Introducing the New FCS Melt Filter from FIMIC Cleaner Melt, Fewer Interruptions, Better Output

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At BK Sales Australia, we’re committed to bringing solutions to the Australian recycling market that increase uptime, reduce waste, and raise the quality of your recycled output. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new FIMIC FCS Melt Filter — a breakthrough in melt filtration technology designed specifically to tackle the most challenging contaminant streams.

Tackling Real Filtration Challenges

In today’s recycling landscape, more complex and contaminated plastic streams are becoming increasingly common. Contaminants like PET and PA fibres, aluminium foils, metal powders, fine sand and other particulates can get trapped inside scraper channels on conventional melt filters. This leads to frequent maintenance, unplanned downtime, and lower production efficiency. The FIMIC FCS Melt Filter was engineered to overcome these exact challenges — with technology that delivers thorough cleaning independent of melt pressure. This means you get reliable performance even with highly contaminated input materials.

What Sets the FCS Filter Apart?

The “FCS” stands for Forced Cleaning Scraper — and it’s a game-changer in melt filter design:

Mechanical Piston Cleaning: Rather than relying solely on pressure and passive scraping, the FCS uses a dedicated mechanical piston to physically force contaminants out of the scraper channels quickly and thoroughly.
Pressure-Independent Cleaning: Because the cleaning action doesn’t depend on inlet pressure, the filter maintains consistent performance across varying operating conditions.
Effective Discharge: Contaminated residues are efficiently discharged from the front valve, reducing build-ups that cause clogs and downtime.
Better Handling of Tough Residues: The FCS excels where standard scrape-only filters struggle — especially with fibres, foils and fine particulate.

Designed for Diverse Recycling Operations

The FIMIC FCS Filter is available in multiple sizes — including FCS 400, FCS 500, FCS 600, and FCS 700 — so it can be tailored to fit a wide range of production capacities and material streams. The design makes it suitable for the same applications and throughput ranges as FIMIC’s RAS melt filters, but with superior cleaning performance on difficult contaminants.

This makes it ideal for:

High-contamination post-industrial plastics
Complex post-consumer streams with mixed particulate
Lines where reduced maintenance and fewer screen changes are priorities
Operations looking to maximise uptime and stabilise melt quality

Why It Matters for Australian Recyclers

Australian recycling operations face unique pressures — from wide variations in input material quality to stringent output requirements for recycled content. A filter that can clean more reliably and discharge contaminants more efficiently means:

Less manual intervention and lower labour costs
Fewer pressure spikes and smoother extrusion runs
Improved recycled material quality with fewer defects
Longer periods between scheduled maintenance

A Step Forward in Filtration Technology

The FIMIC FCS Melt Filter represents a real evolution in melt filtration — going beyond traditional scrape-based systems to deliver active, forced cleaning that keeps your line running longer and with more consistency. Whether you’re processing post-consumer waste, post-industrial remnants, or heavily contaminated streams, this technology gives you the performance edge you need.