Plastic Recycling Washing Plant Successfully Installed in Nigeria
As plastic waste management becomes a priority across Africa, more recycling companies are seeking cost-effective, reliable plastic recycling washing plants that match local power conditions and realistic output requirements. Last month, EFFICIENT Machinery successfully supplied a 100 kg/h plastic recycling washing plant to a recycling company in Nigeria, designed specifically for PP and PE hard plastic scrap.
This case highlights not only the final equipment configuration, but also the practical concerns most buyers search for online: capacity matching, machine selection, shipping coordination, and overall investment value.
Client Background and Recycling Requirement
The Nigerian customer operates a small-to-medium plastic recycling business and already owns a pelletizing line from another supplier. What they needed was a stable front-end plastic recycling washing plant to improve material cleanliness before granulation.
Key requirements identified during communication:
- Raw material: PP and PE rigid plastic scrap (industrial and post-consumer)
- Target capacity: approx. 100 kg/h washing output
- Power condition: 380V, 3-phase electricity
- Installation environment: limited factory space, simple operation preferred
- Logistics: machines had to be compatible with shared container shipping
Recommended Plastic Recycling Washing Plant Configuration
Based on the customer’s existing pelletizing system, EFFICIENT Machinery supplied a crushing + washing + dewatering plastic recycling plant, optimized for rigid plastics.
Main Plastic Recycling Machines Included:
Plastic Crusher (SL-600): Designed for hard PP and PE scrap, this crusher ensures uniform flake size for downstream washing.
- Capacity: 600–800 kg/h (crushing stage)
- Motor power: 22 kW
- Heavy-duty rotor and wear-resistant blades
Screw Washing Machine: Used for continuous friction washing, removing mud, labels, and surface contaminants.
- 전력: 7.5 kW
- Length: 3 m
- Integrated screen for impurity discharge
A 5-meter washing tank equipped with dual chain-driven paddles improves cleaning efficiency and separates floating PP/PE flakes from heavier impurities.
Vertical Hoister & Dewatering Machine: After washing, plastic flakes are lifted, dewatered, and partially dried.
- Dewatering machine power: 11 kW
- Stainless steel internal screen
- Material ready for direct granulation
Auxiliary Equipment:
- Automatic blade sharpening machine
- Electric control cabinet with inverter-controlled conveyor
This modular configuration allows easy expansion into a full plastic scrap recycling plant in the future.
Why This Plastic Recycling Washing Plant Worked for Nigeria
From a buyer’s perspective, several factors made this solution practical:
- Balanced investment: no unnecessary machines, focused on washing efficiency
- Low operating risk: mature design, simple maintenance
- Power-efficient setup: suitable for local electricity conditions
- Flexible logistics: compact layout fits into a shared container shipment
In this project, operational stability, ease of use, and realistic investment were prioritized over maximum output.
Shipping, Delivery, and Project Execution
To reduce logistics costs, the washing plant equipment was delivered under FCA terms and shipped together with machines from another supplier in the same container. Equipment dimensions were carefully verified in advance to ensure smooth loading.
- Production time: 20–25 working days
- Warranty: 12 months
- Installation support: remote guidance and technical documentation provided
This execution approach helped ensure smooth delivery, predictable timelines, and a stable project outcome.
Project Result and Customer Feedback
After delivery, the plastic recycling washing plant achieved stable operation and met the customer’s cleanliness requirements for granulation. By upgrading only the washing and crushing section, the client improved pellet quality without replacing their existing extrusion line.
The project reflects a practical approach to capacity expansion, focusing on washing quality first while keeping future upgrades open.
Looking for a Plastic Recycling Washing Plant?
If you are searching for:
- A plastic recycling washing plant for PP, PE, PET, HDPE, PVC, etc.
- A small plastic scrap recycling plant for Africa or developing markets
- Or a custom plastic washing line matched to your pelletizing system
EFFICIENT Machinery provides modular solutions, clear configurations, and practical project experience.
📩 Contact us to receive a tailored proposal based on your raw material, capacity target, and factory conditions.