Liquid separation from plastic containers by hand is slow and time consuming. Shredding or crushing is not an efficient solution due to contamination of the recovered liquids. This resulted in the product requiring sifting further before being able to move on to the following process.

The Turbo Separator was designed to separate a wide range of containers from its contents with up to 99%  efficiency.  The  Turbo
Turbo Separator System
for Plastic Bottles and Containers
Separator separates the products using centrifugal force, air flow and mechanical action. The paddles for separating plastic bottles and containers are specially designed with sharpened edges. This opens the containers with a clean cut which eliminates fragmentation and  increases

Separated Plastic Bottles
on Out Feed Conveyor
separation efficiency.

The Turbo Separator separates a wide range of shapes and sizes of plastic bottles and containers and is fitted with a variable speed drive to enhance efficiency. The system is capable of being mounted either in doors or out doors.

Atritor supply the complete system including in-feed conveyor, empty packaging conveyor, and recovered material conveyor or pumping system.

The Turbo Separator is mounted on an access platform and includes controls housed in a floor mounted panel.

Examples of products that can be removed from plastic bottles and containers, by the Atritor Turbo Separator, include:
Milk, Lemonade, Coke, Water, Shampoo, Glucose Drinks, Ribena, Bleach, Conditioner, Liquid Soap, Oil, Sauce, Detergent, Carbonated Drinks, Fruit Juices, Cooking Oil to name but a few.

Plastic Bottles after Separation Polymer Drum After Separation