Plastic recycling systems

Washing Plant Components · Component 05

Hot-Washer

The hot-washer type SHW was developed for the intensive cleaning of plastic flakes from post-consumer material.

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Hot-Washer · Product component 05

Product details

Intensive flake cleaning with hot water and detergents.

The specific configuration is project-specific. The following information provides an initial technical overview for planning the recycling line.

Function A precisely adjustable residence time in the washing medium supports the loosening and removal of adhesives and organic contamination. Besides caustic soda, other washing media can also be used.
Application area Hot washing of flakes with a density higher than the washing medium, particularly for PET processing.
Role in the line Components for rinsing, wet grinding, cleaning, separation, hot washing, post-rinsing, and bagging of plastic flakes.
Key technical data for Hot-Washer
Power transmission belt drive
Drive 1.5 kW
Agitator 15 kW
Weight approx. 3,500 kg
Dimensions approx. 4,900 x 2,250 x 3,950 mm

Highlights

  • Dissolves adhesives and organic residues
  • Adjustable residence time
  • Operation with different washing media possible
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Washing Plant Components

Additional components from the same product group.

The individual product pages are linked so that suitable adjacent components can be reached quickly from the systems overview.

01 · Bottle Washer

Bottle Washer

Bottle rinsing to remove mineral contamination.

02 · Wet Cutting Mill / Grinder

Wet Cutting Mill / Grinder

Shredding of bottles and rigid plastics into flakes.

03 · Self-cleaning Friction Cleaner

Self-cleaning Friction Cleaner

Cleaning of flakes through friction and centrifugal force.

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