As a crucial piece of equipment in the plastic recycling process, plastic shredders are widely used to pulverize and regenerate various plastic materials. Whether you are new to the plastic recycling industry or are looking for the right crusher machine, this article will answer some of the common questions you may have and help you better understand the functions and features of recycling crusher machines.

1, What Materials Can Be Crushed By A Plastic Shredding Machine?

Plastic recycling crushers are capable of handling a wide range of materials, including plastic bags, packaging film, HDPE containers, PET bottles, PVC pipes, and more. Different shredder models and configurations can adapt to the characteristics of different materials, providing efficient solutions for plastic recycling.

2, Why Is It Recommended To Add Water To The Plastic Shredder?

Adding water to a crusher machine is not only to improve the pulverizing effect but also to extend the service life of the equipment. Our new shredders are designed with an internal water injection tube so that materials such as plastic film are moistened before entering the pulverizer, which has several obvious benefits:

• Reduce blade wear: Adding water can effectively reduce the heat of friction between the blade and the plastic, reducing blade wear and prolonging the life of the blade.
• Improve the crushing efficiency: wet plastic film makes it easier to enter the plastic shredder, preventing the material from being stuck, and the crushing efficiency is higher.
• Preliminary cleaning of the material: while crushing, the injected water can also carry out preliminary cleaning of the material, reducing the workload of the subsequent cleaning steps.

3, How Much Water Does The Crusher Use?

The water consumption of a plastic shredder depends on the output and material characteristics. For a mill with an output of 1000 kg/h, for example, the typical water consumption is between 1 and 2 tons. This amount of water is not only used to lubricate and cool the blades but also to minimize dust and for the initial cleaning of the material.

4, What Is The Aperture Size Of The Plastic Recycling Shredder Screen?

The screen aperture size of a shredder for plastic recycling can usually be adjusted depending on the type of material to be pulverized and the final requirements. Example:

• Crush the film: between 40-50mm
• Crushing hard material: between 20-26mm
• Shredding PET bottles: between 16-18mm

5, The Way To Power A Recycling Crusher Machine?

Plastic shredders can be equipped with a motor or diesel engine according to the operating environment and customer needs. Electric motors are suitable for standard production environments with high efficiency and stability, while diesel engines are suitable for places with unstable power and more flexibility. It refers to the fact that in a complete plastic recycling production line, only electric motors can be used for driving.

6, What Is The Blade Material Of the Plastic Shredding Machine?

The blade is one of the most critical parts of the plastic shredder, its material directly affects the crushing effect and blade life. We use the blade material is usually 60Si2Mn or 5Sicr, these two alloy steel materials have high hardness and excellent wear resistance and can be in a high-intensity working environment to maintain sharp, to ensure long-term use.