A bottle recycling plant has recently been successfully installed in Bhutan for a local plastic recycling company looking to expand its recycling business. The customer has been operating a plastic recycling factory for several years and decided to enter the PET bottle recycling industry this year. Their goal is to process waste PET bottles into clean PET flakes and further produce recycled PET pellets for reuse in manufacturing applications.
After detailed discussions with our sales manager Sunny, we provided a complete recycling solution based on the customer’s production requirements. The project included a 500kg/h PET bottle washing line and a 3-4 tons per hour PET pelletizing line.
Customer Requirements and Project Planning
The Bhutanese customer was interested in building a complete PET bottle recycling process, from waste bottle collection and cleaning to final pellet production.
After understanding the customer’s raw materials, expected capacity, and factory conditions, Sunny worked closely with the customer to design a suitable production plan. The proposed solution included:
500kg/h PET Bottle Washing Line
The PET bottle washing line is designed to process post-consumer PET bottles and remove labels, caps, dirt, oil, and other contaminants. The line produces clean PET flakes that meet the requirements for the next pelletizing stage.
Main functions include:
- PET bottle feeding
- Label removing
- Crushing
- Washing and separation
- Hot washing
- Dewatering and drying
3-4T/H PET Pelletizing Line
After washing, the PET flakes are fed into the pelletizing system for further processing. The pelletizing line converts the recycled PET material into uniform PET pellets that can be used for manufacturing new plastic products.
The pelletizing line was configured with a production capacity of 3-4 tons per hour to meet the customer’s future production goals.
Bottle Recycling Plant Production and Factory Testing
After the customer confirmed the technical solution and paid the deposit, our factory immediately arranged production of the equipment.
Once manufacturing was completed, all machines underwent testing and inspection before shipment. The trial operation ensured that each machine functioned properly and that the complete system could operate smoothly according to the design requirements.
After successful testing, the equipment was carefully packed and prepared for delivery to Bhutan.
Installation and Commissioning Support
To help the customer put the project into operation efficiently, our engineering team traveled to the customer’s factory and provided on-site installation guidance and commissioning support.
During the installation process, our engineers assisted with equipment positioning, system connection, operation testing, and operator training. Through close cooperation between both teams, the installation work was completed successfully.
Successful Operation of the Bottle Recycling Plant
The complete bottle recycling plant has now been installed and is operating successfully at the customer’s facility. The production line processes waste PET bottles into clean PET flakes and recycled PET pellets, helping the customer expand their recycling business and increase the value of recycled plastic materials.
The customer expressed satisfaction with the equipment performance and the support provided throughout the project.
Video of the PET Bottle Recycling Machine in Operation in Bhutan
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how a complete bottle recycling plant can help recycling businesses expand into PET bottle processing and pellet production. By combining a 500kg/h PET bottle washing line with a 3-4T/H PET pelletizing line, the Bhutan customer established an integrated recycling solution from waste PET bottles to finished PET pellets.
We will continue to provide reliable recycling equipment and technical support for customers seeking efficient PET bottle recycling solutions around the world.
