Advanced PET Bottle Recycling Solution for Optimal Results

PET bottle recycling machinery line for efficient plastic waste processing.

The need for efficient and reliable plastic recycling solutions has never been greater. Our comprehensive PET bottle washing line provides a turnkey solution for businesses aiming to enhance their plastic bottle recycling operations. This fully automated system transforms baled PET bottles into high-quality, contaminant-free PET flakes, ideal for manufacturing new PET products or producing polyester staple fibre.


Efficient Recycling Workflow

Our PET bottle washing line is composed of multiple interconnected recycling machines, each playing a critical role in achieving optimal recycling results.

  • Debaler Machine: The process begins with the debaler, which breaks down compacted bales of PET bottles, creating a free-flowing stream for further processing.
  • Trommel: The trommel is a slow-rotating tunnel lined with small holes that efficiently separates small contaminants from the PET bottles.
  • Wet Granulator/Crusher: The bottles are cut into small flakes, while an air classifier then removes lighter materials such as paper and plastic labels.
  • Sink/Float Separation Tank: This system separates materials based on buoyancy, allowing PET plastic to sink while lighter contaminants such as film or PP/PE plastic float.
  • Hot Washer System: The hot washer dissolves glue residues and leftover food or beverages, while the friction washer effectively removes any remaining dirt.
  • Dewatering and Thermal Dryer: These machines work together to eliminate residual moisture, ensuring the PET flakes are clean and dry before storage.
  • Product Silo: The clean, dry PET flakes are then stored, ready for reuse. Additionally, we offer optional pelletizers/extruders to convert the flakes into plastic pellets for further applications.

Producing High-Quality PET Flakes

Our PET washing line ensures that the final product meets the highest quality standards, delivering PET flakes with less than 1-2% moisture content, low impurity levels, and minimal PVC, metal, or PE/PP contamination. The particle size of the flakes is kept within a precise range of 14-16 mm, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Key Advantages of Our Recycling Line

  1. Comprehensive Contaminant Removal: With a combination of manual and automated sorting, our recycling line effectively removes labels, metals, and other impurities, ensuring clean and pure PET flakes.
  2. High-Performance Washing: Equipped with advanced washing systems, including hot washers, flotation tanks, and friction brushes, the line provides thorough cleaning for exceptional flake quality.
  3. Optical Sorting Precision: Our line integrates both optical and manual sorting systems to achieve consistent quality by sorting flakes by type and color.
  4. Consistent Moisture Control: With the integrated dewatering and thermal drying systems, the moisture content of the final PET flakes is consistently kept below 1-2%, making them ready for further processing.

Step-by-Step Process Overview

Step Description
De-baling Separating PET bottles from baled packages
Metal Removal Extracting metals using magnets or electromagnets
Label Removal Removing labels chemically or mechanically
Bottle Pre-washing Initial wash before main washing
Optical Sorting Sorting bottles by type and color with optical sensors
Manual Sorting Further manual sorting by color, type, and material
Crushing Shredding bottles into small pieces
Dust Removal Removing dust from shredded PET pieces
Flotation Hot Washing Cleaning flakes using hot water in a flotation tank
Friction Washing Removing remaining contaminants with brushes
Rinsing Rinsing flakes to eliminate any residual cleaning agents
Drying Using air or spinning processes to dry the PET flakes
Optical Flakes Sorting Sorting flakes by type and color with sensors
Blending Blending different types and colors of PET flakes
Online Inspection Ensuring quality through online inspection
Packing Packaging PET flakes in suitable containers

PS: Equipment configuration and the process will be optimized according to raw materials.

Invest in Sustainable Recycling Solutions

Our PET bottle washing line delivers a comprehensive and automated recycling solution that allows businesses to efficiently turn post-consumer PET bottles into a valuable resource. With consistent product quality and optimized energy consumption, our system ensures a sustainable recycling process while maximizing profitability for your operations.

Complete PET Bottle Washing Line
Complete PET Bottle Washing Line
Complete PET Bottle Washing Line

Inquiries

Warranty: All recycling machines come with a 1-year limited warranty.

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Author: energycle

Energycle is a premier global provider and manufacturer specializing in advanced, high-efficiency plastic recycling solutions. We are dedicated to engineering and producing robust, reliable machinery that covers the entire recycling spectrum – from washing and shredding to granulating, pelletizing, and drying. Our comprehensive portfolio includes state-of-the-art washing lines designed for both flexible films and rigid plastics (like PET and HDPE), powerful industrial shredders, precision granulators, efficient pelletizers, and effective drying systems. Whether you require a single, high-performance machine or a complete, customized turnkey production line, Energycle delivers solutions meticulously tailored to meet your unique operational needs and material specifications.

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