1-1.5T/H Water Bottle Crushing Machine in Indonesia

Customer Profile and Equipment Rationale

The customer is a medium-scale plastic recycling facility that handles post-consumer PET bottles and containers from Jakarta and surrounding regions. Their operations involve:

• Collecting used water bottles and PET packaging from municipal waste streams
• Sorting materials to remove non-PET contaminants
• Preparing crushed plastic for pelletizing, extrusion, or compounding

The SSJ1000 model water bottle crushing machine was selected to match the facility's existing throughput and spatial constraints. The machine allows the client to process approximately 1–1.5 tons/hour of water bottles, which aligns with their daily collection volume and the production capacity of downstream pelletizing machines.

Equipment Details and Specifications

The RICHI SSJ1000 water bottle crushing machine offers robust performance and reliability for preliminary plastic crushing:

• Power: 37 kW × 2 motors
• Rotor diameter: 400 mm
• Blade material: High-quality 55CrSi alloy steel
• Customizable blade quantity and teeth according to material properties
• Machine dimensions: 3900 × 1800 × 2200 mm

Key technical features include:

• Heavy-duty, thickened shell with CO₂ protected welding and full annealing to eliminate welding stress
• Hexagonal rotor design with removable blades for high efficiency and easy maintenance
• Sealed bearings for dust and water protection
• Automatic overload protection with reverse function for safety

The SSJ1000 water bottle crushing machine in Indonesia efficiently reduces irregular PET bottles to approximately 3 cm pieces, ideal for pelletizing or extrusion in later processing stages.

Raw Materials and Material Handling

In Indonesia, the primary raw material for this project is post-consumer PET water bottles collected from urban waste streams. The bottles vary in size, shape, and residual content. The client also occasionally processes colored PET containers and other recyclable plastics, which require robust blade design and overload protection.

The crushed material produced by the SSJ1000 water bottle crushing machine is used as feedstock for:

• PET pellet production for reuse in packaging
• Blended recycled materials for composite products such as decking, furniture, or non-food-grade containers
• Trial manufacturing of recycled fibers for textile applications

The machine’s versatility ensures that different types of plastics can be handled efficiently, maintaining the integrity of the material while achieving the desired 3 cm crushing size.

Operational Advantages and Process Integration

The crushing process with the SSJ1000 water bottle crushing machine in Indonesia involves:

• Feeding: Irregular-shaped water bottles are manually or conveyor-fed into the machine
• Crushing: Heavy-duty rotors and high-strength blades reduce bottles into smaller pieces
• Safety Features: Automatic reverse mechanism protects the motor and blades from hard contaminants
• Output: Uniform 3 cm pieces suitable for pelletizing or direct recycling

Advantages for the client include enhanced crushing efficiency, reduced downtime, and long blade lifespan due to high-quality alloy steel and precise machining. Additionally, the machine’s compact footprint allows it to be integrated into existing recycling operations without requiring major facility modifications.

Logistics and Delivery

The SSJ1000 water bottle crushing machine was shipped from China via sea freight to Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta, the main port serving industrial imports in Indonesia. Upon arrival, RICHI provided guidance for unloading, installation, and commissioning. The client benefited from RICHI’s experience in handling international shipping and installation for Southeast Asian recycling projects, ensuring a smooth startup.

Versatility and Technical Highlights

The SSJ series of water bottle crushing machines is known for its broad applicability across multiple industries:

• Plastic recycling: PET, PP, HDPE, and other common packaging materials
• Light industrial waste: cardboard, small wood offcuts, and composite materials
• Pre-processing for biomass or energy recovery systems

Technical advantages include:

• Heavy-duty design for continuous operation
• High-efficiency blade and rotor system
• Quick blade replacement for reduced maintenance time
• Automatic overload protection for safe operations

The client chose RICHI’s SSJ1000 over competitors due to its reliability, adaptability to irregular waste shapes, and proven track record in recycling operations.

Customer Feedback and Results

The Indonesian recycling facility reported immediate benefits after installation:

• Increased throughput: Approximately 1.5 tons of PET bottles crushed per hour
• Consistent output size: Uniform 3 cm pieces facilitated downstream pelletizing
• Low maintenance costs: Removable blades and hexagonal rotor design simplified service
• Operational safety: Overload auto-reverse prevented machine downtime from hard contaminants

The facility manager highlighted the machine’s durability and efficiency, stating: “RICHI’s SSJ1000 exceeded our expectations. We can handle irregular plastic waste easily, and the crushed output is perfect for our pelletizing line. Installation and training were professional, and support is always just a call away.”

Conclusion: Enhancing Plastic Recycling in Indonesia

The water bottle crushing machine in Indonesia demonstrates RICHI Machinery’s expertise in providing robust, reliable, and flexible preliminary crushing solutions. The SSJ1000 not only improves operational efficiency but also supports sustainable recycling practices, enabling clients to convert waste into valuable reusable materials.

By choosing RICHI, clients gain a partner that delivers high-quality machines, tailored support, and professional after-sales services, ensuring long-term success in plastic recycling and related industries.