PET Bottle Washing Line
Turn baled PET bottles into clean, high‑quality flakes ready for reuse. Automated sorting, hot washing and friction cleaning deliver ≤1–2% moisture and low impurities for EU/US downstream applications.
Why Choose This Line
Clean flakes, stable throughput, and modular configurations tailored to your feedstock and scale.
High Purity Output
Optical + manual sorting, hot wash, and friction cleaning deliver low‑impurity PET flakes at ≤1–2% moisture.
Efficient & Reliable
Robust components minimize downtime; closed‑loop water options reduce utility costs and discharge.
Modular & Scalable
Configure debaling, trommel, granulation, hot wash, and flake sorting to meet your targets.
Process Flow
De‑baling & Pre‑sorting
Debaler opens bales; magnets and manual picks remove metals and foreign items.
Trommel & Label Removal
Trommel separates fines; label remover and pre‑wash reduce glue and paper content.
Wet Granulation
Granulator cuts bottles to 14–16 mm flakes with water flushing for pre‑cleaning.
Hot Wash & Friction
Hot washer dissolves glue/organics; friction washer removes remaining dirt and labels.
Rinse, Dewater & Dry
Rinsing, centrifugal dewatering, and thermal drying achieve ≤1–2% moisture.
Flake Sorting & Storage
Optical flake sorter ensures purity; flakes are buffered in silos for packing or pelletizing.
Key Line Components
Debaler
Opens compact bales to create a steady bottle flow.
Trommel
Removes fines and small contaminants before washing.
Wet Granulator
Reduces size to uniform flakes while pre‑washing.
Sink/Float Separation
Separates by density; PET sinks while PP/PE film floats.
Hot Washer + Friction
Dissolves glue and removes residual labels and dirt.
Dewatering & Dryer
Centrifugal dewatering and thermal drying for low moisture.
Technical Specifications
| Capacity (kg/h) | Install Power (kW) | Required Area (m²) | Required Staff | Required Steam (kg/h) | Required Compressed Air (MPa) | Required Water (m³/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 220 | 400 | 8 | 350 | 0.6–0.8 | 1 |
| 1000 | 500 | 750 | 10 | 500 | 0.6–0.8 | 3 |
| 2000 | 700 | 1000 | 12 | 800 | 0.6–0.8 | 5 |
| 3000 | 900 | 1500 | 12 | 1000 | 0.6–0.8 | 6 |
| 4500 | 1000 | 2200 | 16 | 1300 | 0.6–0.8 | 8 |
| 6000 | 1200 | 2500 | 16 | 1800 | 0.6–0.8 | 10 |
Typical Layout
A clear, modular flow from de‑baling to clean PET flakes with closed‑loop water options.
In Action
Request a Quotation
Tell us your input (bottles vs. flakes), expected contamination, and target capacity. We support EU 400V/50Hz and US 460V/60Hz with CE/UL‑ready options.
FAQs
What output quality can we expect?
With hot washing and friction cleaning, typical PET flakes reach ≤1–2% moisture with low PVC/metal/PP‑PE contamination.
EU/US power and compliance?
EU lines typically run 400V/50Hz, US 460V/60Hz (others on request). CE compliance is standard; UL‑listed components and English HMI are available.
Water usage and recycling?
Closed‑loop water systems with filtration minimize consumption and discharge. DAF and sludge handling can be integrated to meet local regulations.
Installation and lead time?
We provide layout drawings, commissioning, and operator training. Typical lead time is 6–12 weeks ex‑works depending on configuration.
