GP-series shredders So-called because they are designed for general-purpose (GP) applications, these single-rotor shredders from Conair are designed to handle small to moderate throughputs of purgings, pipe and profile scrap, or sheet scrap. They are available in two models: the GP 924, which has a 24-inch cutting chamber; and the GP 935 with a 35-inch chamber. The rotor on both models is made of 8.7-inch-diameter steel, and is equipped with four-sided, indexable cutting knives that cut against a fixed-blade knife that has dual cutting edges. Both the fixed-blade and indexable blades can be unbolted and rotated to keep a fresh edge in action between sharpenings. The shredders have a large, open-top in-feed hopper that can accommodate gaylord-sized batch feeds as a standard feature, and a low-maintenance hydraulic ram to drive scrap into the cutting chamber.
What’s new? The GP series.
Benefits Compact size and affordability. The GP series was designed to serve as an entry-level line of shredders for processors that need to reduce hard scrap too large for a granulator, but at a lower throughput and price than that of a larger shredder. It also delivers the reliability and low-maintenance service usually only seen on larger equipment. The shredders offer high cutting torque at relatively low rotor RPM, allowing them to cut even thick scrap with limited noise.
Conair Group, Cranberry Township, Pa., 724-584-5500, www.conairgroup.com/product/gp-plastic-shredders/
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
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