Industrial Horizontal Shredders

Robust shredder for first pass size reduction of plastic.

Large feeding hopper


Robust welded-steel construction


Low-speed operation


Advanced rotor/knife mounting system


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 horizonthla 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.

Virtus Equipment VHS Series Shredder Angled Hydraulic PusherAngled Hydraulic Pusher

Angled hydraulic pusher ensures optimal material feeding and ingestion.

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Large Feeding Hopper

The large feeding hopper allows the shredder to handle a variety of materials.

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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


Virtus Equipment VHS Series Dimensions
VHS SeriesVHS1500VHS2000VHS2600
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