PET bottles & flakes
Post-consumer bottles, labels, caps and beverage residue
From waste stream to saleable output
Plastic Recycling Machines, Engineered as One Working System
Navigate the complete recycling route—from material assessment and size reduction to washing, pelletizing and downstream extrusion. SUHUI configures each line around your feedstock, quality target and factory reality.
20+ years recycling equipment experience 50+ countries export and commissioning support Factory-direct line configuration and testing
There Is No Universal Plastic Recycling Machine
A recycling project is a chain of decisions. A plastic shredder or crusher prepares feedstock; a washing line separates contamination; a pelletizing line stabilizes the melt; and pipe or profile extrusion equipment turns suitable material into a new product.
The correct route depends on polymer, shape, bulk density, moisture, contamination and the output your customer will accept. PET bottles, HDPE rigids, PP / PE film, woven jumbo bags and PVC scrap each behave differently inside the same machine, so two projects that both say "PP recycling" can need completely different plastic recycling equipment once feedstock and target quality are compared.
Line scale is a decision of its own. SUHUI builds the full range of plastic recycling machinery, from a single plastic crusher or shredder to a complete turnkey plastic recycling line with washing, drying and pelletizing stages — so capacity, plant space, power supply and running cost stay part of machine selection from day one, not an afterthought at installation.
Use this hub as a decision map: start from your material, follow the recommended process stages, review the exact machines involved, then send SUHUI a material video for line-level engineering.
Choose a Recycling Route by Material
Each row connects a real input condition to the machines and technical guidance most likely to matter.
HDPE bottles & rigid scrap
Milk bottles, detergent containers, crates and injection waste
PP / PE film & bags
Agricultural film, packaging film, shopping bags and soft scrap
PP woven & jumbo bags
Printed woven sacks, FIBC bags and raffia production waste
PVC pipe & profile scrap
Offcuts, cable compound, profile waste and rejected pipe
Large pipe & bulky plastic
Thick-wall HDPE pipe, large lumps, drums and hollow products
Six Process Decisions That Control Output Quality
A reliable line is not a row of machines. It is a controlled material journey in which every stage protects the next.
01Feed, sort and separate
Stable feeding and early contaminant removal protect every downstream machine. Separate metals, labels, caps, sand and incompatible polymers before they create quality losses.
02Shred and size-reduce
Low-speed shredders open bulky or flexible waste; high-speed crushers create controlled flakes. Rotor, screen and feeding method must match the material form.
03Wash and friction-clean
Cold washing removes loose dirt; friction and hot washing target glue, oil and labels. Tank sequence, residence time and water treatment determine flake purity.
04Dewater and dry
Mechanical dewatering removes bulk moisture before thermal drying. Film needs squeezing and densification; rigid flakes need centrifugal and hot-air drying.
05Filter and pelletize
Feeding, venting, melt filtration and cutting convert clean flakes into stable pellets. Screw design and filtration area must follow melt behavior and contamination.
06Extrude the next product
Qualified recycled pellets can return to pipe, profile, sheet or other extrusion. Output tolerances and application requirements define the final process configuration.
Types of Plastic Recycling Machines by Production Role
Compare the main types of plastic recycling equipment by the role each machine plays in the line. This live directory follows the WordPress product catalog, so newly published machines appear in the correct cluster automatically.
Recycling
Recycle scrap into clean pellets
Categories listed in the order material flows through a plant: size reduction first, washing second, pelletizing last.
5 machines
Crusher / Shredder
Size reduction for rigid, hollow, film and bag scrap — the first machine in almost every recycling line.
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4 machines
Plastic Recycling Washing Line
Complete washing systems that turn contaminated scrap into clean flakes ready for pelletizing.
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4 machines
Plastic Recycling Pelletizing Line
Compacting and pelletizing systems that convert flakes and film into uniform, sellable granules.
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Extrusion
Extrude pellets into the next product
Lines that consume recycled or virgin granules and turn them into pipe, profile and straw products.
3 machines
Plastic Pipe Extrusion Line
Single and multi-cavity lines for PVC, HDPE and PPR pipe, plus tube-shaped products such as straws and lamp covers.
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3 machines
Plastic Profile Extrusion Line
Extrusion lines for PVC and PP construction, window and decorative profiles.
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1 machine
PP Drinking Straw Making Machine
High-speed extrusion systems for food-grade PP drinking straws.
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Support
Support machines for both sides
Mixing, squeezing-drying and polymerization units that keep recycling and extrusion lines running at spec.
3 machines
Auxiliary Machine
Mixers, squeezer-dryers and solid-state polymerization systems that support the main line.
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What Do You Need the Line to Produce?
Recycling lines stop at flakes or pellets; extrusion lines carry the same material on into finished products. Choose the output your buyers actually pay for — the line is engineered backwards from there. Planning the extrusion side in detail? Visit the plastic extrusion machine hub.
Recycling output
Sell clean flakes and pellets
Clean PET flakes
Bottle-to-flake systems for fiber, sheet, strapping or food-contact upgrade projects.
Washed HDPE / PP flakes
Controlled rigid flakes ready for sale, compounding or in-house pelletizing.
Recycled pellets
Uniform film, rigid, PET or PVC pellets with filtration matched to the end market.
Extrusion output
Sell finished products
Recycled plastic pipe
Turn qualified compound into HDPE, PVC or PPR pipe with stable dimensions.
Plastic profiles
Extrude PVC and PP formulations into construction, lighting and custom profiles.
Finished drinking straws
A focused downstream route for PP material into straight or flexible straws.
Define the Engineering Inputs First
Two lines with the same nominal capacity can have very different cleaning performance, operating cost and output value. A useful comparison fixes the material and quality target before comparing machine lists.
Automation level, water treatment, melt filtration and control strategy all move both the price and the day-to-day running cost. Deciding these with an engineer early avoids re-quoting a line that was scoped against the wrong assumptions.
Study the process, then specify with confidence:
Understand complete recycling lines Plan a film recycling line Choose shredder type and torque Understand pellet quality controls Plan PET bottle recycling Plan HDPE recycling
Plastic Recycling Machine Price Factors
- Material form, polymer and bulk density
- Input contamination and required washing intensity
- Capacity target in kg/h or tons/day
- Final moisture, purity and pellet specification
- Automation, labor and utility constraints
- Water treatment, filtration and odor control
- Plant layout, voltage and destination standards
- Installation, commissioning and spare-parts scope
Plastic Recycling Machine Price Ranges
Use these factory-direct FOB ranges for budgeting. The final quotation depends on your material, contamination level, capacity and line configuration.
| Machine | Typical capacity | Reference price (FOB) |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic shredder | 200–1,000 kg/h | $10,000 – $30,000 |
| Plastic washing line | 300–1,000 kg/h | $40,000 – $100,000 |
| Pelletizing line | 100–1,000 kg/h | $10,000 – $100,000 |
| Film squeezer-granulator | 300–750 kg/h | $28,000 – $40,000 |
| Complete recycling line (shred + wash + pelletize) | Project-based | $50,000 – $150,000 |
Ranges are factory-direct FOB figures for budgeting only and exclude sea freight, duties and on-site installation. A firm quotation is issued after reviewing your material, target output and plant conditions.
Most recycling lines pay back in 18–36 months
Payback depends on feedstock cost, recycled-pellet selling price, capacity and running hours. Send your material and target output and a SUHUI engineer will map a realistic budget and payback range.
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As a factory-direct plastic recycling machine manufacturer and supplier, SUHUI combines material testing, line configuration, workshop manufacturing, pre-shipment trials and remote or on-site commissioning support. Every line is assembled and test-run in our own factory before it ships.
That means the machines you see in these photos are the machines you receive—matched to your feedstock, verified against your output target and backed by direct engineering support after delivery.
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- Years of equipment experience
- 50+
- Countries served
- 1:1
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Send Your Waste Stream to a SUHUI Engineer
Include the material type, photos or video, contamination, expected kg/h, target output, available plant space, voltage and destination country. The more concrete the input, the more specific the recommendation.
- Material-specific process recommendation
- Machine list and line-layout discussion
- Utility, labor and output-quality checkpoints
- Factory-direct quotation and delivery scope
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Plastic Recycling Machine FAQ
What is a plastic recycling machine?
It is equipment that converts plastic waste into reusable flakes, pellets or finished products through sorting, size reduction, washing, drying, pelletizing and extrusion.
How much does a plastic recycling machine cost?
Price depends on material, contamination, capacity, process scope, automation, utilities, output specification, shipping and commissioning. A useful quotation starts with material photos, hourly capacity and target output.
Which machine is used for plastic film recycling?
Dirty PP or PE film normally needs shredding, washing, squeezing and compacting pelletization. Clean factory film may feed directly into a compacting pelletizing line.
What is the difference between a shredder and a crusher?
A shredder uses low speed and high torque for bulky material. A crusher runs faster and produces smaller, more uniform regrind. Many lines use both stages.
Can one line wash and pelletize plastic?
Yes. Washing, dewatering, drying and pelletizing can be engineered as one continuous system when the material and factory layout support it.
How do I choose the correct recycling capacity?
Base capacity on available feedstock, operating hours, contamination losses, downstream demand and utility limits rather than the nameplate output alone.
Can mixed plastics be recycled on one line?
A line can handle a defined mixture, but incompatible polymers should be separated when the target is a stable, higher-value product. Sorting strategy is part of the line design.
How much water does a washing line use?
Consumption varies with contamination, tank design and recycling treatment. Closed-loop water systems can substantially reduce fresh-water demand.
What information is needed for a machine proposal?
Send plastic type, material form, contamination, photos or video, hourly capacity, target output, plant space, voltage and destination country.
What is the difference between plastic recycling equipment and a complete recycling line?
Plastic recycling equipment refers to individual machines such as shredders, washing lines or pelletizers, while a complete plastic recycling line connects these machines into one continuous, balanced process. Many buyers start with individual equipment and expand into a full line as volume grows.
Is SUHUI a plastic recycling machine manufacturer or a trading company?
SUHUI is a factory-direct plastic recycling machine manufacturer and supplier. Every machine is designed, assembled and test-run in our own Zhangjiagang workshop, so you work with the engineering team that builds the line rather than a reseller.
Start With the Plastic. Engineer Backward From the Output.
Send material photos, expected capacity and final-product requirements. SUHUI will map the necessary process stages and equipment.