Continuous Hot Washer System for PET & HDPE Flakes
Revolutionize plastic recycling with a continuous hot washing system engineered to remove glue, oil, grease, food residue, and embedded dirt from PET and HDPE regrinds in a stable, high-throughput process.
- Continuous operation improves throughput and consistency versus batch washing.
- Hot chemical washing and friction scrubbing work together in a single cleaning stage.
- SUS304 construction supports long service life in corrosive washing environments.
Hot Washer System Equipment Overview
Integrated Discharge and Support Structure
The integrated frame, access points, and material handling path help simplify installation and maintain stable transfer to the next stage of the washing line.
How It Works: A Step-by-Step Process
Material Input
Contaminated PET or HDPE flakes are continuously fed into the hot washing zone.
Chemical and Thermal Soak
Flakes are immersed in a heated washing solution to loosen glue, oil, and stubborn embedded contamination.
High-Friction Scrub
A high-speed internal rotor creates strong friction to strip away remaining surface impurities.
Clean Flake Discharge
Washed flakes are continuously discharged for rinsing, separation, drying, or the next washing stage.
Key Advantages of Continuous Hot Washer Systems
The system combines thermal, chemical, and mechanical cleaning in one continuous workflow for higher purity and more stable plant operation.
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Continuous High Throughput
Processes material without repeated stops and restarts, improving total output and making upstream and downstream matching easier.
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Deep Cleaning Power
A heated chemical bath softens glue, oil, grease, and dirt before mechanical scrubbing removes loosened contamination.
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Intense Friction Scrubbing
High-speed internal action keeps flakes rubbing against each other and the washing zone for stronger mechanical decontamination.
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Single-Cycle Efficiency
Thermal and mechanical cleaning are combined in one main stage, reducing process repetition and saving plant time.
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Durable SUS304 Construction
Built entirely from stainless steel to withstand corrosive washing media and daily continuous-duty operation.
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Customizable Models
Different drum diameters and motor power options allow the washer to be matched to your target throughput and line layout.
Continuous Hot Washer System Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Mixer Motor Power | 7.5 KW / 11 KW / 15 KW |
| Drum Diameter | 1500 mm / 1800 mm / 2000 mm |
| Construction Material | SUS304 stainless steel |
| Certification | CE available on request for applicable export projects |
Selection Notes
Recommended Feedstock
PET flakes, HDPE flakes, detergent bottle regrinds, and post-consumer rigid plastics with stubborn contamination.
Best Use Position
After crushing and before cold rinsing, float-sink separation, or final drying stages.
Cleaning Target
Residual glue, oils, grease, food residue, dirt, and adhesive-related contamination.
Customization
Model size, motor configuration, and line integration can be adjusted to suit plant capacity and layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
A continuous system offers higher throughput because it does not need to stop and restart between loads. This improves overall efficiency, stabilises cleaning quality, and simplifies capacity matching for the full recycling line.
The system is designed to remove difficult contaminants commonly found in post-consumer plastics, including label glue, oils, grease, food residue, and embedded dirt or mud.
For higher final purity, a cold washing system can be integrated after the hot washer. This step rinses away residual chemistry and prepares flakes for drying and further downstream processing.
Warranty & Global Installation Support
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Warranty Coverage
Standard warranty coverage is available for supported machine components and manufacturing defects.
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Installation & Support
We provide installation guidance, commissioning support, operator training, and spare parts service according to project scope.
Get a Continuous Hot Washer System Quote
Share your material type, contamination level, and target capacity. We will recommend a suitable continuous hot washer configuration for your recycling line.
