Tecnofer

Advanced plastic washing systems engineered to maximize recovery, purity, and profitability.

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Since 1976, Tecnofer has designed and built custom recycling systems for plastic waste processors worldwide. Their solutions help transform contaminated plastics into valuable feedstock through efficient washing, drying, and material preparation technologies.

Who Tecnofer Is

Built for Plastic Recycling Since 1976

Tecnofer is an Italian manufacturer specializing in plastic recycling systems and machinery. With decades of engineering expertise, Tecnofer develops complete wash lines, retrofit upgrades, and standalone equipment designed to improve material quality while reducing energy and water consumption. Their systems are operating in facilities across the globe.

Key Points:

  • Specializing in plastic washing systems
  • Full turnkey plants + retrofit solutions
  • Engineered in Italy
  • Automation-driven production efficiency

APPLICATIONS

Film Recycling

Rigid Plastics

Pet Recycling

Film Washing Systems

Plastic film is one of the most difficult materials to clean and process efficiently. Tecnofer film lines are engineered to handle post-consumer, post-industrial, and agricultural films with high contamination loads.

Suitable Materials:

  • LDPE
  • LLDPE
  • PP Film
  • Agricultural Film
  • Raffia Bags
  • Super Sacks

Highlight Stats:

  • Up to 3 tons/hr capacity
  • Residual humidity up to 1%
  • Modular design
  • Optional hot washing

Film Washing Line

Complete line for shredding, washing, drying, and preparing film for pelletizing or resale.

Film Hot Washing Module

Designed to remove stubborn contamination, odor, labels, grease, and organics. Insulated for energy efficiency.

Film Drying System

Mechanical + thermal drying for low moisture output and optimized extrusion feedstock.

Rigid Plastics Washing Systems

Tecnofer rigid plastics lines are built for containers, drums, bottles, crates, and industrial plastic scrap requiring deep cleaning and size reduction.

Suitable Materials:

  • HDPE
  • PP
  • Containers
  • Bottles
  • Industrial rigid scrap

Highlight Stats:

  • Up to 5 tons/hr capacity
  • Deep washing systems
  • Modular layouts
  • Optional hot washing

Rigid Plastics Washing

Complete turnkey solution for rigid plastic reprocessing.

Friction Washer

High-intensity scrubbing system that mechanically removes contamination.

Washing Tank

Density separation tank for floating/sinking plastics with continuous extraction.

PET Washing Systems

For PET bottle recyclers and reclaimers seeking consistent flake quality, Tecnofer PET systems combine washing, hot wash, drying, and contamination control.

Suitable Materials:

  • PET bottles
  • PET trays
  • PET containers

Highlight Stats:

  • Up to 6 tons/hr capacity
  • Hot washing available
  • Modular design
  • Sorting integration available

PET Washing Line

Complete PET flake preparation system.

Hot Washing Unit

Advanced chemical hot wash module with temperatures up to 90°C for label glue, organics, and residue removal.

Applications & Material Streams

Tecnofer washing systems are engineered to process a wide range of plastic materials and contamination levels. From post-consumer packaging to heavily soiled agricultural film, each system is tailored to the specific feedstock, throughput goals, and final product requirements.

PET

HDPE

PP

LDPE

LLDPE

Plastic Film

Rigid Plastics

Post-Consumer Plastics

Highlight Stats:

  • Up to 6 tons/hr capacity
  • Hot washing available
  • Modular design
  • Sorting integration available

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