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Industrial Horizontal Shredders

Robust shredder for first pass size reduction of plastic.

Virtus Equipment’s Industrial Horizontal Shredders are heavy-duty single-shaft shredders designed for efficient and reliable size reduction of bulky materials. With a large feeding hopper, low-speed/high-torque operation, and robust construction, these horizontal shredders provide consistent performance for industrial recycling and waste processing applications requiring continuous shredding and dependable throughput.

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Key Features of the Industrial Horizontal Shredders

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What Materials Can the Industrial Horizontal Shredders Process?

These industrial horizontal shredders are capable of processing a broad range of materials, including:
The horizontal layout and large hopper allow easy handling of awkward, voluminous, and heavy materials that require primary size reduction.

Why Choose the Industrial Horizontal Shredders?

Virtus Equipment’s Industrial Horizontal Shredders offer a powerful combination of robustness, low-speed efficiency, and high capacity for shredding heavy and bulky materials. Their large feeding hopper, welded construction, and advanced rotor/knife system make them ideal for industrial recycling operations that need reliable shredding performance with minimal downtime and consistent output.

Serving Industrial Recycling Businesses across the USA

Virtus Equipment supplies Industrial Horizontal Shredders throughout the United States, backed by technical consultation, configuration support, installation assistance, and aftermarket service. Our nationwide support network ensures responsive maintenance, optimized performance, and long-term reliability for industrial recycling facilities and waste processing operations across the country.

Industrial Horizontal Shredder Description

The Virtus Equipment VHS-series of industrial horizontal shredders are a single-shaft shredder featuring an angled hydraulic ram suitable for a wide range of material shapes and sizes. It is equipped with a 600 mm diameter E-type rotor and knife holder fixing system and is available in widths from 1500 mm to 2600 mm. The final material size is determined by the screen which can easily be changed based on requirements. The VHS- series shredder can be tailored to fit your recycling requirements, this includes different drive powers, knife configurations as well as discharge options.

Industrial Horizontal Shredder Applications

The VHS-series shredders provide an economical solution for recycling of plastics, wood, paper, and general waste streams. The industrial horizontal shredders have been engineered for strength and reliability in daily operation. These shredders can easily be integrated into complete lines with other Virtus products and accessories such as conveyors, granulators, etc.

Benefits for Industrial Recycling Operations

Typical Applications

Virtus Industrial Horizontal Shredders are commonly used in:

These shredders excel where materials are too large or irregular for vertical granulation systems.
Angled Hydraulic Pusher

Angled Hydraulic Pusher

Angled hydraulic pusher ensures optimal material feeding and ingestion.
Large Feeding Hopper

Large Feeding Hopper

The large feeding hopper allows the shredder to handle a variety of materials.
E-type Rotor

E-type Rotor

The large diameter flat rotor has specially-machined pockets to hold and secure the knives. Optional weld on hard facing is available for abrasive applications.

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Industrial Horizontal Shredders Specifications

VHS Series - Industrial Horizontal Shredders dimensions
VHS SeriesVHS1500VHS2000VHS2600
Specifications
Material Throughputlbs/hr
Rotor Diametermm600600600
Rotor Widthmm140019602520
Rotor Speedrpm104104104
Drive CapacitykW90 or 110110 or 2 x 752 x 90 or 2 x 110
Rotor Knives (34 x 34)pcs68 or 10296 or 144124 or 186
Rotor Knives (50 x 50)pcs35 or 5754 or 8170 or 105
Stator bladespcs579
Ram Feeder DrivekW5.55.55.5
Cutting chamber volumem31.422.6
Screen Sizemm>40>40>40
Effective Working Areamm x mm1320 x 13401880 x 15002440 x 1500
Weight (approx.)kg120001400016000
Dimensions
Amm442046504650
Bmm455455595
Cmm270027402740
Dmm185520502040
Emm142019802540
Fmm283038904425

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Industrial Horizontal Shredders for Plastics used for?

Industrial Horizontal Shredders for Plastics are designed to efficiently process plastic waste, bulky materials, and general waste streams. They reduce the size of plastic components for easier handling, recycling, and reprocessing in industrial applications.

These shredders can handle a wide range of materials including plastics, wood, paper, and other general waste. They’re ideal for recycling post-industrial plastic waste and can be integrated into complete processing lines with conveyors and granulators.

The Virtus VHS-Series features a large feeding hopper, robust welded-steel construction, and a low-speed, high-torque design. Its angled hydraulic ram and advanced rotor/knife mounting system ensure efficient, consistent shredding for various plastic waste types.

Visit the Industrial Horizontal Shredders product page to request a quote or speak with a technical expert. Virtus Equipment’s team can provide setup advice, integration options, and detailed product specifications.

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