3-4T/H Plastic PET Bottle Crusher Machine in Thailand

Customer Profile and Equipment Selection

The customer is a plastic recycling operator focusing on post-consumer PET bottle recovery. Their operation consists of:

• Collecting used PET bottles from urban waste streams, retailers, and commercial suppliers
• Sorting and washing bottles to remove foreign materials
• Reducing the size of bottles to uniform fragments for easier processing and handling

Given their processing requirement of approximately 3–4 tons per hour, the SSJ1200 model was chosen for its balance of high power, rotor size, and blade configuration suitable for handling thick-walled and irregularly shaped PET bottles.

Technical Specifications of SSJ1200

• Power: 45 kW × 2 motors
• Rotor diameter: 400 mm
• Blade material: 55CrSi alloy steel, forged and precision machined
• Customizable number of blades and teeth according to material properties
• Machine dimensions: 4200 × 1800 × 2300 mm

This configuration ensures stable operation, durability, and the ability to process large volumes of plastic efficiently.

Raw Materials and Local Processing Requirements

The facility processes:

• Post-consumer PET beverage bottles from retailers and municipal waste
• Small HDPE bottles, occasionally mixed with PET
• Irregularly shaped and flattened bottles, often with labels and caps attached

The SSJ1200 plastic pet bottle crusher machine in Thailand reduces these materials into fragments about 3 cm in size, which are then suitable for:

1. Pellet production: Washed and dried PET fragments are turned into recycled pellets used in packaging, strapping, and other non-food-grade plastic products
2. Industrial composites: Some crushed PET fragments are used in producing composite panels for construction or furniture
3. Optimized storage and transport: Uniform-sized fragments improve logistics efficiency and reduce storage space

This preprocessing step ensures that downstream operations run smoothly and the recycled products meet quality standards required by domestic and regional buyers.

Operational Advantages and Workflow Integration

Integration of the SSJ1200 into the facility’s workflow brought several advantages:

• Feeding mechanism: Accepts manually loaded bottles or conveyor-fed materials
• Crushing efficiency: Dual heavy-duty rotors with replaceable forged alloy steel blades handle irregular PET bottles efficiently
• Reliability: Automatic overload protection and reverse rotation prevent motor damage when encountering hard objects
• Output consistency: Achieves uniform fragment size, which is critical for effective pelletizing and washing

Key operational benefits include:

• High throughput of irregular-shaped PET bottles
• Durable construction with heavy-duty housing and stress-relieved welding for long-term stability
• Low maintenance due to sealed bearings and replaceable rotor blades
• Safety features including overload protection and automatic rotor reversal

Shipping and Logistics

The SSJ1200 plastic pet bottle crusher machine in Thailand was shipped from China to Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, a major entry point for industrial machinery. RICHI Machinery provided:

• On-site installation guidance
• Commissioning support
• Operator training for optimal machine performance

This ensured the client could integrate the crusher into their workflow immediately, with minimal downtime and operational disruption.

Versatility and Technical Features

The SSJ series plastic pet bottle crusher machine in Thailand is highly versatile, capable of crushing a wide range of materials:

• Plastic recycling: PET bottles, HDPE containers, PP packaging
• Industrial waste: Light composite materials, containers, and packaging materials
• Pre-processing for pelletizing: Ensures uniform material size for downstream operations

Technical highlights include:

• Heavy-duty, thickened housing with CO₂-protected welds and stress-relieved annealing
• Hexagonal rotor with replaceable, forged alloy steel blades for extended service life
• Sealed bearings for dust and water resistance
• Automatic overload reverse to protect motors

The client selected this equipment due to its robust construction, high efficiency, and suitability for irregular-shaped PET bottles.

Customer Feedback and Operational Results

Within the first two months of operation, the facility reported:

• Processing capacity: 3–4 tons per hour of mixed PET and HDPE bottles
• Output uniformity: Approximately 3 cm crushed fragments
• Maintenance efficiency: Hexagonal rotor and replaceable blades minimized downtime
• Enhanced safety: Automatic overload reverse prevented motor damage

A plant supervisor shared: “The SSJ1200 has significantly improved our pre-processing workflow. We can now handle larger volumes efficiently, and RICHI’s installation and training services were excellent. It’s a reliable machine for our recycling operations.”

Conclusion: Driving Plastic Recycling Innovation in Thailand

The plastic PET bottle crusher machine in Thailand exemplifies RICHI Machinery’s expertise in providing durable, high-performance, and versatile recycling solutions. The SSJ1200 enables operators to pre-process irregular-shaped plastic bottles into uniform fragments, enhancing downstream recycling processes and contributing to sustainable plastic management.

Through professional support, installation, and after-sales services, RICHI ensures that clients achieve long-term operational efficiency and productivity. This case underscores the company’s commitment to environmentally responsible technology and reliable industrial equipment in Southeast Asia.