System and a method for processing plastic, and plastic processed therefrom

A system for processing plastic wherein, in use, the system is adapted for the frictional heating of the plastic, the system comprising:

• a frictional heater having an axis of rotation, the frictional heater defining a substantially cylindrical outer periphery adapted in use to bear against the plastic substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation and wherein a pusher is adapted to push the plastic against the frictional heater in use so as to heat the plastic by frictional engagement with the substantially cylindrical outer periphery of the frictional heater;
• a drive operably coupled to the frictional heater;
• a chamber comprising an input and being adapted to confine the plastic and direct the plastic towards the frictional heater in use;
• wherein the frictional heater comprises a plurality of molten plastic conduits arranged radially and substantially perpendicular to the axis of the rotation of the frictional heater;
• the plurality of molten plastic conduits being adapted to allow molten plastic to flow from the outer periphery so as to enter substantially within the frictional heater;
• and wherein the frictional heater is configured to allow molten plastic to flow from within the frictional heater and out of an outlet under gravity.