How To Process: Auto Harness Wire

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…

The Difference Between Granulators and Vertical Mills (& Turbo Mills)

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…

Is A Zig Zag Separator Worth It?

We often receive questions about the effectiveness of zig zag separators, particularly whether they are worth investing in. The answer really depends on your specific application. For instance, if you are aiming to roughly sort a shredded stream to separate lighter materials from heavier ones—like aluminum from copper in aluminum-copper radiators—then a zig zag separator…