How does a plastic shredder work?

Plastic shredders play a vital role in plastic recycling and processing. They can crush various plastic products into small pieces, laying the foundation for subsequent processing and reuse. It is particularly important for practitioners in related industries and the public who are interested in it to understand the relevant knowledge of plastic shredders.

How plastic shredders work
The blades of the plastic shredder driven by the motor rotate rapidly, and after contacting the plastic, they apply shear and impact forces to break it. Different blades have different crushing effects on plastics. For example, flat blades are suitable for crushing film plastics, while angle blades are often used to crush hard plastics. This mode of operation allows the equipment to efficiently handle plastics of various shapes and hardnesses.

When running, the plastic is fed into the feed port. Then, in the crushing chamber, it is continuously shredded by the blades. Finally, the plastic is turned into suitable particles and discharged from the discharge port. Although the process seems simple, it can quickly turn large plastic blocks into small particles, laying the foundation for subsequent processes.