Modern plastic recycling lines need shredders that think for themselves. The ZL-PC600 Automatic Plastic Shredder uses PLC control to monitor motor load, detect jams, and auto-reverse the rotor before operator intervention is needed. The result is hands-free operation that lets a single operator oversee multiple machines in parallel.
| Model | ZL-PC600 | Power | 15 kW |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz (Customizable: 220V/415V/440V/480V) | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 400-500 kg/h | Feed Opening | 610 x 310 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 18 pcs SKD-11 | Fixed Blades | 4 pcs SKD-11 |
| Screen Hole | 6-12 mm (customizable) | Net Weight | 700 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 1550 x 1140 x 1600 mm | Crushing Chamber | 620 x 320 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS | Noise Level | max 85 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
The ZL-PC600 ships with a Siemens S7-200 PLC and a 7-inch color HMI touchscreen. Operators set target throughput, motor current limit, and auto-reverse parameters from the HMI. The PLC monitors motor current 100 times per second and triggers an automatic response if the load profile indicates an upstream feeding problem.
For plants integrating the ZL-PC600 into a SCADA system, the PLC supports Modbus TCP and Profinet protocols. Throughput data, motor current, and alarm status feed upstream to a central control room where one operator can oversee 4 to 6 shredders in parallel.
When motor current exceeds the operator-set threshold (typically 110 percent of rated FLA), the PLC triggers an auto-reverse cycle: the rotor stops, reverses for 3 seconds to clear the jam, then resumes forward rotation. The auto-reverse cycle repeats up to 3 times before the PLC triggers a hard shutdown and operator alarm.
For comparison, standard non-PLC shredders require an operator to manually reverse the rotor after a jam. That manual intervention typically takes 2-5 minutes per jam event. The ZL-PC600 auto-reverse cycle clears jams in 6 seconds, recovering an hour of production per jam event compared to manual reversing.
Once the operator sets parameters on the HMI, the ZL-PC60O runs continuously without operator intervention. PLC self-diagnostics monitor bearing temperature, gearbox oil level, and motor insulation resistance, triggering preventive maintenance alarms before failures occur. Operators see only routine status updates on the HMI.
For lights-out production environments, the optional remote monitoring package sends real-time status to a plant manager's phone or email. The ZL-PC60O Automatic Plastic Shredder integrates with the broader ZILLION product line, including chiller and mold temperature controller networks, to give plant operators a single dashboard for the entire plastics production line.
The ZL-PC600 Automatic Plastic Shredder serves modern, automated recycling plants and OEM shredding operations in the 2000 to 8000 tonne-per-year capacity range. Common buyers include greenfield plants, automated recycling facilities, and shredder OEM line builders.
ZLILLION provides on-site installation supervision for buyers in major markets, plus remote commissioning support via video call. Spare parts ship from Dongguan within 3-5 days for international orders.
Standard lead time is 20-30 days for 1-5 unit orders. EXW Dongguan pricing includes export plywood case packaging. FOB Shenzhen and CIF major port pricing available on request.