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Waste Food Crusher

Waste Food Crusher

The Haarslev Waste Food Crusher reduces packaged food waste and supermarket returns before depacking or separation. Two counter-rotating knife shafts open bags, cartons and mixed packaging while maintaining a steady, homogenous flow to downstream equipment. Built for tough inputs, it deals with foreign objects and ensures consistent particle size for metal detection or depacker systems. Featuring heavy-duty construction and easily replaceable parts,the unit provides reliable, cost-effective pre-processing with throughputs of as much as 20 tons/hour.

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Main uses

  • 01

    Supermarket food returns

  • 02

    Packaged food waste streams

  • 03

    Before depackers or size reduction

  • 04

    Before metal detection systems

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performance

  • 01
    Two rows of counter-rotating shaft-mounted knives shred packaging effectively, ensuring a homogeneous feed for downstream depackers. (Diagram, p.3)
  • 02
    Rotation guard stops oversized metal objects from damaging the knives or drive shafts. (Diagram, p.3)
  • 03
    Low-speed breaker shaft manages hard or unexpected foreign objects without halting production. (Diagram, p.3)
  • 04
    Straightforward welded frame designed for reliability, easy access and low-cost servicing. (Page 3 description)
  • 05
    Throughputs of up to 20 tons/hour depending on input material, with 40 mm knife gap and robust steel construction. (Tech table, p.3)