• INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER

INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER

The SOYU FS Series four-shaft shredder is a heavy-duty, high-torque recycling machine engineered specifically for large, bulky, and hollow plastic containers. Designed with a global reputation for durability, this machine provides an all-in-one size reduction solution for challenging industrial waste.
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER
  • INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC BARREL & DRUM SHREDDER

Four shaft shredding machine processing industrial plastic drums and buckets
Four shaft shredder gripping and crushing oversized industrial plastic drums
Industrial four shaft shredder processing metal caged IBC tanks and totes
Uniform shredded plastic flakes output from built-in screen of 4 shaft shredder

Description

Functional Positioning for Heavy-Duty Industrial Recycling

This Four-Shaft Industrial Plastic Drum, Barrel & Bucket Shredder is engineered specifically for businesses requiring reliable processing of large hollow plastics such as HDPE drums, industrial barrels, and plastic buckets. Targeting plastics recyclers and waste management facilities, the shredding machine features a robust four-shaft configuration combining main and auxiliary cutting shafts for effective material retention. This design prevents bounce-back during feeding, ensuring continuous operation and improved throughput. Its built-in hydraulic ram is optimized for bulky, hollow items typically encountered in industrial waste streams, making it an essential tool for streamlining recycling workflows in demanding environments.


Technical Features and Performance Specifications

The shredder employs a four-shaft system equipped with high-strength alloy steel cutting blades, heat-treated to guarantee wear resistance and extended service life in harsh conditions. A built-in interchangeable screening system allows precise control over particle size without secondary processing. Multiple motor power options range from 1.5KW to dual 30KW units, with cutting chambers from 400x300mm up to 1600x2000mm, providing scalability based on throughput needs. Integrated smart PLC controls with automatic reverse functionality protect the motor and reduce downtime by handling overload and material jams effectively. HARDOX reinforced liners further enhance durability when shredding abrasive industrial plastics.


Applications in Industrial and Environmental Waste Processing

This waste wood shredder alternative offers versatile performance for plastic drum and barrel size reduction critical to chemical manufacturers, recycling centers, and industrial waste handlers. By producing consistent and ready-to-process shredded output, it facilitates efficient downstream recycling or disposal processes. The machine supports compliance with environmental standards by enabling controlled material size and minimizing manual intervention, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. It integrates seamlessly into larger waste management systems requiring reliable preprocessing of bulky plastic containers, ensuring improved system-wide productivity and resource recovery.



Why Choose SOYU Four-Shaft Technology?

Unlike traditional single or twin shaft shredders, our advanced 4-shaft design features two main cutting shafts and two auxiliary clearance shafts. This unique configuration provides positive material gripping, preventing bulky items like plastic barrels and IBC tanks from bouncing in the hopper, thereby significantly increasing throughput and processing efficiency.

Stacked industrial blue plastic chemical drums waiting for shredding recycling Heavy duty industrial IBC tanks and chemical totes for plastic recycling process



Key Technical Advantages:

  • Versatile Material Processing: Effortlessly shreds high-density polyethylene (HDPE) blue drums, industrial chemical barrels, oversized plastic buckets, pallets, and metal-caged IBC containers.

  • Integrated Screen for Controlled Output: Equipped with a heavy-duty, interchangeable built-in screen. It ensures the shredded plastic pieces reach your exact desired size in just a single pass, eliminating the need for additional post-screening.

  • Superior Durability: The cutting blades are forged from premium high-strength alloy steel (D2/H13/Cr12MoV), treated with advanced heat technology for exceptional wear resistance and extended service life.

  • Smart PLC Control System: Features an automatic reverse function. When encountering unbreakable materials or overloading, the shafts automatically reverse to protect the motor and gears, ensuring safe, unattended operation.


Oversized HDPE blue barrels and plastic drums stored in a recycling facility Uniform output size of shredded plastic flakes after four shaft shredding machine process



Applications:
  • Industrial HDPE chemical drums and blue barrels
  • Oversized plastic buckets, crates, and trash cans
  • Metal-framed IBC tanks and totes
  • Post-consumer and post-industrial plastic scrap recycling


Core Components:

Rotor & Blades
  • "V" Spiral Configuration: The four-shaft structure features a "V" spiral blade arrangement, delivering balanced cutting forces and superior shredding uniformity.
  • Self-Cleaning Synergy: Integrated auxiliary shafts provide continuous cleaning of the main cutters, preventing material buildup and ensuring smooth processing of flexible materials.
  • Premium Wear Protection: Both sidewalls are reinforced with HARDOX wear-resistant steel liners, providing exceptional durability against high-impact and abrasive loads.
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SOYU plastic-drum-shredder-internal-hydraulic-ram-for-bulky-waste-feeding
Hydraulic Ram System
  • Optimized Feeding: Specifically engineered for large, hollow, and bulky objects, the intelligent hydraulic ram ensures consistent material contact with the cutting shafts.
  • Maximum Throughput: By maintaining optimal pressure, the ram system significantly boosts processing efficiency and eliminates material "bouncing."
Control & Sizing System
  • Intelligent PLC Logic: Equipped with a SIEMENS PLC system, providing real-time monitoring, automatic fault detection, and integrated overload protection.
  • Precision Sizing Screen: The integrated screen ensures a precise and consistent final particle size. Its user-friendly design allows for quick disassembly and replacement to meet different output requirements.
  • Premium Components: All critical electrical components are sourced from globally recognized brands to ensure long-term stability and global serviceability.
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Parameters:
 
plastic-drum-shredder


Model Motor power Main blade thickness Main blade rotation diameter Cutting chamber dimensions(mm) Overall dimensions(LxWxH)(mm) Weight
FS4030 1.5KW 18.5mm φ180mm 400x300mm 850x600x1650mm 1600kg
FS6650 7.5KW 18.5mm φ230mm 660x500mm 1600x800x1940mm 1000kg
FS8040 2x11KW 18.5mm φ245mm 800x400mm 1940x1200x2065mm 1600kg
FS8060 2x11KW 800x600mm 2130x1200x2065mm 1800kg
FS8080 2x11KW 800x800mm 2360x1200x2065mm 2000kg
FS9080 2x22KW 25mm φ290mm 900x800mm 2690x1450x2450mm 3500kg
FS90100 2x22KW 900x1000mm 2890x1450x2450mm 4200kg
FS10080 2x30KW 40mm φ320mm 1000x800mm 2620x1800x2500mm 5000kg
FS100100 2x30KW 1000x1000mm 2820x1800x2500mm 5500kg
FS100120 2x30KW 1000x1200mm 3020x1800x2500mm 6000kg
FS100140 2x30KW 1000x1400mm 3220x1800x2500mm 6500kg
FS130100 2x15+2x30KW 50mm φ430mm 1300x1000mm 3550x2000x3100mm 11500kg
FS130120 2x15+2x30KW 1300x1200mm 3650x2000x3100mm 12500kg
FS130140 2x15+2x37KW 1300x1400mm 3850x2000x3100mm 13500kg
FS130180 2x15+2x37KW 1300x1800mm 4250x2000x3100mm 15500kg
FS160140 2x30+2x45KW 50mm φ534mm 1600x1400mm 4160x2200x3630mm 17000kg
FS160160 2x30+2x45KW 1600x1600mm 4360x2200x3630mm 18000kg
FS160200 2x30+2x55KW 1600x2000mm 4560x2200x3630mm 19000kg

Certified Quality & Premium Components

SOYU Industrial Plastic Drum Shredder Systems are built to the highest industrial standards with ISO 9001 and CE certifications. To ensure 24/7 heavy-duty reliability, we integrate world-class components from Siemens, Schneider, and NSK into our advanced drive and control systems.
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It was an incredible experience connecting with so many amazing new and familiar faces at the show. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the SOYU booth to chat about shredding, recycling, and sustainable solutions with our team. We can’t wait to keep these conversations going! 👋
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