Industrial Plastic Crusher Machines

Explore AMIGE crusher series for bottles, pipes, rigid plastics, and mixed recycling feedstock. Built for stable output, easier maintenance, and practical recycling projects.

The WS650 low-noise plastic crusher is intended for injection-moulding runners, rejected moulded parts, bottles, profiles and selected production

The FS800B rigid plastic crusher is a medium-size model for turnover crates, battery housings, trays, pipe fittings, appliance

The hydraulic force-feed plastic crusher uses a pressure plate to push bulky or low-density material toward the high-speed

The plastic pipe crusher is designed for long PE, PP, PVC, PPR and ABS pipe or profile scrap

The RPR Series soft plastic crusher is intended for flexible, strip-shaped and wrapping-prone feed such as PE/PP film,

Compare industrial plastic crushers by feed material, knife arrangement, screen opening, motor power and service access. Use the page-recorded specifications below for preliminary selection, then confirm the final rotor, screen and electrical configuration against representative material.

Choose a Plastic Crusher by Material and Cutting Requirement

A crusher should be selected from the largest feed dimensions, polymer, wall thickness, contamination, target regrind and downstream process. Motor power and screen opening are configuration references, not guaranteed throughput. Required kg/h remains an RFQ input and must be checked against the actual material and feeding method.

Feed material or projectRecommended starting pointRecorded knife or rotor arrangementRecorded screen or output controlRecorded motor reference
Injection runners, sprues, small bottles and compact moulded rejectsWS650 low-noise crusher or WHC600/350WS650 knife profile requires confirmation. WHC600/350 records 2 × 3 rotor blades and 2 fixed blades.WS650 requires confirmation. WHC600/350 records a 10–50 mm screen range.WS650 requires confirmation. WHC600/350 records 22 kW.
Rigid PE, PP, ABS parts, containers, housings and moderate lumpsWHC600/450 or WHC800/450Both pages record 2 × 3 rotor blades. Fixed-blade records are 2 for WHC600/450 and 4 for WHC800/450.10–50 mm recorded screen range30 kW or 37 kW
PET bottles, larger rigid containers and pre-sized moulded scrapWHC1000/6002 × 5 or 2 × 7 rotor blades with 4 fixed blades10–50 mm recorded screen range55/75 kW
Bulky rigid scrap, pallets, drums, appliance shells and bumpersWHC1200/600, FST-1400 or project-specific WHC1200/800WHC1200/600 records 2 × 5 or 2 × 7 rotor blades and 4 fixed blades. FST-1400 records 20 rotating and 4 fixed knives. WHC1200/800 records a welded high-strength V-shaped shaft; the knife configuration requires confirmation.WHC1200/600 records 10–50 mm. FST-1400 records 16 mm. WHC1200/800 requires confirmation.75/90 kW, 110 kW, or project confirmation
General-purpose rigid plastic, crates, trays, drums and housingsFS800B, FS1000 or FS1200Each page records 6 rotary blades and 4 fixed blades.16 mm recorded screen opening30 kW, 55 kW or 75 kW
Long PE, PP, PVC, PPR or ABS pipe and profile scrap250, 400 or 630 pipe-crusher typeEach current page row records 10 rotary blades and 1 fixed blade.Screen opening and final flake size require confirmation.45 kW, 75 kW or 90 kW
Film, woven bags, net, rope, cloth, fibre and other flexible feedRPR-600/800/1000 for lighter flexible feed; hydraulic force-feed type for difficult feedingRPR records 6, 6 or 10 rotary blades with 4 fixed blades. Force-feed knife details require project confirmation.RPR records a 100 mm screen entry. Force-feed pages record a 10–80 mm discharge range; final output requires confirmation.RPR records 22/7.5, 37/7.5 or 75/11 kW. Force-feed types record 110 or 160 kW.
Capacity boundary: Do not infer kg/h from motor power, rotor diameter, feed opening or screen size. Final capacity depends on polymer, feed geometry, wall thickness, bulk density, contamination, knife condition, screen loading, feeding stability and downstream restrictions. AMIGE should confirm the production rate from representative material data or a test.

Reference Crusher Configurations

Each row below links to the current public product record. A value marked “confirm” is deliberately left unfilled because the source page does not provide a reliable matching specification.

Model or typeRecorded knife or rotor arrangementRecorded screen or output controlRecorded main motorMaintenance or service-access record
WHC1200/800Welded high-strength V-shaped main shaft; knife details confirmConfirmConfirmHydraulic opening for housing and screen access; external bearing seat and shaft sealing
WHC1200/6002 × 5 or 2 × 7 rotor blades; 4 fixed blades10–50 mm75/90 kW1.5 kW hydraulic system is recorded; verify safe access and support procedure
WHC1000/6002 × 5 or 2 × 7 rotor blades; 4 fixed blades10–50 mm55/75 kW1.5 kW hydraulic system is recorded; verify safe access and support procedure
WHC800/6002 × 5 or 2 × 7 rotor blades; 4 fixed blades10–50 mm55 kW1.5 kW hydraulic system is recorded; verify safe access and support procedure
WHC800/4502 × 3 rotor blades; 4 fixed blades10–50 mm37 kW1.5 kW hydraulic system is recorded; inspect screen and knives through the designed access
WHC600/4502 × 3 rotor blades; 2 fixed blades10–50 mm30 kW1.1 kW hydraulic system is recorded; inspect screen and knife clearance
WHC600/3502 × 3 rotor blades; 2 fixed blades10–50 mm22 kWConfirm access method, spare screen and spare-knife plan
FST-140020 rotating knives; 4 fixed knives; recorded 9CrSi material16 mm110 kW1.5 kW hydraulic system is recorded; 30 mm middle-box thickness
FS800B6 rotary blades; 4 fixed blades; recorded 60# or 9CrSi material16 mm30 kW, four-pole20 mm cutting-chamber wall thickness; confirm knife-clearance and screen-change procedure
FS10006 rotary blades; 4 fixed blades; recorded 9CrSi material16 mm55 kW, four-pole1.5 kW hydraulic system and 30 mm cutting-chamber wall thickness are recorded
FS12006 rotary blades; 4 fixed blades; recorded 9CrSi material16 mm75 kW, four-pole1.5 kW hydraulic system and 30 mm cutting-chamber wall thickness are recorded
WS650ConfirmConfirmConfirmSound-reducing enclosure is recorded; confirm chamber and screen access
Pipe crusher 250/400/63010 rotary blades and 1 fixed blade in each recorded rowConfirm45/75/90 kWConfirm conveyor isolation, long-pipe handling and knife/screen access
RPR-600/800/10006/6/10 rotary blades; 4 fixed blades100 mm recorded entry22/7.5, 37/7.5 or 75/11 kWInspect wrapping, screen loading and feeding stability before each production run
Force-feed 1000/1300Blade length 1000 or 1300 mm; knife profile confirm10–80 mm recorded discharge range110/160 kWInspect hydraulic cylinders, pressure-plate travel, guarding and isolation points

Crusher Knife, Screen and Maintenance Checklist

The service interval must follow the supplied manual and the actual material. The checklist below defines what to confirm during procurement and commissioning; it does not replace site lockout procedures or the machine manual.

  • Before access: isolate electrical, hydraulic and stored energy, stop all upstream feeding and use the required mechanical support.
  • Knives: inspect edges, cracks, chips, bolt condition and rotor-to-fixed-knife clearance. Rotate, sharpen or replace knives as matched sets according to the manual.
  • Screen: inspect for cracks, elongated holes, blockage and loose fasteners. Confirm the screen-opening range against the required regrind and downstream washing or pelletizing equipment.
  • Bearings and seals: follow the specified lubrication interval and inspect temperature, vibration, contamination and seal condition. External bearing arrangements still require routine checks.
  • Hydraulic access: inspect hoses, cylinders, locks and supports before opening the chamber or screen housing. Never rely on hydraulic pressure alone to hold an opened component.
  • Feed control: remove metal and hazardous contamination, keep the feed within the confirmed opening and avoid uncontrolled surges that can overload the rotor or screen.
  • Spare parts: confirm spare knives, fixed knives, screens, bearings, seals and critical fasteners in the quotation, including knife material and drawing revision.

Industrial Plastic Crusher FAQ

Which knife type should I choose?

The knife profile depends on material geometry and cutting behaviour. Rigid moulded parts, thick lumps, long pipe and flexible film do not use the same rotor and feeding arrangement. Use the recorded rotary/fixed-knife counts as a reference, then confirm knife profile, material, clearance and replacement method for the actual feed.

How does the screen affect output size?

A smaller opening can produce a finer regrind but may reduce stable throughput, increase recirculation and raise heat or dust. The selected screen must match the polymer, target flake range and downstream process. Values in the tables are current page records, not a universal promise.

Can motor power be used to estimate capacity?

No. Motor power alone does not define kg/h. Feed dimensions, bulk density, wall thickness, contamination, knife condition, screen loading, feeding stability and downstream restrictions can change the production rate.

Should bulky material be shredded before crushing?

Use a shredder first when the part cannot enter safely, bridges above the chamber, contains thick irregular sections or requires lower-speed primary reduction. The crusher then provides screen-controlled secondary size reduction where appropriate.

What maintenance access should be included?

Confirm safe chamber opening, screen removal, knife adjustment, lifting points, mechanical supports, bearing access and space around the machine. Also confirm spare-knife and spare-screen handling before the final layout is approved.

When is a material test required?

A test is recommended for reinforced plastics, mixed polymers, flexible bundles, unusual contamination, uncertain knife selection or a strict capacity/output target. Record the material, feed dimensions, rotor, knives, screen, feed rate and observed regrind.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide material photos or video, polymer, maximum dimensions, wall thickness, piece weight or bulk density, contamination, required kg/h, target regrind, operating hours, feeding method, voltage, installation country and available layout.

Request a Plastic Crusher Configuration

Send the information below so AMIGE can verify the crusher, knife, screen, motor and maintenance arrangement:

  • Material name, polymer, photos or video and approximate composition
  • Maximum feed dimensions, wall thickness, piece weight or bulk density
  • Metal, dirt, moisture, glass fibre or other contamination
  • Required capacity in kg/h and daily operating hours
  • Target regrind range and downstream washing, drying or pelletizing step
  • Manual, conveyor, robot or hydraulic feeding requirement
  • Voltage, frequency, installation country, floor space and service-access limits
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