Tailored Engineering in a Tight Space: PE Film Washing Line for Somlita

To strengthen its circular economy strategy and scale up its recycling capabilities, UAB Somlita – one of the leading polyethylene (PE) film producers and recyclers in the Baltics – implemented a new high-performance PE film washing line. The project was delivered with engineering support and system integration by UAB Motecha.

Project Context and Challenge

The washing line was installed at an existing Somlita production facility, which posed significant spatial limitations — including low ceiling height and limited layout flexibility. Despite these constraints, the goal remained ambitious: to build an efficient, ergonomic system capable of handling up to 1.4 tons of post-consumer PE film per hour.

Solution Engineering by Motecha

To meet the challenge, Motecha provided:

  • Full engineering support for layout and process flow optimization,

  • Tailored equipment configuration for material flow efficiency,

  • Safe and ergonomic access for operators and maintenance,

  • Seamless integration of high-performance washing and drying units suitable for heavily contaminated PE film input.

Result and Impact

The newly installed system enabled Somlita to:

  • Reach a 1.4 t/h throughput in washing capacity,

  • Integrate the full line within an existing low-ceiling building,

  • Improve recycling efficiency while maintaining smooth operations,

  • Strengthen its position as a sustainable, high-capacity recycler in the region.

Project Technical Summary

  • Project: PE Film Washing Line

  • Client: UAB Somlita

  • Location: Lithuania

  • Engineering Partner & Integrator: UAB Motecha

  • Throughput Capacity: 1.4 tons/hour

  • Facility Type: Existing production building with space constraints

  • Scope of Work:

    • Engineering design and layout optimization
    • Equipment configuration and integration
    • Ergonomics and operator safety
    • Process flow and throughput efficiency

Engineering Solutions That Work

Motecha’s experience in waste sorting and plastics recycling engineering enables clients like Nordic Plast to scale operations with confidence. From system planning to process flow optimization, Motecha delivers solutions built for efficiency, quality, and long-term impact.

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