HDPE-flessen wassen Recyclinglijn
An automated HDPE bottle washing recycling line engineered for post-consumer resin (PCR) feedstocks, including detergent, milk, shampoo, and household-chemical bottles. Crushing, friction washing, density separation, and thermal drying are synchronised to turn contaminated plastics into clean rHDPE flakes—ready for extrusion, compounding, or direct feed into our Kunststof pelletiseermachines.
Modular infeed, high-torque wet crushing, optional hot washing, and closed-loop water treatment empower you to achieve premium flake purity even with heavy labels, caps, sand, and chemical residues in the stream.
Explore the Complete HDPE Bottle Washing Recycling Line
Why Our HDPE Bottle Recycling System Excels
- Stabiele productie, lagere bedrijfskosten
Continue transport en PLC-recepten stabiliseren de doorvoer en optimaliseren tegelijkertijd het energie- en waterverbruik.
- Grondige reiniging voor flesresten
Wet crushing, friction scrubbing, and optional hot washing remove oils, detergents, and odours to deliver cleaner rHDPE flakes.
- Label & Light Contaminant Removal
Air separation and screening reduce labels, films, paper, and dust—improving purity and downstream processing stability.
- Gesloten waterzuiveringsinstallatie klaar voor gebruik
Ontworpen om filtratie- en recirculatiesystemen te integreren om de lozing te verminderen en de naleving van regelgeving te vereenvoudigen.
Standard HDPE Bottle Washing Process Flow
From baled post-consumer bottles to purified rHDPE flakes—each stage is configured to your contamination level and target flake purity.
- Debaling & Pre-sorting
Open de balen, verwijder metalen/grote onzuiverheden en stabiliseer de continue aanvoer.
- Nat breken
Reduce bottles to uniform flakes while flushing loose residues, sand, and dirt in a high-water-volume chamber.
- Wrijving wassen
High-speed mechanical scrubbing (over 1000 RPM) aggressively detaches labels, glued paper fibres, and stubborn dirt.
- Warm wassen (optioneel)
Chemical thermal washing softens glues and extracts oils, dairy fats, and stubborn detergents, ensuring food-grade or premium rHDPE.
- Zink-drijf scheiding
Density separation floats the targeted HDPE/PP while sinking heavier foreign plastics like PET, PVC, and metals.
- Dewatering & Thermal Drying
Automated centrifugal dewatering coupled with hot air drying reduces surface moisture to below 1%, preparing flakes for silos.
Inside the Line: Core Recycling Equipment Composition
A professional HDPE bottle washing recycling line is constructed from heavy-duty modules—each engineered for maximum decontamination, rigorous density separation, and energy-efficient drying.
| Apparatuurcomponent | Primaire functie |
|---|---|
| Balenopener / Aanvoerband | Opent balen (optioneel) en zorgt voor een stabiele, continue aanvoer naar de lijn. |
| Voorwasmachine / Trommel (Optioneel) | Verwijdert vroegtijdig zand, stenen en los vuil om machines stroomafwaarts te beschermen en de waterbelasting te verminderen. |
| Natte breker/granulator | Het verkleint de flessen en spoelt losse verontreinigingen weg, waardoor een efficiënte verdere reiniging mogelijk is. |
| Wrijvingsring | Door middel van hogesnelheidsschrobben worden hardnekkige resten, papiervezels en achtergebleven vuil van de vlokken verwijderd. |
| Warmwaterboiler (optioneel) | Improves decontamination for oily or detergent-heavy bottles using heated water and controlled chemistry. |
| Sink-float scheidingstank | Scheiding op basis van dichtheid, waarbij HDPE/PP doorgaans drijft, terwijl PET/PVC en zware verontreinigingen zinken. |
| Rinse & Transfer Screw | Spoelt de vlokken af en transporteert materiaal tussen de verschillende fasen, terwijl de verblijftijd constant blijft. |
| Centrifugale ontwatering | Verwijdert mechanisch oppervlaktewater om de energiebehoefte voor thermische droging te verminderen. |
| Thermal Dryer & Air Transport | Door het drogen met hete lucht worden de vlokken tot een laag vochtgehalte gebracht, waarna ze naar de opslag worden getransporteerd. |
| Zig-Zag / Luchtclassificator | Verwijdert etiketten, folies en lichte fracties om de uiteindelijke zuiverheid te verbeteren. |
| Silo-/verpakkingsstation | Slaat de afgewerkte HDPE-vlokken op en verpakt ze voor eenvoudige logistiek en een stabiele aanvoer naar pelletiseerlijnen. |
| PLC-besturingssysteem | Gecentraliseerde HMI/PLC-besturing voor vergrendelingen, recepten, alarmen en optionele diagnose op afstand. |
Supported Materials & Incoming Feedstock
- PCR HDPE Bottles
Milk jugs, detergent bottles, heavy-duty shampoo containers, and other daily chemical packaging laden with residues.
- Mixed Material Bales
Handles bales containing labels, caps, rings, and mixed plastics by efficiently classifying PP/PE from heavier contaminants.
- Stevige PP/PE-containers
The system's robust crushers simultaneously accommodate jerrycans, drums, and rigid plastic packaging fractions.
Commercial Value of Recycled rHDPE Flakes
Producing high-purity rHDPE flakes unlocks highly profitable resale markets, secures circular supply chains, and fulfills corporate ESG and packaging recycled-content mandates.
- rHDPE Flake & Pellet Producers
Produce cleaner, more consistent flakes to supply extrusion/pelletising lines for packaging, pipe, sheet, and injection-grade compounds.
- Toll Washing & Contract Processing
Run multi-customer bottle streams with traceable recipes and repeatable quality targets—ideal for recyclers scaling capacity.
- Municipal & MRF Upgrading
Upgrade mixed bottle streams into higher-value HDPE flakes, improving diversion rates and commodity resale value.
- Brand PCR & ESG Supply
Support recycled-content targets by supplying stable PCR HDPE feedstock for blow-moulding and injection applications.
Future Innovations in HDPE Bottle Recycling
- Verhoogde Intelligentie
Integration of AI and IoT for smarter process control, predictive maintenance, and data-driven optimisation.
- Gemaximaliseerde Efficiëntie
Continuous innovation to improve throughput capacity while simultaneously reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
- Duurzaamheid van het milieu
Adoption of eco-friendly cleaning agents and advanced water filtration systems, aiming for near-zero discharge.
- Modulariteit en Customisatie
Emphasis on modular designs allowing for easier customisation, scalability, and upgrades to meet evolving client needs.
Tangible Environmental & Economic Benefits
- Vermindert Kunststof Afval
Significantly diminishes the volume of plastic ending up in landfills or polluting natural ecosystems, helping to alleviate environmental strain.
- Behoudt Natuurlijke Hulpbronnen
Lessens the demand for virgin petroleum-based resources, reducing the carbon footprint associated with new plastic production.
- Bevordert een Circulaire Economie
Transforms waste materials back into valuable resources, encouraging sustainable manufacturing and consumption patterns.
- Hoge Rendement op Investering (ROI)
Generates revenue from the sale of recycled flakes and lowers disposal costs, delivering significant economic benefits and a swift ROI.
Please note: Equipment configuration and the specific process flow will be carefully optimised according to the characteristics of your raw materials and desired output.
FAQs on HDPE Bottle Washing Recycling
It is designed for post-consumer HDPE bottles (milk, detergent, shampoo, household chemicals), typically with labels and closures attached. Feedstock can be baled or loose, and we can tailor infeed and washing stages based on contamination level and target purity.
Multi-stage friction washing, optional hot washing, and density separation reduce labels, oils, and residues. Final cleanliness depends on incoming material, but the line is configured to deliver low contamination and low moisture flakes for pelletising or compounding.
Yes. Air classification targets labels and light fractions, while sink-float separation helps remove heavier plastics (typically PET/PVC) from HDPE/PP. For higher-purity requirements, optional sorting and metal detection can be integrated upstream.
Central PLC with touchscreen HMI provides recipe control, safety interlocks, and real-time monitoring of water, energy, and throughput. Remote diagnostics and data logging can be included for predictive maintenance.
Washing Line Technical Parameters
Specific technical parameters can vary based on the model and customisation. For detailed specifications, please refer to individual product sheets or contact us.
| Invoercapaciteit | 500kg/u | 1000kg/u | 1500kg/u | 2000kg/u |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vereiste ruimte | 42m×10m×6m | 50m×15m×6m | 55m×16m×6m | 60m×18m×6m |
| Exploitanten | 3-4 personen | 5-6 personen | 5-6 personen | 5-6 personen |
| Installatievermogen | 150-200 kW | 250-300 kW | 370 kW | 450-500 kW |
| Watercirculatie (T/H) | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Onze Inzet voor een Schoner Toekomst
The HDPE bottle washing recycling line plays an indispensable role in tackling plastic pollution and supporting the circular economy. As technology advances, these lines will continue to improve in efficiency, automation, and water management—helping recyclers deliver higher-quality PCR materials.
"Thanks to our innovative washing technology, we provide reliable and remarkably efficient recycling solutions. Our unwavering commitment ensures our processes are environmentally friendly, sustainable, and consistently deliver superior quality results."
Enquiries & Quotations
Garantie: All HDPE bottle washing recycling systems include a 1-year limited warranty and lifetime technical support.
Share your bottle type, contamination profile (labels, caps, sand, oil/detergent), and throughput target. We will configure the optimal washing line with layout, utilities, timeline, and investment details.
