Waste Sorting & Plastic Recycling

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Waste & Plastic Sorting

Waste Sorting & Plastic Recycling

The Role of Waste Sorting in Recycling Plants

Efficient plastic sorting is the foundation of every successful recycling facility. It ensures that mixed plastics are accurately separated by color and polymer type, creating high-purity output that can be reintroduced into manufacturing.

At Arcler, we specialize in integrating optical sorting systems and flakes sorter machines from leading global partners like Pellenc ST and Bühler SORTEX into complete recycling lines. These advanced systems are designed for PET, PE, and PP bottle and flake recovery, ensuring food-grade quality and consistent plant performance.

By combining optical detection, AI, and precision ejection technologies, Arcler helps recycling plants achieve higher recovery rates, lower contamination, and sustainable operation efficiency.
Our Products

Machines for Waste & Plastic Sorting

Arcler provides advanced sorting technologies, each tailored to specific applications
Optical Sorters

Bottle & Film Optical Sorters

NIR based sorters for plastics, paper, textile and mixed waste.

flakes-sorter
High-precision optical sorting for PET, PE, PP, & other plastics and glass flakes.

Sorting’s Role in a Plastic Recycling Line

In a typical recycling setup, optical sorting takes place before washing to separate polymers and colors, while flake sorting ensures purity after cleaning.
This two-stage sorting approach ensures that only the cleanest material continues downstream resulting in premium-grade recycled resin and reduced waste disposal costs.
Recycling Plant

Not Sure Which Sorting Machine Fits Your Project?

Arcler helps you evaluate waste characteristics, plant requirements, and processing goals to recommend the right sorting solution from optical sorter machines to flake sorters and waste sorters.

Key Features & Advantages

Improves Recovery Rates – Achieves > 99 % polymer and color purity.
Boosts Plant Efficiency – Reduces manual sorting and contamination.
Plastic Recycling Precision – Perfect for PET, HDPE, PP bottles, flakes, and films.
Supports Circular Economy Goals – Creates high-value recyclates for reuse.
Smart Data & Automation – Remote monitoring and predictive analytics for process optimization.
Seamless Integration – Works with shredders, washers, and extrusion lines for turnkey recycling plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Waste & Plastic Sorting Machines

What role do bottle and film optical sorters play in plastic recycling?
They use sensors to detect and separate plastics by color and polymer type, improving recovery rates and flake purity.
How do flake sorters differ from bottle and film optical sorters?
Can these systems process mixed plastic packaging?
What purity can be achieved in recycled plastics?
Are these systems easy to retrofit into existing plants?