Photopolymer Washout Solvent Recycling
PlateVacPRI’s PlateVac system or Photopolymer Washout Solvent Recycling System is a fully-automated, self-contained photopolymer washout solvent recycling system which can be installed directly inside the plate processing room. PlateVac integrates directly with your plate processor and runs automatically, reducing human operator labor and streamlining the recovery process. Capable of recovering up to 97% of flexo plate washout solvent.
How PlateVac saves you money:
Offsite haul away recovery services are expensive, and increase liability during transportation and handling. The PRI PlateVac system costs up to 86% less than haul-away solvent recovery services. Standard in-house solvent recovery systems require an expensive specially-engineered room designed for hazardous materials. Most in-house solvent recyclers are incapable of being hard-piped to the plate processor, and require constant manual handling of 55-gallon drums. Additionally, most systems are not automated, forcing requiring manual oversight.
The PlateVac system solves all of these problems:
- minimize transportation and handling risk
- lower labor cost over standard recovery systems
- hard-piped to the plate processor
- self-contained and installed in the plate room
- no special room required
- safe, automatic operation
- operators freed for other tasks
How PlateVac saves you money:
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We are confident that the PlateVac system will save you money, and pay for itself in a matter of months, and we’re happy to calculate your ROI for you. Just answer a few short questions and we’ll send a personalized ROI!
Maximize solvent recovery!
Proprietary Surrogate Solution Replacement (SSR) process
Proprietary Surrogate Solution Replacement (SSR) process
Standard solvent recovery systems and off-site solvent recovery services do not provide the maximum recovery of your waste solvent. Every PlateVac is equipped with our proprietary SSR system that supplants valuable washout solvent with a less expensive surrogate solution to provide the highest rates of recovery available (up to 97%) while providing a flowable liquid still bottoms and a clean distillation vessel.
Our SSR liquid is injected back into the PlateVac vessel during the distillation process to take the place of valuable solvent. By utilizing the SSR system, we can recover up to 97% of the process solvent.
Maximize solvent recovery!
Take a Look Inside
Self-Contained, Easy to Operate
PRI’s PlateVac is a fully integrated, automatic solvent recovery and recycling system, minimizing human
involvement and streamlining the printing process.
Easy to use. Quick Access to Valves, Connections.
PlateVac is constructed for simple, automatic operation. The PLC controls the distillation process, providing safe transfer of dirty solvent from the plate processor, and replenishing the plate maker reservoir with fresh clean solvent.
Operators can easily check the efficiency and parameters of their system by sampling some of the clean solvent. Operators can adjust parameters and can use the hose connection to refill the clean solvent tank if desired.
Easy to use. Quick Access to Valves, Connections.
Available Sizes and Configurations
| MODELS | RATE | HEIGHT | WIDTH | DEPTH | WEIGHT |
| PV-25-CL | 8.3 L/h (2.2 G/h) | 2591 mm (8′ 6″) | 1524 mm (5′) | 914 mm (3′) | 817 kg (1800 lbs) |
| PV-50 | 15.1 L/h (4 G/h) | 2235 mm (7’4″) | 1753 mm (5′ 9″) | 889 mm (2′ 11″) | 907 kg (2000 lbs) |
| PV-100 | 26.5 L/h (7 G/h) | 2400 mm (7′ 10.5″) | 2616 mm (8′ 7″) | 838 mm (2′ 9″) | 1134 kg (2500 lbs) |
| PV-200 | 53 L/h (14 G/h) | 2375 mm (7′ 9.5″) | 3324 mm (10′ 11″) | 895 mm (2′ 11.3″) | 1814 kg (4000 lbs) |
| PV-300 | 114 L/h (30 G/h) | 2895 mm (9.5″) | 4877 mm (16′) | 1219 mm (4′) | 2948 kg (6500 lbs) |
| PV-500 | 170.3 L/h (45 G/h) | 3251 mm (10′ 9″) | 4877 mm (16′) | 1219 mm (16′) | 3175 kg (7000 lbs) |
| PV-750-R | 261.2 L/h (69 G/h) | 4907 mm (16′) | 5487 mm (18′) | 2314 mm (7′) | 3311 kg (7300 lbs) |
| PV-1000-R | 412.6 L/h (109 G/h) | 6096 mm (20′) | 7255 mm (23′ 10″) | 2058 mm (6′ 11″) | 6124 kg (13500 lbs) |
Available Sizes and Configurations
| MODELS | RATE | WEIGHT |
| PV-25-CL | 8.3 L/h (2.2 G/h) |
817 kg (1800 lbs) |
| PV-50 | 15.1 L/h (4 G/h) |
907 kg (2000 lbs) |
| PV-100 | 26.5 L/h (7 G/h) |
1134 kg (2500 lbs) |
| PV-200 | 53 L/h (14 G/h) |
1814 kg (4000 lbs) |
| PV-300 | 114 L/h (30 G/h) |
2948 kg (6500 lbs) |
| PV-500 | 170.3 L/h (45 G/h) |
3175 kg (7000 lbs) |
| PV-750-R | 261.2 L/h (69 G/h) |
3311 kg (7300 lbs) |
| PV-1000-R | 412.6 L/h (109 G/h) |
6124 kg (13500 lbs) |
The Right Tool for Every Application
The PlateVac family comes in all shapes and sizes.
The PlateVac™ family includes safe, efficient plate wash recovery systems that cover the needs from the small tag and label shop, up to the largest corrugated plate-making facility. Systems are available with estimated production capabilities ranging from a little over 2 gallons per hour to over 100 gallons per hour. Each one is backed by PRI’s exclusive 10-Year Standard Limited Warranty and PRI’s dedicated Customer Service team to help our clients maintain and service their recovery systems for the life of the equipment. All PlateVac systems are swept and/or enclosed to achieve a Class 1, Div 2 rating.
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