Our Online Store Is Now Available For Ordering.

Lump and Purge Shredders

Affordable plastics lump and purge shredders for plastic purgings and cutoffs.

Virtus Equipment’s Lump and Purge Shredders are compact single-shaft shredders designed for efficient size reduction of small plastics scrap, especially production leftovers like lumps, purgings, cakes, straps, runners, and trims. With a simple tangential feed and general-purpose cutting chamber, these shredders provide reliable processing in in-house recycling lines, reducing waste volume and preparing scrap for downstream granulation.

Click here to open gallery
Shredder

Key Features of the Lump and Purge Shredders

Shredder Process

What Materials Can the Lump and Purge Shredders Process?

These shredders are ideal for processing a variety of production waste materials, including:

Why Choose the Lump and Purge Shredders?

Virtus Equipment’s Lump and Purge Shredders offer a cost-effective and straightforward shredding solution tailored to small to medium scrap volumes. With a simple tangential feed, easy access for maintenance, and a compact layout, these machines are ideal for manufacturers and recycling operations seeking efficient waste reduction without complex systems.

Serving Industrial Recycling Businesses across the USA

Virtus Equipment supplies Lump and Purge Shredders across the United States, providing technical support, configuration guidance, installation assistance, and aftermarket service. Our local support network ensures fast response times, reliable performance, and long-term uptime for plastics recycling operations nationwide.

Lump and Purge Shredder Description

Virtus Equipment's L 30 series is a single-shaft plastics lump and purge shredder with a tangential infeed eliminates the need for a hydraulic feeding system. Its compact and maneuverable design and ‘plug and play’ controls give this shredder total flexibility and ease of use. Like the G, V, and X series shredders, the L 30 is driven by an oversized gearmotor and equipped with outboard bearings. It has a 310 mm diameter flat E-type rotor using the proven Virtus Equipment knife holder and knife design in 600 mm or 850 mm widths. The user-friendly design allows for simple and efficient cleaning and maintenance. The L 30 lump shredders’ low rotor speed of 60 rpm and compact design makes it possible to shred lumps at a relatively low noise level. The shredder can be manually or conveyor fed with material discharge by conveyor or into a dropbox.

Benefits for Industrial Recycling Operations

Typical Applications

Virtus Lump and Purge Shredders are commonly used in:

virtus equipment rotor knife

Concave Rotor Knife

The concave ground square knives produce high-quality output and can be rotated after a side is worn out.
virtus equipment l-series shredder 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.
virtus equipment plastic lumps purgings

Lumps & Purgings

The sturdy swing arm ram incorporates heavy-duty guide bearings and universal couplings for reliable operation.

Get our Size Reduction
Quick Reference Guide

Lump and Purge Shredder Specifications

L Series - Lump and Purge Shredders dimensions
L SeriesL 30-600L 30-850
Specifications
Material Throughputlbs/hr0 - 4500 - 700
Rotor Diametermm310310
Rotor Widthmm600850
Rotor Speedrpm6161
Drive CapacitykW1118.5
Rotor Knivespcs2640
Stator Knivesrows11
Screen Sizemm>16>16
Effective Working Areamm x mm490 x 550490 x 830
Dimensions
Amm9951045
Bmm490490
Cmm22552255
Dmm525525
Emm14002080
Fmm550830
Gmm420470
Hmm9501200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Lump and Purge Shredder for Plastics?

A Lump and Purge Shredder is designed to break down large, dense plastic purges, lumps, and head waste generated during injection and blow molding. Virtus Equipment’s L-Series Shredders efficiently reduce the size of these tough materials, making them easier to handle, recycle, or reintroduce into production.

The L 30 features a tangential infeed that eliminates the need for hydraulic feeding, along with a compact, maneuverable design and plug-and-play controls. Its oversized gearmotor, low-speed rotor (60 rpm), and outboard bearings ensure quiet, reliable, and maintenance-friendly operation.

Virtus Equipment’s Lump and Purge Shredders are ideal for small to medium-sized plastic lumps, purges, head waste, and molding residues from injection and blow molding processes. These materials can then be processed further by a granulator or reintroduced into the manufacturing cycle.

Key benefits include:

  • Compact, plug-and-play design for easy setup
  • Low-noise operation (60 rpm rotor speed)
  • Efficient shredding of dense purges and lumps
  • Simple cleaning and maintenance
  • Compatible with conveyor or manual feeding systems

You can easily request a quote by visiting our website’s Contact Us page and submitting the form with your requirements, or by calling us directly at (239) 219-1800. Our team will provide you with tailored pricing, technical specifications, and guidance to help choose the right Lump and Purge Shredder for your needs.

Fill this form to download Quick Reference PDF

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name*