Tailored size reduction solutions for 17 material types — from plastics and films to wood, fiberglass, and metal
Corrugated cardboard boxes, office paper, paperboard packaging, and mixed paper waste from logistics centers, retail operations, and manufacturing facilities. Cardboard and paper waste is bulky, occupies significant storage space, and poses fire risks when accumulated.
⚙ Recommended: Single Shaft Shredder (ZSS Series)
The ZSS single shaft shredder with hydraulic ram feeder efficiently reduces cardboard boxes and paper bales to 40-80mm strips. The controlled output size via screen mesh enables direct feeding into balers or RDF (refuse-derived fuel) production. Throughput: 500-2000 kg/h depending on model.
View Machine →200L HDPE chemical drums, steel oil barrels, IBC containers, and 20-60L plastic buckets from chemical plants, food processing facilities, and industrial operations. These containers often retain hazardous residues and require robust processing equipment capable of handling both the container and potential residual contents.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD Series)
The ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with SKD-11 hook blades crushes entire drums including residual contents. The low-speed, high-torque design prevents sparking when processing metal drums. Output: 40-80mm chips. For clean plastic drums, the ZSS single shaft shredder delivers uniform output suitable for washing and pelletizing.
View Machine →Injection molded parts, blow molded bottles, thermoformed packaging, PVC pipes and profiles, WPC decking, HDPE crates, PP buckets, and general post-industrial and post-consumer plastic products from manufacturing and municipal collection.
⚙ Recommended: Shredder + Crusher + Pulverizer (Full Line)
A complete three-stage system: ZSS shredder for primary reduction (50-80mm), ZPC crusher for secondary regrind (6-12mm), and ZPM pulverizer for powder production (20-80 mesh). Accepts rigid PVC pipes, PP buckets, HDPE containers. Segregated by polymer type for optimal recycling outcomes.
View All Products →Aluminum profiles, copper wires, radiators, aluminum composite panels, scrap car bodies, steel sheets, and mixed non-ferrous metals from demolition, manufacturing, and end-of-life vehicle processing. Metal recycling requires robust equipment capable of withstanding impact from hard, irregularly shaped pieces.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD Series)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with hardened SKD-11 alloy blades handles aluminum profiles, copper radiators, and light-gauge steel. The 16-24 RPM operating speed combined with ultra-high torque prevents sparking risk. Metal-specific blade configurations and reinforced chamber construction for heavy-duty service. Throughput: 500-3000 kg/h.
View Machine →LDPE/LLDPE agricultural film, stretch wrap, shrink film, PP woven bags, jumbo FIBC bags, and plastic packaging from farms, logistics hubs, and retail distribution centers. Film and woven materials are notoriously difficult to process due to their tendency to wrap around conventional rotors.
⚙ Recommended: Combo Shredder (ZDS Series) or Single Shaft Shredder (ZSS)
The ZDS combo shredder prevents film wrapping with its dual-shaft cutting mechanism. For heavy-duty woven bag and FIBC processing, the ZSS single shaft shredder with hydraulic ram compacts loose material into the cutting chamber. Both models feed into crushers for regrind, followed by washing and pelletizing. Throughput: 500-1800 kg/h.
View Machine →Computer housings, TV cabinets, printers, keyboards, circuit boards, small household appliances, and mixed electronic scrap from recycling facilities and municipal collection programs. E-waste contains valuable metals (copper, gold, aluminum) embedded in plastic casings that must be liberated through size reduction.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder + Crusher Combination
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder pre-processes entire electronic devices into 50-80mm fragments. The ZPC crusher further reduces the output to 8-15mm particles, liberating metals from plastics for downstream separation via magnetic and eddy current systems. Metal-tolerant blade design prevents damage from occasional hard components.
View Machine →Post-sterilization medical waste including plastic syringes, IV bags, tubing, PPE (gloves, masks, gowns), pharmaceutical packaging, and non-anatomical hospital waste. Requires enclosed, secure processing that prevents material escape and protects operators from potential biohazards.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD with Enclosure)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with fully enclosed cutting chamber and sealed discharge chute. The low-speed, high-torque design prevents aerosolization of particles. Integrated HEPA filtration and negative-pressure enclosure meet hospital waste treatment standards. Output: 40-80mm fragments ready for incineration or landfill.
View Machine →Sofas, mattresses, furniture, carpets, large plastic toys, and oversized household items from municipal bulky waste collection. These items are characterized by large volume, mixed material composition (wood, foam, fabric, metal springs), and irregular shapes that challenge conventional processing equipment.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD2000)
The largest ZDS-HD2000 model with 2000mm shaft length processes complete sofas and mattresses without pre-cutting. Dual 90-110kW motors deliver the extreme torque needed for mixed materials including metal springs and dense foam. Output: 80-200mm fragments for landfill volume reduction (up to 80%) or subsequent material separation.
View Machine →Genuine leather offcuts, synthetic leather trimmings, PU/PVC coated fabric scraps, and textile waste from footwear factories, automotive interior manufacturing, garment production, and furniture upholstery operations. Leather and heavy textiles are tough, fibrous materials that resist conventional cutting.
⚙ Recommended: Single Shaft Shredder (ZSS Series)
The ZSS single shaft shredder with hydraulic ram feeder processes leather scraps and textile waste into 30-60mm fragments. Bolted blade design allows easy maintenance given the abrasive nature of leather processing. Output material can be used as feedstock for bonded leather production or as alternative fuel (RDF).
View Machine →Supermarket produce waste, food processing byproducts, restaurant kitchen waste, spoiled fruits and vegetables, and agricultural organic residues. Organic waste is characterized by high moisture content (70-90%), rapid decomposition, and the need for hygienic processing to prevent pest attraction and odor issues.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with corrosion-resistant blade treatment processes organic waste into 30-60mm particles. The shredded material is ideal for anaerobic digestion (biogas production) or composting. Stainless steel contact surfaces available for food-grade applications. Throughput: 1000-3000 kg/h depending on moisture content.
View Machine →Contaminated packaging, chemical containers, paint buckets, pesticide drums, oil filters, asbestos-containing materials, and other regulated hazardous industrial waste requiring special handling, containment, and disposal per EPA and EU waste framework directive standards.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder with Negative Pressure Enclosure
Custom-configured ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with fully sealed chamber, HEPA-filtered negative pressure ventilation, and spark-proof construction. Meets ATEX requirements for potentially explosive atmospheres. All contact surfaces treated with chemical-resistant coatings. Output processed under containment for safe incineration or specialized disposal.
View Machine →Wheat straw, rice stalks, corn stalks, sugarcane bagasse, cotton stalks, and other agricultural crop residues after harvest. These materials are abundant, renewable, and increasingly used as biomass fuel, animal bedding, mushroom cultivation substrate, and raw material for bio-based products.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder processes baled straw and crop stalks into 30-60mm pieces suitable for biomass briquetting, pelletizing, or direct combustion. Wide hopper design accepts entire bales. The shredded output improves compaction density and combustion efficiency. Throughput: 1500-4000 kg/h.
View Machine →Used wooden pallets, construction timber offcuts, demolished wood beams, MDF and particle board furniture, tree branches, and waste wood from furniture factories, construction sites, and municipal collection. Wood waste can contain nails, screws, and metal fittings that must be tolerated during processing.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD Series)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder handles waste wood with embedded nails and metal fasteners. The low-speed, high-torque design bends metal rather than shattering it, protecting downstream equipment. 50-100mm wood chips suitable for biomass fuel, particle board manufacturing, or composting. Magnetic separator removes ferrous metals post-shredding. Throughput: 1000-4000 kg/h.
View Machine →Deceased livestock (poultry, pigs, cattle), aquaculture mortalities, and slaughterhouse byproducts requiring sanitary processing under veterinary and environmental regulations. This material is high-moisture, biologically active, and must be processed in enclosed systems to prevent disease transmission.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD with Sanitary Configuration)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder in fully enclosed, sanitary-grade stainless steel configuration. Integrated high-pressure wash-down system and antimicrobial sealing. The 40-80mm output feeds into rendering or incineration processes. All contact surfaces accessible for CIP (clean-in-place) sanitization. Throughput: 2000-5000 kg/h.
View Machine →Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) waste from boat manufacturing, wind turbine blade production, automotive body panels, and construction materials. Glass fiber composites are extremely abrasive and challenging to process due to the hard, brittle glass fibers embedded in the polymer matrix.
⚙ Recommended: Heavy Duty Crusher (ZPC-HD Series)
ZPC-HD heavy duty crusher with tungsten-carbide reinforced claw blades processes fiberglass composites into 10-20mm particles. The hardened blade surfaces resist the extreme abrasion of glass fiber processing. Closed-loop dust collection captures airborne glass fibers for operator safety. Output can be used as filler in construction materials or cement kiln co-processing.
View Machine →Bottle glass, flat glass from windows and automotive windshields, glass containers, and mixed glass cullet from municipal recycling programs and construction demolition. Glass is heavy, abrasive, and produces sharp fragments that require enclosed processing systems.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD Series)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder with hardened blade surfaces processes glass containers and flat glass into 20-50mm cullet. The low-speed crushing action minimizes the generation of airborne glass dust compared to high-speed impact methods. Output glass cullet is furnace-ready for remelting or can be used in construction aggregates and fiberglass production.
View Machine →Mixed household and commercial waste including plastics, paper, textiles, food waste, packaging, and miscellaneous items collected through municipal waste management systems. MSW is the most challenging material stream due to its heterogeneous composition, variable moisture content, and presence of unexpected items.
⚙ Recommended: Double Shaft Shredder (ZDS-HD Series)
ZDS-HD double shaft shredder serves as the primary processing stage in MBT (mechanical biological treatment) plants. It reduces mixed MSW volume by 60-80%, opens bags for subsequent sorting, and homogenizes the waste stream for trommel screening, magnetic separation, and RDF production. Throughput: 3000-10000 kg/h on the largest models.
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