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facilities:fablab:equipment-custom:plastic_recycling:plastic_shredder [2019/11/13 12:00]
pmusk
facilities:fablab:equipment-custom:plastic_recycling:plastic_shredder [2020/03/09 17:13]
Michael Byrne
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   * a transparent acrylic hopper was fabricated and mounted above the exposed shredder blades, to provide added safety and increase ease of feed. A short push stick was then used to assist feed entry to the shredder.   * a transparent acrylic hopper was fabricated and mounted above the exposed shredder blades, to provide added safety and increase ease of feed. A short push stick was then used to assist feed entry to the shredder.
   * the sieve screen was modified according to more recent Precious Plastics designs, with extra holes made in the shredder housing to allow the screen to be fixed in place using threaded pins, as a way to make removal and cleaning easier (see: [[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/upgrades/shredder-2-1.html]]).   * the sieve screen was modified according to more recent Precious Plastics designs, with extra holes made in the shredder housing to allow the screen to be fixed in place using threaded pins, as a way to make removal and cleaning easier (see: [[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/upgrades/shredder-2-1.html]]).
 +  * DC motor was a [[https://www.motiondynamics.com.au/375w-12-24v-1400rpm-dc-motor.html]]
 +  * Gearbox was a [[https://www.motiondynamics.com.au/worm-drive-gearbox-to-suit-heavy-industrial-motors.html]]
  
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