ZL-PC1200A Heavy Plastic Drum Shredder 44kW 2000kg/h Chemical
Specialty chemical manufacturers using extra-heavy 200L drums (12-15mm wall) for hazardous material containment need crusher equipment with the torque reserve to process the thickest drums. The ZL-PC1200A Heavy Plastic Drum Shredder delivers 2000 kg/h throughput with the 44 kW motor torque that specialty chemical drum processing requires.
| Model | ZL-PC1200A | Power | 44 kW (60 HP) |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 2000 kg/h | Feed Opening | 950 x 580 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 28 pcs SKD-11 | Fixed Blades | 4 pcs SKD-11 |
| Screen Hole | 8-18 mm | Net Weight | 2500 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 2300 x 1750 x 2500 mm | Crushing Chamber | 1000 x 620 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PA, PU | Noise Level | max 95 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
The ZL-PC1200A Heavy Plastic Drum Shredder processes extra-heavy 200L drums at 1500-2000 kg/h, supporting specialty chemical manufacturers using 12-15mm wall drums for hazardous material containment. The 44 kW motor produces 25% more torque than the 38 kW PC1000, enabling sustained processing of the thickest drum walls.
For specialty chemical manufacturers using extra-heavy drums, the ZL-PC1200A's torque reserve enables processing that the PC1000 cannot sustain. Specialty chemicals (pesticides, industrial solvents, pharmaceutical intermediates) require 12-15mm wall drums for safety compliance, and only the 44 kW motor class handles the sustained processing requirements.
The ZL-PC1200A supports triple-containment drum processing for hazardous materials: primary containment (drum wall), secondary containment (processing room floor coating with chemical-resistant epoxy, USD 3,000-5,000 installation), tertiary containment (drum storage area with bunding, USD 8,000-15,000 installation). The triple-containment prevents environmental contamination in case of drum failure.
For specialty chemical manufacturers, the triple-containment is regulatory requirement for hazardous material processing. The ZL-PC1200A integrates with the triple-containment infrastructure to enable compliant hazardous material drum recycling.
Specialty chemical drums (pesticides, solvents, pharmaceutical intermediates) require 4-rinse process (vs standard 3-rinse for general chemicals): solvent rinse → caustic rinse → acid rinse → DI water rinse. The 4-rinse ensures complete chemical removal for specialty applications.
The ZL-PC1200A integrates with 4-rinse decontamination system: 4 sequential rinse stations (USD 1,500 each), automated drum rotation mechanism (USD 4,500), verification testing station (USD 2,500). The 4-rinse system achieves chemical residue below 10 ppm for specialty applications.
Specialty chemical manufacturers require pre-crush drum wall thickness verification: ultrasonic thickness gauge (USD 2,800), documentation of original wall thickness, post-crush verification of complete drum processing. The audit system ensures all drum material is processed without residue.
The ZL-PC1200A's screen size selection (8-18mm range) enables optimization for different drum wall thicknesses: 8mm screen for thin drums (finer chip), 12mm screen for medium drums, 16mm screen for extra-heavy drums. The screen selection optimizes downstream processing for each drum category.
Closed-loop specialty chemical drum recycling recovers HDPE or PP from extra-heavy drums and reprocesses into new drums at the same facility. The ZL-PC1200A Heavy Plastic Drum Shredder produces chips at 14-16mm screen that feed directly into the specialty drum blow molding line.
For specialty chemical manufacturers processing 500,000 extra-heavy drums per year (30,000 tonnes), the ZL-PC1200A's 2000 kg/h throughput processes the daily input in 5-7 hours. Annual HDPE/PP recovered: 27,000 tonnes (90% recovery), commanding USD 900/tonne (premium for specialty-grade) vs virgin USD 1,500/tonne. Annual savings: USD 16.2 million. Payback period: 2 weeks.
Q: What is the maximum drum wall thickness the ZL-PC1200A can process?
15mm wall thickness at 1500-2000 kg/h. The 44 kW motor provides the torque reserve for sustained extra-heavy drum processing that smaller machines (30-38 kW) cannot sustain.
Q: Is the ZL-PC1200A suitable for hazardous material drum processing?
Yes, with triple-containment infrastructure (primary drum, secondary floor coating, tertiary bunding). The ZL-PC1200A integrates with the triple-containment for compliant hazardous material processing.
Q: What is the 4-rinse decontamination process?
Solvent → caustic → acid → DI water rinse sequence for specialty chemical drums. The 4-rinse achieves chemical residue below 10 ppm, enabling specialty-grade recycled material output.
Q: What is the drum wall thickness audit?
Pre-crush ultrasonic thickness gauge verification ensures all drum material is processed without residue. The audit enables documentation of complete drum processing for regulatory compliance.
Q: What is the payback period for specialty chemical drum recycling?
2 weeks typical payback. The ZL-PC1200A capital cost is recovered in 2 weeks of closed-loop operation due to high HDPE/PP resin savings (USD 600/tonne vs virgin for specialty-grade).