Industrial shredders are top-of-the-line  destruction devices that  shred  all types of material from  thinnest tissue to corrugated boxes, plastics, beverage containers , more.  Industrial  equipment require  special voltage  lines to  be installed ,  take up a lot  of space, usually needing their own designated area only for  shredding operation:

Industrial shredders are often found in plants, corporation basements  or  some other heavy facility areas designed  to efficiently  rid,  compact, &  destroy  big volumes  of  material. small number of provide tables to enable multiple  users to  assist with feeding business appliance  for maximum productivity;  so not strictly does  automatic feeder conveyor  system load thing in to be shredded, however additional workers  can also feed equipment  independently. To cut the costs of extraneous operators,  automatic feed systems are usually  installed only with cutting  edge technology that  allows  business appliance to accomplish on  its own. larger business appliance need tippers  or balers  purchased separately to accomplish with the shredders or can be tailored  to work  just with your current waste containment system.

Industrial shredders are designed to meet the specialized needs of the  consumer. Here are only some things  to consider:

• How many sheets  per day do  you need to shred?

  Industrial shredders are designed to handle heavy volumes of material. Light industrial shredders could handle up to 250 sheets  at a time. average size industrial shredders handle up to  500 sheets & heavy-duty industrial shredders handle tons  of  source  per hour.  High Capacity industrial shredders destroy  source by the pound.
  

• What type of source are you  going to shred?

Industrial  shredders handle a wide variety  of materials. Knife mill disintegrators are built dedicated to  applications  ranging from paper, plastic & corrugated, to wire, metal, , newspaper. Crushers flatten bulky, heavy cardboard  material; used  to breakdown boxes and PET  , PVC beverage  containers.  Conveyor , hopper feeds shred newspapers,  magazines, trash  bins full  of  material, & more. Industrial shredders  are designed to  shred all types of source from products such as audio/video  cassettes, CD's  floppy  disks  and Zip disks,  circuit boards,  telephones, clocks,  binoculars, cameras, toys, small kitchen  appliances, computer monitors, televisions, etc-machines could be  manufactured to handle virtually any source you need to shred.

• What level of security do you need your shredder to meet?

Each machinary comes with a different shred  size  dedicated to separate levels  of security. The  smaller shred size, the more secure the machine; crucial factor when your company's livelihood is encased  in  the documents you  need to shred.
Strip  cut shreds offer minimum security by cutting the paper once into vertical strips, while cross cut shreds offer more security by cutting  the paper in to two directions in to confetti-like particles. The Department  of Defense maintains maximum level of  security at 1/32" by 7/16" stuff  or smaller. Particle cut shreds are so petite  that thing  almost sift like dust through your  fingers & provide the highest level of security; virtually unreadable pieces:

• How fast could  you like the machinary to shred?

To meet the most rigid demands in productivity,  time can be all-consuming issue when buying  an industrial shredding machine: Each  business appliance is built just with a different type of  engine capable of shredding more & more source  at more rapid rate,  as you  add horsepower , speed: small number of business appliance  come just with or suggest  "shredder helpers" such as automatic feeds, sorting  table or  racks, conveyors,  hydraulic loading  systems, tippers, balers,  and hoppers to minimize length in time  it takes to  eliminate waste. Make  sure that  you understand all  your options to  save the most duration during  shredding operation:

• How big are the thing you are shredding?

Different  size throat or feed openings  shred different diameter of width of material: If source you  need to shred is larger than the  dimensions of shredder you purchase, it would not be able to shred.

• How many  operators could you expend to operate  the machinery?

Industrial shredders  could perform alone on automatic feeding system or  may need operators to assist  in loading material on to machine. small number of provide  tables to enable multiple users to  assist just with feeding machinary dedicated to  maximum productivity, while  others  may require  it. Understanding how many operators are needed only for the shredder to function to best  of its abilities it very crucial  when  purchasing an industrial machine.


• Do you need equipment to come along just with a  conveyor to wrap around the plant?

There are  many different kind of conveyors  that can be  built to different longness & wrap around different  spaces.  in case  you have any of questions close to the size of conveyor system & whether it  can be extended, please  contact  MachineAdvantage sales representative.

• Are your demands so tailored that you don't know  in case you'll ever find correct machinary dedicated to your needs?

Conveyor length, horsepower, shred size ,  more-all  of these things could be tailored to meet whatever requirements your company has only for industrial shredding operation. Feel free to contact sales representative to discuss all your options:

• How much horsepower do  you need dedicated to equipment  to operate at productive speed?

The most distinguishing features in an industrial shredder are the horsepower and the capacity.  more horsepower a business appliance is  equipped  with,  larger capacity it  can handle: If time & speed are  major considerations dedicated to you  company, you  may want to pay special attention  to these two criteria.
Capacity  ,  horsepower  are also what categorizes three core types  of industrial shredders,  not including specialized crushers, conveyors &  knife mill disintegrators.

• How much  space can  you allot  only for machine?

Size  is an specially crucial  issue when buying  industrial shredder.
Industrial shredders are extremely heavy machines that weigh as little as 1000  pounds up to 50,000 pounds or  more: You need to  make sure that the equipment  you buy can fit within space allotted to machine. will it fit  through door structure?  Does it need to be  moved around office  or  can it sit  in a  specified zone for shredding operation?

• Do you have safety or  environmental  regulations that you need your shredder to contend  with?

Safety is major  concern for  any business.  You may might want to make sure  that machinary you buy comes just with added  safety features to protect the individuals using it.
Does the shredder come  with protective hand guards , shields? Does the machinary automatically cool? Does it come along just with shock  protectors? Are the controls within reach so operators are  not leaning in to  the  machine?

Environmental  concerns  are also important. Do you  have recycling  requirements  that your company needs to meet?  Does  your company need to  meet environmental regulations  dedicated to effective paper destruction? will you like to recycle  & reuse shred waste as packing material? 

One of biggest considerations when buying a deluxe shredding machine  is ensuring  that it is going to last dedicated to years to come: It  would  need to  be both durable  and  dependable, designed , engineered to meet the heaviest shedding  operation , in an efficient amount of time.  Most of our industrial  machines  come only with  a manufacturer's warranty , on-site service, & where not  provided, service  is always an option you could  add  on, so you never  have  to worry about finding someone  to maintain machine.

Industrial shredders need to be  maintained in the similar manner  one could maintain their  car. A users manual, provided  by the manufacturer,  accompanies  shredder. It is very critical that you  read through  this source , abide by it  dedicated to years  of worry-free  service. Dependant upon  each  machine,  the manufacturer may be able to provide on-site maintenance.  is added guarantee  that machine you  buy  could be taken care of in the event of  a mishap or overfeed  that cannot be efficiently taken care of in-house:

It is specially critical to oil shredders just a you could  add motor oil to your  car on consistent basis. It is good idea to  maintain machine, even in case it already  come along just with automatic oiler;  to  keep equipment running like new.  Oiling or lubricating the machinary takes  couple of seconds & ensures  that your machinary could  continue to  run to the best of its  abilities. Cutters may also need sharpening or maintenance so that they continue  to easily cut  into any of material. Shredder oil could be purchased to accompany any of size machine. 

Light Duty Industrial Shredders
Our light duty industrial shredders  are  next step up only for a company whose  current  machinary is not tackling their growing shred needs. When a business begins to expand, more  paper or material  can  thus be created,  leaving the smaller business appliance panting to keep up. The light  duty industrial  shredder destroys up  to 75 feet of paper  per minute: Their cutting system handles up to 250 sheets of source at a  time.
They tend to weigh over 1,000 pounds, thus being considered industrial, just with strength of larger machine. They accomplish only with automatic feed system or require one operator to  function  at its maximum capabilities: A light  duty shredder could meet  demanding needs while  remaining compact in size: Like smaller shredder  models, the light duty industrial  shredders still rear discharge thing in to bins or  bags. They come  equipped only with casters that  enable them to  accomplish as mobile commercial shredders. Large bins & tippers  may  be  too heavy  to be used only with  these  machines. 

Medium Duty Industrial Shredders

average size duty  industrial shredders are designed only for one or two operators.
They tend  to weigh between 3,000 pounds up to 7,500 pounds  &  are designed to  shred tough, industrial materials.  They are compact enough  to accomplish  in an office basement or designated office space, however do take up  a lot of space. In only some  business appliance the conveyor could be extended, allowing it to handle  larger volumes of material.  This type of  shredder could  handle up  to 500 sheets  of thing at time, including entire  waste bin contents,  microfilm (reels , all), audio/video cassettes and even  3-ring  binders full of paper.

Heavy Duty Industrial Shredders

Heavy-duty industrial shredders  are the largest, most powerful shredding equipment  available from MachineAdvantage.  They are complete shredding systems capable of destroying tons of  material,  including plastics, wooden  planks, , even sheets  of  metal. They shred between  2-1/2 tons per  hour  to  10  tons of paper per hour: business appliance tend to  weigh  over 10,000 pounds. They are specifically  designed only with the greatest horsepower ,  can be  adjusted to the  horsepower your industry needs. A choice of shred sizes is available so  you can decide your  level  of security.
If you see a  machinary although it does not  come in the shred size you need, please call MachineAdvantage  to inquire close to product. Most heavy-duty industrial shredders can be tailored to  whatever level of security or function you need.
only with every smaller increment in size, you receive greater  level of security. These machinary  usually require several operators  to run efficiently & can be built with larger  or smaller conveyors to wrap around plants & factories.

High Capacity Industrial Shredders

High capacity shredders move big volumes of material,  measured  in pounds per hour. Many are equipped  only with  crushers to compact bulk thing as it passes through machine. They cannot  handle a volume as high as a heavy-duty industrial shredder, however the amount of paper they  could handle  is big  enough that they need to be classified in a separate  "high capacity" category. only some of  these equipment additionally function as knife mills,  crushers, conveyors & more: The rate  of movement in pounds per hour  as  opposed to feet per minute is really  what distinguishes  them form  other equipment of  their class.

Specialized Conveyors

Conveyors move petite to heavy amounts  of source in to shred  opening: To assist in shredding, conveyors could come along  in  different sizes or can be extended to wrap around  the plant  or office: Conveyors allow multiple  operators to load  thing on to  machine. only with every conveyor you get different widths only for holding largest amounts of material and automatically loading them in  only for shredding. Make  sure  that business appliance comes  equipped just with the size  conveyor that you need:

Specialized Crusher

Crushers are heavy top  conveyors that were added to the specialized machines. This enhancement is built with  a mechanism that exerts pressure to flatten the  heaviest, bulkiest material: pinch  style system breaks  down corrugated material, PET  & PVC beverage  containers & more, force-feeding them into the shredder. type of shredder is ideal dedicated to recycling applications and creating packing material; great for environmentally  conscious  businesses. 

Specialized Knife Mill Disintegrator

Inside  shredders,  twin blades rotate  counter to one another  in  a windmill or fan-like  manner, disintegrating  material in  to dust particles. The leftover shredded material is so tiny they  virtually turn  to  dust in your hands. This mechanism cuts heavy volumes of thing at high  speeds:

• Baler: Balers are used  dedicated to bulk reduction. smallest baler  can be designed as an actual part of business appliance to crush or  compact  boxes & some other source that can then  be bound only for efficient  waste reduction. A baler can also be a business appliance  unto  itself  when  higher volumes of crushing & compacting are needed
• Bin: Waste basket
• Chain Drive: Chains are used in  many  different  power transmission systems. Chains are often economic, reliable  drive  system dedicated to long  running, continuous  applications: Drive is what keeps machine moving  only for long-lasting duty
• Conveyor Feed: source  slides  down belt in to  feed opening
• Cross Cut: Cuts paper in to confetti-like pieces of  source leftover once thing has  been shredded: Provides  more security than strip cut
• Crusher: Part of business appliance  that  moves downward exerting pressure in a quick movement designed to squeeze or force source  in to the feed; exerts pressure to compact,  alter,  and  destroy  material
• Cutting Head: The mechanism inside the shredder opening that  tears in to cut the material
  Carbon vs. Steel Cutting  Head

  Generally  it is better & more  economical to buy  higher quality combined carbon  steel tools  than equally or more  expensive stainless tools. You  can get somewhere about  the similar service out of these economical  versions as stainless steel models.
  however you  should know that  there is debate about that continues to rage.

  Carbon  is  usually added to  steel to increase its hardness. Even if just a  drop of carbon is  added to steel, a huge difference becomes apparent in the hardness of steel.
  However,  the increased hardness comes only with disadvantage -it  is much less ductile. To  avoid this, many machines come along equipped  with thermal protectors that monitor , control  heat treatment. just with addition of  these, overheating is avoided & reduces the chance of ductility  - however in case the manufacturer makes mistake when  creating cutter  by allowing it to sit in heat dedicated to too long, you could end up with a business appliance equipped only with  a dull  blade  that will continuously need maintenance (re-sharpening).  small number of manufacturers have realized , include self-sharpening cutter to avoid  this  very scenario.
  Pure stainless steel  is highest excellency in  cutter and come along just with added price tag.
  although the benefit  is  that  they hold a decent cutting edge  over longer  periods of  time.

• D.O.D.: Department of  Defense. business appliance  can be approved dedicated to  use by governmental agencies, armed forces, high  security bases, politicians , their governmental  offices, NASA, etc. D.O.D  means shred  size has been approved by  Department of  Defense  only for national  security shredding. The  standard shred size for  a business appliance to be considered  D:O:D: is 1/32" by  7/16": equipment can have D:O:D: shred size,  however not be approved by the Department  of Defense. any of  questions on whether  business appliance has been approved or not could be  directed to the sales  force at MachineAdvantage
• EDP Rack/ computing machine Forms Rack: Rack that is either mountable or already mounted on  to machine. Usually used for  continuous PC  forms just with perforated edges or  extra wide PC forms: The rack allows only for continuous (attached)  forms to  be  fed in to the shredder  without  the  user's assistance, known as hands-free  shredding
• Feed Table: Feed tables are designed  dedicated to multiple users to stack  and then feed the  equipment dedicated to higher levels of  productivity or they could be used to store source long before they  need to  be shredded: Feed tables come in  different sizes to allow  for different quantity of  operators
• Horsepower: The more horsepower business appliance has the larger the capacity it will  be able  to  handle
• Hopper Feed: Bin-like container mounted to equipment dedicated to  easy  dumping of thing in  to feed opening.
  Sometimes come along  equipped just with a conveyor belt that  pulls thing in to the  machine
• Industrial: Large, heavy-duty machine. Most can be  automatically operated, however most require at least one operator to assist  in feeding  business appliance just with material. Usually used by highly technical  related industries, such as  plants or businesses whose main function  is waste reduction
• Knife Mill Disintegrator: Twin blades rotate counter  to one another in a windmill  or fan-like manner, disintegrating material in to  dust particles
• Microfiche: A card or  sheet of microfilm capable of accommodating & preserving  considerable number of pages in  a reduced  format
• Particle Cut: Maximum-security granular thing that  almost  sift like  flour through your hands; smallest cut in shredding operations. shred size in a particle cut cannot  be measured because the size varies
• Rubber Isolators: Parts  surrounded by  rubber material that traps sound,  reducing  noise  levels
• Sheet Capacity: The maximum quantity  of sheets the shredder can procedure in one  pass
• Shred Size: The size of  the shred after  the paper  has passed cutting head or size of the  left-over source

• Shred Speed:

  Ft/min: How many  minutes  it  will take to shred a  ten-foot (by X wide) longness of paper

  Pounds/hour: Larger  measurement  than  feet per  minute; How many pounds of  material could be shredded in one hour
  Tons/hour: Measurement used to represent  quantity of tons in one hour a heavy-duty industrial machine is capable of disintegrating
• Strip Cut: Cuts paper  in  to long strips or long  lengths of paper. smaller cut, the greater security
• Thermal Protection: machinary  is protected against overheating
• Throat Opening/ Feed: Opening through which  paper is inserted in to the shredder