Which Machine to Recycle Plastic?

Choosing the right plastic recycling machine depends on your material, contamination level and target output. Wondering which machine to recycle plastic? Start with the three-stage chain: shredder, washer, and pelletizer.

Shredding and size reduction

If you process bulky rigid plastic, pipes, purgings or tangled film, a single or double shaft shredder reduces the material to a manageable size. Film and soft plastic need the shear cutting of a single shaft design with a hydraulic pusher.

Washing and separation

For contaminated bottles, film and woven bags, a washing line removes labels, glue, dirt and other residues. PET bottles need hot washing and float-sink separation; film uses friction washing and squeeze drying.

Pelletizing

Clean flakes are converted into uniform, sale-ready pellets on a granulator or pelletizing line. PET flakes require crystallization and IV-preserving extrusion, while PE/PP film works well on a cutter-compactor line.

Send us your material type, contamination level and target capacity — our engineers will recommend the right machines for your plant.