500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line
500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line
The 500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line is a high-capacity, fully automated recycling system that transforms post-consumer PET bottles into clean, high-purity flakes. Featuring advanced washing, separation, and drying technologies, it delivers PET flakes suitable for pelletizing, fiber production, sheet extrusion, and bottle-to-bottle recycling with minimal labor and energy consumption.
Description
The 500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line is a fully automated, high-efficiency recycling system designed to process post-consumer PET bottles into clean, high-quality PET flakes suitable for further extrusion, pelletizing, or fiber production. Engineered for maximum productivity and low energy consumption, the line ensures consistent output, stable performance, and superior washing precision — even when handling heavily contaminated materials.
This advanced recycling line integrates intelligent sorting technologies, robust mechanical washing components, and efficient drying units to deliver PET flakes that meet international quality standards. It is ideal for recycling plants seeking high-capacity, continuous operation with minimal labor and maintenance requirements.
Key Components and Workflow:
- Bale Opener
Automatically opens compressed PET bottle bales and ensures smooth feeding into the line. - Trommel & Pre-Washer
Removes dirt, sand, and organic impurities while pre-cleaning bottles before label removal. - Label Remover
Efficiently removes up to 98% of bottle labels, including PVC labels, reducing contamination in downstream processes. - Manual & AI Sorting (Optional)
Allows separation of unwanted materials such as metals, PP/PE bottles, colored bottles, and foreign plastics.
AI robotic sorting enhances accuracy and reduces labor costs. - Crusher / Grinder
Reduces PET bottles into uniform flakes for effective washing and separation. - Sink–Float Tank
Separates floating PP/PE caps and labels from sinking PET flakes — ensuring high purity. - Hot Washer / Friction Washer
Removes glue, oil, dirt, and stubborn contaminants to achieve highly clean PET flakes. - Centrifugal Dryer & Zig-Zag Separator
Ensures powerful dewatering and removes dust, labels, and light particles. - Flake Sorting & Final Screening
Achieves precise separation of metal, paper, and residual materials for consistent output quality. - Packing System
Automatically conveys, weighs, and packs clean PET flakes for storage or further processing.
Performance Features:
- High Capacity Range: Supports flexible production from 500 kg/h to 8000 kg/h.
- Advanced Contaminant Removal: Handles extremely dirty and mixed post-consumer bottles.
- Energy-Efficient Design: Low power consumption and optimized water usage.
- Stable and Continuous Operation: Modular system ensures easy maintenance and minimal downtime.
- High-Quality Output: Produces PET flakes meeting strict requirements for pelletizing, fiber production, and thermoforming.
- Smart Automation: Optional AI sorting, remote monitoring, and one-click startup functions.
- Durable Components: Built with anti-corrosion steel, reinforced conveyors, and long-life bearings.
Why Choose Polytechme’s 500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line:
- Proven global experience in PET recycling systems.
- Customizable layouts for different capacity and contamination levels.
- Highly stable operation with low operational costs.
- Full installation, commissioning, and technical training support.
- Designed for long service life with minimal maintenance.
Products
The 500–8000 KG/H PET Bottle Washing Line is designed to produce clean, high-purity PET flakes suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Thanks to its efficient washing, separation, and drying system, the resulting flakes meet international standards required by downstream production processes.
PET Pelletizing & Granulation
Clean PET flakes can be melted and pelletized to produce high-quality PET granules used in:
- Film extrusion
- Sheet production
- Injection molding components
- Packaging containers
Polyester Fiber Production
Washed PET flakes are widely used in manufacturing:
- Textile fibers
- Nonwoven fabrics
- Carpet yarn
- Filling materials for pillows, blankets, and cushions
PET Sheet & Thermoforming Industry
Recycled PET flakes can be processed into:
- Thermoformed trays
- Food packaging
- Blister packs
- Transparent sheets
Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling
With food-grade quality upgrades (optional decontamination systems), flakes can be used for producing:
- New PET bottles
- Beverage containers
- Edible liquid packaging
Strapping & Packaging Materials
High-strength PET straps used in industrial packaging can be manufactured using recycled PET flakes.
Injection-Molded Products
Manufacturers use PET flakes to produce:
- Engineering components
- Household items
- Appliance parts
Chemical Recycling (Advanced Applications)
Clean PET flakes can be depolymerized to produce:
- PTA / DMT
- Monomers for virgin-grade PET
Applications
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Main Features
| Item | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Model Capacity | 500 kg/h – 8000 kg/h (customizable) |
| Raw Materials | Post-consumer PET bottles (clear, light blue, mixed) |
| Final Product | Clean PET flakes (Hot-washed / Cold-washed) |
| Moisture Content After Drying | ≤ 1% |
| Contamination Removal Rate | Up to 98% (labels, caps, glue, dirt, oil) |
| Sorting System | Manual / Automatic / AI Optical Sorting (optional) |
| Crusher Blade Material | Alloy steel (heat-treated for long life) |
| Washing Method | Cold washing, hot washing, friction washing |
| Sink–Float Separation | High-efficiency density separation for PP/PE removal |
| Label Removal Efficiency | 95% – 98% |
| Drying System | Centrifugal dryer + Hot air drying |
| Water Circulation System | Full closed-loop recycling (saves up to 60% water) |
| Power Consumption | 80–350 kW (depends on capacity) |
| Installation Layout | Customizable according to factory space |
| Control System | PLC + Touch Screen (Siemens / Schneider / Delta) |
| Material Contact Parts | Stainless steel 304 (anti-rust, long-lasting) |
| Optional Units | Steam boiler, water treatment system, metal detector, color sorter |
| Voltage | 380V / 50Hz (customizable for any country) |
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