ZL-PC700 Drum and Container Shredder 22kW Industrial
Industrial drum and container recycling requires a shredder that can handle thick-walled rigid containers without jamming or blade damage. The ZL-PC700 Drum and Container Shredder processes 200L steel drums (with prior steel removal), 200L plastic drums, IBC tote containers, and large rigid containers at 700-800 kg/h throughput.
| Model | ZL-PC700 | Power | 22 kW |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz (Customizable: 220V/415V/440V/480V) | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 700-1000 kg/h | Feed Opening | 710 x 420 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 21 pcs SKD-11 | Fixed Blades | 4 pcs SKD-11 |
| Screen Hole | 6-12 mm (customizable) | Net Weight | 1000 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 1700 x 1300 x 1850 mm | Crushing Chamber | 730 x 440 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA | Noise Level | max 90 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
200L plastic drums have wall thickness of 4-8 mm (HDPE) or 5-10 mm (PP). Cutting these thick walls requires rotor torque that exceeds mid-range machines. The ZL-PC700 22 kW motor produces 710 Nm at the rotor hub, sufficient to cut 8 mm HDPE drum walls at 500 kg/h throughput.
For thicker drums (10 mm PP chemical drums), throughput drops to 350-400 kg/h but the ZL-PC700 still operates within its torque envelope. Mid-range machines (11-15 kW) stall on 10 mm PP drums and require pre-crushing. Plants processing mixed drum thickness typically use the ZL-PC700 with screen sizes of 12-16 mm for first-pass reduction, then secondary shredding to 6-8 mm for downstream processing.
IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) totes are 1000L containers typically caged in steel tubing with a plastic (HDPE) inner bottle. Decaged IBC bottles process at 700-800 kg/h on the ZL-PC700 with 12 mm screen. Caged IBC requires steel cage removal first (typically by manual torch cutting or hydraulic cage crusher), then processes at the same rate as decaged bottles.
For chemical industry IBC recycling (the largest IBC waste stream), the ZL-PC700 throughput of 700-800 kg/h means a single machine can process 80-100 IBC totes per 8-hour shift. At a typical chemical industry tipping fee of USD 50-80 per IBC, a single ZL-PC700 generates USD 4,000-8,000 per shift in tipping fee revenue.
In North American markets, 55-gallon drums (208L) are a common industrial waste stream. The ZL-PC700 handles 55-gallon drums directly when the steel lid and chime rings are removed (mandatory for safety and blade preservation). With metal removed, the plastic drum processes at 700-800 kg/h, identical to 200L drum service.
For US chemical industry applications, the ZL-PC700 ships with NEMA 4-rated control panel enclosure (USD 320 upgrade) for outdoor installation in chemical plant environments. Standard CE-rated panels (IP54) are suitable for indoor installation but not for direct outdoor exposure to weather and chemical splash.
Open-top drums (the lid is removed, contents visible) process without modification on the ZL-PC700. Closed-top drums require lid removal before shredding - attempting to shred a closed drum causes air pressure buildup inside the drum and potential rupture, creating a safety hazard. The ZL-PC700 reversing switch can clear a closed-drum jam, but the safety risk of drum rupture makes lid removal mandatory.
For chemical waste processing facilities, drum lid removal is typically done at the receiving station by trained operators using drum deheader tools (USD 280 each). The ZL-PC700 itself does not include lid removal capability - this is a pre-shredding step performed upstream.
Closed-loop drum recycling recovers HDPE or PP from used drums and reprocesses into new drums at the same facility. The ZL-PC700 Drum and Container Shredder produces chips at 10-12 mm screen size that feed directly into the drum blow molding line after hot-air drying and color sorting.
For a mid-size drum reconditioning facility processing 5,000 tonnes/year of used drums, the annual HDPE/PP recovered is 4,500 tonnes (90% recovery rate after washing and sorting losses). Reprocessed resin at USD 800/tonne vs virgin resin at USD 1,300/tonne generates USD 2.25 million in annual savings. The ZL-PC700 capital cost (USD 2,300) is recovered in the first 4 days of closed-loop operation.
Q: Can the machine process drums with residual chemicals inside?
No. Residual chemicals must be drained and drums rinsed before shredding. Chemical residues can damage blades, contaminate the recycled flake, and create hazardous vapor during cutting. Standard practice is triple-rinse with verification testing before shredding.
Q: What screen size for downstream drum blow molding?
10-12 mm screen for direct feed to extrusion lines. Smaller screens (6-8 mm) require additional granulation and add cost without quality benefit for drum-grade output.
Q: Can the machine shred metal drums?
No. Metal drums (steel, aluminum) require specialized metal shredders with different rotor geometry and hardened cutting tools. The ZL-PC700 is designed for plastic drums only.
Q: What is the maximum drum diameter?
Standard 200L (55-gallon) drums up to 600 mm diameter. Larger industrial containers (up to 1000L IBC totes with cage removed) process at reduced throughput (500-600 kg/h).
Q: How are steel cage IBCs handled?
Steel cage removal first (manual torch cutting or hydraulic cage crusher), then process the plastic inner bottle. Attempting to shred a caged IBC damages the ZL-PC700 blades within hours.
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