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ZERMA 's single-shaft industrial shredders for plastics recycling have a powerful two-speed swing ram design. Therefore, eliminating the risk of blocking and wearing out internal guide rails. This versatile single shaft shredder can be used for shredding all types of material and is well-suited for plastics recycling. Driven by over sized gearboxes, the 457 mm diameter rotors come in widths from 850 mm to 2000 mm. The hydraulic power pack is inside the shredder housing to save space, protect it from damage, and easy to access for maintenance. The standard E rotor features the proven ZERMA knife and knife holder design, as well as outboard bearings and a hydraulically-operated screen cradle. The single shaft shredders can be tailored to various applications and are offered with rotor cooling, hard facing, and other wear options.
ZERMA ZSS Series heavy duty industrial shredders have been designed for a wide range of plastic recycling applications and industries such as plastic in-house and general recycling, electronic waste, and post-consumer waste handling. Input materials can be all types and forms of plastic such as lumps, pipes, film, bales, and woven bags, electronic waste like cables and ICBs, paper, wood, and other organic materials. Depending on downstream uses, the shredded material defined by the fitted screen size can be used directly or passed to the next size-reduction stage, for example, an GSH Series granulator.
Concave Rotor Knife
E-type Rotor
Heavy-duty Swing Arm Ram
| ZSS Series | ZSS 850 | ZSS 850+ | ZSS 1200 | ZSS 1500 | ZSS 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbs/hr | ||||||
| Rotor Diameter | mm | 387 | 457 | 457 | 457 | 457 |
| Rotor Width | mm | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 1500 | 2000 |
| Rotor Speed | rpm | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Drive Capacity | kW | 37 | 55 | 55 | 75 | 2 x 55 |
| Rotor Knives | pcs | 40 or 60 | 40 or 60 | 54 or 81 | 68 or 102 | 96 or 144 |
| Stator Knives | rows | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ram Feeder Drive | kW | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Screen size | mm | >40 | >40 | >40 | >40 | >40 |
| Cutting Chamber Volume | m3 | 1.16 | 1.37 | 1.82 | 2.27 | 3.16 |
| Effective Working Area | mm x mm | 690 x 730 | 800 x 730 | 800 x 1050 | 800 x 1330 | 800 x 1890 |
| Weight (approx.) | kg | 4200 | 5100 | 5900 | 6600 | 8600 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| A | mm | 2085 | 2300 | 2300 | 2300 | 2300 |
| B | mm | 625 | 725 | 725 | 725 | 725 |
| C | mm | 2435 | 2795 | 2795 | 2795 | 2795 |
| D | mm | 1385 | 1590 | 1590 | 1590 | 1590 |
| E | mm | 840 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1960 |
| F | mm | 1940 | 2010 | 2290 | 2610 | 3760 |
The ZERMA ZSS General Purpose Shredder is designed to handle a wide variety of materials including plastic lumps, pipes, film, bales, woven bags, electronic waste, cables, wood, paper, and other recyclables. It’s an ideal choice for general plastic recycling and in-house waste reduction applications.
The ZSS Shredder features a powerful low-speed, high-torque gear drive and a two-speed hydraulic swing-type ram that prevents material blocking. Its single-shaft design ensures efficient, consistent shredding, while outboard bearings and an enclosed hydraulic system reduce wear and simplify maintenance.
With its bolt-in drive shafts, integrated hydraulic power pack, and easy access design, the ZSS Shredder simplifies servicing. The hydraulic screen cradle and wear-resistant components minimize downtime while ensuring reliable performance even in demanding plastic recycling environments.
Yes. The ZSS Shredder can be seamlessly integrated with other ZERMA’s equipment such as granulators, conveyors, and air systems to create a full-scale recycling line—ideal for efficient size reduction and material recovery.
You can easily request a quote through the Contact Us page on the ZERMA America website or directly from the ZSS product page. Our technical team will help you choose the right configuration for your recycling and throughput needs.
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