A plastic recycling company in Turkey collects post-consumer PET bottles. The company needed a plastic recycling production line to turn bottles into clean flakes. The target capacity was 1,000 kg per hour. The final flakes needed low moisture and low impurities. The company compared several offers. They chose a YG 1,000 kg model. Contact YG today to build your high-quality PET flake recycling system.
Technical Specifications of the PET Flakes Washing Machine
The machine delivered to Turkey has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Value |
| Capacity | 1000 KG/h |
| Workshop (L×W×H) | 70 m × 12 m × 6 m |
| Workers needed | 7–8 persons |
| Water supply (recycle use) | 7–10 ton/h |
| Final moisture | Max 1% |
| Flake size | 10–18 mm |
| Metal content | Max 20 ppm |
| Total impurity | 100–320 ppm |
The plastic recycling production line includes hot washing, rinsing, dewatering, and drying stages. The line uses recycled water. The workshop size is 70 m by 12 m. The line needs 7 to 8 workers per shift.
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Selecting the PET Bottle Recycling Line for Turkish Conditions
The Turkish company needed a PET bottle recycling line with specific features. Key selection points:
- Capacity: 1,000 kg/h. This matches their bottle collection volume.
- Flake size: 10–18 mm. This suits their downstream process.
- Moisture: Max 1%. Low moisture reduces drying energy.
- Metal content: Max 20 ppm. This protects downstream equipment.
- Water use: 7–10 ton/h. The company has a water recycling system.
YG plastic recycling production line was configured with a hot wash tank and a friction washer. The line also includes a flotation tank to separate caps and labels. The company tested samples before choosing this configuration.
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Installation of the Plastic Recycling Production Line
The machine was installed in the company’s workshop. Installation took about 10 days.
Steps:
- Unload and position the main machines.
- Connect water pipes and drains.
- Connect electrical control panels.
- Align the conveyor and feeding section.
- Test the line with a small batch of bottles.
The machine ran smoothly after alignment. The company’s team received 3 days of operation training. The plastic recycling production line was ready for full production within two weeks.
Operational Performance of the PET Bottle Recycling Line
The plastic recycling production line has run for 3 months. The company operates 16 hours per day.
Performance data:
| Item | Result |
| Output | 1,000 kg/h |
| Flake size | 10–18 mm |
| Moisture | 0.8–1.0% |
| Metal content | 15–20 ppm |
| Total impurity | 150–300 ppm |
| Water use | 8–9 ton/h |
| Workers per shift | 7–8 |
| Downtime | 2 days for screen cleaning |
The machine produces consistent flakes. The moisture stays below 1%. The metal content is within the 20 ppm limit. The company runs two shifts per day. The line needs screen cleaning every 5–7 days.
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Customer Feedback on the Pet Flakes Washing Machine
The Turkish company shared this feedback:
“We needed a pet flakes washing machine with low moisture and low impurity. YG line meets our targets. The flakes are clean and consistent. The machine is easy to operate. Our workers learned it quickly. We are satisfied with the performance.”
The company noted that the plastic recycling production line reduced water use compared to their old system. The line also lowered impurity levels in the final flakes.
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YG PET Bottle Recycling Line for Sale
For Turkish recyclers needing clean PET flakes, the YG PET bottle recycling line offers a practical solution. The range covers 300KG, 500KG, 1000KG, and 2000KG capacities. The line can be configured for different workshop sizes and water supply conditions.
Contact us today to select the right plastic recycling production line for your capacity and quality requirements.
