ZL-PC600 Powerful Plastic Shredder Machine 15kW 500kg/h
When production volumes scale beyond mid-range machines, you need a shredder that delivers more torque per hour. The ZL-PC600 Powerful Plastic Shredder pairs a 15 kW high-torque motor with 18 SKD-11 rotating blades, giving PET, PP, and PVC recyclers the throughput they need to keep upstream baling and washing lines fed without bottlenecks.
| 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 |
At the heart of the ZL-PC600 is a 15 kW three-phase industrial motor running at 1480 rpm. The motor couples to the rotor through a hardened steel gearbox, so the full 15 kW reaches the cutting chamber instead of being lost in belt slip. Class F insulation lets the motor run continuously at full load without thermal cutouts, even in 35 degC ambient plants common across Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Most mid-range plastic shredders on the market stop at 7.5 kW. Doubling that power gives the ZL-PC600 the headroom to chew through 200 L HDPE drums, thick-walled PVC pipe, and even small PUR foam blocks without bogging down.
Sustained throughput of 400 to 500 kilograms per hour is what puts the ZL-PC600 in true industrial-class territory. With a 6 mm screen installed, the machine consistently delivers the lower end of the range; switch to a 10 mm or 12 mm screen and throughput climbs to 500 kg/h for less dense materials like film-edge trim and foam regrind.
For a mid-size recycling plant running two 8-hour shifts, the ZL-PC600 processes 6.4 to 8 tonnes of input material per day. That single-machine throughput replaces two or three smaller units, cutting labor, footprint, and electrical hookup costs in half.
The cutting chamber mounts 18 SKD-11 rotating blades paired with 4 SKD-11 fixed blades. SKD-11 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel (similar to D2) that holds a working edge through roughly 800 to 1200 hours of PET crushing before re-sharpening. Each blade is reversible, so one set yields two cutting edges before service.
The 18-blade rotor geometry creates 36 active cutting events per rotation, which is the technical reason the ZL-PC600 can sustain 500 kg/h without producing excessive fines or dust. The screen is mounted below the rotor for easy swap-out when changing between material types.
The ZL-PC600 Powerful Plastic Shredder serves mid-size recycling plants, MRF operations, and industrial scrap processors in the 1500 to 5000 tonne-per-year capacity range. Common buyers include post-consumer recyclers, in-plant scrap recovery operations, and plastic product manufacturers running closed-loop material streams.
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. Custom voltage configurations available at no additional cost with 30-day extended lead time.