AMANDUS KAHL GmbH & Co. KG

At IFAT 2026, AMANDUS KAHL will present technical processes and machines that enable the efficient processing of recyclable materials and secondary raw materials, as well as the targeted optimization of industrial processes within the recycling cycle. Using proven flat-die pelletizing technology, the machine manufacturer processes materials such as plastic waste and used textiles so that they can be fed into synthetic fuel processes and chemical recycling as homogeneous feedstocks.

The 60–1500 flat-die press is suitable for compacting a wide variety of recycled and biomass materials
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Whether in the chemical industry, aviation, or heavy-duty transportation: wherever electric solutions reach their technical limits, the importance of low-carbon synthetic fuels is growing worldwide. These fuels are produced from various carbon sources, such as biogenic residues, recycled materials, CO₂ from industrial exhaust gases, or plastic and textile fractions that are further processed thermochemically. Processed, homogeneous feedstocks are crucial for all these processes. This is where AMANDUS KAHL’s pelletizing technology comes into play. It compresses fine, fibrous, or heterogeneous materials into dimensionally stable pellets that can be precisely dosed, stored, and uniformly fed into pyrolysis, gasification, or depolymerization. Since these thermal and chemical processes are sensitive to fluctuations in quantity, shape, or density, a constant material feed is essential.

 

A press for a wide range of applications

Pellets made from plastic fractions ensure a consistent feed into subsequent thermal and chemical recycling processes
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Compaction is relevant both for the production of synthetic fuels and for plastic recycling. In this sector, single-material or mixed fractions are often pelletized prior to thermal and chemical processing. The same applies to used textiles: in pelletized form, textile fibers are much easier to transport, store, and process.

Sewage sludge or biomass, such as wood residues, other organic byproducts, residual materials, and biowaste, can also be processed using AMANDUS KAHL’s flat-die press. While the biogenic materials are converted into stable fuel or feedstock pellets, sewage sludge can be specifically prepared for thermal treatment and recovery processes through compaction.

At IFAT, interested visitors can see for themselves how AMANDUS KAHL, with 150 years of experience in mechanical engineering, supports companies in converting material waste streams into usable products. The 60–1500 flat-die press with power connection will be on display.

Booth B4.546