Model 1000 Plastic Bottle Shredder​

Product Overview

This high-performance machine features a 15-22 kW motor system optimized for bottle processing, achieving an impressive 1000-1500 kg/hour throughput—equivalent to approximately 8,000-12,000 standard 500ml bottles per hour. Its compact design incorporates specialized bottle handling technology that separates caps and labels while reducing bottles to consistent flakes, streamlining downstream washing and recycling processes. The Model 1000's reliability and efficiency make it a critical component in PET recycling lines worldwide.

Product Features

Bottle-Specific Feeding System

The shredder features a specially designed inclined feed conveyor with adjustable guides that orient bottles for optimal cutting. This system prevents bottle "bridging" and ensures consistent feeding even with mixed bottle sizes and shapes. Integrated air nozzles remove lightweight contaminants and loose labels before shredding, improving final flake quality and reducing downstream cleaning requirements.

Precision Flake Cutting Technology

At its core is a high-speed rotor equipped with 12-16 hardened stainless steel blades arranged in a spiral pattern specifically engineered for plastic bottle material. The fixed cutter geometry creates a shearing action that produces clean, uniform flakes with minimal dust generation. The 300mm diameter rotor operates at 450-600 rpm, optimized to balance cutting efficiency with energy consumption.

Integrated Cap Separation

Recognizing the different plastic types in bottles and caps, the Model 1000 incorporates a specialized separation system that removes polypropylene (PP) caps from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle flakes during processing. This built-in separation reduces the need for additional downstream sorting equipment, lowering overall recycling line costs and improving material purity.

Applications

This specialized shredder excels in bottle recycling operations:

PET Bottle Recycling Lines: Processes post-consumer water, soda, and juice bottles

HDPE Bottle Processing: Handles milk, detergent, and chemical containers

Beverage Industry Recycling: Recycles production waste and off-spec bottles

Curbside Collection Processing: Processes mixed plastic bottle streams from municipal programs

Bottle Manufacturing Waste: Recycles production scrap and defective bottles

FAQ

Q: What bottle sizes and types can the Model 1000 handle?

A: The shredder efficiently processes plastic bottles ranging from 200ml to 5 liters in volume, including PET water bottles, HDPE milk jugs, and PP juice bottles. Its adjustable feed system accommodates different shapes including standard bottles, sports caps, and wide-mouth containers without pre-sorting.

Q: How effective is the cap separation system?

A: The integrated cap separation system achieves 95-98% separation efficiency between PET bottle flakes and PP caps, significantly reducing the need for manual sorting or additional downstream separation equipment. This high efficiency ensures the final flake material meets strict recycling purity standards.

Q: What is the typical flake size produced?

A: The Model 1000 produces consistent flake sizes of 8-12mm with minimal fines, ideal for subsequent washing and processing. The fixed blade geometry ensures uniform particle size distribution, which is critical for efficient drying and melting in further recycling stages.

Q: How does it handle bottles with residual liquids or labels?

A: The shredder features drainage ports that remove residual liquids during processing, while integrated air separation removes loose paper and plastic labels. For bottles with heavy label adhesion, optional pre-treatment integration is available, though the standard system handles most common label types effectively.