{"id":9726,"date":"2025-05-06T11:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T09:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/?p=9726"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T04:03:36","slug":"spulbecken-schwimmer-trennbehalter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/de\/spulbecken-schwimmer-trennbehalter\/","title":{"rendered":"Sink-Float-Trennbehalter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"energycle-sink-float\">\n    <section id=\"overview\" class=\"energycle-hero-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-hero-inner\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-hero-content\">\n                <nav class=\"energycle-hero-breadcrumb energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-1\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-recycling-machines\/\">Equipment<\/a>\n                    <span>\/<\/span>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/auxiliary-equipment\/\">Auxiliary Equipment<\/a>\n                    <span>\/<\/span>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/sink-float-separation-tank\/\">Sink-Float Separation Tank<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n                <p class=\"energycle-hero-eyebrow energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-1\">Density-Based Plastic Separation<\/p>\n                <h1 class=\"energycle-hero-title energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-2\">\n                    Sink-Float <span class=\"energycle-highlight-text\">Separation Tank<\/span>\n                <\/h1>\n                <p class=\"energycle-hero-subtitle energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-3\">\n                    Energycle sink-float separation tanks use water density to separate PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, and other\n                    polymers with stable purity, continuous discharge, and low water consumption. They are built for PET bottle\n                    recycling lines, mixed rigid plastic recovery, and other applications where heavy and light fractions need a\n                    reliable split before drying, optical sorting, or pelletizing.\n                <\/p>\n                <div class=\"energycle-hero-actions energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-4\">\n                    <a class=\"energycle-hero-cta\" href=\"#sink-float-contact\">Request a Quote<\/a>\n                    <a class=\"energycle-hero-cta-outline\" href=\"#specifications\">View Specifications <span class=\"energycle-btn-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">><\/span><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <nav class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-4\" aria-label=\"On-page navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#benefits\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Advantages<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#process\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Process<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#applications\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Applications<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#specifications\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Specs<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">FAQ<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#sink-float-contact\" class=\"energycle-hero-quicklinks-item\">Quote<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-hero-image energycle-stagger-up energycle-delay-4\">\n                <img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"energycle-hero-main-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Float-Sink-Separation.webp\" alt=\"Sink-float separation tank for plastic recycling by Energycle\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"benefits\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Key Advantages<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Why Recyclers Choose This Sink-Float Tank<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Built for industrial-scale density separation with minimal downtime and maximum material purity.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-advantage-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/div>\n                        <h3>High-Purity Separation<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Natural density differences let PET, PVC, and other heavy plastics sink while PP and PE float, helping produce clean output streams without chemical additives.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/div>\n                        <h3>Multi-Polymer Versatility<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>One tank can support PET bottle recycling, PP and PE recovery from mixed streams, PVC sorting, and other rigid plastic separation applications.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/div>\n                        <h3>Automated Continuous Workflow<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Screw conveyors, paddles, and rotating drum screens feed, separate, and discharge material continuously, reducing manual handling and line interruptions.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/div>\n                        <h3>Water-Efficient Design<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Closed-loop recirculation with settling and screening can reduce freshwater consumption by up to 80 percent compared with once-through systems.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">05<\/div>\n                        <h3>Durable SS304 Construction<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>All wetted surfaces use stainless steel for long service life in aggressive wash-water environments, while the frame keeps the machine stable under continuous load.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-advantage-card energycle-glow-up\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-advantage-header-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">06<\/div>\n                        <h3>Easy Maintenance Access<\/h3>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <p>Removable screens, accessible conveyors, and replaceable wear parts make service faster and reduce the downtime usually associated with dense-fraction separation equipment.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"process\" class=\"energycle-process-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">How It Works<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">How Sink-Float Separation Works<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Materials denser than water sink while lighter materials float. Once pre-washed flakes enter the tank,\n                    the machine uses that physical principle to split mixed plastic streams into cleaner fractions.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"energycle-process-flow-h\" aria-label=\"Sink-float separation process\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">1<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Material Infeed<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Pre-washed and crushed flakes enter the separation tank through a stable conveyor or feeder.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Stable feed<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Pre-washed<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">2<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Density Separation<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">PET, PVC, and other heavy fractions sink while PP and PE remain near the water surface.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Heavy sink<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Light float<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">3<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Collection and Discharge<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Floating material is skimmed from the top while sinking material is collected through bottom conveyors or scrapers.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Top discharge<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Bottom screw<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-h-step\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-num\">4<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-process-h-step-title\">Water Recirculation<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-process-h-step-desc\">Settling chambers and screens remove solids before process water returns to the tank.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-process-h-step-tags\">\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Closed loop<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"tag\">Low water use<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"energycle-process-flow-v\" aria-label=\"Sink-float separation process mobile\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-v-step\">\n                    <div class=\"v-indicator\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-process-v-step-num\">1<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"v-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"v-content\">\n                        <div class=\"v-step-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-process-v-step-title\">Material Infeed<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <p class=\"energycle-process-v-step-desc\">Pre-washed and crushed flakes enter the separation tank through a stable conveyor or feeder.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"v-step-tags\">\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Stable feed<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Pre-washed<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-v-step\">\n                    <div class=\"v-indicator\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-process-v-step-num\">2<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"v-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"v-content\">\n                        <div class=\"v-step-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-process-v-step-title\">Density Separation<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <p class=\"energycle-process-v-step-desc\">PET, PVC, and other heavy fractions sink while PP and PE remain near the water surface.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"v-step-tags\">\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Heavy sink<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Light float<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-v-step\">\n                    <div class=\"v-indicator\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-process-v-step-num\">3<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"v-line\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"v-content\">\n                        <div class=\"v-step-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-process-v-step-title\">Collection and Discharge<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <p class=\"energycle-process-v-step-desc\">Floating material is skimmed from the top while sinking material is collected through bottom conveyors or scrapers.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"v-step-tags\">\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Top discharge<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Bottom screw<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-process-v-step\">\n                    <div class=\"v-indicator\">\n                        <div class=\"energycle-process-v-step-num\">4<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"v-content\">\n                        <div class=\"v-step-header\">\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-process-v-step-title\">Water Recirculation<\/h3>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <p class=\"energycle-process-v-step-desc\">Settling chambers and screens remove solids before process water returns to the tank.<\/p>\n                        <div class=\"v-step-tags\">\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Closed loop<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"tag\">Low water use<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"applications\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Applications<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Applications by Material Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    These tanks are configured for the main polymer recovery scenarios found in modern plastic recycling plants.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-app-bento\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">01<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PET Bottle Recycling<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">PET sinks while PP and PE caps, labels, and film fragments float, helping achieve the high flake purity required for food-grade and fiber-grade rPET production.<\/p>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-app-bento-tag\">PET lines<\/span>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">02<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PP and PE Recovery<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Polyolefins float in water, making the tank a practical way to recover PP and PE from heavier contaminants in mixed plastic waste streams.<\/p>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-app-bento-tag\">Polyolefins<\/span>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">03<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">PVC, PC, and PS Sorting<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Dense fractions such as PVC, PC, and some PS grades can be separated from lighter contamination before finer downstream sorting stages.<\/p>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-app-bento-tag\">Heavy fraction<\/span>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-app-bento-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-app-bento-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">04<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-app-bento-title\">Mixed Rigid Plastics and E-Waste<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-app-bento-desc\">Post-consumer rigid plastics, automotive scrap, and WEEE housings often use sink-float separation as a purification step before extrusion or pelletizing.<\/p>\n                    <span class=\"energycle-app-bento-tag\">Mixed rigid<\/span>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"design\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Engineering<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Engineering and Design Features<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Every section of the machine is designed to improve separation efficiency, reliability, and maintenance access.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-template-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">W-Shaped Sedimentation Bottom<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">The tank bottom channels sinking material toward central conveyors, reducing dead zones and accelerating heavy-fraction discharge.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Primary and Polishing Zones<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">A two-zone layout helps capture residual cross-contamination and can improve final purity compared with simpler single-zone designs.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Triple-Row Upgrade Path<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">For larger plants, a triple-row configuration increases throughput while keeping the same separation principle and footprint efficiency.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Integrated Mesh Screens<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">Screens at discharge points catch fines and small contaminants while remaining accessible for cleaning and replacement.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Modular Scalability<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">Tank width, length, discharge systems, and downstream connections can be tailored to material type, line speed, and expansion plans.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Closed-Loop Water System<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">Settling, screening, and recirculation equipment can be integrated so the separation stage uses less fresh water and creates less wastewater burden.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"specifications\" class=\"energycle-specs-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Technical Data<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Standard configurations are listed below. Width, length, and power selection can all be adjusted around your target output and facility layout.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-specs-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-specs-table\" aria-label=\"Technical specifications for sink-float separation tank\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Parameter<\/th>\n                            <th>Specification<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Interior Width<\/td>\n                            <td>1000 to 2000 mm<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Total Length<\/td>\n                            <td>4 to 7 m, customizable<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Interior Material<\/td>\n                            <td>SS304 stainless steel<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Exterior Frame<\/td>\n                            <td>Carbon steel, painted or galvanized<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Screw Conveyor Motors<\/td>\n                            <td>5.5 kW + 3.7 kW<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Drum Screen Motors<\/td>\n                            <td>2.2 kW + 0.37 kW<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Paddle Motors<\/td>\n                            <td>1.5 kW x 2<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Control System<\/td>\n                            <td>PLC with HMI touchscreen or independent control panel<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Certification<\/td>\n                            <td>CE<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Warranty<\/td>\n                            <td>1 year, parts and labor<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n            <p class=\"energycle-specs-swipe-hint\">Swipe horizontally to view the full table on mobile.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"gallery\" class=\"energycle-gallery-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Gallery<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Sink-Float Separation Tank Gallery<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Reference images from Energycle sink-float tank installations and test layouts.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-gallery-grid\">\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/pp-pe-plastic-floating-separation-tank-02-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"PP PE sink-float tank installed in a plastic recycling facility\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PET-Flakes-Sink-Float-Separation-Tank-System.webp\" alt=\"PET flakes sink-float separation tank system for PET bottle recycling\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-gallery-item\">\n                    <img src=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/PVC-PET-PC-Sinking-Material-Sink-Float-Separation-Tank.webp\" alt=\"PVC PET PC sinking material density separation tank\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"selection\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Selection Guide<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">How to Choose the Right Sink-Float Tank<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Three factors usually determine the right configuration for your recycling line.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-template-grid\">\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Material and Contamination Profile<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">The main polymer, contamination level, and whether multiple dense fractions are present all affect whether you need a standard tank, a polishing zone, or a multi-stage setup.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Capacity and Throughput<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">Tank width and length scale with line speed. Small lines may use a compact single tank, while higher-throughput systems may need longer retention time or a triple-row layout.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n                <article class=\"energycle-template-card\">\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-template-card-title\">Water and Discharge Layout<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-template-card-desc\">Your available floor space, water-treatment setup, and discharge preference determine whether screws, paddles, scrapers, and extra filtration stages should be added.<\/p>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"compare\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Why Energycle<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">How Energycle Compares with Conventional Alternatives<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    The main differences are separation stability, water efficiency, maintenance access, and future expandability.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-compare-table-wrap\">\n                <table class=\"energycle-compare-table\" aria-label=\"Energycle vs conventional sink-float tank comparison\">\n                    <thead>\n                        <tr>\n                            <th>Feature<\/th>\n                            <th class=\"ours\">Energycle<\/th>\n                            <th>Conventional<\/th>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/thead>\n                    <tbody>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Separation Stability<\/td>\n                            <td>Two-zone design with polishing stage and 99 percent plus purity potential<\/td>\n                            <td>Single-zone layout with lower average purity stability<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Maintenance Access<\/td>\n                            <td>Removable screens and serviceable wear parts<\/td>\n                            <td>More difficult screen access and longer service shutdowns<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Water Efficiency<\/td>\n                            <td>Closed-loop recirculation with lower freshwater demand<\/td>\n                            <td>Once-through or partial recirculation is more common<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Expandability<\/td>\n                            <td>Modular design with polishing and triple-row upgrade options<\/td>\n                            <td>Fixed configuration is more common<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                        <tr>\n                            <td>Global Support<\/td>\n                            <td>Worldwide installation support and faster wear-part response<\/td>\n                            <td>Support often depends on local reseller availability<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n                <\/table>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"faq\" class=\"energycle-faq-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper energycle-faq-container\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">FAQ<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    Common questions from buyers comparing sink-float separation tanks for PET and mixed rigid plastic recycling.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-1\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-1\">\n                        <h3>What is a sink-float separation tank used for?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-1\">\n                        <p>A sink-float separation tank is used in plastic recycling to separate polymer types by density. Materials denser than water sink while lighter materials float, producing cleaner single-polymer streams from mixed plastic waste.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-2\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-2\">\n                        <h3>What materials can a sink-float tank separate?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-2\">\n                        <p>Typical separations include PET from PP and PE caps or labels, PP and PE from heavier PVC or ABS contamination, and dense rigid fractions from lighter polyolefins in mixed plastic streams.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-3\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-3\">\n                        <h3>Can a sink-float tank separate PP from PE?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-3\">\n                        <p>No. In standard water-based sink-float separation, PP and PE both float because both are lighter than water. They need another sorting method if they must be separated from each other.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-4\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-4\">\n                        <h3>What purity can I expect?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-4\">\n                        <p>With well-prepared feedstock, properly configured tanks can support very high purity output. Actual results depend on flake size consistency, contamination level, and whether a polishing stage is used.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-5\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-5\">\n                        <h3>How do I choose the right tank size?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-5\">\n                        <p>The right size depends on throughput, target polymer, contamination level, and residence time. Higher-capacity systems usually need wider tanks, longer chambers, or multi-row layouts.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-6\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-6\">\n                        <h3>What is the difference between a standard and triple-row tank?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-6\">\n                        <p>A standard tank uses one separation channel. A triple-row design uses three channels in one frame to increase throughput while maintaining the same basic density separation principle.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-7\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-7\">\n                        <h3>How does the water recirculation system work?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-7\">\n                        <p>Water leaves the separation chamber, passes through settling and screening stages, and then returns to the tank. This reduces water use and lowers wastewater treatment requirements.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-8\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-8\">\n                        <h3>What maintenance is required?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-8\">\n                        <p>Routine maintenance usually includes screen cleaning, conveyor inspection, bearing checks, lubrication, and periodic replacement of wear parts depending on contamination level and line hours.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-9\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-9\">\n                        <h3>Do you offer CE certification?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-9\">\n                        <p>Yes. Energycle sink-float separation tanks can be supplied with CE documentation and the supporting electrical and operating records needed for international projects.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-item\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-header\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"sink-float-faq-t-10\" aria-controls=\"sink-float-faq-c-10\">\n                        <h3>What should I send when requesting pricing?<\/h3>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <div class=\"energycle-faq-accordion-content\" id=\"sink-float-faq-c-10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"sink-float-faq-t-10\">\n                        <p>Send your material type, contamination profile, target throughput, local voltage, and whether the tank will be used in a complete washing line or as a stand-alone separation stage.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"warranty\" class=\"energycle-warranty-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-warranty-layout\">\n                <div class=\"energycle-warranty-header\">\n                    <p class=\"energycle-warranty-eyebrow\">Warranty and Support<\/p>\n                    <h2 class=\"energycle-warranty-title\">Support That Continues After Installation<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-warranty-desc\">\n                        Sink-float tanks are usually part of a larger washing line, so support quality matters as much as the machine itself.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"energycle-warranty-grid\">\n                    <article class=\"energycle-warranty-card\">\n                        <div>\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-warranty-card-title\">1-Year Limited Warranty<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"energycle-warranty-card-text\">Structural components, motors, conveyors, and controls are covered under a standard limited warranty. Wear parts are handled separately based on normal operating conditions.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-warranty-badge\">Parts and workmanship<\/span>\n                    <\/article>\n                    <article class=\"energycle-warranty-card\">\n                        <div>\n                            <h3 class=\"energycle-warranty-card-title\">Commissioning Guidance<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"energycle-warranty-card-text\">Remote support is available for installation and setup, and on-site commissioning can be arranged for projects that need process tuning, operator training, and startup assistance.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <span class=\"energycle-warranty-badge\">Startup support<\/span>\n                    <\/article>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"related\" class=\"energycle-template-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-section-header\">\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-eyebrow\">Related Equipment<\/p>\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-section-title\">Complete the Recycling Line<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"energycle-section-desc\">\n                    These machines are commonly paired with sink-float separation in PET and mixed rigid plastic processing lines.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"energycle-product-grid\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/triple-row-sink-float-separation-tank\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">High Throughput<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">Triple-Row Sink-Float Tank<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">Three parallel separation channels in one frame for larger-capacity plants that need more throughput without changing the process principle.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/high-speed-friction-washer\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">Pre-Washing<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">High-Speed Friction Washer<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">Removes surface dirt, labels, and adhesives before density separation so the sink-float stage can work with a cleaner flake stream.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/drying-systems\/high-speed-plastic-film-centrifugal-dewatering-machine\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">Dewatering<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">Centrifugal Dryer<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">Reduces moisture after the separation stage and prepares clean flakes for hot air drying, optical sorting, or pelletizing.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/pet-bottle-recycling-system\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">Turnkey System<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">PET Bottle Recycling System<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">A complete PET line from bale breaking to washed flake production, with the sink-float tank working as a core purification stage.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/recycling-washing-system\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">Washing Lines<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">Plastic Washing Systems<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">Integrated lines for PE film, PP raffia, HDPE bottles, and mixed rigid plastics that often include sink-float separation as part of the flow.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-bottle-label-removal-machine\/\" class=\"energycle-product-card\">\n                    <div class=\"energycle-product-category\">Pre-Treatment<\/div>\n                    <h3 class=\"energycle-product-title\">Label Remover<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"energycle-product-desc\">Reduces contamination entering the line by removing shrink sleeves and labels before crushing and wet separation.<\/p>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"sink-float-contact\" class=\"energycle-cta-section\">\n        <div class=\"energycle-wrapper energycle-cta-inner\">\n            <div class=\"energycle-cta-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"energycle-cta-title\">Request a 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