PET/HDPE/PVC Bottle Wash Plant | Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling | <50ppm Cleanliness | Turnkey Solution

Achieve bottle-grade recycled flake with the Telford Smith PET/HDPE/PVC Bottle Wash Plant — a complete, turnkey recycling system engineered to deliver final cleanliness below 50 parts per million contamination. Designed for food-contact and high-value non-food applications, this plant transforms mixed post-consumer bottles into specification-grade recyclate ready for extrusion or pelletising.

???? System Overview — Complete Mixed Input Bottle Recycling Plant:
• Input Capability: Processes mixed post-consumer bottle streams (42% PET Clear, 1.5% PET Colour, 42% HDPE, 13% Other Plastics including PP, 0.5% Metal, 1% PVC)
• Output Quality: Washed flake suitable for bottle-grade conversion with <50 ppm final contamination
• Technology Partners: Integrated components from Sesotec (sorting) and Zerma (size reduction) with global support via local dealers
• Engineering: Telford Smith-designed system architecture with Australian commissioning, training and spare parts support

???? Key Process Stages:
Pre-Sorting & Metal Detection — Remove ferrous/non-ferrous contaminants before size reduction
Size Reduction — Zerma shredders/granulators for consistent flake preparation
Hot Wash & Caustic Treatment — Label, adhesive and contaminant removal for PET/HDPE streams
Float/Sink Separation — Density-based sorting to isolate PET, HDPE, PP and PVC fractions
Friction Washing (FW500/3000) — Aggressive mechanical cleaning with high-speed centrifugal dewatering
Rinsing & Final Wash — Multi-stage rinse to achieve <50 ppm residual contamination
Mechanical Dewatering — Squeezer or centrifugal dryer for low-moisture flake output
Optical Sorting (Optional) — Sesotec NIR/colour sorters for enhanced purity and food-grade compliance
Thermal Drying (Optional) — Final moisture reduction for extrusion-ready flake (<0.5% residual)
Bagging or Bulk Handling — Automated packaging of clean, specification-grade recyclate

???? Friction Washer FW500/3000 — Core Cleaning Component:
• Motor Capacity: 22 kW
• Rotor Speed: Up to 875 RPM
• Rotor Diameter: 440 mm | Length: 3,000 mm
• Rotor Tips: 33 Hardox wear-resistant inserts
• Screen Opening: 4 mm standard (optional sizes available)
• Max Theoretical Throughput: 2,000 kg/hr
• Inclined Frame Design: Material transported upward while fines, water and paper exit via bottom discharge
• Top-Mounted Water Injectors: Clean upper screen area during operation for consistent performance

???? Typical Service Requirements (Full Plant):
• Electricity:
PET Sorting & Washing: 855.25 kW connected load
HDPE Washing: 255.65 kW connected load
Other Plastics Washing: 255.65 kW connected load
• Water: 1.5–2.0 m³/hour fresh water use (closed-loop recycling optional)
• Compressed Air: 6–8 Bar pressure | 8 m³/min volume | 3,000 litre storage recommended
• Steam: 450 kg/hr for hot wash/caustic stages (optional thermal drying)

???? Core Benefits:
? Bottle-to-Bottle Grade Output — Achieve <50 ppm contamination for food-contact or high-value non-food applications
? Mixed Input Flexibility — Process PET, HDPE, PP and PVC bottles in a single, integrated line
? World-Class Component Integration — Sesotec sorting + Zerma size reduction + Telford Smith washing engineering
? Turnkey, Modular Design — Pre-engineered stages integrate seamlessly; scale or reconfigure as feedstock or output requirements change
? Australian Engineering Support — Local commissioning, operator training, spare parts and technical support via Telford Smith's Dandenong South facility
? Proven International Performance — System architecture validated across global recycling operations

???? Optimised For:
• PET Bottles: Clear and coloured post-consumer beverage containers for food-grade rPET production
• HDPE Bottles: Milk, detergent and chemical containers for high-value recyclate streams
• PVC & PP Bottles: Specialty containers requiring dedicated washing and separation
• Mixed Rigid Streams: Post-consumer or post-industrial bottle collections requiring density-based fractionation

???? Ideal For:
• Bottle recyclers targeting food-grade rPET or HDPE output specifications
• MRFs adding advanced washing capability to increase recyclate value
• Export-focused operations needing consistent, specification-grade flake for international buyers
• Facilities upgrading from basic washing to bottle-to-bottle grade production
• Contract processors requiring flexible, high-purity output for diverse client requirements

???? Optional Upgrades:
• Sesotec Optical Sorting — NIR, colour or metal detection for enhanced purity and food-grade compliance
• Thermal Dryer Module — Final moisture reduction to <0.5% for direct extrusion feed
• Water Treatment & Recycling System — Closed-loop water management for sustainability compliance and reduced operating costs
• Extrusion & Pelletising Integration — Complete flake-to-pellet turnkey expansion
• Advanced HMI & Cloud Connectivity — Recipe management, production reporting and remote diagnostics

? Australian Supplied & Supported | ? Telford Smith Genuine Parts & Service | ? Sesotec & Zerma Component Integration | ? <50 ppm Final Cleanliness — Bottle-Grade Ready | ? Turnkey Modular Design | ? Mixed Input Flexibility — PET, HDPE, PVC, PP

???? Ready to produce bottle-grade recycled flake from mixed post-consumer bottles? Contact us to configure your Telford Smith Wash Plant with the right sorting, washing, drying and control options for your material stream. Get a quote today.