Shredding System

Type: Single-shaft rotary shredder

Rotor Diameter: ~620 mm (24.4 in)

Rotor Length: ~1,250 mm (49.2 in)

Rotor Design: “M” rotor (multi-tooth, heavy-duty)

Knife Type: Square, reversible knives

Knife Size: ~40 × 40 mm (typical Vecoplan M-rotor)

Counter Knives: Replaceable, hardened steel

Screen Size: Customer-specified (commonly 40–100 mm)

Drive & Power

Main Drive Motor: Typically 160–200 HP (120–150 kW)

Drive Type: Hydraulic ram feed with electric main drive

Voltage: Usually 460V / 3-phase / 60 Hz (confirm on motor tag)

Feed System

Feed Ram: Hydraulic horizontal pusher

Hopper Style: “U” configuration (underslung discharge / universal hopper)

Feed Opening (approx.): ~50" × 60" (varies by hopper)

Throughput (Material Dependent)

Typical Capacity:

Plastics / film: 2–5 TPH

Wood / pallets: 3–6 TPH

Light scrap / RDF: application-dependent

Discharge

Discharge Type: Underslung / belt or screw conveyor ready

Screen Basket: Hinged, hydraulic open

Dimensions & Weight (Approx.)

Overall Length: ~18–20 ft

Overall Width: ~8–9 ft

Overall Height: ~9–10 ft

Machine Weight: ~28,000–35,000 lb (12.5–16 metric tons)

Typical Applications

Plastics (purge, lumps, film)

Wood waste, pallets

RDF / C&D

Light industrial scrap

Paper & packaging waste