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APEX Conveyor belt food-grade NIR rPET whole bottle sorting system
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APEX Conveyor belt food-grade NIR rPET whole bottle sorting system
APEX AI Conveyor belt bottle sorting system
installation site of APEX Conveyor belt food-grade NIR rPET whole bottle sorting system
sorting bottles of APEX Conveyor belt food-grade NIR rPET whole bottle sorting system
Sorted PET output of APEX Conveyor belt food-grade NIR rPET whole bottle sorting system

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Specs & Features: CCD+AI Visual + NIR Infrared Color Sorting & Material Sorting

APEX Conveyor Belt Food Grade NIR rPET Whole Bottle Sorting System

ZI Series Medium-Speed Belt-Type Whole Bottle Dual-Function Optical Sorting Machine

Key Advantages

  • Dual Inspection System: Identical Visual Screening plus Exclusive Infrared Material Classification
  • Steady & Balanced Medium-Speed Continuous Production
  • 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Industrial Operation with Minimal Unplanned Downtime
  • Remarkably Improved Finished Product Purity for High-End & Export-Grade Recycling

Product Introduction

The ZI conveyor belt plastic bottle sorting system is the flagship medium-speed intelligent upgraded model derived from the Z series steady-output belt-type whole bottle sorting equipment, specially developed for high-standard, high-purity waste plastic bottle recycling and regeneration projects.

Distinct from the 3.5m/s high-speed G & GI product line as well as vertical sorters designed only for plastic flakes and pellets, this model strikes a perfect balance between sustained medium-speed mass throughput and comprehensive high-precision sorting performance, acting as the premium upgraded solution for complicated, high-quality whole bottle recycling working conditions.

It boasts four exclusive core strengths and targeted industrial application highlights:

1. Dual Inspection System: Identical Visual Screening plus Exclusive Infrared Material Classification

It inherits the standard color CCD+AI visual recognition system from the base Z model to eliminate stained, discolored and deformed defective bottles via appearance feature judgment. On this foundation, an independent NIR near-infrared spectral detection module is added as the core upgrade. It can penetrate bottle surfaces to distinguish molecular spectral differences of plastic resins, so as to automatically separate PET, PP, PE and HDPE bottles with identical appearance but different material composition — a sorting function that the single visual Z series cannot realize at all.

2. Steady & Balanced Medium-Speed Continuous Production

Equipped with an optimized medium-throughput stable belt conveying structure, it avoids the decline in sorting precision brought by ultra-high-speed operation. The equipment delivers stable and even hourly processing volume during long-term batch production, fully fitting standardized medium-output industrial production needs that attach equal importance to running stability and finished recycled material quality.

3. 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Industrial Operation with Minimal Unplanned Downtime

Constructed with industrial-strength reinforced wear-resistant belt assembly and a full-process intelligent real-time monitoring system, ZI supports non-stop 24-hour medium-load production. The system automatically tracks running parameters and equipment status, cutting manual on-site intervention and unexpected breakdown downtime, which satisfies strict continuous production requirements of large-scale recycling industrial parks.

4. Remarkably Improved Finished Product Purity for High-End & Export-Grade Recycling

Aimed at strict high-end recycling standards, the dual-channel sorting mechanism removes both visually unqualified defective bottles and cross-material foreign resin impurities in one single pass. It greatly lifts the purity, consistency and commercial added value of final recycled whole bottles, fully complying with quality specifications for export-oriented and high-value plastic recycling regeneration.

Tailored for medium & large-scale plastic bottle recycling industrial parks, high-standard steady-output sorting lines and premium high-purity waste plastic bottle upgrading projects, the ZI sorter integrates intelligent dual-dimension sorting, long-running equipment stability and stable medium-volume production capacity. It serves as the top-tier steady-output intelligent whole bottle sorting solution for high-grade industrial plastic resource recovery.

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ZI2000 2-5 0.6-0.8380/50≤5929506063*3284*2737
ZI1300 1-3 0.6-0.8380/50≤47.522506063*2097*1968

ACCEPTED — AFTER Whole Bottle Sorting

Purified PE whole bottles separated from mixed waste bottle materials, with sorting purity up to 99.9%.

ACCEPTED — AFTER Whole Bottle Sorting

High-purity PP whole bottles screened out from multi-resin mixed plastic bottles, final purity reaches 99.9%.

Below authorized Utility Model Patents cover the complete core structural design of the ZI medium-speed dual-function conveyor belt bottle sorting system, including anti-deviation conveying mechanism, bottle positioning feeding structure, dual light source detection frame and infrared spectrum identification assembly.

All patented structural designs are tailor-optimized for the medium-speed continuous working condition and dual visual & infrared sorting mode of ZI series. The proprietary mechanical architecture effectively improves the running stability during long-cycle 24h non-stop production, avoids bottle stacking and conveying deviation, and guarantees stable recognition accuracy of both appearance defects and plastic resin material classification. The series of intellectual property certifications solidify the differentiated technical advantages of ZI upgraded sorting equipment in medium-volume high-purity plastic bottle recycling lines.

The ZI medium-speed dual-function sorting machine adopts standardized international export-grade packaging procedures to adapt to long-distance sea freight and cross-border land transportation.

  1. Before packaging, our QC team carries out comprehensive pre-shipment inspection on the dual visual & infrared detection system, conveying structure and electrical control parts to confirm full functional integrity.
  2. The whole equipment is tightly wrapped and sealed with anti-corrosion aluminum foil bags, followed by complete vacuum pumping to isolate moisture and air, effectively preventing rust and damp damage during long overseas transit.
  3. Multi-layer stretch film winding reinforcement avoids foil bag tearing and surface scratch from collision and friction in transit.
  4. The unit is firmly fixed on an export wooden pallet for stable hoisting and loading; an outer waterproof protective cover is added before truck delivery and container stuffing.

This six-step standardized packaging forms a complete triple protection of anti-rust, moisture-proof and anti-collision, ensuring the ZI sorting equipment arrives at overseas customer sites with zero damage and intact performance.

If the above details fail to meet your requirements, feel free to contact our service team for further information.

FAQS

  • What ultra-fine bottle flaws can ZI identify that others miss?

    The ZI sorter inherits the standard visual inspection function to pick out micro surface discoloration, ink stains and slightly deformed bottles. More importantly, it is equipped with an exclusive NIR near-infrared spectral detection module that basic visual sorters do not carry. It can distinguish PET, PP, PE and HDPE plastic bottles with identical appearance but different resin compositions, removing cross-material mixed impurities which cannot be eliminated by purely visual sorting, so as to produce high-purity recycled bottle materials that meet premium recycling standards.

  • Can ZI support 24-hour continuous production at large waste bottle recycling industrial parks?

    Yes. Equipped with industrial-grade reinforced conveying structure and full-process intelligent real-time operation monitoring system, ZI can run steadily under medium-load round-the-clock working conditions. The built-in fault self-check module can alert abnormal operation in advance, effectively reduce unexpected shutdowns and manual on-site intervention frequency, perfectly matching the intensive continuous production demands of large recycling industrial bases.

  • Can sorted bottles from ZI meet strict overseas recycled plastic import inspection standards?

    Absolutely. ZI completes two layers of screening in one pass: it first eliminates stained, discolored and deformed unqualified bottles via AI visual recognition, then separates foreign plastic materials through infrared spectrum identification. With both appearance impurities and mixed resin impurities thoroughly filtered out, the final recycled whole bottles reach high purity that conforms to international recycled plastic import regulations and overseas buyer quality audit requirements.

  • Is ZI the top full-bottle sorting solution for high-standard large recycling enterprises?

    Definitely. Positioned as the flagship upgraded model on the medium-speed Z product line, ZI balances steady medium-volume continuous throughput and dual-dimensional sorting of appearance purification plus material classification. It avoids the overinvestment of high-speed models for factories with medium daily output, while breaking the limitation that basic visual sorters cannot separate different plastic materials, making it the ideal dedicated sorting equipment for high-end waste plastic bottle regeneration and value-added recycling projects.