The Plastic Horizontal Dryer is designed for efficient mechanical dewatering of recycled plastics, including PET flakes, PE/PP films, and rigid plastics (HDPE, ABS, etc.). By combining centrifugal action with screw-driven conveyance, the machine removes surface moisture from washed materials, producing low-moisture output suitable for downstream hot-air drying, crystallization, or melt granulation.
Ideal for recycling lines, granulation production, and plastic modification plants, the horizontal dryer ensures continuous operation, low energy consumption, and reliable integration with automated systems.
Technical Parameters
| Model | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 |
| Output (kg/h) | 700-900 | 900-1200 | 1000-1500 | 1200-1800 | 1500-2200 |
| Power (kW) | 18.5 | 18.5/22/30 | 22/30/37 | 30/37 | 37/45 |
| Weight (kg) | 700 | 900 | 1500 | 1800 | 2200 |
| Dimensions (m) | 2.79×1.14×1.22 | 3.19×1.14×1.22 | 3.29×1.34×1.22 | 3.59×1.14×1.22 | 4.3×1.34×1.68 |
Key Features
1. Horizontal Screw Design: Utilizes the relative rotation between drum and screw to achieve continuous feeding and automatic discharge.
2. Efficient Dewatering: Centrifugal force combined with screw pressing removes the majority of surface moisture, reducing downstream drying requirements.
3. Low Moisture Output: Produces plastics with surface moisture typically below 10–20%, depending on material type, shape, and initial water content.
4. Durable Construction: Core components made from stainless steel with heavy-duty bearings and vibration reduction systems ensure smooth high-speed operation.
5. Adjustable Parameters: Screw speed, drum speed, and sieve aperture can be adjusted to accommodate PET flakes, film fragments, or rigid plastics.
6. Compact and Continuous Operation: Small footprint and strong throughput allow seamless integration into automated washing and granulation lines.
7. Easy Maintenance: Wear parts are replaceable, and routine maintenance is simple, including cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of critical components.
Typical Applications
Plastic Recycling Lines
- PET Flakes: Reduces surface moisture of washed PET flakes before crystallization drying or granulation.
- PE/PP Films: Dewaters lightweight, easily entangled film fragments, preventing clumping and improving drying efficiency.
Plastic Granulation Production
- Separates water from freshly produced pellets in water-ring or underwater pelletizing lines.
- Reduces the load on downstream drying towers by providing low-moisture, surface-dried pellets.
Plastic Modification and Masterbatch Production
- Suitable for water-cooled pelletizing processes including engineering plastics and high-filler masterbatches.
- Ensures low-moisture material for subsequent vibration drying or oven drying.
Plastic Washing Lines
- Serves as the final dewatering stage for washed flakes, films, or rigid plastic scraps.
- Prepares materials for efficient downstream drying and prevents moisture-related defects.
