ZL-PC800 Heavy Capacity Industrial Shredder 30kW 1000kg/h
When 22 kW mid-range shredders cannot keep pace with industrial-scale recycling lines processing 8,000 to 25,000 tonnes per year, the ZL-PC800 Heavy Capacity Industrial Shredder delivers 1000 kg/h continuous throughput. The 30 kW motor and 24 SKD-11 rotating blades give large industrial facilities the capacity they need to feed downstream wash, separation, and extrusion lines at full rated throughput without bottleneck-induced downtime.
| Model | ZL-PC800 | Power | 30 kW |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz (Customizable: 220V/415V/440V/480V) | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 1000 kg/h | Feed Opening | 800 x 470 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 24 pcs SKD-11 | Fixed Blades | 4 pcs SKD-11 |
| Screen Hole | 6-16 mm (customizable) | Net Weight | 1600 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 1800 x 1450 x 2050 mm | Crushing Chamber | 820 x 490 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA | Noise Level | max 92 dB |
| Warranty | 1 year (consumables excluded) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 |
The ZL-PC800 uses a 30 kW three-phase induction motor with a service factor of 1.15 (34.5 kW peak surge capacity). Continuous-rated torque at 1480 rpm motor speed is 193.6 Nm at the motor shaft, which after the hardened steel gearbox reduction (5:1 ratio) reaches 968 Nm at the rotor hub. That is 36% more torque than the ZL-PC700 22 kW unit (710 Nm at the rotor hub) and 100% more than the ZL-PC600 15 kW unit (484 Nm).
For large industrial recycling plants running 24 hours per day, the 36% torque headroom translates directly to sustained throughput on the toughest materials: thick-walled PVC pipe (6 mm wall), large HDPE drums (200L), and small PUR foam blocks. The ZL-PC800 maintains 1000 kg/h across the full 8-hour shift on these demanding materials where the ZL-PC700 would drop to 700-800 kg/h and the ZL-PC600 would stall.
The ZL-PC800 rotor mounts 24 SKD-11 rotating blades paired with 4 SKD-11 fixed blades, giving 48 active cutting events per rotor revolution. SKD-11 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel (similar to AISI D2) with a working hardness of 58-60 HRC, holding a working edge through 800 to 1200 hours of PET crushing before re-sharpening. Each blade is reversible, so one set yields two cutting edges before service.
The 24-blade rotor geometry was selected specifically for 1000 kg/h sustained throughput. Compared to 21-blade designs that reach their throughput ceiling at 900 kg/h, the 24-blade rotor maintains consistent flake size across the full 800-1000 kg/h operating range. For a 20,000 tonne/year industrial recycling line, that extra 100-200 kg/h adds 1,800-3,600 tonnes of annual throughput from a single machine.
The ZL-PC800 Heavy Capacity Industrial Shredder is the workhorse for Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) processing 20,000 to 50,000 tonnes of mixed plastic annually. At 1000 kg/h continuous throughput, a single ZL-PC800 machine handles 24 tonnes per 24-hour day, or 8,760 tonnes per year at planned maintenance factored in. A typical 30,000 tonne/year MRF runs 3 ZL-PC800 machines in parallel for redundancy and product-mix flexibility.
For a 30,000 tonne/year MRF, 3 ZL-PC800 machines process approximately 25,000 tonnes annually (3 shifts each), recovering 17,500 tonnes of sorted PET, HDPE, PP for resale at USD 600/tonne average. Annual revenue: USD 10.5 million against USD 6 million operating cost, yielding USD 4.5 million net revenue shared between the MRF operator and material suppliers.
Every ZL-PC800 Heavy Capacity Industrial Shredder ships with a 96-hour factory load test using actual PET bottle bales at 110% rated capacity (1100 kg/h). During this burn-in, vibration levels are monitored at four bearing housings, thermal performance is logged at the gearbox, motor windings, and main bearings, and electrical parameters (current draw, power factor, voltage balance) are recorded every 30 minutes.
If any sensor reading exceeds design thresholds, the machine is held at the factory for bearing replacement or alignment correction before shipment. Customers receive the burn-in log as part of the commissioning documentation. This protocol catches 95% of premature failures within the first 200 hours of operation, where most competitor 30 kW machines fail at the 500-1000 hour mark due to inadequate thermal management.
For a large recycling plant running 8,000 hours per year (24/7 with planned downtime), the ZL-PC800 5-year operating cost: purchase USD 4,640 x 1 = USD 4,640; electricity 30 kW x 8,000 hours x 5 years x USD 0.10/kWh = USD 12,000; blade replacement 4 sets x USD 460 = USD 1,840; bearing service 3 events x USD 380 = USD 1,140; gearbox oil change 5 x USD 65 = USD 325. Total: USD 19,945.
At 1000 kg/h throughput and 8,000 hours per year, the ZL-PC800 processes 8,000 tonnes of input material annually. Revenue at USD 700/tonne recovered flake = USD 5,600,000 gross. After subtracting the USD 19,945 5-year operating cost, net annual contribution is USD 1,116,011. That is the financial basis for the ZL-PC800 selling into large industrial recycling plants with a payback period of 20-30 months.
Q: What power supply configuration does the 30 kW motor need?
30 kW at 380V three-phase draws approximately 57 amps per phase. A 63A breaker with 25 mm squared copper cable from the distribution panel is the minimum specification. For plants with older 220V infrastructure, a step-up transformer (not included) is required.
Q: How often do the SKD-11 blades need re-sharpening under heavy service?
Under normal PET bottle service with 8 mm screen at 1000 kg/h continuous operation, blades hold a working edge for 800-1200 hours. At 24 hours per shift, 7 days per week, that is 4-6 weeks between sharpening. Each sharpening service (6-8 hours downtime) costs approximately USD 460 if sent out.
Q: What is the warranty coverage?
1 year on motor, gearbox, and main structural components. Blades, screens, and gaskets are wear items and not covered. Warranty is void if blades are run on incompatible materials (e.g., metal objects above 5 mm) or if the machine is operated without the specified screen installed.
Q: Can the machine handle 24/7 continuous service?
Yes, with the standard oil cooler maintaining gearbox oil below 80 degC and predictive maintenance via the optional IOT gateway (USD 480). Most large plants run the ZL-PC800 in 24/7 service with 95% uptime availability.
Q: What is the delivery time for a 5-unit order?
25-35 days from deposit for 1-5 units, 40-60 days for 10+ units. Each unit ships in reinforced export plywood case packaging from Dongguan. FOB Shenzhen, CIF, and DDP pricing available.