| Technology Type | Price Range (USD/Unit) | Core Function | Ideal Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flotation Sorting | 5,000–30,000 | Density-based separation | PET/PVC separation |
| Electrostatic | 15,000–100,000 | Charge-based separation | ABS/PC alloys |
| AI Vision Sorting | 50,000–500,000 | Real-time impurity detection | High-purity material production |
| Throughput (tons/hr) | Economy Model ($) | Standard Model ($) | Premium Model ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | 5,000–15,000 | 15,000–30,000 | 30,000–50,000 |
| 5–10 | 15,000–30,000 | 30,000–60,000 | 60,000–100,000 |
| 10–20 | 30,000–80,000 | 80,000–150,000 | 150,000–300,000 |
| Automation Tier | Price Range ($) | Key Features | ROI Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Operation | 5,000–20,000 | Adjustable speed, no AI | 1.5–2 years |
| Semi-Automated | 20,000–80,000 | PLC control + alerts | 1–1.5 years |
| Fully Automated | 80,000–500,000 | AI sorting + remote monitoring | 0.8–1.2 years |
| Brand Tier | Price Premium | Service Differentiation |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-Tier (e.g., Zenith) | +10–20% | 3-year warranty + local support |
| Premium (e.g., Buhler) | +50–100% | Global service + AI updates |
| Cost Item | Economy Model ($/year) | Premium Model ($/year) |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 8,000–15,000 | 20,000–40,000 |
| Energy | 12,000–25,000 | 30,000–50,000 |
| Spare Parts | 3,000–8,000 | 10,000–20,000 |
| Region | Price Difference | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia | 30–40% lower | Labor costs + import tariffs |
| EU | 60–80% higher | CE certification requirements |
| Budget Range ($) | Recommended Model | Key Benefits | Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| <30,000 | Flotation + Manual | Low upfront cost | High labor dependency |
| 30,000–100,000 | Electrostatic Sorting | Balanced purity and cost | Maintenance-intensive |
| >100,000 | AI Vision Systems | Highest purity, scalability | Long payback period |