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.
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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.
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Rotor & Blades
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Hydraulic Ram System
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Control & Sizing System
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| 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 |