Metso mobile shredder designed for processing waste in various locations

Finland-based Metso’s new EtaPreShred 4000 mobile is designed to make it easy to process all types of waste in almost any location. The mobile units are available in a semi-trailer version and have been designed to deliver improved performance and increased efficiency, says the company.

 

Henning Lindbjerg, Metso’s vice president waste recycling, explains, “The new, improved mobile units are easier to load and transport than their predecessors. They feature all the robustness and strength you’d expect from a Metso preshredder with the added benefits of being easier to operate, more efficient to run and easier to service, all of which helps to reduce running costs.”

 

Metso’s shredding technology is based on an aggressive knife design and open cutting table, which the company says provides outstanding performance when dealing with mixed and challenging materials. The key features make Metso EtaPreShred units resistant to wear caused by materials and waste normally considered as nonshreddable, including solid steel, reinforced concrete and rocks, the company says.

 

The new Cat C15, 403-kilowatt power pack on the EtaPreShred 4000 mobile benefits from a longer service interval, increasing the time between services from 250 hours to 500 hours, representing a significant saving on service costs over the unit’s lifetime, according to the company.

 

The new units include changes to help the service process. As Lindbjerg explains, “The new units have been designed to be easier to service in any location. Along with more space in the power pack, which allows better access for servicing, we have mounted a ladder on the cutting table to improve access for inspection.” 

 

The mobile controller is designed specifically for mobile units, making it easier to operate the unit. A touch-screen display on the controller is more intuitive to use, and the visibility of the display screen has been improved. The reliable controller is also more robust, and allows the unit to be accurately adjusted to suit the waste being processed.

 

Additional refinements to the design of the unit makes it easier to use. Johannes Kjaersgaard, manager of technology development at Metso, explains, “The hopper is higher, increasing the volume, making operation of the unit even easier. We’ve also made it is easier to lubricate the bearings, which improves maintenance and results in a longer lifespan.”

 

All Metso EtaPreShredders feature asynchronous bi-directional shredding technology, which reduces wear and keeps waste constantly moving in a consistent flow. The Metso double hydrostatic drive is reliable under heavy loads and shocks, and all knives and exposed cutting table components are made of Hardox 500 wear-resistant steel for less wear and less downtime. A central lubricating system is standard on all machines, and intelligent shredding routines automatically adapt to processed material characteristics. 

 

Metso’s range of mobile shredders includes a variety of sizes. Each model is available in a variety of mobility and shredding performance levels, with special models developed for specific types of material. To find out more about the wide range of options available, visit www.metso.com/recycling.