Quad® Q55 Four-Shaft Shredder

Product catalog summary

Overview: The SSI Quad® Q55 Shredder is a low-speed, high-torque, four-shaft rotary shear shredder designed for producing small, consistent particle sizes. It is suitable for processing a wide range of materials including mixed waste, plastics, medical waste, paper, pharmaceuticals, rubber, electronic scrap, and more.

Key Features:

High-Torque, Low-Speed Design: Offers multipurpose shredding with enhanced reliability and reduced maintenance.
Patented ACLS - Advanced Cutter Locking System™: Improves shredder performance and cutter life by eliminating the need for daily tightening of the cutter stack.
Shock Load Protection: Protects shredder and drive components with patented SSP - Severe Shock Protection™ for electric versions and multiple relief valves for hydraulic versions.
Auto Reversal Feature: Prevents damage from overfeeding and non-shreddable materials.
Convertible Drive: Can be configured with either electric or hydraulic drive, with optional conversion packages available.
Proprietary Bearing Protection: Isolates bearings from contamination, preventing failure.
Direct Drive Motor: Enhances efficiency and reliability with various speed and torque options.

Drive Options:

Hydraulic Drive: Ideal for mixed or unsorted materials, batch-fed materials, and materials requiring enhanced control.
Electric Drive: Suitable for sorted, uniform materials, and conveyor-fed or metered materials.

Specifications:

Standard Cutting Chamber: 914 x 787 mm (36 x 31 in), with optional lengths up to 1,016 mm (40 in).
Shredder Models: Q55Ed (Electric) and Q55Hd (Hydraulic).
Power: 37 - 45 kW (50 - 60 hp) with voltage options available.
Cutter Specifications: 38 mm (1.5 in) thickness, 290 mm (11.4 in) diameter, made from 4140 HT material.
Machine Dimensions: Length varies between models, with a standard width of 1,555 mm (61 in) and height of 2,551 mm (100 in).
Weight: Ranges from 4,174 kg (9,200 lbs) to 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) depending on the model.

Additional Information: SSI offers a range of shredders, compactors, balers, granulators, conveyors, and classifiers. Custom units are available to meet specific processing requirements. Electrical controls are provided 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 Quad® Q55 is a low-speed, high-torque, four-shaft, rotary shear shredder designed to a produce small, consistent particle size. Q55 Quad® shredders process materials including: ▪▪ Mixed Waste ▪▪ Electronic Scrap, Circuit Boards, Hard Drives ▪▪ Paper / Cardboard ▪▪ Pharmaceuticals ▪▪ Rubber ▪▪ Auto Shredder Residue ▪▪ Light Gauge Metals ▪▪ Fibers/Textiles/Foam ▪▪ and more... 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 Voltage Options Many - Consult Factory Many - Consult Factory Autochop Feature Shock Load Protection Cutter Thickness (nominal) Cutter Diameter Cutter Material Shaft Diameter Machine Weight Open 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 controls including...

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Quad® Q55 Four-Shaft Shredder

Quad® Q55 Four-Shaft Shredder

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