High energy cost from hot washing process
Adopt ambient cold water & mechanical friction washing, remove heating tank system to cut power consumption.
Plastic Bottle Cold Wash Machine
PET Bottle Cold Washing Recycling Line | Waste PET Flake Cleaning System
A PET bottle cold washing line recycles waste PET bottles into clean PET flakes. Different from hot washing lines, it uses ambient water and mechanical friction to remove dirt and surface contaminants, with no high-temperature washing required.
- Capacity
- 500–3000kg/h, customizable
- Washing Type
- Cold water & friction washing
- Application
- Waste PET bottle to clean flakes
- Feature
- Low energy, no hot washing
- Low Operating Cost： Cold washing design cuts energy cost, no heating system needed for PET flake cleaning.
- Custom Capacity Available： We tailor the line from 500kg/h to 3000kg/h to match your recycling plant output.
- Stable & Easy Maintenance： Simple mechanical structure, less wearing parts, convenient daily inspection.
- Professional Recycling Solution： 20 years of plastic recycling machinery experience, one-stop layout & technical support.
Product Overview
A Line Built Around Your Output
A PET cold washing line is a complete recycling system that cleans and separates waste PET bottles through a series of mechanical and washing processes. The main objective is to remove surface contaminants, separate different materials, and produce clean PET flakes for further processing.
A typical PET cold washing line includes pre-treatment and sorting equipment, a plastic crusher, washing equipment, a float-sink separation tank, and dryer equipment. Additional equipment can be incorporated depending on the raw material condition and final product requirements.
Your Production Challenges
Match the Equipment to the Problem
Heavy labels, sand and surface dirt hard to clean
Equip label remover + multi-stage friction washer to strip labels and wash away sand & surface contaminants.
Fixed line capacity cannot match plant output
Modular structure design, customize line capacity from 500kg/h to 3000kg/h according to raw material condition.
Complicated structure, high maintenance workload
Simplified mechanical layout, low-wear spare parts design for easy routine inspection & replacement.
Technical Parameters
Define Your Line Configuration
The quotation specifies the equipment schedule, utility requirements and agreed performance conditions.
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| Capacity | Water Required | Man Power | Area Required | Line Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500kg/h | 1.5T/h | 2-3 people | 28*3*2.3m | L/U/Straight line |
| 1000kg/h | 1.8T/h | 4-6 people | 50*3*2.5m | L/U/Straight line |
| 1500kg/h | 5T/h | 6-8 people | 55*3*2.5m | L/U/Straight line |
| 2000kg/h | 8T/h | 6-8 people | 65*3*2.5m | L/U/Straight line |
Core Advantages
Practical Features for Daily Production
No High-Temp Washing, Save Energy
Remove heating stage, greatly cut heating power consumption versus hot washing lines.
Simple Configuration, Lower Investment
Less complex machine structure, control upfront investment and daily running cost.
Modular Custom Layout
Flexibly match crushers, friction washers, float-sink tanks and dryers for your project.
Process Flow
Follow the Material Through the Line
Each stage has a specific job. The final sequence is selected for your feedstock and plant layout.
01Raw PET Bottles
Waste PET bottles collected from recycling channels, with labels, dirt and residual liquid.
02Pre-Sorting
Manually or mechanically separate foreign objects, PVC, colored bottles and severely contaminated bottles in advance.
03Label Remover
Mechanically peel off adhesive and plastic labels from bottle surface before crushing.
04Crusher
Cut whole bottles into uniform PET flakes for subsequent washing and impurity separation.
05Floating Washing Tank
Use water density difference to separate heavy impurities like sand, metal from PET plastic.
06Friction Washer
High-speed mechanical friction removes sticky dirt, glue residue and surface contaminants on flakes.
07Rinsing Tank
Rinses PET flakes with clean water to remove loosened dirt and residual contaminants after friction washing.
08Dryer Machine
Centrifugal dehydration to reduce surface moisture of PET flakes.
09Air Classifier
Separate light impurities such as paper, foam and thin film fragments from PET flakes by airflow.
10PET Flake Storage
Store finished clean PET flakes, ready for packaging or granulation process.
Customized according to your capacity, raw material, workshop space and flake purity demand. Flexible layout: L / U / straight line. We supply layout plan, installation service and long-term technical support.
Materials & Applications
Is This Line Right for Your Material?
Waste PET Bottles
Post-consumer PET drinking bottles, mineral water bottles, carbonated beverage bottles with labels and sediment.
PET Flake Recycling & Reprocessing
Output clean PET flakes for fiber spinning, sheet extrusion and pelletizing.
Other Rigid PET Containers
Cold wash applicable for PET sauce jars, oil bottles without heavy oil contamination.
Who This Line Is For
Plan Around Your Business
Small & Medium Plastic Recyclers
Perfect choice for recyclers who want to cut heating cost and control investment.
Projects with Limited Workshop Space
Modular L / U /straight layout adapts to narrow or irregular plant sites.
Low-to-Mid Contamination Raw Material Projects
Ideal for materials without heavy grease, which do not require hot caustic washing.
Water-Conscious Recycling Plants
Match with water recycling system to reduce overall water consumption.
New Investors in Plastic Recycling
Easy operation, fewer auxiliary equipment, lower technical threshold for new recycling
Projects Focused on Carbon Reduction
No heating system, less power consumption, helps reduce carbon emission of recycling plant.
Packing, Delivery & Support
Agree the Delivery Scope Before Ordering
- Packing & Delivery
- Delivery within 40-50 working days. Machines packed in standard export wooden cases. Contact our sales team for detailed delivery plans.
- Warranty Coverage
- 12-month warranty for the whole line. Wearing parts are not covered under the warranty scope.
- On-site Training & After-sales Support
- We supply professional operation & maintenance training for your staff. Technical support is available to ensure smooth installation and stable running of the PET cold washing line.
- Spare Parts Supply Service
- We provide long-term supply of original spare parts for the PET cold washing line after delivery, with fast delivery and competitive price.
Price Influencing Factors
What Determines Your Line Price?
A complete line is priced against a defined equipment and service scope. Send the details below for an itemized quotation.
Processing Capacity
Different hourly output matches different machine specifications and motor setups, directly changing the quotation.
Equipment Configuration
Selection and quantity of crushers, friction washers, float-sink tanks, dryers and other units decide total cost.
Customized Demands
Special requirements for raw material treatment, workshop layout and final flake purity will bring extra custom cost
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Choose Your Line
Can a PET cold washing line remove labels, glue, and oil?
A cold washing line can remove some loose labels, surface dirt, and contaminants, depending on the equipment configuration and raw material condition. However, stubborn adhesive residues and heavy oil contamination may require additional treatment or a hot washing process.
What is the difference between a PET cold washing line and a hot washing line?
A cold washing line mainly uses ambient-temperature water and mechanical cleaning, while a hot washing line includes a heated washing stage to improve the removal of certain stubborn contaminants. The best option depends on the raw material condition and finished product requirements.
What warranty and training do you provide?
The equipment comes with a 12-month warranty, excluding wearing parts. Operation and maintenance training is also provided for your workers to support proper use and routine servicing.
Can the PET cold washing line be customized?
Yes. The equipment configuration can be adjusted according to your raw materials, target processing capacity, contamination levels, factory layout, and finished product requirements. Contact our sales team to discuss your project and obtain a tailored proposal.
How can I get a quotation for a PET cold washing line?
To prepare a suitable quotation, please provide the type and condition of your raw materials, required processing capacity, desired quality and application of the finished PET flakes, and any specific equipment requirements. Our team can then recommend a suitable configuration and provide a quotation tailored to your project.
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