Sorting Machines

Plastic sorting machine costs range from $12,000 to $180,000 new and $5,500 to $95,000 used, depending on throughput and purity requirements. Common types include RGB color sorters, NIR belts, sink-float tanks, and tribo-electrostatic machines. Hidden costs like compressors and maintenance can add up to 12-15% of the total. Real-world ROI varies across sites but typically shows a payback within 7-11 months. Buyers should verify specs like sensor pixels and valve MTBF and request a live trial. Used machines can be viable, but sensor aging and performance should be assessed. 2024 trends include AI retrofits, lease-to-own options, and cloud-based purity logs.

Globally, over 350 million tons of plastic are produced annually—and nearly half of that ends up as waste. While recycling rates have climbed to 9% (u…

As the global demand for plastic recycling grows, the ability to accurately and efficiently separate mixed plastic waste into pure polymer streams has…

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, with over 400 million tons generated globally each yea…

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, with millions of tons of discarded plastics ending up …

Sorting machines are critical tools in industries ranging from recycling to manufacturing, enabling efficient separation of materials based on specifi…

In the rapidly evolving field of plastic recycling, plastic sorting machines play a pivotal role in transforming mixed plastic waste into valuable, re…

Plastic waste management has emerged as a critical global challenge, with millions of tons of discarded plastics ending up in landfills, oceans, or in…