LayerQuestar agricultural film and PE film recycling pelletizing line in operation
RECYCLING LINE CONFIGURATION · PE / PP / AGRICULTURAL FILM · 100–500 KG/H

Is Your Waste Film
Worth Recycling?
Find Out in 3 Questions.

Tell us your waste film type, contamination level and daily volume. Our engineers will give you a specific configuration recommendation — no technical knowledge required on your end.

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100–500 kg/h Capacity Range
3 Types PE · PP · Agri Film
48 hr Engineering Response
72 hr FAT Every Line
Feasibility Assessment

3 Questions. One Recommendation.

You don't need to know the technical details. Just tell us what you have. We'll match it to the right configuration.

1 Waste Type
2 Daily Volume
3 Your Goal

What type of waste film do you have?

How much waste film do you have per day?

An estimate is fine. We'll confirm the details later.

What is your primary goal?

Based on your inputs

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Investment Reference

What Does a Recycling Line Cost to Set Up?

We don't publish fixed prices — configuration determines cost. But we can tell you what drives the number, and give you a realistic range to plan with.

PE Film — Clean Industrial Stream

From approx. USD 30,000 100 kg/h single-stage
  • Shredder + single-stage friction washing
  • Centrifugal dewatering + hot-air drying
  • Single-screw extruder + pelletizer
  • Suitable for contamination ≤15%
200–300 kg/h dual-stage configuration: approx. USD 80,000–150,000

PP Woven Bags

From approx. USD 66,000 100 kg/h dual-stage
  • Shredder + high-speed friction washer
  • Float-sink separation tank
  • Dual-stage extrusion + pelletizer
  • Suitable for contamination 10–30%
200–400 kg/h configuration: approx. USD 100,000–200,000

Agricultural Film — Full System

Most Complex
From approx. USD 100,000 150–200 kg/h multi-stage
  • Dry trommel pre-clean + multi-stage wet wash
  • Optional hot-wash stage for heavy contamination
  • Dual-stage extrusion + vacuum degassing
  • Continuous screen changer
300–500 kg/h with closed-loop water treatment: USD 250,000–500,000+

All figures are equipment-only FOB reference prices based on 2025–2026 market data. Installation, commissioning, electrical work and water infrastructure typically add 10–20% to the project total. Final pricing is confirmed after configuration assessment. Get a specific quote →

Honest Assessment

When a Recycling Line Is Not the Right Answer

We will tell you directly if your project doesn't make economic sense. These are the most common reasons recycling projects fail before they start.

Your waste supply is seasonal with no off-season alternative

A recycling line sized for 200 kg/h needs consistent feedstock year-round. If your waste film is only available during harvest season (3–4 months), the equipment sits idle for 8+ months. Confirm whether industrial PE film or stretch film can fill the off-season before committing to equipment.

Local recycled pellet prices are below your processing cost

rLDPE and rPP pellet prices vary significantly by region and fluctuate with virgin resin prices. Before sizing equipment, confirm the current pellet purchase price in your local market and compare it against your estimated electricity, labour and water costs per kilogram processed. If the margin is negative, no equipment configuration can fix that.

Your waste stream contains mixed polymers you cannot separate

PVC, PET, and aluminium foil composite layers mixed into a PE or PP stream will damage screws, block screen changers and degrade pellet quality. If your waste contains significant non-PE/PP content that cannot be manually sorted before feeding, the line economics and output quality will both be compromised.

Your site has no water source and dry-process limits your output quality

Wet washing is the standard method for removing soil and organic contamination from agricultural film. Dry-process systems exist but have clear limits on contamination level they can handle. If your site has no water access and your waste film has more than 20% soil contamination, output pellet quality will be significantly lower than market-grade.

If any of these apply to your situation, tell us. We would rather help you avoid a bad investment than sell you equipment that won't work for your project.

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Configuration Reference

What Each Waste Stream Requires

Technical reference for buyers who want to compare configurations before submitting a request.

Waste Stream Contamination Capacity Range Washing System Extrusion Pellet Application
PE Film Industrial offcuts, stretch film Low ≤15% 100–300 kg/h Single-stage friction wash Single or dual-stage Garbage bags, industrial film, pipe
PP Woven Jumbo bags, feed sacks Medium 10–30% 100–400 kg/h Friction wash + float-sink separation Dual-stage Woven bags, injection moulding
Greenhouse Film Tunnel film, low-contamination Medium ≤40% 100–300 kg/h Multi-stage wet wash Dual-stage Garbage bags, construction film
Mulch Film Field-collected, heavy soil High 30–80% 150–500 kg/h Dry trommel + multi-stage wet wash + optional hot-wash Dual-stage + vacuum degassing Garbage bags, waterproofing, pipe
Mixed Stream PE + PP combined Variable Subject to assessment Subject to assessment Subject to assessment Mixed recyclate — market-dependent

All figures are reference ranges under standard operating conditions. Final configuration is confirmed after incoming material assessment.

PE Film Recycling Line → PP Woven Bag Recycling Line → Agricultural Film Recycling Line →
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If you used the assessment above, your answers are already pre-filled. Just add your contact information.

We respond within 48 hours. Your information is used only to prepare a technical recommendation — we do not share it with third parties.

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Our Process

What Happens After You Submit

No automated responses. No sales calls before you ask for one. Here is exactly what happens next.

01
Within 48 hours

Engineering Review

We review your waste stream details and cross-check against our configuration database. No sales team involvement at this stage.

02
If needed

Follow-up Questions

We may ask for a photo of your waste bale or a short video. For heavily contaminated agricultural film, a sample may be requested before finalising the washing system specification.

03
Within 5 business days

Configuration Recommendation

You receive a specific line configuration with capacity, key components, estimated footprint and a budget range. This is a technical recommendation, not a sales proposal.

04
If you proceed

Formal Quotation

If the recommendation fits your project, we prepare a formal quotation with equipment list, delivery schedule and payment terms. No obligation at any earlier stage.

A configuration recommendation carries no obligation. If your project is not viable with current equipment, we will say so directly.
Build Standard

Every Line Ships After a
72-Hour Factory Run Test

LayerQuestar Machinery has been building recycling and blown film lines since 2008. Every line we ship has been run at full load for 72 continuous hours before it leaves our factory.

  • WC Bi-Metallic Screw Base 38CrMoAlA nitrided steel, 1.5–3mm WC alloy overlay, HRC 59–65 hardness. Designed for abrasive contaminated feedstock.
  • Continuous Screen Changer No production stop during filter replacement. Critical for agricultural film with high inorganic particle load.
  • OMRON PID Temperature Control ±1°C deviation under stable operating conditions. Consistent melt quality across all heating zones.
  • ABB Main Motor ABB preferred as standard. Innomotics and other international brands available on request. External oil-cooled gearbox designed for 8–10 years service.
  • 72-Hour Factory Acceptance Test Full-load continuous run. Output consistency, temperature stability, screen changer function and pellet quality all verified before shipment. You are welcome to witness the test in person.
LayerQuestar recycling line factory acceptance test — 72-hour continuous full-load run
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FAQ

Common Questions About Recycling Line Configuration

Answers to the questions buyers ask most before submitting a request.

How long does it take to get a configuration recommendation after I submit?

LayerQuestar's engineering team reviews submitted waste film details and responds within 48 hours with a specific line configuration recommendation. Complex projects involving agricultural film or mixed waste streams may require a follow-up question before a recommendation is issued.

Do I need to send a physical sample of my waste film?

A physical sample is not required to receive an initial recommendation. A photo or short video of your waste bale is usually sufficient for a first assessment. For heavily contaminated agricultural film, a sample may be requested before finalising the washing system specification.

Can one line process both PE film and PP woven bags?

A single line can process PE film or PP woven bags separately, but not simultaneously. Switching between materials requires a screw change and purging procedure. If you process both streams regularly, a dedicated line for each material is more practical than a shared line.

What is the minimum daily volume that makes a recycling project economically viable?

For clean industrial PE film, a 100 kg/h line processing around 800 kg per day can be viable if local pellet prices are sufficient. For agricultural film with high contamination, the economics typically require at least 1–2 tonnes per day to offset the higher processing cost. The exact threshold depends on your local electricity cost, labour cost and pellet resale price.

What pellet quality can I expect from heavily contaminated agricultural film?

Agricultural film with 30–80% contamination, after multi-stage washing and dual-stage extrusion with vacuum degassing, typically produces rLDPE pellets suitable for garbage bags, construction waterproofing film and non-pressure pipes. These pellets are not suitable for food-contact packaging applications.

Is a closed-loop water system always required?

A closed-loop water system is required when your site does not have a wastewater discharge permit, or when local regulations prohibit direct discharge of wash water. If your site has a valid discharge permit and meets local effluent standards, open discharge may be acceptable. LayerQuestar can configure either option depending on your site conditions.

Can I start with a smaller line and expand capacity later?

Yes. LayerQuestar designs recycling lines with expansion in mind. A 100–150 kg/h starter line can typically be upgraded by replacing the extruder and adding washing stages, without replacing the entire system. Expansion feasibility depends on the initial line configuration — discuss this requirement when submitting your details.

What does the 72-hour factory acceptance test cover?

Every LayerQuestar recycling line runs a continuous 72-hour full-load test before shipment. The test verifies output consistency at rated capacity, temperature stability across all heating zones, screen changer function under load, pellet quality and dimensions, and all mechanical and electrical systems. Customers or their representatives are welcome to witness the test in person.

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Recycling Line?

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