Complete PET Bottle Recycling Washing Line: A Step-by-Step Guide

The demand for efficient and reliable plastic recycling solutions has reached unprecedented levels. Our comprehensive PET bottle washing line provides a turnkey solution for businesses aiming to optimize their plastic bottle recycling operations. This fully automated system converts baled PET bottles into high-quality, contaminant-free PET flakes, which are ideal for manufacturing new PET products or producing polyester staple fiber.

Working Principle

Our PET bottle washing line consists of a series of interconnected plastic recycling machines, each integral to the recycling process.

The process begins with the debaler machine, which breaks down compacted bales of PET bottles into a free-flowing stream. These bottles then proceed to the trommel, a slow-rotating tunnel equipped with small holes that filter out small contaminants from the PET bottles.

Next, the wet plastic granulator or crusher cuts the bottles into small flakes. The air classifier then removes lighter materials such as paper and plastic labels. Following this, the sink/float separation tank segregates materials based on their buoyancy, with PET plastic sinking and plastic film and PP/PE plastic floating.

The hot washer system dissolves any remaining glues and residual beverages or foods, while the friction washer eliminates any leftover dirt and debris. The dewatering machine and thermal dryer then collaborate to remove any residual moisture from the flakes.

Finally, the clean, dry PET flakes are stored in the product silo. Additionally, we offer pelletizers/extruders for the production of plastic pellets, if required.

High-Quality PET Flakes

Our PET washing line produces high-quality PET flakes that adhere to stringent industry standards. The flakes boast a moisture content of less than 1-2%, a bulk density of less than 0.3G/CM³, and minimal levels of impurities, PVC, metal, and PE/PP content. The particle size is meticulously controlled to be less than 14-16mm, ensuring superior quality and consistency.

Main Technical Parameter

Input Capacity	500kg/h	1000kg/h	1500kg/h	2000kg/h	3000kg/h
Required Space	42m×10m×6m	50m×15m×6m	55m×16m×6m	60m×18m×6m	100m×20m×6m
Operators	3-5 people	6-8 people	7-9 people	8-10 people	10-12 people
Installation Power	150kW	250kW	370kW	450kW	750kW
Water Circulation（T/H）	2	3	3	4	5

Post-consumer PET bottles are undoubtedly one of the most important components of the recycling market. Recycled PET can be used in a wide variety of applications and can bring significant financial returns to recycling companies.

Step	Description
De-baling	Separating the PET bottles from baled packages
Metal Removal	Separating metal materials using magnets or electromagnets
Label Removal	Removing labels from the PET bottles chemically or mechanically
Metal Removal	Separating residual metal materials using magnets or electromagnets
Bottle Pre-washing	Initial washing of the PET bottles before the washing process
Optical Bottle Sorting	Sorting PET bottles by type and color using optical sensors
Manual Sorting	Further sorting of PET bottles by hand (by color, type, material, etc.)
Crushing	Shredding the PET bottles into small pieces
Dust Removal	Removing dust from the shredded PET bottle pieces
Flotation Hot washing	Cleaning the PET flakes using hot water in a flotation tank
Friction Washing	Removing remaining contaminants from the PET flakes using brushes or other methods
Rinsing	Rinsing the cleaned PET flakes to remove any remaining cleaning agents
Flushing Washing	High-pressure water rinsing of the PET flakes
Drying	Drying the PET flakes using air or a spinning process
Dust Removal	Removing any remaining dust from the dried PET flakes
Optical Flakes Sorting	Sorting PET flakes by type and color using optical sensors
Blending	Blending different colors and types of PET flakes
Online Inspection	Inspecting the quality of the PET flakes on the production line
Packing	Packaging the PET flakes in bags or other containers

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

Warranty

All recycling machines come with a 1 year limited warranty.

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