What are the best industrial granulators for plastic recycling?
As plastic waste volumes rise across the globe, industries need advanced recycling machinery to support circular manufacturing goals. Industrial granulators play a critical role by breaking down plastic scrap – such as injection-molded parts, sheets, films, bottles, and lumps – into high-quality regrind. The right granulator improves efficiency, reduces operational costs, and delivers uniform output […]
Shredder and Granulator: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each?
Recycling and size-reduction equipment play a crucial role in modern waste and material recovery industries. While shredders and granulators are often discussed together — and sometimes even used in the same processing line — they serve different operational purposes, deliver different output sizes, and are ideal for different material conditions. Understanding their differences helps determine […]
How Heavy-Duty Granulators Work: Rotor Design, Cutting Chamber & Screening System Explained
A heavy-duty granulator is an industrial machine designed to reduce plastic waste, production scrap, purgings, and regrind into consistent particle sizes suitable for reuse. Unlike shredders, which rely on slow-speed, high-torque shearing to break down bulk material, granulators operates at higher speeds with precision cutting to achieve a fine and controlled output. Importance in Recycling […]
What are Heavy-Duty Industrial Granulators? Types, Uses & Working Principles
As global recycling demands increase, manufacturers and waste processors require high-performance size-reduction systems that deliver consistent, reusable output. Heavy-Duty Industrial Granulators play a critical role in converting bulky, scrap, or defective plastic parts into uniform, high-quality granules suitable for reprocessing. At Virtus Equipment, we provide advanced Granulators for Plastics Recycling, engineered for durability, precision, and […]
Optimizing Blade Design and Maintenance for Maximum Shredder and Granulator Performance
In our previous post, we covered how to select the right blade materials for your size reduction equipment. Now let’s explore the equally important aspects of blade design, configuration, and maintenance strategies that will help you get the most from your cutting tools. Proper blade design and maintenance can dramatically impact your throughput, energy consumption, […]
How to Choose the Best Blade Materials for Your Shredders and Granulators
When it comes to plastic recycling or size reduction, small details often make the biggest impact, and nowhere is that truer than with your shredder and granulator blades. The right knives not only keep your equipment running smoothly but can also improve output quality, lower operating costs, and reduce downtime. But with so many blade […]
VIRTUS INTRODUCES NEW SHREDDER / GRANULATOR SYSTEM
VIRTUS EQUIPMENT is pleased to announce the VIRTUS SG 1000 Shredder / granulator combination, material handling system and central control panel. Combining the proven design and high torque of the VIRTUS single shaft shredder with a highly efficient granulator, VIRTUS is able to provide a reliable, compact size reduction system. The shredder and granulator are […]
Interview with Matt Brownson, Sales Manager of Big Chief Inc.
Interview with Matt Brownson, Sales Manager of Big Chief Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of electrical process heating, sensors, and control systems focusing on the injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, packaging, and recycling industries. Spending so much time in their customers’ facilities, Big Chief found nearly all were using some type of size reduction equipment, […]
HAMILTON PLASTICS EQUIPMENT LLC
Interview with Mark Hamilton, President of Hamilton Plastic Equipment LLC, a team of talented specialists in the plastics and manufacturing equipment field. Located in New England and eastern New York, this experienced team will provide their customers with custom-designed systems to meet their specific application. They will also ensure world-class customer after sales and installation […]
VIRTUS EQUIPMENT -MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVE OPPORTUNITY
VIRTUS Equipment, a leading supplier of recycling equipment for demanding plastics size reduction is expanding its Manufacturers Representative group. Virtus Equipment offers to the plastics recycling industry a full range of industrial recycling machinery; plastics single shaft shredders, plastics central granulators, beside the press grinders and PVC pulverizers. Along with auxiliary equipment such as conveyors, separators, […]