Case Study: 1200 kg/h HDPE Bottle Recycling Pelletizing Line in Brazil

Customer Background

A recycling company in Brazil specializes in processing post-consumer HDPE bottles collected from municipal recycling programs and commercial waste streams. The customer handles various HDPE containers, including detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, household chemical containers, and milk bottles.

Due to increasing demand for recycled HDPE pellets in the local market, the customer decided to expand production capacity and invest in a more efficient pelletizing system.

Project Requirements

The customer required a recycling solution capable of:

• Processing washed HDPE bottle flakes continuously
• Achieving a production capacity of 1200 kg/h
• Producing consistent, high-quality recycled pellets
• Reducing labor requirements through automation
• Ensuring stable long-term operation

Our Solution

After evaluating the customer's material conditions and production goals, we supplied a complete HDPE pelletizing line with a capacity of 1200 kg/h.

Main Equipment Configuration

• Automatic Feeding System
• Single Screw Extruder
• Hydraulic Screen Changer
• Vacuum Degassing System
• Water Ring Pelletizing System
• Vibration Dewatering Unit
• Storage Silo

The line was specifically configured to process washed HDPE bottle flakes with stable output and efficient filtration performance.

Production Results

After installation and commissioning, the system achieved the expected production targets.

Project Performance

✔ Output Capacity: 1200 kg/h

✔ Stable 24-hour Continuous Operation

✔ Efficient Removal of Residual Contaminants

✔ Consistent Pellet Quality

✔ Reduced Manual Intervention

✔ Reliable Performance for Large-Scale Production

The vacuum degassing system helps remove residual moisture and volatiles from the recycled material, while the hydraulic screen changer ensures continuous filtration during operation.

Final Product Application

The recycled HDPE pellets produced by the line are supplied to local manufacturers for the production of:

• Plastic Containers
• Chemical Bottles
• Plastic Pallets
• Pipes and Fittings
• Injection Molded Products

Customer Feedback

The customer reported stable operation, reliable pellet quality, and increased production efficiency after the new pelletizing line was put into operation. The project has strengthened their capacity to meet the growing demand for recycled plastics in the Brazilian market.

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