{"id":4386,"date":"2021-09-13T09:35:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4386"},"modified":"2026-08-17T14:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T06:31:10","slug":"pet-bottle-washing-line","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/product\/pet-bottle-washing-line\/","title":{"rendered":"PET-Flaschenwaschanlage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shuliy PET bottle washing line turns waste PET bottles into clean PET flakes through crushing, separation, washing and dewatering. The line can be configured for different bottle contamination levels, production capacities and final flake requirements.<\/p> <p>Have waste PET bottles to recycle? Send us your raw material photos, required capacity and target flake quality for a customized solution.<\/p> <div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-4386 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17841'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piles-of-scrap-PET-bottles-as-raw-material-input.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Piles of scrap PET bottles as raw material input.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piles-of-scrap-PET-bottles-as-raw-material-input.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piles-of-scrap-PET-bottles-as-raw-material-input-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piles-of-scrap-PET-bottles-as-raw-material-input-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17841'> \t\t\t\tPiles of scrap PET bottles as raw material input. \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17836'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/High-purity-PET-flakes-with-consistent-quality-for-premium-applications.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"High-purity PET flakes with consistent quality for premium applications\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/High-purity-PET-flakes-with-consistent-quality-for-premium-applications.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/High-purity-PET-flakes-with-consistent-quality-for-premium-applications-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/High-purity-PET-flakes-with-consistent-quality-for-premium-applications-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-17836'> \t\t\t\tHigh-purity PET flakes with consistent quality for premium applications \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure> \t\t<\/div>  <h2>PET Bottle Washing Line at a Glance<\/h2> <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 530px;\"> <tbody> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\"><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\"><strong>Spezifikation<\/strong><\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Rohstoff<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Waste PET bottles<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Final Products<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Saubere PET-Flakes<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Kapazit\u00e4t<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">500-1500 kg\/h<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Washing Method<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Cold washing \/ hot washing<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Main Process<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Crushing, separation, washing, rinsing, and dewatering<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Flake Size<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Adjustable according to crusher screen<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Hot Washing Temperature<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">About 80\u201390\u00b0C<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Dewatering Efficiency<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">About 98%<\/td> <\/tr> <tr style=\"height: 53px;\"> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Customization<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%; height: 53px;\">Available<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p class=\"translation-block\"><em>Final capacity and PET flake quality depend on raw material condition and line configuration.<\/em><\/p> <h2>What Can the PET Bottle Washing Line Process?<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The line is designed for post-consumer waste PET bottles, including:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>PET water bottles<\/li> <li>Beverage bottles<\/li> <li>Soft drink bottles<\/li> <li>Baled PET bottles<\/li> <li>Mixed-color PET bottles<\/li> <li>PET bottles with labels and caps<\/li> <li>PET bottles containing dirt, oil or adhesive<\/li> <\/ul> <p>The condition of the bottles determines how much washing and separation equipment is required.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17834\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Designed-to-handle-diverse-PET-bottle-inputs-\u2014-from-post-consumer-bottles-to-industrial-scrap.webp\" alt=\"Designed to handle diverse PET bottle inputs \u2014 from post-consumer bottles to industrial scrap\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Designed-to-handle-diverse-PET-bottle-inputs-\u2014-from-post-consumer-bottles-to-industrial-scrap.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Designed-to-handle-diverse-PET-bottle-inputs-\u2014-from-post-consumer-bottles-to-industrial-scrap-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Designed-to-handle-diverse-PET-bottle-inputs-\u2014-from-post-consumer-bottles-to-industrial-scrap-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Designed to handle diverse PET bottle inputs \u2014 from post-consumer bottles to industrial scrap<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p>For example:<\/p> <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Raw Material Condition<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Recommended Solution<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Relatively clean PET bottles<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Crushing + washing + rinsing + dewatering<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Many labels<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Add label remover<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">PP\/PE caps mixed with PET<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Add sink-float separation<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Oil or grease contamination<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Add hot washing<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Heavy glue or stubborn dirt<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Hot washing + friction washing<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Higher-quality flakes required<\/td> <td style=\"width: 50%;\">Add additional washing\/rinsing stages<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <p>This approach helps customers avoid both under-configuring and over-configuring the PET recycling line.<\/p> <h2>What Problems Can the PET Washing Line Solve?<\/h2> <p>Different machines in the line target different contaminants.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Labels<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A label remover separates most loose labels before the bottles enter the crushing process. A sorting table can remove bottles with remaining labels or unwanted materials.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">PP\/PE Caps<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">After crushing, the washing tank can be used for sink-float separation. Because PET sinks while lighter PP\/PE materials float, floating bottle-cap material can be removed to improve PET purity.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\">The current process design achieves approximately <strong>80\u201390% removal of floating PP\/PE materials<\/strong>, depending on the incoming material.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dirt, Sand and Paper<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Washing and friction washing remove loose soil, sand, paper, pulp, and other surface impurities.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Oil and Glue<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For stubborn contamination, hot water combined with detergent provides more intensive cleaning. This is particularly useful for PET bottles containing oil, grease, or adhesive residues.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Residual Water<\/span><\/h3> <p>After washing, the centrifugal dewatering machine removes most of the water before the flakes enter storage or further drying.<\/p> <h2>PET Bottle Washing Process<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A typical PET bottle washing process is:<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\">Waste PET Bottles<strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/produkt\/pet-bottle-label-remover-machine\/\">Label Removal<\/a> &amp; Sorting \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/produkt\/pet-plastic-bottle-crushing-machine\/\">Crushing<\/a> \u2192 Washing &amp; Separation \u2192 Hot Washing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 <strong>Friction Washing<\/strong> \u2192 Clean-Water Rinsing \u2192 <strong>Dewatering<\/strong> \u2192 Clean PET Flakes<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">*Hot washing is optional and depends on the raw material and required flake quality.<\/p> <p>The number of washing stages can be increased when the incoming bottles are heavily contaminated or a higher level of cleanliness is required.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17833\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17833\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/complete-PET-bottle-washing-line.webp\" alt=\"complete PET bottle washing line\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/complete-PET-bottle-washing-line.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/complete-PET-bottle-washing-line-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/complete-PET-bottle-washing-line-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">complete PET bottle washing line<\/figcaption><\/figure> <p><span style=\"font-size: 1.7em; font-weight: bold;\">Die Hauptausr\u00fcstung der Haustierflaschenwaschanlage<\/span><\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Etikettentrenner<\/span><\/h3> <p>The plastic bottle label remover is the machine for removing labels from plastic bottles. Under the action of the rotation of the machine, the nail plate inside the plastic label remover can remove the label of the bottle body. After removing the label, the fan above the plastic bottle separator can blow the label out of the fuselage. Because the separation rate of this plastic label remover is between 98% &#8211; 99%. Compared with peers, Shuliy&#8217;s machine has great advantages in separation rate.<\/p> <div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-4386 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17839'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-label-remover-machine-in-recycling-plant.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"PET bottle label remover machine in recycling plant\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-label-remover-machine-in-recycling-plant.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-label-remover-machine-in-recycling-plant-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-label-remover-machine-in-recycling-plant-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17839'> \t\t\t\tPET bottle label remover machine in recycling plant \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17842'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-bottle-label-remover.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Etikettenentferner f\u00fcr Plastikflaschen\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-bottle-label-remover.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-bottle-label-remover-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-bottle-label-remover-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17842'> \t\t\t\tEtikettenentferner f\u00fcr Plastikflaschen \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17846'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stack-of-removed-PVC-labels-from-PET-bottle-recycling-process.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Stack of removed PVC labels from PET bottle recycling process\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stack-of-removed-PVC-labels-from-PET-bottle-recycling-process.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stack-of-removed-PVC-labels-from-PET-bottle-recycling-process-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stack-of-removed-PVC-labels-from-PET-bottle-recycling-process-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-17846'> \t\t\t\tStack of removed PVC labels from PET bottle recycling process \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure> \t\t<\/div>  <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Bandf\u00f6rder-Sortiertischmaschine<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The sorting table provides a manual inspection stage.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Operators can remove:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>Unwanted bottles<\/li> <li>Bottles with remaining labels<\/li> <li>Non-PET materials<\/li> <li>Heavily contaminated bottles<\/li> <li>Unwanted colors<\/li> <\/ul> <p>This simple step is useful for improving the purity of the final PET flakes.<\/p> <div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-4386 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17831'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Belt-conveyor-for-PET-bottle-recycling-washing-line.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Belt conveyor for PET bottle recycling washing line\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Belt-conveyor-for-PET-bottle-recycling-washing-line.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Belt-conveyor-for-PET-bottle-recycling-washing-line-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Belt-conveyor-for-PET-bottle-recycling-washing-line-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17831'> \t\t\t\tBelt conveyor for PET bottle recycling washing line \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17832'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/belt-sorting-table.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"belt sorting table\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-17832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/belt-sorting-table.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/belt-sorting-table-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/belt-sorting-table-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-17832'> \t\t\t\tbelt sorting table \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure> \t\t<\/div>  <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Kunststoff-Zerkleinerungsmaschine<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The PET crusher cuts whole bottles into smaller flakes for subsequent washing.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The crusher uses rotating knives and a screen to control the approximate flake size. The screen can be customized according to the customer&#8217;s requirements.<\/p> <p>Uniform flakes allow water and cleaning agents to contact the contaminated surfaces more effectively during washing.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17838\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-crusher.webp\" alt=\"Zerkleinerer f\u00fcr PET-Flaschen\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-crusher.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-crusher-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/PET-bottle-crusher-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zerkleinerer f\u00fcr PET-Flaschen<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sink Float Washing Tank<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The washing tank performs initial cleaning after crushing and can also be used for PP\/PE separation.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\">The current design uses a washing tank of approximately <strong>6 m<\/strong> in length. The actual size can be adjusted according to the required capacity and workshop layout.<\/p> <p>During the separation process, lighter PP\/PE materials float while PET flakes sink. The floating material can then be removed from the water.<\/p> <div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-4386 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17845'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sink-float-washing-machine.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"sink float washing machine\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-17845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sink-float-washing-machine.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sink-float-washing-machine-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sink-float-washing-machine-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-17845'> \t\t\t\tsink float washing machine \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'> \t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'> \t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/de\/?attachment_id=17837'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Low-density-impurities-PP-PE-float-and-overflow-from-the-water-surface.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Low-density impurities (PP, PE) float and overflow from the water surface\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-17837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Low-density-impurities-PP-PE-float-and-overflow-from-the-water-surface.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Low-density-impurities-PP-PE-float-and-overflow-from-the-water-surface-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Low-density-impurities-PP-PE-float-and-overflow-from-the-water-surface-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-17837'> \t\t\t\tLow-density impurities (PP, PE) float and overflow from the water surface \t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure> \t\t<\/div>  <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Hot Washing Machine<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The hot washing machine is designed for more intensive cleaning. It uses heated water and detergent to loosen contaminants such as:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>\u00d6l<\/li> <li>Grease<\/li> <li>Klebstoff<\/li> <li>Adhesive<\/li> <li>Stubborn dirt<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\">The current process design uses a material temperature of approximately <strong>80\u201390\u00b0C<\/strong>, with a washing time of around <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong>, depending on the material. The plastic hot washer washing machine adopts temperature control and stirring to improve contact between the PET flakes and the cleaning solution.<\/p> <h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do You Need Hot Washing?<\/span><\/h4> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Not every PET recycling project requires hot washing.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\"><strong>Cold washing is suitable when:<\/strong><\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>The bottles are relatively clean<\/li> <li>Oil contamination is limited<\/li> <li>Standard PET flake quality is acceptable<\/li> <li>Lower investment and energy consumption are priorities<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\"><strong>Hot washing is recommended when:<\/strong><\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>Bottles contain oil or grease<\/li> <li>Glue is difficult to remove<\/li> <li>Raw materials are heavily contaminated<\/li> <li>Cleaner PET flakes are required<\/li> <\/ul> <figure id=\"attachment_17843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17843\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-hot-washer-washing-machine.webp\" alt=\"plastic hot washer washing machine\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-hot-washer-washing-machine.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-hot-washer-washing-machine-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/plastic-hot-washer-washing-machine-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">plastic hot washer washing machine<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h3><\/h3> <h3>Reibungsreinigungsmaschine f\u00fcr Haustierflaschen<\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The friction washing machine uses high-speed mechanical friction together with water to remove remaining dirt and fine impurities from the PET flakes.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It is particularly useful for removing residual:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>Dirt<\/li> <li>Sand<\/li> <li>Paper fibers<\/li> <li>Zellstoff<\/li> <li>Surface contaminants<\/li> <\/ul> <p>This stage provides intensive mechanical cleaning before final rinsing.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17835\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17835\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/friction-washing-machine.webp\" alt=\"friction washing machine\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/friction-washing-machine.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/friction-washing-machine-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/friction-washing-machine-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">friction washing machine<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Clean-Water Rinsing Tank<\/span><\/h3> <p>The rinsing tank also provides a final water-washing stage. The current process design uses a rinsing tank of approximately 5 m. Clean water helps remove remaining impurities and washing residues from the PET flakes. The actual tank size can be customized according to the line capacity.<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Kunststoff-Entw\u00e4sserungsmaschine<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\">The centrifugal dewatering machine removes water from the washed PET flakes through high-speed rotation. The current design uses <strong>304 stainless steel<\/strong> for the dewatering section, with a dewatering efficiency of approximately <strong>98%<\/strong>.<\/p> <p>If a lower final moisture level is required, an additional drying system can be installed after dewatering.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17844\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/re-washing-tank-and-dryer.webp\" alt=\"re-washing tank and dryer\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/re-washing-tank-and-dryer.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/re-washing-tank-and-dryer-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/re-washing-tank-and-dryer-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">re-washing tank and dryer<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h2>PET Flake Quality After Washing<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The value of a PET washing line depends largely on the quality of the finished flakes.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Important quality indicators include:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>PET purity<\/li> <li>PP\/PE content<\/li> <li>PVC contamination<\/li> <li>Label and paper residues<\/li> <li>Oil and adhesive residues<\/li> <li>Flake size<\/li> <li>Moisture<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The final result depends on the incoming bottle quality and the selected washing configuration. More washing stages can be added when cleaner PET flakes are required. For projects with strict quality requirements, we recommend evaluating the actual raw material before finalizing the line configuration.<\/p> <h2>What Are Clean PET Flakes Used For?<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Clean PET flakes can be used as recycled raw material for further processing. Typical applications include:<\/p> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Polyester Fiber<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">PET flakes can be processed into polyester fiber for:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>Sleeping bags<\/li> <li>Mattresses<\/li> <li>Pillow filling<\/li> <li>Felt<\/li> <li>Other textile products<\/li> <\/ul> <h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Recycled Plastic Products<\/span><\/h3> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Depending on the quality of the PET flakes and the requirements of the downstream process, the recycled material can also be used for manufacturing various PET products. The final application should be selected according to the quality standard required by the downstream production process.<\/p> <figure id=\"attachment_17830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17830\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Applications-of-the-recycled-PET-flakes.webp\" alt=\"Applications of the recycled PET flakes\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Applications-of-the-recycled-PET-flakes.webp 720w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Applications-of-the-recycled-PET-flakes-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/recyclingequipinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Applications-of-the-recycled-PET-flakes-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Applications of the recycled PET flakes<\/figcaption><\/figure> <h2>Workshop and Operating Requirements<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A complete PET bottle washing plant normally requires:<\/p> <ul data-spread=\"false\"> <li>Electrical power for motors and conveyors<\/li> <li>Water for washing and rinsing<\/li> <li>Heating energy when hot washing is selected<\/li> <li>Detergent or cleaning chemicals for intensive washing<\/li> <li>Operators for sorting and production<\/li> <li>Suitable wastewater handling<\/li> <\/ul> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The workshop dimensions and equipment layout depend on the selected capacity and machine configuration. For larger projects, a water recycling system can also be considered to reduce fresh-water consumption.<\/p> <h2>PET Bottle Washing Line Customer Solution<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Every PET recycling project is different.<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A customer with relatively clean PET bottles may only need a basic washing configuration, while a customer processing heavily contaminated post-consumer bottles may require label removal, sorting, PP\/PE separation, hot washing, friction washing, rinsing and drying. Therefore, Shuliy designs the PET bottle washing line according to:<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\"><strong>Raw Material \u2192 Required Capacity \u2192 Target Flake Quality \u2192 Equipment Configuration<\/strong><\/p> <p>You do not need to buy every machine available. We help select the equipment that is actually needed for your project.<\/p> <h2>Get Your PET Washing Line Solution<\/h2> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Not sure whether you need cold washing or hot washing? Not sure what capacity is suitable?<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Send us:<\/p> <p class=\"isSelectedEnd translation-block\"><strong>1. Raw material photos\/videos<\/strong><br \/> <strong>2. Required capacity<\/strong><br \/> <strong>3. Target PET flake quality<\/strong><br \/> <strong>4. Workshop size, if available<\/strong><\/p> <p>Shuliy will recommend a PET bottle washing line based on your actual material and recycling requirements.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong><b>PET-Flaschenwaschanlage<\/b><\/strong><strong><b><\/b><\/strong> umfasst mindestens einen Waschtank, einen Hei\u00dfwaschtank und eine Reibungsreinigungsmaschine<strong><b>.<\/b><\/strong> Wenn das Budget hoch ist oder klarere Endprodukte angestrebt werden, k\u00f6nnen Sie die Anzahl der Waschtanks, Hei\u00dfwaschtanks und Reibungsreinigungsmaschinen auf zwei oder drei erh\u00f6hen. 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