This story appeared in the Fall 2017 edition of Plastics Recycling magazine.
M&J FineShred 1550/3550: These new shredders from Metso Corp., Helsinki, can handle a wide range of applications and materials, whether baled, rolled or loose. The multiedged shaft is fitted with a patented knife system and is fed by a pusher that generates minimal heat and requires no water cooling. In the U.S., eFactor3 represents Metso.
What's new? The shredders, which take advantage of a new service hatch to improve access to the shaft and knives. To increase cycle times, the machines' hydraulic pushers have been updated with a sickle shape.
Benefits: Uniform shredding, resulting in very small pieces. Changes in the shredders' design allow easier maintenance, with access to both sides of the rotor. Also, the shredder is designed so that the knives and knife holders are easy to fasten and change.
eFactor3 LLC, Pineville, North Carolina, 704-944-3232, www.efactor3.com
