Sheet & Tray Recycling Specialist
Plastic Tray & PVC Sheet Horizontal Crusher
A heavy-duty horizontal crusher engineered for large-volume plastic sheets, thermoformed trays, and purgings. Features a horizontal feeding hopper with load-sensing hydraulic ram for stable, high-throughput crushing with minimal manual labor.
Why Choose This Horizontal Crusher for Sheets & Trays?
Purpose-built for bulky, flat, and awkward-shaped plastic materials that standard top-feed granulators struggle with.
High-Throughput Continuous Operation
Designed for sustained high-volume processing of sheets and trays, maximizing recycling output while maintaining consistent regrind quality.
Automated Hydraulic Feeding
Load-sensing hydraulic ram automatically pushes material into the rotor, ensuring steady processing with minimal operator intervention.
Durable & Low Maintenance
Heavy-duty cutting chamber with wear-resistant steel construction ensures long service life and reduced downtime.
Reversible Four-Edge Knives
Hardened alloy steel knives can be rotated four times before resharpening, significantly extending blade service life and cutting consumable costs.
Uniform Regrind Output
Interchangeable screen meshes control output particle size, delivering consistent regrind for downstream washing, extrusion, or pelletizing.
PLC Smart Control
Integrated PLC system monitors motor load, controls hydraulic feed speed, and provides overload protection for safer automated operation.
How the Horizontal Crusher Works
A streamlined 4-step workflow for processing bulky sheets, trays, and purgings into uniform regrind.
Material Loading
Sheets, trays, or purgings are loaded directly into the wide horizontal feeding hopper — no pre-cutting required.
Hydraulic Pushing
The load-sensing hydraulic ram pushes material into the rotor at an auto-adjusted speed based on motor load.
Crushing
Powerful rotor blades shear material against stationary knives, rapidly reducing sheets and trays into granules.
Sizing & Discharge
Regrind passes through the screen and is conveyed to downstream collection, washing, or pelletizing systems.
Applications & Suitable Materials
Ideal for recycling a wide range of bulky, flat, or sheet-like plastic materials that are difficult to feed into conventional granulators.
Horizontal Crusher vs Standard Top-Feed Granulators
See why a horizontal crusher outperforms conventional granulators for sheet and tray recycling.
| Feature | Our Horizontal Crusher | Standard Top-Feed Granulators |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet & Tray Handling | Wide horizontal hopper accepts large sheets directly | Sheets bridge and jam in narrow top-feed hoppers |
| Feeding Automation | Load-sensing hydraulic ram with PLC control | Gravity or manual push feeding |
| Purging & Lump Processing | Handles irregular bulky shapes reliably | Lumps cause frequent jams and stoppages |
| Blade Longevity | 4-edge reversible knives, longer service life | Single-use blades need frequent replacement |
| Throughput Stability | Continuous and stable with auto-feed | Intermittent due to manual feeding |
Technical Specifications
Available models for sheet, tray, and purging crushing. Final throughput depends on material type, thickness, and target regrind size.
| Model | Rotor Diameter (mm) | Rotor Length (mm) | Motor Power (kW) | Capacity (kg/h) | Moving Blades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECH-560 | 380 | 500–550 | 22–37 | 250–350 | 10 |
| ECH-730 | 450 | 600–800 | 55–75 | 450–700 | 10 |
| ECH-1000 | 560 | 900–1200 | 90–110 | 850–1200 | 10 |
See the Crusher in Action
Watch the horizontal crusher process plastic sheets and trays with hydraulic feeding and high-torque crushing.
Equipment Gallery
What Customers Say
Feedback from recyclers and manufacturers running this horizontal crusher in daily production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about sheet & tray crushing, material compatibility, blade maintenance, and line integration.
It handles large, bulky, or flat materials like sheets, trays, and purgings without pre-cutting. The wide horizontal hopper and hydraulic ram provide controlled, automated feeding that prevents the bridging and jamming common in top-feed granulators.
PVC, ABS, PC, and PMMA sheets; PET, PS, and PP thermoformed trays; HDPE and PP pallets and crates; extrusion purgings and injection molding lumps; and automotive plastic parts. It handles most rigid and semi-rigid thermoplastics.
Yes, but heavy contamination with metal inserts or stones can accelerate blade wear. We recommend upstream pre-sorting or magnetic separation for heavily contaminated streams to protect blade longevity.
The four-edge reversible knives can be rotated four times before resharpening. Actual blade life depends on material hardness and contamination levels, but the reversible design significantly extends service intervals compared to standard single-edge blades.
Standard models typically ship within 6–8 weeks. Custom configurations with non-standard rotor sizes or special blade materials may take longer. Contact us for current lead times.
Yes. We offer comprehensive on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training services. Remote video support is also available for routine maintenance guidance.
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