Versatile Primary Size Reduction
General-Purpose Single-Shaft Shredder
A versatile industrial shredder for plastics, wood, paper, textiles, and selected organic or bulky production waste. Hydraulic ram feeding, wear-resistant alloy steel blades, interchangeable screens, and PLC controls make this a reliable workhorse for consistent size reduction across multiple industries.
Why Choose Our Single-Shaft Shredder
This machine is built as a general-purpose size reduction platform for plants that handle several waste categories instead of one narrow material type.
Versatile Material Processing for Multiple Waste Streams
From plastic purgings and PET bottles to pallets, cardboard, textiles, and some organic or production waste, the machine can be configured for a wide range of materials. This makes it a strong choice for recyclers and manufacturers that need one flexible shredding platform.
Consistent Output Size
Interchangeable screens beneath the rotor allow repeatable particle size control for downstream washing, conveying, granulating, or fuel preparation.
Robust Industrial Reliability
A high-strength shaft, heavy frame, and intelligent overload control are built for continuous industrial duty and long service life.
Controlled Feeding with Better Return on Investment
The hydraulic ram keeps material pressed against the rotor for stable cutting and lower jam risk. This improves throughput, reduces manual intervention, and lowers total operating cost over time.
How the Single-Shaft Shredder Works
A proven four-stage workflow for converting bulky feedstock into uniform, process-ready material.
Hydraulic Ram Feeding
The hydraulic ram pushes material steadily against the rotor, improving grip and protecting the drive system from unstable feeding.
Rotor Cutting Action
Rotor knives shear material against fixed counter-knives with a strong, controlled cutting action suitable for many waste types.
Screen Sizing
Material remains in the cutting chamber until it is small enough to pass through the screen opening selected for your application.
Discharge and Conveying
The sized material exits for conveying, washing, granulating, or direct transfer to the next stage in your line.
Typical Applications
The general-purpose model is ideal where one machine must cover multiple materials or changing waste streams.
Plastic Waste
Handles purgings, lumps, runners, PET bottles, containers, and loosely packed plastic films.
Wood and Biomass
Suitable for pallets, waste wood, crates, branches, MDF, chipboard, and selected biomass streams.
Paper and Cardboard
Processes paper bundles, cartons, and bulky packaging waste before baling or secondary reduction.
Textiles and Other Materials
Can be configured for fibers, fabrics, and selected non-metallic e-waste or organic waste applications.
Single-Shaft vs. Double-Shaft Shredders
Choosing the right shredder depends on whether you need defined output size or aggressive primary tearing.
| Selection Factor | Single-Shaft Shredder | Double-Shaft Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Plastics, wood, paper, controlled output | Better for bulky or very tough primary reduction |
| Output Size Control | Screen-controlled, more uniform | Less precise, usually primary reduction only |
| Feeding Method | Hydraulic ram with controlled pressure | Dual shafts pull material in directly |
| Typical Advantage | Lower maintenance and better particle control | Higher aggression for bulkier and tougher feedstock |
Technical Specifications
Reference models for general-purpose size reduction. Model selection depends on material density, throughput, and target output size.
| Model | Main Motor Power | Hydraulic Motor | Blade Material | Rotor Diameter | Rotor Speed | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERMSS-G600 | 30 kW | 4 kW | SKD11 / D2 | 400 mm | 85 rpm | 400 - 600 kg/h |
| ERMSS-G800 | 45 kW | 4 kW | SKD11 / D2 | 400 mm | 85 rpm | 600 - 800 kg/h |
| ERMSS-G1000 | 2 x 37 kW | 5.5 kW | SKD11 / D2 | 450 mm | 80 rpm | 800 - 1200 kg/h |
| ERMSS-G1200 | 2 x 45 kW | 5.5 kW | SKD11 / D2 | 500 mm | 70 rpm | 1500 - 2000 kg/h |
See It in Action
Watch the general-purpose single-shaft shredder process plastic and wood waste materials with controlled screen-sized output.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about sizing, maintenance, and choosing the right shredder type.
A shredder is a primary size reduction machine for bulky feedstock, while a granulator is a secondary machine used to make smaller and more uniform regrind.
The correct model depends on material type and density, required throughput, and the final particle size needed for your downstream process.
Yes. The output particle size is controlled by the screen aperture beneath the rotor, and different screen sizes can be installed for different applications.
Routine maintenance includes inspection of rotor blades and counter-knives, screen checks, hydraulic fluid monitoring, and drive system inspection. Swing-open cutting chambers reduce maintenance time.
Typical safety features include emergency stops, overload reverse function, interlocked access doors, and PLC-based fault diagnostics.
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