How Much Does a Wire Chopper Actually Cost? Price is important. It is one of the many details we want to know when researching a potential purchase. When it comes to wire chopping equipment, pricing for a complete system is on a sliding scale. There are many factors that influence price. Things like: what materials…
When you are not using a shredder, turbo, or delamination mill in your processing system, the right granulator screen to use can vary a lot. In this case, where you are just using a granulator straight into an air table, there will be more variation in your screen size needs. Depending on the recycling equipment,…
We are going to discuss the differences between steel BX and aluminum BX, also known as MC cable. There are various terms used, but these are the most common. We process these cables in two different ways, although they go through similar equipment, not all steps are the same. Traditionally, the method was to place…
While sometimes mixed up, there are distinctions between auto harness wire, auto shredder residue, and auto shredder residue wire, and specific equipment needed for each. A lot of people ask about suitable equipment, assuming what works for one can work for the other, but the right equipment for the right application needs careful consideration. Auto…
We want to discuss the distinctions between a granulator, vertical mill, and touch upon the turbo mill and their respective applications. Granulators and wire choppers have long been synonymous, typically used together for four decades or so. Over time, granulators have predominantly featured D2 steel blades in various blade configurations—staggered tooth, flat, or scissor-cut. One…
We get contacted a lot by people asking if they can use a wire chopper for processing aluminum-copper radiators. And, the answer is yes and no. There are several differences we use in our approach to processing aluminum-copper radiators. When dealing with aluminum-copper radiators, the deck of your screen can quickly become clogged, mostly due…
Are you trying to better understand how a granulator works? Are you looking to see if a different rotor configuration could work better for your processing line?
If so, you are in the right place. In this article, we are taking an in-depth look at granulators, their basic working principles, and a detailed breakdown. By the end, you will know its functionality, advantages, and different style comparisons.