The difference between plastic shredder and metal shredder

Different material properties

There are big differences in material properties between plastics and metals, so there are also obvious differences in the working principles and structural designs of plastic shredders and metal shredders.

Plastic materials are mainly composed of non-metallic materials such as polymers. They are soft or low in hardness and have good toughness and plasticity. Metal materials have high hardness and toughness and are not easily deformed, so metal shredders need to use higher cutting force to crush and tear.

Different structural compositions

There are also obvious differences in the equipment structure between plastic shredders and metal shredders.

Plastic shredders generally use the principle of plane shearing to cut plastic materials into small pieces, and then tear the pieces into pieces. The metal shredder uses high-speed rotating blades and hammers to crush and tear hard metal materials.

In addition, the metal shredder also needs to be equipped with a strong motor and cooling system to ensure the normal operation of the equipment under high-intensity working conditions. The motor strength of the plastic shredder can be relatively suitable.

 Different usage scenarios

Since the material properties and processing methods of plastic and metal are quite different, there are also differences in usage scenarios.

Plastic shredders are mainly used for the processing and recycling of non-metallic materials such as plastics, such as plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic pipes, wire and cable sheaths, etc. Metal shredders are mainly used in metal recycling, reuse and other fields.

In general, there are obvious differences between plastic shredders and metal shredders in terms of material properties, structural composition, and usage scenarios. In actual applications, appropriate equipment should be selected for use based on actual material characteristics and processing requirements.