Description
The ZRS 2600 Left Wedge Knife is a critical cutting component engineered specifically for the ZERMA America and Virtus Equipment ZRS 2600 pipe and profile shredder, one of the largest and most powerful machines in the ZRS series. As the left-side component of the three-piece wedge knife configuration, this knife anchors the cutting assembly on the left edge of the rotor, working together with the center and right wedge knives to ensure uniform shredding across the full rotor width during heavy-duty pipe and profile processing.
Manufactured from premium D2 tool steel (DIN 1.2379 / AISI D2) and heat-treated to 58 to 62 HRC, each knife delivers the ideal balance of hardness and toughness required for continuous shredding of heavy-walled pipes, nested pipe bundles, plastic profiles, pallets, and other bulky plastic waste.
The left-hand orientation of this wedge knife is purpose-built for its specific rotor position, ensuring proper alignment and cutting geometry on the left side of the cutting chamber. Together with the center and right wedge knives, it forms a complete and balanced cutting assembly that maximizes material contact across the full rotor width while maintaining consistent clearance with the stator knives. The wedge-style geometry provides secure mechanical clamping within the knife holder pocket, reducing vibration and maintaining reliable performance through extended service intervals. With over 50 years of combined knife manufacturing expertise behind every piece, these wedge knives represent a dependable, OEM-compatible replacement solution for ZRS 2600 operators focused on maximizing uptime and minimizing cost per ton.
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 23693010
Knife Type: Left Wedge Knife
Rotor Type: Large-Diameter Flat E-Type
Orientation: Left-Hand
Material: D2 Tool Steel (DIN 1.2379 / AISI D2)
Hardness: 58 to 62 HRC
Application: Pipe, profile, and bulky plastic shredding
Brands: Virtus Equipment / ZERMA America
Key Features:
Left-Hand Orientation: Purpose-built for the left-side rotor position, ensuring proper cutting geometry and alignment on the left edge of the cutting chamber
Premium D2 Tool Steel: Manufactured from DIN 1.2379 / AISI D2 high-carbon tool steel, heat-treated to 58 to 62 HRC
Premium Steel Quality: Premium European tool steel manufacturing with over 50 years of knife production expertise
Wedge-Style Clamping: Secure mechanical fit into machined rotor pockets minimizes vibration and maintains cutting clearance
E-Type Rotor Compatible: Engineered for the ZRS 2600’s large-diameter flat E-type rotor system
OEM-Compatible Replacement: Direct replacement for ZERMA America and Virtus Equipment ZRS 2600 shredders
Extended Service Life: Superior metallurgy and heat treatment deliver exceptional wear resistance in continuous pipe shredding applications
Applications: The ZRS 2600 Left Wedge Knife is ideally suited for large-scale industrial plastic pipe and profile recycling facilities processing heavy-walled large-diameter HDPE, PP, and PVC pipes, bundled pipe configurations, and plastic profiles. Also effective for shredding bulky plastic waste including pallets, wheelie bins, and oversized molded parts. Designed for high-throughput operations requiring reliable continuous-duty cutting performance in the most demanding post-consumer and industrial plastic recycling environments.
Compatibility: ZERMA America and Virtus Equipment ZRS 2600 Pipe and Profile Shredder