에이 플라스틱 재활용 기계 converts waste plastics — bottles, film, pipes, containers, and industrial scrap — into reusable raw materials such as clean flakes or pellets. Whether you run a municipal recycling facility, manage post-industrial plastic waste, or plan to launch a recycling business, choosing the right machine determines your output quality, operating cost, and profitability. This guide covers every machine type, explains how complete recycling lines work for different plastic waste streams, and provides a step-by-step framework for selecting the equipment that fits your operation.
Author: Energycle Engineering Team | Over 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing plastic recycling equipment, with 500+ recycling lines installed across 60+ countries.
플라스틱 재활용 기계란 무엇인가요?
A plastic recycling machine is industrial equipment that mechanically processes waste plastic into secondary raw material. The output — clean flakes, regrind, or pellets — re-enters the manufacturing supply chain as feedstock for new plastic products. According to the OECD, only 9% of the 400 million tonnes of plastic produced globally each year is effectively recycled. Machines that improve recovery rates and output quality are central to closing that gap. A plastic recycling machine — also called plastic recycling machinery, plastic recycling equipment, or simply a plastic recycle machine in some markets — covers the full processing chain from waste collection to recycled pellets.
The term “plastic recycling machine” can refer to a single device (a shredder, a granulator, a pelletizer) or an integrated processing line that handles everything from raw waste input to finished pellet output. Most commercial recycling operations use a complete line — a sequence of machines that work together: size reduction → washing → drying → pelletizing. Each stage has specialized equipment optimized for the plastic type being processed.
How Plastic Recycling Machines Work: The 4-Stage Process
Regardless of the plastic type — PET bottles, PE film, rigid HDPE, or PVC pipe — the recycling process follows four fundamental stages. Understanding these stages helps you identify which machines you need and where bottlenecks may occur.
Stage 1: Size Reduction (Shredding & Granulating)
Raw plastic waste enters the line as bulky items — baled bottles, rolls of film, stacks of crates, or lengths of pipe. 파쇄기 perform the initial size reduction, cutting material to 20–80 mm pieces. 과립기 then refine these pieces into uniform 8–12 mm flakes. For some materials, an integrated shredder-granulator combines both steps in a single machine.
Key specs to watch: Rotor width (determines max input size), motor power (75–200 kW for industrial models), screen hole diameter (controls output flake size), and blade material (D2 or SKD-11 tool steel for standard plastics, tungsten carbide for abrasive materials).
Stage 2: Washing & Separation
Post-consumer plastic carries contamination — labels, adhesives, food residue, soil, and mixed polymer types. 화학적 제거 시스템 remove these contaminants through multiple steps:
- Pre-wash float tanks — remove heavy contaminants (stones, sand, metals)
- 마찰 와셔 — high-speed scrubbing (600–1,500 RPM) strips labels and surface dirt
- 싱크-플로트 분리 탱크 — separate plastics by density (PE/PP float; PET/PVC sink)
- 뜨거운 세척기 — dissolve adhesives and organic contaminants at 80–95°C with NaOH solution (required for food-grade PET)
For clean post-industrial scrap with minimal contamination, the washing stage can be simplified or skipped entirely — saving both capital and operating cost.
Stage 3: Drying & Dewatering
Washed flakes carry 30–40% moisture that must be removed before pelletizing. 건조 시스템 work in two steps:
- 기계적 탈수 — a 원심 건조기 (for rigid flakes) or screw press squeezer (for film) removes bulk water, reducing moisture to 5–10%. This step uses roughly one-tenth the energy of thermal drying.
- Thermal drying — a pipeline flash dryer 또는 열 건조기 uses heated air to bring moisture below 1%, which is the threshold for quality pelletizing.
Stage 4: Pelletizing & Extrusion
The final stage melts clean, dry flakes in an extruder and forms them into uniform pellets — the standard trading form for recycled plastic. 펠렛화 설비 come in several configurations:
- Strand pelletizing — extruded strands cool in a water bath, then a blade cuts them into cylindrical pellets. Best for consistent feedstock.
- Water ring pelletizing — die-face cutting with water cooling produces round pellets at higher throughput. Preferred for PE/PP from woven bags and film.
- Cutter compactor + extruder — an integrated system that densifies film/fiber through friction before extruding. Essential for low-density materials like PE/PP film, nonwovens, and foam.
Melt filtration (screen changers with 100–200 mesh screens) removes remaining micro-contaminants during extrusion, and degassing vents extract trapped moisture and volatiles. Output pellets typically measure 2–4 mm with moisture below 0.5%.
Types of Plastic Recycling Machines: Complete Breakdown
Each stage uses specialized equipment. Here is every major machine type you will encounter when building or upgrading a recycling line.
파쇄기
Shredders perform primary size reduction — the first step in nearly every recycling line. The three main types serve different material profiles:
| 분쇄기 유형 | 가장 적합한 | 용량 범위 | 주요 특징 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 단일 샤프트 분쇄기 | Most plastics, film, pipes, general recycling | 300–3,000 kg/hr | Screen controls output size precisely |
| 이중축 파쇄기 | Tires, metals, bulky mixed waste, e-waste | 500–5,000 kg/hr | Extreme torque, self-feeding |
| Shredder-granulator combo | Medium-volume recycling, limited floor space | 200–800 kg/hr | Two-stage processing in one machine |
Single-shaft shredders are the workhorse of plastic recycling. Variants include drawer-feed models (hydraulic ram for large items like pipes and pallets), fixed-hopper models (gravity feed for pre-sorted material), and film-specific models with anti-wrap rotor design.
분쇄기 및 크러셔
과립기 (also called crushers) cut plastic into uniform 8–12 mm flakes using rotating blades against stationary counter-knives. A screen below the rotor retains material until it reaches the target size. Types include:
- 프레스 옆 조립기 — compact units for injection molding sprues and runners (50–100 kg/hr)
- Central granulators — mid-range machines for bottles, containers, and general rigid plastic (200–500 kg/hr)
- 고성능 과립기 — for drums, pallets, and thick-wall items (500–3,000 kg/hr)
- Wet granulators — water injection during cutting for heat-sensitive materials like PVC
- Vertical granulators — feed long pipes and profiles directly without pre-cutting
Washing & Separation Equipment
Washing equipment removes contaminants and separates mixed plastics by density. A complete wash line may include:
- 마찰 와셔 — high-speed scrubbing at 600–1,500 RPM
- 싱크-플로트 분리 탱크 — density-based polymer sorting
- Hot wash systems — chemical cleaning for food-grade PET
- DAF systems 그리고 lamella clarifiers — process water treatment and recirculation
- Air classifiers — remove labels, film, and fines from heavy flakes
- Eddy current separators 그리고 자기 분리기 — remove ferrous and non-ferrous metals
Drying & Dewatering Systems
| 장비 | 가장 적합한 | 습기 감소 | 에너지 사용 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 원심 건조기 | Rigid flakes (PET, HDPE, PP) | 30–40% → 5–10% | 낮은 |
| Screw press squeezer | Film, woven bags, flexible materials | 30–40% → 5–8% | Low–Medium |
| pipeline flash dryer | All rigid flakes (secondary drying) | 5–10% → <1% | 중간 |
| vertical mixing dryer | PET crystallization & pre-drying | Variable → <0.005% | 중간–높음 |
펠렛화 설비
| Pelletizer Type | 가장 적합한 | 용량 범위 | 펠릿 모양 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-screw extruder + strand cut | Standard PE, PP, PS, ABS recycling | 200–1,500 kg/hr | 원통형 |
| Water ring pelletizer | PP/PE woven bags, high-throughput PE/PP | 300–2,000 kg/hr | 구의 |
| Cutter compactor + extruder | Film, fiber, foam, nonwoven (low-density) | 200–1,500 kg/hr | 원통형 |
| Twin-screw compounder | Filled plastics, PVC, color compounds | 100–3,000 kg/hr | 원통형 |
| PET single-screw pelletizer | PET flakes (requires pre-drying) | 200–1,000 kg/hr | 원통형 |
보조 장비
Supporting machines that connect and protect the main processing equipment:
- Screw conveyors 그리고 belt conveyors — transport material between stages
- Metal detectors — protect shredder and granulator blades from tramp metal
- 베일러 — compress sorted plastic for storage and transport
- 탈수기 — break apart compressed bales at the start of the line
- 나사 배출통 — buffer storage with controlled metered output for consistent extruder feeding
- Automatic knife grinders — resharpen shredder and granulator blades on-site, extending blade life 3–5×
Which Plastic Recycling Machine Do You Need? Match Your Waste Stream
The most common mistake buyers make is shopping for individual machines before defining their waste stream. The right approach: start with the plastic type, then configure the line. Here are the five most common recycling line configurations and the machines each one requires.
PET Bottle Recycling Line
입력: Post-consumer PET bottles (baled)
산출: Clean PET flakes (fiber-grade or food-grade) or PET pellets
Typical capacity: 500–3,000 kg/hr
Required equipment: Debaler → label remover → bottle sorter → crusher → pre-wash float tank → hot washer (80–95°C) → friction washer → sink-float tank → rinse → centrifugal dryer → pipeline dryer → (optional: pelletizer with SSP for bottle-grade)
PET lines demand the most washing stages because food-grade output requires near-zero contamination. Hot washing with NaOH solution is mandatory for food-contact compliance (FDA/EFSA). A well-configured PET 병 세척 라인 achieves PVC contamination below 50 ppm and moisture below 1%.
PE/PP Film Recycling Line
입력: Agricultural film, stretch wrap, shopping bags, industrial film scrap
산출: LDPE/LLDPE/HDPE/PP pellets
Typical capacity: 300–2,000 kg/hr
Required equipment: Shredder (anti-wrap rotor) → wash tank → friction washer → (hot washer for contaminated film) → screw press squeezer → cutter compactor + extruder pelletizer
Film recycling presents two unique challenges: low bulk density (requiring densification before extrusion) and tendency to wrap around rotating equipment. A PE/PP film recycling line uses specialized film shredders with anti-wrap rotors and screw press dewatering instead of centrifugal dryers. The 커터 콤팩터 is essential — it increases bulk density 5–10× before the extruder.
Rigid HDPE/PP Recycling Line
입력: HDPE bottles, PP crates, bins, automotive parts, pipes
산출: HDPE or PP pellets
Typical capacity: 500–2,000 kg/hr
Required equipment: Shredder → granulator → float tank → friction washer → (hot washer for dairy/chemical containers) → centrifugal dryer → pipeline dryer → single-screw pelletizer
Rigid plastics are the most straightforward to recycle mechanically. The 강성 플라스틱 세척 라인 is simpler than PET or film lines because HDPE and PP are less sensitive to contamination and process well through standard granulators and single-screw extruders. HDPE pipe regrind is premium recyclate — single-material with minimal contamination.
PVC Pipe & Profile Recycling Line
입력: PVC 파이프, 창문 프로파일, siding, 케이블 점성체
산출: PVC 재생재질 (8–12 mm) 또는 PVC 파우더 (40–120 mesh)
Typical capacity: 200–1,000 kg/hr
Required equipment: 수직 granulator (긴 파이프를 직접 공급) → 와이저 → 드라이어 → PVC 분쇄기 (40–120 mesh 파우더를 생산하는 원형밀)
PVC requires temperature-controlled processing — it degrades above 140°C, releasing hydrochloric acid gas. Equipment must use corrosion-resistant components, and pulverizer grinding chambers need water cooling. PVC recycling can be highly profitable: recycled PVC powder sells for 60–80% of virgin PVC resin price.
PP 뜨개질 가방 & FIBC 재활용 라인
입력: PP 뜨개질 가방, 콘크리트 가방, FIBCs (bulk bags), raffia
산출: PP 펠릿
Typical capacity: 300–1,500 kg/hr
Required equipment: Shredder → 씻기 탱크 → 마찰 와이저 → (화학 오염된 가방용 열수 씻기) → 중력 드라이어 → 워터링 펠렛타이저
그만큼 PP 뜨개질 가방 재활용 라인 FIBCs와 뜨개질 가방이 고급 polypropylene로 만들어져 있기 때문에 고품질의 PP 펠릿을 생산합니다. 깨끗한 후공업 가방 쓰레기는 원생 품질에 가까운 펠릿을 생산하여, 톤당 $500–800에 판매됩니다.
폐기물 흐름 비교 표
| 폐기물 유형 | 필요한 주요 장비 | 세척 강도 | типичное выхождение | 용량 범위 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PET 병 | Hot wash line + 펠릿제 | 높음 (열 씻기가 필요) | PET 플라크 또는 펠릿 | 500–3,000 kg/hr |
| PE/PP 필름 | Film shredder + cutter compactor | 중간–높음 | PE/PP 펠릿 | 300–2,000 kg/hr |
| 고정 HDPE/PP | Granulator + wash line | Low–Medium | HDPE/PP 펠릿 | 500–2,000 kg/hr |
| PVC 파이프/프로파일 | Vertical granulator + 분쇄기 | 낮은 | PVC 파우더/재생재질 | 200–1,000 kg/hr |
| PP로 짠 가방 | Shredder + water ring pelletizer | 중간 | PP 펠릿 | 300–1,500 kg/hr |
| EPS/Styrofoam | EPS 밀도 증가제 + pelletizer | None–Low | PS pellets or ingots | 100–500 kg/hr |
| 혼합 플라스틱 | Sorting + dedicated lines | 높은 | Sorted pellets by type | Varies |
How to Choose the Right Plastic Recycling Machine: 5-Step Framework
We have helped 500+ recycling operations across 60 countries configure their equipment. The buyers who achieve the fastest ROI follow a consistent selection process. Here is the framework we recommend:
Step 1: Identify Your Waste Stream
Before contacting any supplier, answer these questions:
- What polymer type? PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PS, or mixed?
- What form? Bottles, film, rigid containers, pipes, fiber, foam?
- Post-industrial or post-consumer? Post-industrial scrap is cleaner and may skip washing. Post-consumer waste needs full washing and sorting.
- How contaminated? Clean factory scrap, lightly soiled, or heavily contaminated (agricultural film with 30–50% soil)?
The answers directly determine your line configuration, equipment count, and investment level. A clean post-industrial PE film operation might need only a shredder and cutter compactor pelletizer ($80,000–150,000). A post-consumer PET bottle line with food-grade output requires a full washing system with hot wash, costing $300,000–800,000.
Step 2: Define Output Quality Requirements
Your target market determines the equipment specification:
- Flakes for fiber/strapping — standard wash line produces adequate quality
- Pellets for injection molding — requires pelletizer with fine melt filtration (150+ mesh)
- Food-grade pellets — demands hot wash, super-clean decontamination, and possibly SSP (solid state polycondensation) treatment
- PVC powder for pipe extrusion — needs a 분쇄기 producing 40–60 mesh powder
Higher output quality specifications require more processing stages and higher investment — but also command higher selling prices. Food-grade recycled PET flakes sell at 70–90% of virgin PET resin price.
Step 3: Determine Processing Capacity
Size your equipment based on actual operating hours, not peak theoretical capacity. Most recycling plants operate 16–20 hours per day (two shifts with startup/shutdown and maintenance). Calculate:
Required machine capacity = Monthly feedstock volume ÷ Monthly operating hours × 1.2 (safety margin)
Example: 500 tonnes/month ÷ 400 operating hours = 1,250 kg/hr × 1.2 = 1,500 kg/hr line capacity
Oversizing wastes capital; undersizing creates bottlenecks and forces overtime. Every machine in the line must be capacity-matched — the slowest machine determines total line throughput.
Step 4: Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership
Equipment purchase price is only 40–60% of total cost over a 10-year equipment lifespan. Factor in:
- 에너지 소비 — typically 0.3–0.5 kWh per kg of processed plastic. At $0.10/kWh, that adds $30–50 per tonne.
- 마모 부품 — shredder blades, granulator screens, extruder screws. Budget 3–5% of equipment cost annually.
- Water and chemicals — wash lines consume 2–5 m³ of water per tonne (with recirculation). NaOH for hot washing adds $5–15 per tonne.
- 노동 — a well-automated line needs 2–4 operators per shift; manual operations need 6–10.
- Downtime cost — cheap equipment with frequent breakdowns costs more than reliable machines with 95%+ uptime.
For detailed pricing by machine type and capacity tier, see our Plastic Recycling Machine Price Guide.
Step 5: Assess Manufacturer Support
Equipment is only as good as the support behind it. Before purchasing, verify:
- 설치 및 시운전 — does the manufacturer provide on-site installation supervision and startup support?
- 운영자 교육 — proper training reduces material waste and prevents equipment damage
- 예비 부품 가용성 — common wear parts (blades, screens, bearings) should ship within days, not weeks
- Reference installations — ask to visit or video-call an existing customer running similar material on similar equipment
- Technical support response time — remote troubleshooting via video call can resolve 80% of issues without a site visit
Plastic Recycling Machine Specifications: Quick Reference
This table provides typical specifications across major machine categories. Use it as a starting point when comparing options and requesting quotations.
| 기계 유형 | 용량(kg/시간) | 모터 전력(kW) | 출력 크기 | Best Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 단일 샤프트 분쇄기 | 300–3,000 | 30–200 | 20~80mm | Primary size reduction for all plastics |
| 이중축 파쇄기 | 500–5,000 | 30–400 | 30–100 mm | Tires, metals, bulky waste |
| 플라스틱 분쇄기 | 200–3,000 | 15–200 | 8–12 mm | Secondary size reduction to flakes |
| 마찰 와셔 | 500–3,000 | 30–90 | 해당 없음 | Surface cleaning of all plastic flakes |
| 원심 건조기 | 500–3,000 | 15–55 | 해당 없음 | Mechanical dewatering of rigid flakes |
| Screw press squeezer | 300–1,500 | 30–90 | 해당 없음 | Dewatering + densifying film |
| 단축 펠릿화기 | 200–1,500 | 55–250 | 2–4 mm pellets | Standard PE/PP/PS/ABS recycling |
| Twin-screw compounder | 100–3,000 | 55–500 | 2–4 mm pellets | Filled plastics, compounding |
| PVC 분쇄기 | 200–800 | 30–75 | 40–120 mesh | PVC powder for extrusion |
Getting Started: From Planning to Production
Site Requirements & Layout Planning
A typical 500 kg/hr recycling line requires 800–1,500 m² of covered floor space. Plan for:
- Raw material storage — staging area for incoming bales or bulk material
- Processing area — main line equipment with maintenance access on all sides
- Water treatment — DAF system and settling tanks for wash water recirculation
- Finished goods storage — bagged pellets on pallets, protected from moisture and UV
- 전기 공급 — three-phase power, typically 200–500 kVA for a 500 kg/hr line
- Water supply — initial fill of 20–50 m³ for wash systems, plus 2–5 m³/hr makeup water
We provide 3D layout drawings and process flow diagrams during the quotation phase so you can verify the equipment fits your facility before committing.
Installation, Commissioning & Training
A turnkey recycling line installation typically follows this timeline:
- Foundation and utility preparation — 2–4 weeks (done by buyer before equipment arrives)
- Equipment installation — 1–3 weeks with manufacturer’s supervision
- Electrical and plumbing connections — 1–2 weeks
- Commissioning and testing — 1–2 weeks of trial runs with actual material
- 운영자 교육 — concurrent with commissioning, covering operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Total time from equipment delivery to full production: 4–8 weeks for a standard line.
유지 관리 모범 사례
Preventive maintenance protects your investment and maintains output quality:
- 일일: Inspect blade condition, check lubrication levels, clear feed hopper debris, verify temperature readings
- 주간: Lubricate bearings, check belt tension, inspect screens for damage, test emergency stops
- 월간 간행물: Sharpen or rotate blades, inspect screw and barrel wear, service water treatment system
- 계간지: Full drive system inspection, cooling system service, electrical connection checks, calibration
- 에디 커런트 분리기: 완전 가이드
Budget 3–5% of equipment purchase price annually for maintenance and wear parts. An 자동 칼날 분쇄기 pays for itself within months by extending blade life 3–5× compared to replacement-only approaches. For a complete maintenance planning guide, see our Plastic Recycling Machine Maintenance Guide.
Plastic Recycling Machine Variants: Sizes, Configurations & Use Cases
“Plastic recycling machine” is an umbrella term covering many different equipment configurations and sizes. Buyers often search for specific variants matched to their scale and use case:
Small Plastic Recycling Machine
For small-scale operations (below 300 kg/h), a small plastic recycling machine typically combines a compact shredder, granulator, and small pelletizer in a single integrated unit or short modular line. Capital cost: $30,000–$80,000. Common applications: pilot plants, small recycling workshops, R&D, on-site production scrap recycling. Most small plastic recycling machines focus on a single material (HDPE, PP, or PET) rather than mixed streams. See our small business plastic recycling machine guide for detailed selection criteria.
Industrial Plastic Recycling Machinery
Industrial plastic recycling machinery (sometimes called plastic recycling equipment in commercial procurement) refers to mid-to-large scale lines processing 500–5,000 kg/h. These plastic recycling machines are built as multi-stage lines rather than single units — separate shredders, granulators, washing lines, drying systems, and pelletizers connected by conveyors. Capital cost: $250,000–$1,500,000+. Used by commercial recyclers, MRF operators, and pipe extrusion plants for closed-loop scrap recycling.
Plastic Washing Recycling Machine
A plastic washing recycling machine (or plastic recycling washing machine) refers to the washing-line stage of the recycling process — friction washers, float-sink separation tanks, hot wash units, and rinsing systems. For most post-consumer plastic recycling streams, the washing recycling machine is the most critical sub-system because it determines pellet purity and value. Stand-alone washing lines typically cost $80,000–$300,000 depending on capacity and complexity.
Plastic Waste Recycling Machine for Specific Materials
Material-specific plastic waste recycling machines are configured for one waste stream:
- PET 재활용 기계 — bottle-to-flake, bottle-to-pellet, or bottle-to-bottle (food-contact) configurations
- HDPE 재활용 기계 — pipe, drum, or container streams; see our HDPE 재활용 장비 가이드
- PVC 재활용 기계 — requires hardened blades and dust extraction for chlorine off-gassing
- PP recycling machine — woven bags, raffia, injection scrap; integrated lines available
- EPS / foam recycling machine — densification systems for low-density polystyrene foam
- Plastic pipe recycling machine — purpose-built for HDPE/PVC pipe; see our 플라스틱 파이프 재활용 프로세스 가이드
- Tire recycling machine — heavy-duty shredders + cryogenic or ambient grinding for rubber recovery
Used Plastic Recycling Machine: When It Makes Sense
Used plastic recycling machines can be 50–70% cheaper than new equipment, but require careful evaluation. Key checks: hours of operation (above 30,000 hours typically means major rebuild), wear part condition (blades, screens, bearings), control system age (PLCs older than 10 years may lack spare parts), and seller support warranty. Used equipment makes most sense for proven shredder and granulator units (mechanical wear is predictable); avoid used dryers and pelletizers where electronic controls dominate value.
자주 묻는 질문
플라스틱 재활용 기계란 무엇인가요?
플라스틱 재활용 기계는 폐기물 플라스틱을 재사용 가능한 원료로 처리하는 산업 설비입니다 — 일반적으로 깨끗한 플라스틱 파이프나 펠릿입니다. 단일 기계(셔드러, 그란ولا이저, 펠리제이터) 또는 규모 축소, 씻기, 건조, 펠리제이션을 연속적으로 처리하는 전체 처리 라인이 될 수 있습니다.
주요 플라스틱 재활용 기계의 종류는 무엇인가요?
여섯 가지 주요 카테고리는 다음과 같습니다: (1) 원본 크기 감소를 위한 쇼더, (2) 일관된 플라크를 생산하기 위한 그란ولا이저/크러셔, (3) 오염물 제거를 위한 씻기 및 분리 장비, (4) 건조 및 탈수 시스템, (5) 판매 가능한 펠릿을 생산하기 위한 펠리징 엑스트루더, (6) 콘베이어, 메탈 디텍터, 밸러 같은 보조 장비.
플라스틱 재활용 기계는 얼마인가요?
Individual machines start at $10,000–30,000 (small shredders and granulators). Complete recycling lines range from $80,000–150,000 for basic film pelletizing to $300,000–800,000 for full PET bottle washing lines with hot wash. Large turnkey plants with multiple lines can exceed $1 million. See our detailed price guide for specific cost breakdowns.
재활용 기계가 처리할 수 있는 플라스틱 유형은 무엇인가요?
Modern recycling machines process all common thermoplastics: PET (#1), HDPE (#2), PVC (#3), LDPE (#4), PP (#5), PS (#6), and engineering plastics like ABS, PA, and PC. Each plastic type may require specific machine configurations — for example, PVC needs temperature-controlled processing, while PE film requires anti-wrap shredder rotors and densification equipment.
플라스틱 재활용 기계에서 기대할 수 있는 출력은 무엇인가요?
Output depends on your line configuration and input material quality. A typical 500 kg/hr line processing post-consumer HDPE bottles produces 450–475 kg/hr of clean pellets (90–95% material recovery). Pellet prices range from $400–900 per tonne depending on polymer type, color, and quality grade. Many operations achieve ROI within 18–36 months.
플라스틱 재활용 라인이 얼마나 많은 공간이 필요합니까?
A 500 kg/hr recycling line typically requires 800–1,500 m² of covered floor space, including raw material staging, processing area, water treatment, and finished goods storage. Smaller lines (200–300 kg/hr) can fit in 400–800 m². Ceiling height should be at least 5–6 meters to accommodate hoppers and conveyors.
저는 전체 라인이 필요한지 아니면 하나의 기계로 시작할 수 있는지 궁금합니다?
You can start with individual machines if you have clean, pre-sorted feedstock. A shredder + granulator handles size reduction for selling regrind. A standalone pelletizer converts clean regrind to pellets. However, for post-consumer waste with contamination, a complete line (washing + drying + pelletizing) is necessary to produce marketable output.
Is plastic recycling machinery the same as plastic recycling equipment?
Yes — plastic recycling machinery, plastic recycling equipment, and plastic recycling machines are all interchangeable terms for the same category of industrial equipment. “Machinery” is the more formal commercial procurement term; “equipment” is common in general business contexts; “machines” is the most informal. All three refer to the multi-stage lines (or individual sub-systems) that process plastic waste into recycled pellets.
What is a plastic washing recycling machine?
A plastic washing recycling machine refers to the washing-line stage of the plastic recycling process. It typically includes a friction washer, float-sink separation tank, optional hot wash unit, and rinsing tank. For mixed or contaminated plastic streams, the washing recycling machine is the most critical sub-system because it determines final pellet purity and value. Stand-alone washing lines cost $80,000–$300,000 depending on capacity. See our 강성 플라스틱 세척 라인 for detailed specifications.
What does a small plastic recycling machine cost?
A small plastic recycling machine (below 300 kg/h capacity) typically costs $30,000–$80,000 USD as an integrated unit, or $80,000–$200,000 as a short modular line with separate shredder, granulator, and pelletizer. Pricing depends on which stages are included, motor power, automation level, and materials of construction. Compact PE/PP recycling machines start around $30,000; small PET bottle-to-flake systems start around $50,000; small bottle-to-pellet systems with pelletizing start around $80,000.
쉼기와 분쇄기의 차이점은 무엇인가요?
A shredder performs coarse size reduction (output: 20–80 mm) using low-speed, high-torque cutting — it handles large, bulky items. A granulator performs fine size reduction (output: 8–12 mm) using high-speed rotating blades with a screen — it produces uniform flakes. Most recycling lines use a shredder first, followed by a granulator.
재활용 프로젝트를 시작하세요
Selecting the right plastic recycling machine starts with understanding your waste stream and matching it to the right line configuration. Whether you process PET bottles, PE film, rigid HDPE, PVC pipe, or woven bags, the equipment sequence follows the same four stages: size reduction, washing, drying, and pelletizing.
Energycle designs and manufactures complete plastic recycling lines with capacities from 200 to 3,000+ kg/hr. Every line is customized to your specific waste type, contamination level, and output requirements. 재료 유형, 처리량 요구 사항, 원하는 출력 크기를 가진 with your material details and processing goals — we will provide a customized line proposal with 3D layout, process flow diagram, and performance specifications.
