ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder 15kW 400kg/h Industrial
Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) process mixed plastic streams that include PET bottles, HDPE containers, PP caps, PS foam, and contamination. The ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder is built for MRF service with rotor geometry calibrated for multi-stream processing and screen range tuned for downstream density separation and optical sorting.
| Model | ZL-PC600 | Power | 15 kW |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz (Customizable: 220V/415V/440V/480V) | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 500-800 kg/h | Feed Opening | 600 x 400 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 18 pcs SKD-11 | Fixed Blades | 4 pcs SKD-11 |
| Screen Hole | 6-12 mm (customizable) | Net Weight | 900 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 1500 x 1200 x 1750 mm | Crushing Chamber | 620 x 420 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS | Noise Level | max 88 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
The ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder processes mixed rigid plastic streams (PET bottles, HDPE containers, PP caps, occasional PS) in a single pass at 350-400 kg/h. The 18-blade rotor geometry produces flake size distributions that work with downstream sink-float separation: PET (1.38 g/cc) and PVC (1.4 g/cc) sink; HDPE (0.95), PP (0.91), and most other plastics float.
For a 10,000 tonne/year MRF processing curbside collection, the ZL-PC600 throughput represents 25% of the total plastic stream. A typical MRF runs 4 ZL-PC600 machines in parallel to handle 1,600 kg/h total plastic throughput, with sorted output feeding separate PET (food-grade), HDPE (bottle-grade), and PP (industrial-grade) recovery lines.
MRFs collect mixed plastic bales at tipping fees of USD 50-150 per tonne (varies by region and contamination level). Sorted output sells at USD 200-1,100 per tonne depending on polymer and grade. The ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder is the critical piece of equipment that determines whether the MRF operates at a profit or a loss.
For a 10,000 tonne/year MRF processing mixed curbside plastic: input cost USD 1.0 million (USD 100/tonne tipping fee paid to municipalities), sorted output revenue USD 1.5 million (mixed bale USD 600/tonne avg), processing cost USD 0.2 million (USD 20/tonne including ZL-PC600 share), net revenue USD 0.3 million/year. Without the ZL-PC600 throughput and reliability, this MRF would operate at a loss.
MRF input streams typically contain 5-15% non-plastic contamination by weight: paper labels, food residue, aluminum caps, steel springs, glass fragments. The ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder tolerates paper and food residue (these pass through the screen and exit with the flake stream). Metal and glass are removed upstream by magnetic separators and air classifiers.
For plants without upstream sorting, the ZL-PC600 includes a reversing switch that clears metal jams in 2-3 minutes versus 30-60 minutes for machines without this feature. Magnetic separator upstream (USD 2,500-4,000) is recommended for any MRF stream with metal contamination above 1%.
The ZL-PC600 produces flake at 6-8 mm screen size that feeds directly into Near-Infrared (NIR) optical sorters without pre-granulation. NIR sorting separates PET, HDPE, PP, and other polymers with 95-99% purity at throughputs up to 2,000 kg/h per sorter. For plants adding optical sorting to an existing MRF, the ZL-PC600 output is calibrated to feed directly into the sorter without intermediate handling.
For plants without optical sorting, the ZL-PC600 output feeds into a sink-float separation tank with 85-90% purity (lower than optical but adequate for non-food-grade applications). Adding optical sorting typically doubles the MRF revenue per tonne processed.
Smaller municipalities and waste haulers often cannot justify a full MRF investment (USD 2-5 million). The ZL-PC600 Recycling Plastic Shredder enables regional processing networks where 3-5 small haulers share a single MRF, transporting baled mixed plastic to a central facility for sorting and processing.
For a regional network serving 100,000 households across 5 municipalities, the central MRF runs 3 ZL-PC600 machines processing 30,000 tonnes of mixed plastic annually. Tipping fees from haulers (USD 80/tonne) plus sorted output revenue (USD 500/tonne avg) generate USD 17.4 million annual revenue against USD 12 million operating cost, yielding USD 5.4 million net annual revenue shared among the 5 municipal partners.
Q: What is the maximum contamination level the ZL-PC600 can handle?
15% non-plastic contamination by weight is the practical limit. Above 20% contamination, throughput drops by 30-40% and blade life shortens. Pre-sorting with magnetic separator and air classifier is recommended for streams above 10% contamination.
Q: Can the machine process plastic film and flexible packaging?
Limited. Rigid plastics (bottles, containers, caps) process at rated throughput. Flexible film tends to wrap around the rotor and requires a different rotor geometry. For mixed rigid + flexible streams, pre-sort the film out and process rigid-only at the ZL-PC600.
Q: How is metal contamination handled?
Metal objects below 5 mm pass through without damage. Larger metal objects trip the thermal overload and require manual clearing via the reversing switch. Magnetic separator upstream (overbelt or drum type) is recommended for all MRF streams.
Q: What is the typical MRF payback period for a ZL-PC600?
8-14 months for a 10,000 tonne/year MRF. The ZL-PC600 represents 8-12% of total MRF capital cost (USD 1,800 of USD 20,000-30,000 total equipment cost per 10,000 tonne/year line).
Q: Does the machine require special operator training?
Basic training (2 hours) covers start-up, shut-down, jam clearing, and screen changes. Most MRF operators learn the ZL-PC600 within 1 shift. Advanced training on rotor alignment and bearing service is available from ZILLION technicians (USD 800 on-site).
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