Dual-Shear® M55 Two-Shaft Shredder

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Overview: The SSI Dual-Shear® M55 Shredder is a low-speed, high-torque, two-shaft rotary shear shredder designed for processing a variety of challenging materials efficiently. It offers both electric and hydraulic drive options to suit different processing needs.

Key Features:

High-Torque, Low-Speed Design: Ensures reliable operation with reduced maintenance compared to other technologies.
Patented ACLS - Advanced Cutter Locking System™: Enhances shredder performance and cutter lifespan by eliminating the need for daily tightening.
Shock Load Protection: Protects shredder and drive components with SSP™ in electric versions and multiple relief valves in hydraulic versions.
Auto Reversal Feature: Prevents damage from overfeeding and non-shreddable materials.
Convertible Drive: Allows for easy conversion between electric and hydraulic drives.
Proprietary Bearing Protection: Prevents contamination and bearing failure.
Direct Drive Motor: Offers improved efficiency and reliability with customizable speed and torque.

Materials Processed: The M55 can handle mixed waste, wood, plastics, medical waste, paper, cardboard, pharmaceuticals, organic waste, glass, light electronic scrap, light gauge metals, fibers, textiles, and more.

Drive Options:

Hydraulic Drive: Suitable for mixed or unsorted materials, materials requiring enhanced particle size control, batch-fed materials, and those containing non-shreddables.
Electric Drive: Ideal for sorted, uniform materials, conveyor-fed or metered materials, and those with limited non-shreddables.

Specifications:

Standard Cutting Chamber: 23” x 30” (580mm x 762mm), with optional lengths up to 40” (1,025mm).
Shredder Models: M55E (Electric) and M55H (Hydraulic).
Horsepower: 40 HP (30kW) with a range of 30-40 HP (23-30kW).
Voltage: 460/3/60 with various options available.
Cutter Specifications: 1” (25mm) thickness, 11.4” (290mm) diameter, made from 4140 HT material.
Machine Dimensions: Length: 122” (3,105mm) for M55E, 101” (2,560mm) for M55H; Width: 46” (1,180mm); Height: 100” (2,551mm).
Weight: 4,500 lbs (2,000 kg) for M55E, 4,000 lbs (1,800 kg) for M55H.
Hopper Opening: 42” x 51” (1,055mm x 1,290mm).

Additional Information: SSI offers a range of shredders, compactors, balers, granulators, conveyors, and classifiers, along with custom units to meet specific processing requirements. Electrical controls are housed in NEMA 4 enclosures.

Catalog excerpts

9760 SW Freeman Dr. • Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA ph: +1 (503) 682-3633 • fax: +1 (503) 682-1704 email: [email protected] SSI’s Dual-Shear® M55 is a low-speed, high-torque, two-shaft, rotary shear shredder designed to efficiently process a variety of difficult materials. M55 Dual-SHEAR® shredders process materials including: ▪▪ Mixed Waste ▪▪ Light Electronic Scrap ▪▪ Light Gauge Metals electric or Hydraulic Drive Hydraulic Drive When Processing: ▪▪ Mixed or unsorted materials ▪▪ Materials requiring enhanced ▪▪ Materials containing nonparticle size or throughput shreddables control Electric Drive When Processing: ▪▪ Sorted, uniform materials ▪▪ Conveyor fed or metered materials ▪▪ Materials containing limited non-shreddables SSI ADVANTAGES High-torque, low-speed design Auto reversal feature Delivers multipurpose shredding with greater on-line reliability and lower maintenance requirements than other technologies. Protects against shreddables. Patented ACLS - Advanced Cutter Locking System™ Convertible drive Eliminates daily requirement to tighten cutter stack while improving shredder performance and cutter life. Shock load protection feature Protects shredder and drive components. Electric version offers patented SSP - Severe Shock Protection™ controlled torque coupling. Hydraulic version utilizes multiple relief valves. Versatile design accommodates electric or hydraulic drive. Optional conversion package available. Proprietary bearing protection Isolates bearings from cutting chamber contamination and protects against bearing failure. Direct drive motor Provides improved efficiency and reliability. Alternate speed and torque combinations available.

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9760 SW Freeman Dr. • Wilsonville, OR 97070 USA ph: +1 (503) 682-3633 • fax: +1 (503) 682-1704 email: [email protected] Standard Cutting Chamber (W x L): Optional lengths available: Number of Electric Motors Horsepower Range Voltage Options Many - Consult Factory Many - Consult Factory Autochop Feature Shock Load Protection Cutter Thickness (nominal) Cutter Diameter Cutter Material Shaft Diameter Machine Weight Closed Loop SSI offers a full range of energy-efficient electric and hydraulic shredders as well as custom units to meet all processing requirements. Standard Cutter Profiles Electrical...

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Dual-Shear® M55 Two-Shaft Shredder

Dual-Shear® M55 Two-Shaft Shredder

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