Modern appliance recycling requires advanced technology to handle mixed plastic components from refrigerators, washing machines, and other household devices. These integrated crushing and washing lines efficiently separate and clean various plastic types while removing contaminants.
System Components and Process Flow
1. Pre-Processing Stage
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Automated disassembly line for large appliances
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Eddy current separators for non-ferrous metals
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Electrostatic separators for circuit board fragments
2. Size Reduction System
Parameter | Specification |
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Shredder Type | Twin-shaft shear |
Blade Material | Hardened tool steel |
Output Size | 30-50mm pieces |
3. Multi-Stage Washing
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Pre-rinse with oil separation
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Hot alkaline bath (75-85°C)
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High-pressure friction washing
Technical Specifications
Capacity Options
Throughput | Power | Water | Space |
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500 kg/hr | 60 kW | 6 m³/hr | 14×6 m |
1 ton/hr | 100 kW | 10 m³/hr | 18×8 m |
2 ton/hr | 180 kW | 18 m³/hr | 22×10 m |
Material-Specific Processing
ABS Recycling (Electronics Housings)
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Flame retardant removal
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Copper wire separation
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UV stabilizer preservation
PP Recovery (Interior Components)
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Lubricant and grease removal
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Fiberglass separation
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Impact modifier retention
Contaminant Removal
Specialized Cleaning
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Brominated Flame Retardants
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Solvent extraction systems
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Activated carbon filtration
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Metallic Residues
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Multi-stage magnetic separation
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Electrostatic sorting
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Adhesives and Labels
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Enzymatic pretreatment
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Thermal debonding
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Quality Standards
Output Specifications
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Metal content: <50 ppm
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Moisture: <0.5%
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Polymer purity: >97%
Industry Certifications
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UL Ecologo for recycled plastics
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RoHS compliance
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REACH chemical standards
Environmental Benefits
Resource Recovery
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1 ton processed appliance plastic equals:
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6.5 barrels of oil saved
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8.2 MWh energy conserved
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Emission Reduction
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2.3 tons CO₂ avoided per ton
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85% water recycling rate
Advanced Features
Innovative Technologies
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X-Ray Fluorescence Sorting
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Heavy metal detection
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Halogen content analysis
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Supercritical Fluid Cleaning
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CO₂-based degreasing
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Chemical-free process
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AI Quality Control
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Real-time purity monitoring
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Automatic process adjustment
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Economic Considerations
Cost Structure
Capacity | Investment | Operating Cost |
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500 kg/hr | $220,000-300,000 | $30-38/ton |
1 ton/hr | $350,000-480,000 | $25-32/ton |
2 ton/hr | $600,000-850,000 | $20-26/ton |
Appliance plastic recycling systems represent sophisticated technology for processing complex waste streams. These specialized lines enable recovery of high-value engineering plastics while meeting stringent quality requirements for recycled materials in durable goods manufacturing.
Comments(12)
This tech could be a game changer for sustainable manufacturing! Finally some real solutions to plastic waste.
Impressive throughput numbers, but how’s the noise level on those shredders? Gotta think about worker safety too.
I work in recycling and this system looks way better than what we’re using. That AI quality control feature is 🔥
The economic part seems optimitic. $850k for the big system? That’s a tough sell for smaller recyclers.
Anyone know if there are demo centers for these systems? Would love to see it in action before investing.
Saved 6.5 barrels of oil per ton? That’s actually insane! Our planet needs more tech like this ASAP.
The water recycling rate is good, but 85% still means losing 15%. Can that be improved further?
Lol at first I thought this was about regular recycling. This is next-level industrial stuff!
Super detailed specs but missing maintenance costs. Those shredder blades won’t last forever.
Wonder if this could handle old CRT TV plastics? Those are nasty to recycle with brominated stuff.
Wow, the energy savings stats are incredible! 8.2 MWh per ton is serious business 💪
Curious about the lifespan of those twin-shaft shredders – anyone have experience with these?