Modern recycling facilities utilize integrated shredding and washing lines to process various plastic wastes efficiently. These systems transform mixed plastic materials into clean flakes ready for pelletizing or direct reuse in manufacturing.
System Components and Process Flow
1. Primary Shredding Stage
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Heavy-duty shredders with hydraulic pushers
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Dual-shaft design for tough materials
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Output size: 50-100mm fragments
2. Secondary Granulation
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rotor Speed | 600-900 RPM |
| Screen Size | 10-15mm |
| Capacity | 500-3000 kg/hr |
3. Multi-Stage Washing Process
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Pre-wash with floating separation
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Hot caustic bath (70-85°C)
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High-friction washing (1000-1400 RPM)
Technical Specifications
Standard Configurations
| Throughput | Power | Water | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 kg/hr | 55 kW | 6 m³/hr | 14×6 m |
| 1 ton/hr | 90 kW | 10 m³/hr | 18×7 m |
| 2 ton/hr | 160 kW | 18 m³/hr | 22×9 m |
Material-Specific Features
Hard Plastic Processing
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Reinforced cutting chambers
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Slow-speed, high-torque shredding
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Metal contamination detection
Film and Bag Recycling
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Anti-wrapping rotor design
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Specialized friction washers
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Centrifugal drying systems
Cleaning Performance
Contaminant Removal
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Organic residue: <100 ppm
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Paper/label removal: >98%
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Moisture content: <0.8%
Quality Standards
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Output purity: 95-99%
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Consistent flake size distribution
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Minimal thermal degradation
Advanced Technology
Innovative Solutions
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AI-Powered Sorting
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Real-time material identification
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Automatic process adjustment
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Water Recycling
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Multi-stage filtration
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Closed-loop operation
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Energy Recovery
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Heat exchange systems
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Regenerative braking
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Environmental Benefits
Resource Conservation
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1 ton processed plastic saves:
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5.7 barrels of oil
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6.8 MWh energy
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Emission Reduction
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1.9 tons CO₂ avoided per ton
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80% water reuse rate
Industry Applications
Post-Consumer Recycling
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Municipal waste processing
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Bottle recycling plants
Industrial Waste
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Automotive plastic recovery
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Electronic waste processing
These shredding and washing systems represent advanced solutions for plastic waste management, combining robust processing power with efficient cleaning technology. Their modular design allows customization for various material types while maintaining high output quality standards essential for today’s recycling industry.
Comments(10)
Impressive how these machines can handle so much variety in plastic waste! The tech keeps getting better 😊
The water recycling stats caught my eye. More companies need these closed-loop systems.
Anyone know the cost range for the 1 ton/hr setup? Our facility might need to upgrade soon.
The oil savings are insane! 5.7 barrels per ton adds up quick 👍
Still waiting for these to get scaled down for small businesses. The footprint is huge…
That friction washing at 1400 RPM must sound like a jet engine taking off 🤯
The AI sorting is cool but I bet maintenance costs are no joke. Anyone have real-world experience?
Wish my town had this type of recycling. We just landfill everything plastic…
The anti-wrapping design for films is brilliant. No more shutdowns to cut wrapped material 🎉
How often do the shredder blades need replacing? Those specs sound intense.