3-3.5T/H Plastic Bottle Crushing Machine in Canada

Customer Profile and Equipment Selection

The client is a plastic recycling facility in Ontario, Canada, primarily processing post-consumer beverage bottles collected from local supermarkets, distribution centers, and municipal recycling programs.

The SSJ1200 model plastic bottle crushing machine was selected to meet the facility’s growing capacity needs. Compared to previous shredders, the SSJ1200 offered:

• Power: 45 kW × 2 motors
• Rotor diameter: 400 mm
• Blade material: 55CrSi forged alloy steel
• Customizable blade numbers and teeth configurations
• Overall dimensions: 4200 × 1800 × 2300 mm

The client specifically wanted a single-unit solution to replace an aging shredder that could not handle the volume and variety of bottles collected. This plastic bottle crushing machine in Canada would serve as a pre-crusher, reducing the bottle fragments to a manageable size for washing and subsequent pelletizing.

Materials and Local Processing Requirements

The facility processes a mix of HDPE milk jugs, PET soft drink bottles, and multi-layer beverage containers, often with residual liquid and labels.

Primary processing goals include:

• Fragment size reduction: Crushing bottles to around 3 cm to ensure uniformity for downstream pelletization
• Material preparation for recycling: Consistent fragments improve washing efficiency and pellet quality
• Enhanced logistics: Smaller, uniform fragments simplify storage, handling, and transportation

The SSJ1200 plastic bottle crushing machine in Canada efficiently handles this material mix, including irregularly shaped bottles and occasional thicker-walled industrial containers, ensuring smooth downstream processing.

Operational Benefits and Workflow Integration

Integrating the SSJ1200 plastic bottle crushing machine into the Canadian facility yielded the following benefits:

• High throughput: Capable of processing approximately 3–3.5 tons per hour
• Efficient crushing: Dual-rotor design with heavy-duty hexagonal shafts provides high crushing efficiency for irregular-shaped bottles
• Maintenance reduction: Sealed bearings and durable forged blades minimize maintenance and downtime
• Safety and reliability: Automatic overload protection and reverse rotation prevent motor damage when encountering hard objects

The machine seamlessly integrated with existing washing and drying lines. Crushed bottle fragments now flow directly into washing and drying units, significantly reducing manual sorting and pre-treatment time.

Shipping and Logistics

The SSJ1200 plastic bottle crushing machine was shipped via sea freight from China to the Port of Vancouver, one of Canada’s primary import hubs for heavy machinery. RICHI Machinery provided:

• Pre-shipment quality inspections and operational testing
• Professional installation guidance and on-site commissioning
• Operator training to ensure efficient and safe operation

This facilitated rapid deployment and minimal operational disruption for the client.

Versatility and Technical Advantages

The SSJ series crusher machines are versatile, suitable for a wide range of plastic waste. For the Canadian context, the SSJ1200 can process:

• Post-consumer HDPE and PET bottles
• Industrial packaging waste with variable wall thickness
• Composite plastic waste for downstream pelletization

Technical highlights include:

• Heavy-duty, stress-relieved welded housing for long-term durability
• Hexagonal rotor shafts with replaceable forged alloy steel blades
• Sealed bearings resistant to dust and moisture
• Automatic reverse rotation to handle hard or blocking materials

Clients select the SSJ1200 for its high efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance, ideal for processing mixed post-consumer plastic bottles efficiently and consistently.

Customer Feedback and Operational Results

After a few months of operation, the client reported:

• Processing capacity: 3–3.5 tons per hour of mixed bottles
• Output consistency: Uniform 3 cm fragments suitable for pellet production
• Maintenance efficiency: Blade replacement is quick, reducing downtime
• Operational reliability: Automatic overload protection has effectively prevented motor damage

A facility manager commented: “The SSJ1200 has exceeded our expectations. It efficiently handles our irregular bottle streams, improves downstream washing efficiency, and reduces labor costs. RICHI Machinery’s support has been excellent, from installation to training.”

Enhancing Plastic Recycling in Canada

The plastic bottle crushing machine in Canada demonstrates RICHI Machinery’s commitment to providing high-performance, versatile, and reliable plastic processing solutions. By reducing irregular-shaped bottles to uniform fragments, the SSJ1200 improves pellet production, facilitates composite material manufacturing, and optimizes overall recycling workflow.

RICHI Machinery ensures clients receive professional installation, training, and after-sales support, enabling Canadian facilities to process post-consumer plastics efficiently, comply with local recycling standards, and produce high-quality recycled materials for domestic and export markets.