Peterson Introduces Mulch Coloring System

Peterson Corp., the Eugene, Ore.-based maker of horizontal grinders and recyclers, is offering a new grinding system that features an up-turning rotor, three-stage fragmentation and multiple interchangeable grates that combine to produce high quality finished mulch, often with single-pass grinding.

According to the company, Peterson’s new dry coloring system is available to make grinding and coloring in a single pass both easy and economical. The overall savings over separate grinding and coloring machines is considerable, according to a Peterson news release.

Very little water is required, resulting in drying times of as little as 10 minutes, as well as reduced weight of the product. Dry colorant is being touted by Peterson as environmentally friendly, as the dry coloring process minimizes runoff.

Unique to the Peterson system is a hydraulic lift that lowers the hopper for transport and refilling, and raises to operating position. The 5,000-pound capacity hopper is rugged enough for demanding materials, making the system capable of processing tough applications such as scrap wood and logs, according to the company.

The full-width hopper and precise hydraulic metering system are designed to produce uniformly colored mulch. The system is self-contained with no external power requirements. The only external connection is a garden hose requiring normal tap water pressure.

More information on the Peterson product line can be found at www.petersoncorp.com.