es fi\u00e1veis e adaptadas \u00e0 realidade de cada opera\u00e7\u00e3o. A nossa equipa t\u00e9cnica \u00e9 composta por profissionais que conhecem bem o terreno e falam com propriedade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><b><span lang=\"PT-BR\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates'; color: windowtext;\">Dica 1 : Escolha filtros e l\u00e2minas de qualidade certificada<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">\u201cO filtro certo, no local certo, reduz paragens e melhora a pureza do produto final.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 <b><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Ant\u00f3nio Pereira<\/span><\/em><\/b>, t\u00e9cnico-comercial da nossa equipa, com experi\u00eancia pr\u00e1tica e dedica\u00e7\u00e3o no apoio \u00e0s opera\u00e7\u00f5es de reciclagem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Filtros com malhas espec\u00edficas, resistentes a altas temperaturas e press\u00f5es, fazem diferen\u00e7a tanto na efici\u00eancia da m\u00e1quina como na qualidade do material reciclado. O mesmo se aplica \u00e0s l\u00e2minas de corte, que devem ser de alta durabilidade e resist\u00eancia, garantindo granulometria uniforme e reduzindo o desperd\u00edcio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><b><span lang=\"PT-BR\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates'; color: windowtext;\">Dica 2 : Automatize o que for poss\u00edvel<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">\u201cA automa\u00e7\u00e3o inteligente n\u00e3o substitui o operador, mas liberta-o para o que \u00e9 mais importante.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 <b><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Jos\u00e9 Quintino<\/span><\/em><\/b>, respons\u00e1vel por projetos de integra\u00e7\u00e3o t\u00e9cnica na unidade de pl\u00e1sticos e borracha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Solu\u00e7\u00f5es como sistemas de alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o autom\u00e1tica, dete\u00e7\u00e3o de metais ou troca r\u00e1pida de filtros podem reduzir significativamente os tempos de inatividade. E, mais importante ainda, aumentam a previsibilidade e a seguran\u00e7a dos processos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><b><span lang=\"PT-BR\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates'; color: windowtext;\">Dica 3 : Fa\u00e7a manuten\u00e7\u00e3o preventiva com consum\u00edveis originais<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">\u201cMuitos problemas de produtividade come\u00e7am num detalhe que se achou irrelevante.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 <b><em><span style=\"font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Sabino Borges<\/span><\/em><\/b>, t\u00e9cnico respons\u00e1vel por assist\u00eancia no terreno, com atua\u00e7\u00e3o di\u00e1ria junto de recicladores em todo o pa\u00eds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Substituir consum\u00edveis em ciclos recomendados, usar pe\u00e7as compat\u00edveis e manter os equipamentos bem calibrados s\u00e3o pr\u00e1ticas simples, mas que fazem toda a diferen\u00e7a a m\u00e9dio prazo. Al\u00e9m disso, o suporte t\u00e9cnico certo evita diagn\u00f3sticos errados e custos desnecess\u00e1rios.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><b><span lang=\"PT-BR\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates'; color: windowtext;\">Mais do que produtos, solu\u00e7\u00f5es com quem conhece o setor<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Trabalhamos com os principais fabricantes europeus de equipamentos e consum\u00edveis para reciclagem de pl\u00e1sticos. Mas o que realmente nos distingue \u00e9 o nosso compromisso em acompanhar os clientes na pr\u00e1tica: visitamos instala\u00e7\u00f5es, escutamos necessidades, ajustamos solu\u00e7\u00f5es.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Montserrat Alternates';\">Se est\u00e1 a pensar em melhorar o seu processo de reciclagem, fale connosco.<br \/>O Ant\u00f3nio Pereira, o Jos\u00e9 Quintino e o Sabino Borges est\u00e3o c\u00e1 para isso. E trazem, cada um, mais do que conhecimento t\u00e9cnico &#8211; trazem experi\u00eancia vivida e solu\u00e7\u00f5es que funcionam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0acfde5 e-flex e-con-boxed qodef-elementor-content-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0acfde5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f97308 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f97308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon 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Optimizing this journey can lead to significant gains in efficiency, quality, and sustainability. And there are two key factors that make all the difference: using the right equipment and consumables and having the support of an experienced technical team.<\/p>\n<p>At Ruy de Lacerda, we take pride in working with recycling companies across the country, helping them achieve their goals with reliable solutions tailored to the reality of each operation. Our technical team is made up of professionals who truly understand the field and speak from experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 1 : Choose certified-quality filters and blades<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe right filter, in the right place, reduces downtime and improves the purity of the final product.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Pereira, technical-sales specialist on our team, with hands-on experience and dedication in supporting recycling operations.<\/p>\n<p>Filters with specific meshes, resistant to high temperatures and pressures, make a difference both in machine efficiency and the quality of the recycled material. The same applies to cutting blades, which must be highly durable and resistant to ensure uniform granulation and reduce waste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2 : Automate what can be automated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSmart automation doesn\u2019t replace the operator &#8211; it frees them up for what really matters.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 Jos\u00e9 Quintino, head of technical integration projects in the plastics and rubber unit.<\/p>\n<p>Solutions such as automatic feeding systems, metal detection, or quick filter change units can significantly reduce downtime. More importantly, they increase process predictability and safety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 3 : Perform preventive maintenance using original consumables<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany productivity issues begin with a detail that seemed irrelevant.\u201d<br \/>\u2013 Sabino Borges, field service technician, working daily alongside recyclers across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Replacing consumables on the recommended schedule, using compatible parts, and keeping equipment well-calibrated are simple practices that make a big difference in the medium term. Moreover, the right technical support avoids misdiagnoses and unnecessary costs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than products &#8211; solutions from those who know the industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We work with leading European manufacturers of equipment and consumables for plastic recycling. 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