{"id":9651,"date":"2025-01-30T19:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T03:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/?p=9651"},"modified":"2026-09-22T18:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T01:14:47","slug":"gids-en-prijs-voor-het-recyclen-van-500-kg-pet-flessenwaslijn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/nl\/gids-en-prijs-voor-het-recyclen-van-500-kg-pet-flessenwaslijn\/","title":{"rendered":"500 KG\/H PET Bottle Recycling Washing Line Guide and Price"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does a 500 kg\/h PET bottle washing line cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Pricing depends on configuration, automation level, and your site requirements. 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If your supply exceeds 8,000 tons per year, our 1000-1500 kg\/h PET washing line is the more economical choice at scale.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can the line be customized?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. We offer customization for diverse operational needs and site conditions \u2014 additional sorting stations, different dryer configurations, water recycling systems, and layout adaptations for your building.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This is our standard 500 KG\/H <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/complete-pet-bottle-washing-line\/\">PET bottle washing line<\/a>, specifically designed for our clients in the United States. Employing the most advanced technology and equipment, this line ensures efficient and high-quality PET bottle recycling processes. Our washing line features comprehensive capabilities that meet stringent environmental and production standards, aimed at providing our clients with the best recycling solutions and maximum economic benefits. Additionally, we offer customization services to accommodate diverse operational needs and site conditions for each client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who the 500 kg\/h Line Is For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 500 kg\/h PET washing line is the sweet spot for regional recyclers processing 3,000-5,000 tons of baled bottles per year. It is large enough to produce marketable flake volumes and justify the washing investment, but compact enough to fit a mid-size facility and run on a single shift with a small crew. For many US operators, it is the first step from baling-and-export into domestic flake production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Configuration List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard configuration below lists all 16 machines with their functions and key specifications. This is the complete line \u2014 nothing essential is missing, and nothing is sold separately as a &#8220;required option.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>No.<\/th>\n<th>Machine<\/th>\n<th>Function<\/th>\n<th>Specifications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Belt Conveyor<\/td>\n<td>Carrying the bottles into label remover<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Width: 590mm<br\/>&#8211; Material: 3mm PVC<br\/>&#8211; Motor: 2.2KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Length: 4500mm<br\/>&#8211; With magnetic drum<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 3mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Bottle Label Remover<\/td>\n<td>Removing the labels from bottles<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 18.5KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Roller diameter: 800mm<br\/>&#8211; Dimensions: 2500x1200x1800mm (LxWxH)<br\/>&#8211; Weight: 1900kg<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 6mm<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Manual Sorting Conveyor<\/td>\n<td>Separate the bottles by color or type manually<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Belt width: 800mm<br\/>&#8211; Belt length: 6000mm<br\/>&#8211; Motor: 2.2KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Dimensions: 6000x800x1200mm<br\/>&#8211; Weight: 890kg<br\/>&#8211; Belt thickness: 3mm<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 3mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Belt Conveyor<\/td>\n<td>Waste bottles feeding<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Width: 690mm<br\/>&#8211; Material: PVC<br\/>&#8211; Motor: 1.5KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Length: 4500mm<br\/>&#8211; Belt thickness: 3mm<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 3mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Crusher<\/td>\n<td>Bottle size reduction<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 37KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Screen sieve hole diameter: 17mm<br\/>&#8211; Cover opening: electrical<br\/>&#8211; Rotary blades: 10 pcs<br\/>&#8211; Stationary blades: 4 pcs<br\/>&#8211; Blade material: SKD11<br\/>&#8211; Blade rotation speed: 462 RPM<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 30mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Screw Conveyor<\/td>\n<td>PET flakes transfer<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 3KW<br\/>&#8211; Screw diameter: 300mm<br\/>&#8211; Effective length: 3300mm<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Floating Washer<\/td>\n<td>Cleaning flakes, separating contamination<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Width: 1320mm<br\/>&#8211; Effective length: 4500mm<br\/>&#8211; Pushing drum power: 3KW*2<br\/>&#8211; Screw motor: 2.2KW<br\/>&#8211; Screw diameter: 300mm<br\/>&#8211; Lifting screw specs: 3KW, 300mm dia, 3300mm length, 4mm stainless steel<br\/>&#8211; Motor brand: Dazhong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Hot Washer<\/td>\n<td>Clean PET flakes with hot water<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 7.5KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Dimensions: 1650mm diameter<br\/>&#8211; Volume: \u22484.5m\u00b3<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Screw Conveyor<\/td>\n<td>Convey PET flakes to high speed washer<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 3KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Screw diameter: 300mm<br\/>&#8211; Effective length: 3200mm<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts (4mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>High Speed Friction Washer<\/td>\n<td>Clean the flakes via friction<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor: 30KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Screw rotation speed: 1440 RPM<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts<br\/>&#8211; Steel plate thickness: 3mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<td>Floating Washer<\/td>\n<td>Cleaning flakes, separating contamination<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Width: 1320mm<br\/>&#8211; Effective length: 4500mm<br\/>&#8211; Pushing drum power: 3KW*2<br\/>&#8211; Screw motor: 2.2KW<br\/>&#8211; Screw diameter: 300mm<br\/>&#8211; Lifting screw specs: 3KW, 300mm dia, 3300mm length, 4mm stainless steel<br\/>&#8211; Motor brand: Dazhong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12<\/td>\n<td>Dewatering Machine<\/td>\n<td>Dry PET flakes via centrifugal force<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Motor power: 7.5KW<br\/>&#8211; Rotation speed: 1440 RPM<br\/>&#8211; Pushing screw power: 1.5KW<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts (3mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>Hot Air Dryer<\/td>\n<td>Hot air drying<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Heating power: 36KW<br\/>&#8211; Motor: 7.5KW Dazhong<br\/>&#8211; Pipe specs: 168mm diameter, 1.5mm stainless steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>Label Separator<\/td>\n<td>Remove remaining labels or dust<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Blower motor: 7.5KW<br\/>&#8211; Suction motor: 4KW<br\/>&#8211; Stainless steel parts (5mm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<td>Finished Product Silo<\/td>\n<td>Storage silo for PET flakes<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Material: 2mm stainless steel<br\/>&#8211; Volume: 2m\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16<\/td>\n<td>Electric Cabinet<\/td>\n<td>Electric control for the line<\/td>\n<td>&#8211; Components: Siemens, Teco, Delixi<br\/>&#8211; Motor brand: Dazhong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process Flow: From Bottle to Flake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bottles enter on the belt conveyor and pass through the label remover, which strips full-body and pressure-sensitive labels before crushing \u2014 removing labels early keeps them out of the wash water and protects downstream equipment. The manual sorting conveyor then lets operators separate bottles by color: clear, light blue, green, and mixed. Color sorting at the bottle stage is far cheaper than sorting flakes later, and it directly determines your flake selling price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crusher reduces bottles to flakes (17 mm screen), which travel by screw conveyor into the washing stages: two floating washers separate sinking contaminants (caps, dirt, PVC) from floating PET, the hot washer dissolves glue and grease, and the high-speed friction washer scrubs every flake surface. Dewatering, hot-air drying, and final label separation finish the process before flakes discharge into the product silo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Label Removal and Sorting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labels are the silent margin-killer in PET recycling. Paper labels pulp into the wash water and load the filtration system; PVC labels (from shrink sleeves) contaminate the PET stream and are the hardest contaminant to remove later. This line attacks labels in three places: the dedicated label remover up front, the floating washers that separate label fragments by density, and the final label separator that catches whatever remains after drying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The manual sorting conveyor is equally important for US operations, where deposit and curbside bales arrive mixed. Two to four sorters on the 6-meter belt can pull colored bottles, PVC bottles, and non-PET containers before they enter the crusher \u2014 a small labor cost that protects flake quality and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washing: Floating, Hot, and Friction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The three washing stages each do different work. The floating washers use water density: PET sinks, while caps (PP\/PE), labels, and dirt float or are carried away \u2014 this is where most contamination leaves the process. The hot washer then uses heated water with caustic and detergent to dissolve hot-melt glue and strip oil films from the flake surfaces. Finally, the high-speed friction washer (1440 RPM) mechanically scrubs the flakes, removing the last film of contamination that chemistry alone cannot reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drying and Final Separation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wet flakes cannot be sold or pelletized \u2014 moisture causes hydrolysis in the extruder and mold in storage. The dewatering machine spins surface water off by centrifugal force, and the 36 kW hot air dryer brings residual moisture down to below 1%. The label separator at the end uses air suction to pull out any remaining label fragments and dust, so the flakes in the silo are clean, dry, and ready to bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price Guide: What a 500 kg\/h Line Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 500 kg\/h PET washing line is priced as a complete package \u2014 the 16 machines above, plus installation supervision, commissioning, and operator training. The final price depends on configuration choices (automation level, dryer capacity, water recycling system), your site conditions, and shipping. As a rule of thumb, budget for the line itself plus 15-20% for civil works, electrical infrastructure, and water treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The economics work when you run it full. At 500 kg\/h on a single 8-hour shift, the line produces roughly 1,000 tons of flakes per year \u2014 at typical US flake margins, the payback period is measured in a few years, faster if you sort clear and light-blue streams for the premium grades. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/contact-us\/\">Request a detailed quotation<\/a> with your bottle supply and target flake grade, and we will size the configuration to your numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">500 kg\/h vs. 1000-1500 kg\/h: Which Capacity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose by bottle supply, not ambition. The 500 kg\/h line needs 3,000-5,000 tons of bales per year to run economically; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/1000-1500-kg-h-pet-bottle-washing-recycling-line\/\">1000-1500 kg\/h line<\/a> needs 8,000-12,000 tons. An oversized line running half-empty earns less per ton than a right-sized line running full \u2014 the fixed costs (labor, energy baseline, maintenance) do not scale down with throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a 500 kg\/h PET bottle washing line cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pricing depends on configuration, automation level, and your site requirements. A standard 500 kg\/h line with the 16-machine configuration listed above is priced as a complete package \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/contact-us\/\">contact our sales team<\/a> with your bottle supply and target flake grade for a detailed quotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is included in the 500 kg\/h PET washing line?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard configuration includes 16 machines: belt conveyors, bottle label remover, manual sorting conveyor, crusher, screw conveyors, two floating washers, hot washer, high-speed friction washer, dewatering machine, hot air dryer, label separator, finished product silo, and the electric control cabinet. See the <a href=\"#configuration-list\">configuration list<\/a> below for full specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What flake quality can a 500 kg\/h line produce?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With proper sorting and the hot wash plus friction washing stages, the line produces clean PET flakes suitable for sheet extrusion, fiber spinning, and strapping. Food-grade output is possible with additional sorting and certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much power and space does the line need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The line&#8217;s total installed power is approximately 90-100 kW. Plan for 600-800 square meters of workshop space, plus areas for bale storage, water treatment, and finished flake storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the line handle colored bottles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The manual sorting conveyor lets operators separate bottles by color before crushing. Color-sorted flakes command a premium \u2014 clear and light-blue flakes are worth significantly more than mixed-color output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I choose 500 kg\/h or a larger line?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A 500 kg\/h line suits 3,000-5,000 tons of bottles per year. If your supply exceeds 8,000 tons per year, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/1000-1500-kg-h-pet-bottle-washing-recycling-line\/\">1000-1500 kg\/h PET washing line<\/a> is the more economical choice at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can the line be customized?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. We offer customization for diverse operational needs and site conditions \u2014 additional sorting stations, different dryer configurations, water recycling systems, and layout adaptations for your building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ready to start your PET recycling project?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclemachine.net\/contact-us\/\">Contact our team<\/a> for a tailored configuration and quotation \u2014 tell us your bottle supply, target flake grade, and site conditions.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The entry-point for PET recycling. 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