ZL-PC1400B High Capacity Plastic Shredder 55kW 2500kg/h Premium OEM
Premium OEM operations producing high-spec plastic parts for automotive, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries demand the highest precision and reliability in crusher equipment. The ZL-PC1400B High Capacity Plastic Shredder delivers 2500 kg/h throughput with premium-grade SKD-11 blades and tighter tolerances designed for premium OEM production environments.
| Model | ZL-PC1400B | Power | 55 kW (75 HP) |
| Voltage | 3-Phase 380V / 50Hz (Customizable: 220V/415V/440V/480V) | Motor Speed | 1480 rpm |
| Capacity | 2500 kg/h | Feed Opening | 1050 x 640 mm |
| Rotating Blades | 34 pcs SKD-11 Premium Grade | Fixed Blades | 5 pcs SKD-11 Premium |
| Screen Hole | 6-18 mm (precision range) | Net Weight | 2900 kg |
| Machine Size (L x W x H) | 2500 x 1900 x 2700 mm | Crushing Chamber | 1100 x 680 mm |
| Material Compatibility | PET, PP, PE, PVC, ABS, PS, PC, PMMA, PA, PU, PEEK, PI | Noise Level | max 96 dB |
| Warranty | 2 years (extended, premium) | Certifications | CE / ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 14001 |
The ZL-PC1400B uses 34 premium-grade SKD-11 rotating blades (vs 32 standard on PC1400A), paired with 5 premium fixed blades, giving 68 active cutting events per rotor revolution (vs 64 standard). Premium-grade SKD-11 has tighter hardness tolerance (±0.3 HRC vs ±0.5 HRC for PC1400A standard), ensuring uniform cutting edge geometry across all blades.
The 34-blade rotor geometry enables 2500 kg/h sustained throughput with tighter flake size distribution. The PC1400B produces 97% of output within ±1 mm of target screen size (vs 95% for PC1400A standard). For premium OEM applications downstream pelletizing or direct re-extrusion, the tighter flake size distribution reduces screening requirements and improves pellet quality.
The ZL-PC1400B ships with 2-year warranty (vs 1-year for PC1400A). The extended warranty covers 100% of typical premium OEM operation's payback period, reducing financial risk on the capital investment. The premium warranty reflects ZILLION's confidence in the upgraded component quality and manufacturing precision.
For premium OEM operations, the 2-year warranty enables financial planning with confidence: the machine delivers measurable ROI within the warranty period, and any component failure is covered without additional capital cost. The premium warranty differentiates PC1400B from PC1400A for risk-averse OEM buyers.
The ZL-PC1400B ships with ISO 14001 environmental management certification (vs basic CE/ISO 9001:2015 for PC1400A). ISO 14001 certification enables premium OEM operations to include the crusher in their environmental management system documentation and reporting.
For premium OEM operations requiring ISO 14001 certification, the PC1400B's pre-certified environmental compliance reduces the documentation burden and audit risk. The certification is especially valuable for automotive OEM (ISO 14001 requirement) and pharmaceutical OEM (environmental compliance) operations.
The ZL-PC1400B integrates with premium OEM production line configurations of 10-20 injection molding or blow molding lines. The standard integration architecture: 10-meter primary conveyor (USD 3,200), 4-meter secondary conveyors per production line (USD 1,800 each), granulator-feed auger (USD 1,500), advanced color sorting station (USD 12,000), finished material storage with level monitoring (USD 6,500). Total integration: USD 50,000-80,000 for a typical 10-line premium OEM.
For premium OEM operations running 12-18 injection molding lines producing 1200-1800 kg/h combined scrap, the ZL-PC1400B processes the entire scrap stream with 30-50% throughput reserve. The integration supports future capacity expansion (adding 5-10 more production lines) without additional crusher investment.
For premium OEM operations producing 5,000-15,000 finished plastic units daily (e.g., pharmaceutical OEM producing 8,000+ medical devices/day, electronics OEM producing 12,000+ component housings/day), the ZL-PC1400B's throughput matches the production scale. Annual production scrap generation: 80,000-150,000 tonnes.
At 2500 kg/h throughput, 16 hours/day operation, 300 days/year: 12,000 tonnes/year processed. At USD 700/tonne recovered resin value: USD 8.4 million annual throughput value. Annual operating cost (electricity + premium blade + bearing + labor + overhead): USD 100,000-120,000. Net annual contribution: USD 8.28 million. Payback period for USD 19,000 machine: 9 days.
The ZL-PC1400B's premium build quality reflects tighter manufacturing tolerances: rotor balance within 0.5 g (vs 1.0 g standard), bearing alignment within 0.02 mm (vs 0.05 mm), screen frame flatness within 0.1 mm (vs 0.2 mm). The tighter tolerances reduce vibration, extend component life, and improve operational reliability.
For premium OEM operations, the tighter tolerances translate to 10-15% longer component life vs PC1400A standard. Over 15 years of equipment life, the savings from extended component life (USD 8,000-12,000) and reduced unplanned downtime (USD 15,000-25,000) total USD 23,000-37,000, exceeding the USD 5,000 premium price difference.
The ZL-PC1400B vs PC1400A selection decision for OEM operations: 1) Premium OEM above 80,000 tonnes/year scrap: PC1400B preferred (extended warranty + tighter tolerances), 2) Standard OEM below 80,000 tonnes/year: PC1400A preferred (lower capital cost), 3) ISO 14001 requirement: PC1400B required, 4) Pharmaceutical/medical applications: PC1400B preferred (FDA-compatible), 5) 24/7 continuous service above 16 hours/day: PC1400B preferred (2-year warranty), 6) Capital cost sensitivity: PC1400A preferred.
For premium OEM operations above 80,000 tonnes/year annual scrap generation, the ZL-PC1400B's USD 5,000 capital cost premium (over PC1400A) generates USD 5,000-15,000 annual savings through extended component life and reduced unplanned downtime. Payback period for the USD 5,000 premium: 4-12 months.
Q: What is the warranty difference vs PC1400A?
The ZL-PC1400B ships with 2-year warranty (vs 1-year for PC1400A). The extended warranty covers 100% of typical premium OEM operation's payback period.
Q: Is the ZL-PC1400B suitable for pharmaceutical OEM applications?
Yes, with FDA-compatible lubricants and SS316L option for contact parts. The premium build quality supports pharmaceutical quality system documentation and validation.
Q: What is the precision difference vs PC1400A?
PC1400B: 34 premium blades vs 32 standard, ±0.3 HRC hardness tolerance vs ±0.5 HRC, 97% uniform particle distribution within ±1 mm vs 95%. The premium precision enables tighter downstream pellet quality.
Q: Can the ZL-PC1400B handle 24/7 continuous service?
Yes, with 2-year warranty and premium build quality. Premium OEM operations achieve 96% uptime availability in 24/7 service (vs 95% for PC1400A standard).
Q: What is the ISO 14001 certification?
The ZL-PC1400B ships with ISO 14001 environmental management certification (vs basic CE/ISO 9001:2015 for PC1400A). The certification enables premium OEM operations to include the crusher in their environmental management system documentation.
The ZL-PC1400B and ZL-PC1400A are the two largest models in ZILLION's ZL-PC industrial shredder series, with PC1400B being the top-capacity 55 kW / 2,500 kg/h model. The ZL-PC1400B sits at the top of the line. For other applications or upstream pre-shredding in a two-stage recycling line, consider these related models and engineering resources:
The ZL-PC1400B ships with a standard 380V / 50Hz three-phase interface and a Modbus TCP / optional Profibus gateway on the PLC panel. Throughput is controlled by an analog 4-20 mA signal that maps linearly to the feeder conveyor speed, allowing direct synchronization with downstream optical sorters, wash lines, and extrusion compounding lines. ZILLION provides a complete Interface Control Document (ICD) and supports FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) at our Dongguan facility prior to shipment.
In OEM integration with a matched feeder conveyor and downstream sizing screen, the ZL-PC1400B delivers 2,200 to 2,500 kg/h sustained over an 8-hour shift when processing PET bottle baled scrap at less than 5 percent moisture. For PP/PE film at less than 10 percent moisture, throughput typically settles between 1,800 and 2,200 kg/h depending on bulk density. ZILLION can adjust the rotor configuration and screen size to optimize for your specific feedstock during commissioning.
Yes. Standard voltages are 380V / 50Hz, 415V / 50Hz, 220V / 60Hz, 440V / 60Hz, and 480V / 60Hz. The control panel can be configured for UL 508A (North America), CE EN 60204-1 (Europe), or CCC (China) certification. Custom PLC brands (Siemens S7-1500, Allen-Bradley CompactLogix, Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-R) are available on request with extended lead time of 30 to 45 days.
Standard warranty is 24 months from the date of commissioning or 30 months from the date of shipment, whichever ( whichever comes first. ZILLION provides remote diagnostics via cellular modem for the first 12 months at no charge. On-site commissioning by a ZILLION engineer is included for orders shipped to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe; for Americas and Africa, commissioning is billed at cost plus travel. Lifetime blade resharpening service is available at our Dongguan facility with 7-day standard turnaround.
The ZL-PC1400B features an automatic reversing cycle that engages when the motor current exceeds 110 percent of nominal for more than 3 seconds, which handles the typical foreign-object or over-thick bale event without operator intervention. For OEM lines processing highly variable scrap streams, we recommend pairing the ZL-PC1400B with an upstream ZL-PC800 pre-shredder and a magnetic overband separator to extract ferrous contaminants before they reach the cutting chamber.
The ZL-PC1400B footprint is 2,400 x 2,300 mm with an installed height of 3,000 mm; the recommended clearance envelope including service access is 4,500 x 4,000 x 4,000 mm. Inlet height is 2,400 mm and discharge height is 1,650 mm, allowing direct feed from a standard 1,200 mm belt conveyor and discharge to a 1,000 mm auger or pneumatic conveying line. Detailed GA drawings and 3D STEP files are available on request for plant layout planning.
The specifications, safety standards, blade material claims, and lifecycle statements for the ZL-PC1400B industrial plastic shredder reference the following industry bodies and standards:
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