Recycling Plants & Washing Plants

PET recycling plants are essential components in the recycling process, designed to transform used PET bottles into high-quality, reusable flakes. These lines incorporate a range of advanced technologies aimed at efficiently cleaning, decontaminating, and preparing PET materials for further processing. With features such as high friction pre-washing, effective label removal systems, and sophisticated NIR (Near Infrared) technology for detecting impurities, AMUT’s PET recycling lines ensure that the final product meets the highest standards of purity. Furthermore, the inclusion of innovative water filtration systems not only maintains the cleanliness of the washing cycles but also significantly reduces water consumption, making the entire process more sustainable and cost-effective. These lines are versatile, capable of integration into existing setups or as new installations, providing superior quality output that is ideal for bottle-to-bottle applications, thus supporting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

Features:

• Colour/Metal NIR Detection: Achieves minimal PVC presence (0-40 ppm), identifies and removes PVC labels, ensures the removal of coloured flakes, and separates metal contaminants.
• Wet Grinding: Intensive Pre-Washing ensures a thorough initial cleaning of PET bottles before further processing.
• Flakes Washing: The Friction Washer performs multiple essential cleaning operations by subjecting flakes to intense but non-destructive friction at high temperatures, effectively reducing paper labels to pulp and removing glue without re-depositing it on the flakes.
• Hot Washing: The continuous hot washing process provides a long residence time with high friction and caustic hot washing, reducing organic residues to 0-70 ppm for thorough cleaning.
• Rinsing: The rinsing process reduces polyolefins to 20 ppm and maintains a minimal pH rise (<0.5), indicating low residual soda levels.
• Dedusting: Dedusting ensures less than 0.5% of particles are smaller than 0.6 mm, decreasing contamination from labels, fibers, and barrier layers.
• Colour Flakes and Metal Detection: Drastically reduces the presence of pollutants such as coloured flakes, wood, metal, paper, and labels.
• PO Recovery: Enhances the final product quality by effectively separating caps and labels from the PET flakes.
• Water Filtration Process: Significantly reduces water consumption to 1.1 litres per kilogram of recycled PET (RPET) and minimises the usage of chemicals and gas in the recycling process.
• Centralised Waste Collection: Requires less manual labour and keeps the working area clean and organised.

Benefits:

• High-Quality PET Flakes: The process results in PET flakes that are nearly equivalent to virgin grade, making them suitable for various high-standard applications.
• Minimal Contaminants: The advanced detection and removal systems ensure minimal presence of contaminants like PVC, metals, and coloured flakes.
• Effective Label and Glue Removal: The friction washer and hot washing processes effectively remove labels and glue, preventing re-contamination of the flakes.
• Sustainable Water Use: The water filtration and recovery system significantly reduce water, chemical, and gas consumption, promoting a more sustainable recycling process.
• Low Organic Residuals: The organic residues are kept very low (0-70 ppm), ensuring high purity of the recycled PET.
• Operational Efficiency: The centralised waste collection and continuous processing contribute to operational efficiency, reducing the need for manual intervention and maintaining a cleaner work environment.

AMUT’s PET recycling lines embody advanced technology and sustainable practices, ensuring the production of high-quality, low-contaminant PET flakes suitable for a wide range of applications.

LDPE recycling plants are integral to the recycling process, specifically engineered to handle the cleaning and preparation of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) materials. These systems come equipped with advanced pre-shredding mechanisms that break down LDPE films into manageable sizes, enhancing the efficiency of subsequent washing stages. High friction washers play a crucial role in removing contaminants, ensuring that the LDPE material is thoroughly cleaned and ready for further processing. The incorporation of the water recirculation systems allows for significant water savings, recirculating up to 80% of water used, which not only minimises environmental impact but also reduces operational costs. Designed with a modular configuration, these washing plants can be customised to meet various plant requirements, offering flexibility and scalability. This ensures that LDPE washing plants are not only capable of processing large volumes efficiently but also produce high-quality, contaminant-free granules that are suitable for a wide range of applications. Additionally, their adaptability makes them ideal for integration with existing recycling infrastructure, facilitating a seamless and cost-effective upgrade to your recycling operations.

Features:

• Pre-Shredding: Includes equipment for pre-shredding of LDPE films, making the washing process more effective.
• Friction Washers: High friction washers remove contaminants and ensure thorough cleaning of LDPE materials.
• Water Recirculation: Incorporates systems for recirculating 70-80% of water, reducing overall water consumption.
• Modular Configuration: Flexible design allows for customised configurations to fit various plant setups.

Benefits:

• High Throughput: Capable of processing large quantities of LDPE, improving operational efficiency.
• Clean Output: Produces high-quality, contaminant-free LDPE granules suitable for a variety of applications.
• Cost Reduction: Reduces water and energy costs through efficient resource management.
• Adaptability: Can be adapted to different recycling needs and integrated with existing infrastructure.

HDPE recycling plants are a vital component of modern recycling facilities, meticulously designed to manage the cleaning and processing of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) materials. These lines incorporate advanced pre-washing systems that effectively remove surface contaminants, ensuring the material is thoroughly cleansed before further processing. Capable of handling large volumes, with standard capacities reaching up to 4000 kg/h, these washing plants are well-suited for high-demand operations. The integration of effective water treatment systems significantly reduces the need for fresh water and minimises waste production, contributing to a more sustainable recycling process. Automated controls and monitoring systems ensure consistent operation and reduce the need for manual labour, enhancing overall efficiency. The output is high-purity HDPE flakes that are perfect for a wide array of industrial applications. Furthermore, the scalable design of these washing plants allows for easy modification and expansion to meet evolving production requirements, making them a cost-effective and flexible solution for HDPE recycling needs.

Features:

• Advanced Pre-Washing: Systems for intensive pre-washing to remove surface contaminants from HDPE materials.
• High Capacity: Designed to handle large volumes of HDPE, with standard plant capacities ranging up to 4000 kg/h.
• Water Treatment: Includes systems for effective water treatment, reducing fresh water use and waste production.
• Automation: Automated controls and monitoring for consistent operation and reduced labour requirements.

Benefits:

• Quality Production: Delivers high-purity HDPE flakes ideal for a wide range of industrial applications.
• Efficiency: Lower operational costs due to efficient water usage and energy-saving technologies.
• Sustainable: Supports sustainable recycling by minimising water and waste output.
• Scalability: Can be easily scaled or modified to meet changing production demands.