400-500kg/h Automatic Used Clothes Recycling Line with Button Removal and Fiber Opening
Product Overview
The 400-500kg/h Automatic Used Clothes Recycling Line is designed for processing used garments and waste textile materials through cutting, automatic feeding, button and zipper removal, fiber opening, dust collection, and baling.
The production line combines several textile recycling machines into an integrated processing system. It is suitable for textile recycling operations that need to convert discarded clothing and waste fabrics into reusable opened fiber materials.
With a designed processing capacity of 400-500 kg/h, the line includes the ALN-QD580 cutting machine, ALN-SL1000 feeding machine, ALN-FS600 textile fiber opening machine, ALN-QK2600 button and zipper removal machine, ALN-JC5000 dust collection unit, ALN-YD180 double box baler, and an electrical control system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Product Name |
Automatic Used Clothes Recycling Line |
| Processing Capacity |
400-500 kg/h |
| Raw Materials |
Used Garments, Waste Clothing, Waste Textiles |
| Main Processes |
Cutting, Feeding, Button Removal, Fiber Opening, Dust Collection, Baling |
| Cutting Length |
Approx. 50-300 mm |
| Cutting Width |
600 mm |
| Fiber Opening Working Width |
1000 mm |
| Pinned Roller Diameter |
600 mm |
| Button and Zipper Metal Removal Rate |
Over 90% |
| Plastic Trim Removal Rate |
85% |
| Dust Collection Airflow |
30,000 m³/h |
| Dust Filtration Efficiency |
≥99% |
| Bale Weight |
130-160 kg/bale |
| Baling Capacity |
4-6 bales/h |
| Control System |
Siemens PLC Control Cabinet |
Note: The production line capacity refers to the complete system. Individual machines have different rated capacities. Material characteristics and operating conditions should be confirmed before ordering.
Main Equipment Configuration
1. ALN-QD580 Waste Clothing Cutting Machine
The ALN-QD580 Cutting Machine is used to cut waste garments into smaller pieces before subsequent fiber opening.
It cuts textile materials into approximately 50-300 mm pieces, preparing the raw materials for further processing.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-QD580 |
| Cutting Capacity |
800-1000 kg/h |
| Cutting Width |
600 mm |
| Cutting Length |
Approx. 50-300 mm |
| Main Motor |
11 kW |
| Feeding Motor |
1.5 kW, VFD Controlled |
| Power Supply |
380V / 50Hz |
| Machine Weight |
1500 kg |
The cutting machine prepares waste clothing for subsequent recycling operations and can handle a higher rated throughput than the complete production line.
2. ALN-SL1000 Automatic Feeding Machine
The ALN-SL1000 Feeding Machine provides automatic material feeding for the fiber opening equipment.
It is used to transfer prepared textile materials into the subsequent opening process.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-SL1000 |
| Feeding Capacity |
400-500 kg/h |
| Effective Working Width |
1000 mm |
| Spiked Apron Size |
4290 × 1380 mm |
| Spiked Apron Inclination |
45° |
| Total Power |
5.5 kW |
| Machine Dimensions |
4200 × 1800 × 2220 mm |
| Machine Weight |
Approx. 1200 kg |
The automatic feeding arrangement supports material transfer between processing stages.
3. ALN-FS600 Textile Fiber Opening Machine
The ALN-FS600 Textile Fiber Opening Machine is used to open and process waste textile materials into reusable fiber.
The opening process uses pinned plates and card clothing to separate and process textile materials.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-FS600 |
| Processing Capacity |
400-500 kg/h |
| Effective Working Width |
1000 mm |
| Pinned Roller Diameter |
600 mm |
| First Roller Motor |
37 kW |
| Second Roller Motor |
22 kW |
| Third Roller Motor |
15 kW |
| Fourth Roller Motor |
15 kW |
| Power Supply |
380V |
| Speed Control Options |
Full-Machine VFD or Roller VFD |
This machine is an important part of the textile recycling process, preparing opened fibers for collection and baling.
4. ALN-QK2600 Button and Zipper Removal Machine
The ALN-QK2600 is designed to remove buttons, zippers, and plastic garment accessories from waste clothing materials.
Removing garment accessories is an important processing step because discarded clothes may contain metal and plastic components.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-QK2600 |
| Main Function |
Button, Zipper and Plastic Trim Removal |
| Motor Power |
18.5 kW |
| Motor Type |
Variable Frequency Drive |
| Main Unit Dimensions |
2620 × 1050 × 2550 mm |
| Machine Weight |
1200 kg |
| Metal Button and Zipper Removal Rate |
Over 90% |
| Plastic Trim Removal Rate |
85% |
The documented removal performance provides a reference for evaluating the machine's accessory separation capability. Actual results should be confirmed against the buyer's waste garment composition and operating conditions.
5. ALN-JC5000 Industrial Dust Collection System
The ALN-JC5000 Dust Collection System collects dust generated during textile processing.
Dust management is an important consideration when processing waste garments and recycled textile fibers.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-JC5000 |
| Main Function |
Dust Collection |
| Airflow Capacity |
30,000 m³/h |
| Filtration Efficiency |
≥99% |
| Rated Power |
≤22 kW |
| Power Supply |
400V |
| Maximum Unit Dimensions |
4500 × 3500 × 3500 mm |
The dust collection system is included as part of the complete recycling line configuration.
6. ALN-YD180 Vertical Double Box Fiber Baler
The ALN-YD180 Double Box Baler is used to compress processed textile fibers into finished bales.
This final packaging stage prepares the recycled material for storage, handling, and transportation.
Main Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Model |
ALN-YD180 |
| Machine Type |
Vertical Double Box Baler |
| Baling Capacity |
4-6 bales/h |
| Bale Weight |
130-160 kg/bale |
| Bale Dimensions |
1000 × 600 × 1000-1200 mm |
| Equipment Dimensions |
3600 × 1600 × 4800 mm |
| Rated Power |
≤11 kW |
| Power Supply |
380V |
The double box baler completes the packaging stage of the used clothing recycling line.
Electrical Control System
The production line is equipped with an electrical control cabinet using a Siemens PLC.
The documented electrical component configuration includes:
| Component |
Brand |
| PLC |
Siemens |
| Frequency Inverter |
Anchi |
| Low Voltage Electrical Components |
Chint |
| Motor |
Gaoke |
| Reducer |
Lisheng |
Electrical specifications and the final control configuration should be confirmed according to the complete production line arrangement.
Main Features of the Used Clothes Recycling Line
Integrated Waste Textile Processing
The production line combines cutting, feeding, accessory removal, fiber opening, dust collection, and baling equipment into one textile recycling solution.
400-500kg/h Processing Capacity
The complete line is designed for a processing capacity of 400-500 kg/h, making system throughput a key parameter for project planning.
Button and Zipper Removal
The ALN-QK2600 provides a documented removal rate of over 90% for metal garment accessories such as buttons and zippers, and 85% for plastic trims.
Fiber Opening and Recovery
The ALN-FS600 opening machine processes waste textiles using pinned rollers and card clothing to produce reusable opened fiber material.
Dust Collection Configuration
The ALN-JC5000 dust collection system provides an airflow capacity of 30,000 m³/h and a specified filtration efficiency of at least 99%.
Fiber Baling
The ALN-YD180 vertical double box baler packages processed fibers into bales weighing approximately 130-160 kg each.
Suitable Raw Materials and Applications
The production line is intended for the processing of:
Typical processing applications include used garment recycling, waste textile processing, recycled fiber preparation, and fiber baling.
The suitability of different textile compositions, fabric structures, and garment accessories should be evaluated before selecting the final equipment configuration.
Information Required Before Ordering
To evaluate a suitable used clothes recycling production line, buyers should provide the following information:
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Raw material type and textile composition
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Required processing capacity in kg/h
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Approximate percentage of buttons, zippers, and plastic accessories
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Required recovered fiber characteristics
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Available installation space
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Factory voltage and frequency
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Desired equipment configuration and control requirements
Providing these details will help confirm whether the standard production line meets the project's processing requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the processing capacity of this used clothes recycling line?
The complete production line has a stated processing capacity of 400-500 kg/h. Individual equipment capacities vary.
Q2: Can the production line remove buttons and zippers from waste clothing?
Yes. The production line includes an ALN-QK2600 button and zipper removal machine. The documented removal rate is over 90% for metal accessories such as buttons and zippers, and 85% for plastic trims.
Q3: What is the cutting size of waste clothing materials?
The ALN-QD580 cutting machine cuts waste garments into pieces approximately 50-300 mm long for subsequent fiber opening.
Q4: Does the production line include a dust collection system?
Yes. The line includes an ALN-JC5000 dust collection unit with an airflow capacity of 30,000 m³/h and a specified filtration efficiency of at least 99%.
Q5: How are the recycled fibers packaged?
The line includes an ALN-YD180 double box baler that produces bales weighing approximately 130-160 kg, with a rated capacity of 4-6 bales per hour.
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