High-performance shredding machine YG series

Overview
The YG series scrap metal shredder provides primary size reduction for mixed ferrous and non‑ferrous scrap to increase density, improve sorting efficiency and reduce transport costs. Choosing the correct model and configuration reduces jams, blade wear and low output density that impact profitability.

Typical industrial applications

• Automobile recycling: Shreds car bodies, engine blocks and parts; requires high torque and durable blades for fast volume reduction.
• E‑waste and household appliances: Processes refrigerators, washers and electronic housings; commonly paired with magnetic and air separators.
• Industrial steel scrap yards: Reduces beams, rebars and pipes to increase bulk density (target ≥1.2 t/m³) for cheaper shipment.
• Non‑ferrous processing: Shreds aluminum castings and copper cable to produce higher‑purity granules for secondary melting.

Key specifications that matter

• Feeding size and thickness: Feed opening should be ~15–20% larger than the largest scrap piece; scrap >10 mm thickness typically requires hydraulic forced feeding or heavy‑duty drives.
• Screen (mesh) size & output density: Typical mesh range 60–70 mm; smaller mesh increases density but lowers hourly throughput (≈−15% to −25%).
• Blade material & wear resistance: Recommended alloys: Cr12MoV, D2 or H13 for longer life versus basic carbon steels.
• Capacity matching: Select capacity to match daily throughput; common practical range for mid‑sized yards is 2–5 t/h per machine.

Model parameters (examples)

• YG‑600 — Power 4–15*2 kW; Speed 18–20 r/min; Capacity 2–3 t/h; Broken size 3–10 cm; Hopper 820×900 mm; Dimensions 2600×2000×1900 mm.
• YG‑800 — Power 4–22*2 kW; Speed 18–35 r/min; Capacity 3–5 t/h; Broken size 3–10 cm; Hopper 900×1000 mm; Dimensions 2800×2000×1900 mm.
• YG‑1000 — Power 4–30*2 kW; Speed 18–35 r/min; Capacity 5–8 t/h; Hopper 1200×1000 mm; Dimensions 3000×2000×1900 mm.
• YG‑1200 to YG‑2600 — Power and capacity scale up to 4–160*2 kW and 25–60 t/h; spindle speeds typically 14–35 r/min; hopper and overall dimensions increase by model.

Real overseas case — Southeast Asian plant

• Issues: Frequent blade re‑welding, slow sorting and low bulk density increasing freight and downtime.
• Customized solution: Fitted D2 alloy 55 mm blades, added magnetic and air separators at discharge and set mesh to 65 mm to meet steel‑mill density specs.
• Results: Daily output rose from 12 t to 20 t (+40%); blade maintenance intervals extended to ~6 months; iron purity at discharge reached ~98%.

FAQ

• What metal thickness can it handle? Standard models handle ~3–8 mm sheet and scrap; for solid blocks or scrap >10 mm, specify hydraulic high‑torque drives.
• How to balance density vs hourly capacity? Smaller screen holes increase density and reduce TPH. A 60–70 mm screen often offers the best compromise; consider a downstream vertical hammer mill for very high density targets.
• Which materials must not be fed? Do not feed sealed gas tanks, hydraulic cylinders, thick solid shafts or explosive containers — these risk severe jams, blade damage or fires/explosions.

Technical specifications (summary)

• Model family: YG series (YG‑600 … YG‑2600).
• Power range: approx. 4–15*2 kW up to 4–160*2 kW depending on model.
• Spindle speed: typically 14–35 r/min by model.
• Capacity range: ~2–60 t/h depending on model.
• Broken/output size: typically 3–10 cm (mesh dependent).
• Recommended blade materials: Cr12MoV, D2, H13.
• Hopper/feed sizes and overall dimensions vary by model (see model examples).