Industrial Metal Recycling and Volume Reduction
Heavy-Duty Single-Shaft Metal Shredder
This heavy-duty metal shredder is designed for aluminum scrap, light ferrous metal, e-waste, copper radiators, steel turnings, and bulky mixed metal waste. A hydraulic pusher, hardened rotor, and controlled screen discharge help recyclers produce denser, more uniform scrap for transport, separation, and downstream processing.
The Smarter Way to Process Scrap Metal
A single-shaft metal shredder is most effective when you need controlled output size, dense scrap preparation, and dependable operation across multiple metal categories.
Low-Speed High-Torque Cutting for Dense Metal Scrap
The drive system delivers strong torque for controlled cutting of bulky aluminum scrap, e-waste, light ferrous material, copper radiators, and metal turnings. This helps reduce shock loading, prevent unstable feeding, and improve throughput consistency.
Built for Industrial Durability
A robust rotor, hardened cutters, and overload protection allow the machine to withstand demanding daily operation in scrap yards and recycling plants.
Higher Scrap Value
Uniform and denser shredded scrap is easier to handle, transport, and sell, improving downstream separation efficiency and reducing logistics cost.
Improved Recovery and Cleaner Processing Flow
By reducing bulky scrap into a more consistent size, operators can improve conveyor loading, magnetic or eddy current separation, and even recover valuable cutting fluid from certain turning materials more efficiently.
Versatile Shredding for a Wide Range of Metals
Suitable for scrap yards, fabrication plants, metal recyclers, and e-waste processing facilities.
Scrap Aluminum
Processes aluminum extrusions, castings, UBC scrap, and bulky aluminum offcuts with stable cutting action.
Light Ferrous Scrap
Handles sheet metal, turnings, and certain lighter steel scrap streams that need controlled size reduction.
E-Waste and WEEE
Useful for cables, PCB-containing devices, and mixed electronic waste where liberation of materials is important.
Copper Radiators and Auto Parts
Suitable for non-hardened automotive parts, copper radiator scrap, and mixed non-ferrous assemblies.
Core Technology for Superior Performance
Each subsystem is designed around stable feeding, strong cutting action, and reliable overload management.
Hydraulic Feed System
A hydraulic pusher keeps scrap pressed against the rotor, ensuring stable feed and helping prevent motor overload.
Hardened Rotor and Knives
The rotor and replaceable cutter inserts are built from hardened wear-resistant steel for long service life under abrasive metal scrap.
PLC Reverse Protection
The control system monitors load and automatically reverses the rotor when needed to clear potential jams.
Screen-Controlled Output
The discharge screen controls final chip size so output is more uniform and easier to manage downstream.
Metal Shredder in Action
See how the machine handles mixed metal scrap and bulky recyclable material in real working conditions.
Machine Gallery
Representative feedstocks and process-ready scrap examples for heavy-duty metal shredding.
Technical Specifications
Reference models for scrap metal shredding. Actual throughput depends on material density, thickness, shape, and screen size.
| Model | Shaft Dia. | Moving Knives | Fixed Knives | Capacity | Power | Chamber | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERM-2455 | 275 mm | 24 | 1 | ~400 kg/h | 22 kW | 780 x 550 mm | 3600 kg | 3250 x 1500 x 2350 mm |
| RTM-3063 | 275 mm | 30 | 1 | ~500 kg/h | 30 kW | 780 x 670 mm | 4000 kg | 3250 x 1750 x 2350 mm |
| RTM-3980 | 275 mm | 39 | 1 | ~700 kg/h | 37 kW | 1000 x 870 mm | 6000 kg | 4150 x 1900 x 2450 mm |
| RTM-48100 | 315 mm | 48 | 1 | ~900 kg/h | 45 kW | 1200 x 1060 mm | 8000 kg | 4700 x 2550 x 2650 mm |
| RTM-57120 | 315 mm | 57 | 2 | ~1200 kg/h | 55 kW | 1400 x 1260 mm | 9500 kg | 5350 x 2850 x 2760 mm |
| RTM-75160 | 350 mm | 75 | 2 | ~1300 kg/h | 75 kW | 1800 x 1650 mm | 12000 kg | 5900 x 3050 x 2960 mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical questions about material suitability, output size, and choosing between single-shaft and dual-shaft shredding.
This single-shaft shredder is best suited for non-ferrous scrap such as aluminum and copper, as well as lighter ferrous scrap, sheet metal, turnings, and certain e-waste components.
The final output size is controlled by the screen beneath the rotor. Material remains in the cutting chamber until it is small enough to pass through the selected screen opening.
A single-shaft shredder uses a rotor, screen, and hydraulic pusher to produce more uniform output. A dual-shaft shredder focuses on primary tearing and volume reduction for bulkier and more difficult feedstock.
No. Extremely thick solid steel parts, engine blocks, and very hard metal components generally require larger shear shredders or dedicated heavy-metal equipment.
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