PET recycling systems transform discarded bottles into high-quality flakes suitable for food-grade applications. These integrated production lines combine mechanical processing with advanced cleaning technology to meet stringent industry standards.
System Configuration
1. Pre-Treatment Stage
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Bale breaker with metal detection
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Automatic label remover
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Color sorting conveyor
2. Crushing Process
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Shredder Type | Wet granulator |
| Blade Material | Tungsten carbide |
| Output Size | 12-15mm flakes |
3. Multi-Stage Washing
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Pre-wash (60°C)
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Hot caustic bath (85°C)
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Friction washing (1200 RPM)
Technical Specifications
Capacity Options
| Throughput | Power | Water | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kg/hr | 45 kW | 5 m³/hr | 12×6 m |
| 1 ton/hr | 75 kW | 8 m³/hr | 15×8 m |
| 2 ton/hr | 140 kW | 15 m³/hr | 20×10 m |
Quality Control Systems
Cleaning Performance
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Label removal: >99.5%
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Organic residue: <50 ppm
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Moisture content: <0.5%
Material Preservation
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IV value retention: >0.72 dl/g
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Acetaldehyde control: <3 ppm
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Color consistency: ΔE<1.5
Advanced Features
Innovative Technologies
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Enzyme-Enhanced Cleaning
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PET-specific hydrolases
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Low-temperature operation
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Laser Sorting
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Polymer identification
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Color measurement
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Water Recovery
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Reverse osmosis system
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90% recycling rate
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Environmental Impact
Resource Savings
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1 ton recycled PET saves:
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6.2 barrels of oil
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7.4 MWh energy
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Emission Reduction
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2.1 tons CO₂ avoided
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85% water reuse
Industry Applications
Food-Grade Recycling
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Bottle-to-bottle systems
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Thermoforming sheet production
Textile Manufacturing
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Fiber production
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Staple fiber conversion
PET recycling technology continues to evolve with improved cleaning efficiency and material preservation capabilities. These systems play a crucial role in global circular economy initiatives by transforming waste into valuable raw materials while meeting strict food safety standards.
Comments(9)
Wow, this PET recycling system looks super efficient! Love the eco-friendly approach 😊
Interesting tech, but how do they handle those tiny metal fragments that slip through detection?
That water recycling rate is impressive – 90%! More companies should adopt this
Does anyone know the average cost difference between virgin PET vs recycled with this system?
Give me the 2 ton/hr unit and let’s start saving some dinosaurs! 🦖
Seriously though, we need this technology everywhere – planet can’t handle more plastic waste
The enzyme-enhanced cleaning sounds like next-level stuff. Biology + engineering = awesome
Anyone else notice the space requirements? Those machines need serious real estate
PET-specific hydrases? Damn, science is wild these days.. in a good way