Horizontal Crusher for Rigid Plastic Sheets & Trays
Horizontal crusher systems provide stable size reduction for rigid or bulky plastic feedstock before washing, conveying, or downstream processing.
- Configured according to material size, wall thickness, and target output.
- Suitable for integration in shredding, washing, or regrind preparation lines.
- Designed for stable industrial duty and practical maintenance access.
Equipment Overview
Industrial Crushing Performance
This crusher is intended for rigid plastic parts, profiles, trays, sheets, purgings, and other bulky scrap that need controlled size reduction before downstream handling.
Key Features
Stable Size Reduction
Rotor and knife configuration support more consistent crushing of rigid and bulky feedstock.
Heavy-Duty Construction
Machine structure and cutting chamber are designed for demanding industrial recycling use.
Flexible Output Control
Screen configuration can be matched to the downstream granulation or washing requirement.
Maintenance-Friendly Design
Accessible service areas help simplify inspection, knife replacement, and routine maintenance.
How the Horizontal Crusher Works
The horizontal crusher combines controlled feeding, rotor cutting, screen sizing, and discharge in one continuous size-reduction sequence.
Load the Feedstock
Plastic sheets, thermoformed trays, profiles, purgings, or bulky molded scrap enter through the low horizontal feed opening.
Control the Feed
The feed arrangement advances material toward the rotor at a rate suited to its size, thickness, and motor load.
Cut and Reduce
Rotating knives shear material against stationary knives until pieces are small enough to reach the sizing screen.
Screen and Discharge
Material that passes through the selected screen exits for collection, washing, separation, extrusion, or pelletizing.
Typical Applications
Rigid Plastic Waste
Pipes, sheets, crates, housings, pallets, and molded parts.
Pre-Washing Preparation
Prepared for washing, conveying, storage, or downstream separation.
Bulky Production Scrap
Suitable for purgings, edge trim, and oversized rejected parts.
Custom Recycling Lines
Configured according to feed size, throughput, and plant layout.
Supported Plastics
A horizontal crusher handles a wide range of rigid and semi-rigid thermoplastics. Best-fit depends on wall thickness, fill content, and target output size.
Primary Markets
Rigid PVC sheet & profile, ABS sheet, PS / PET thermoformed trays.
Bulky-but-light feedstock where the horizontal rotor geometry excels — clean crushing, low fines, and stable throughput from 300 to 1,500 kg/h.
Standard Capability
PP & PE crates, pallets, drums; soft PVC; HDPE blow-molded parts.
Processable on all ECH models with standard blades. Expect throughput and final size to vary with wall thickness — confirm sample before quoting.
Specialty (Optional Package)
Mineral-filled PVC (SPC flooring scrap), glass-fiber reinforced engineering plastics, multi-layer composites.
Possible with wear-resistant alloy blades and reinforced screens. Tell us the polymer grade and filler load and we will spec the right wear package.
Horizontal Crusher vs. Standard Top-Feed Crusher
Neither design is universal. Choose the feed geometry that matches the shape, size, and handling behavior of your plastic scrap.
| Selection factor | Horizontal crusher | Standard top-feed crusher |
|---|---|---|
| Best feed shape | Wide sheets, trays, profiles, purgings, pallets, and awkward bulky parts | Bottles, small molded parts, sprues, pre-cut scrap, and free-flowing feed |
| Loading height | Lower horizontal loading path for manual or conveyor feeding | Material enters from above through a vertical hopper |
| Bridging risk | Better suited to flat pieces that can bridge across a narrow hopper | Works well when material falls freely under gravity |
| Pre-cutting need | Can reduce pre-cutting for suitably sized sheets and trays | Oversized flat material may need cutting before loading |
| Typical line position | Primary or direct crushing of bulky sheet-like feedstock | General granulation after sorting or preliminary size reduction |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Model ECH-800 | Model ECH-1200 | Model ECH-1500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotor Diameter | 450 mm | 500 mm | 560 mm |
| Rotor Length | 800 mm | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
| Motor Power | 22 – 37 kW | 37 – 55 kW | 55 – 75 kW |
| Throughput | 300 – 600 kg/h | 500 – 1000 kg/h | 800 – 1500 kg/h |
| Weight | ~1500 kg | ~2800 kg | ~3200 kg |
See It in Action
Frequently Asked Questions
Our horizontal crusher is designed for a variety of plastics including rigid PVC, soft PVC, ABS, PP, PE, PS, and thermoformed trays. It is particularly effective for bulky but light items.
Standard models typically have a lead time of 6-8 weeks. Custom configurations may require additional time. Please contact us for a specific delivery schedule.
Yes, we offer complete installation services and on-site operator training to ensure your team can operate and maintain the equipment safely and efficiently.
All our machines come with a 1-year standard warranty. We provide comprehensive after-sales support, including spare parts supply and technical assistance.
A horizontal crusher provides a lower, wider feed path for flat, bulky, or awkward scrap. This helps reduce bridging and repeated manual pre-cutting compared with a narrow top-feed hopper.
Blade material, rotor arrangement, and screen opening should be selected from the polymer, wall thickness, filler content, contamination, desired flake size, and downstream process.
Warranty & Installation
Warranty Coverage
12-month standard warranty covering the gearbox, main motor, frame, and manufacturing defects. Wear parts (blades, screens, bearings) are excluded but available as spares with predictable lead times.
Extended 24-month warranty available on request for projects with continuous-shift operation.
Installation & Support
Remote commissioning via video walkthrough is included for every order — most teams complete startup within one shift using our SOP and electrical diagrams.
On-site installation is available worldwide. The hinged screen cradle and external blade adjustment keep routine service short — blade replacement is typically achievable in under 45 minutes by one operator.
Information Needed for Accurate Crusher Sizing
Send these details before quotation so the horizontal crusher can be selected around real material behavior rather than nominal dimensions alone.
| Project input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Polymer and product type | Confirms material toughness, heat behavior, and compatibility with standard or wear-resistant knives. |
| Maximum length, width, thickness, and piece weight | Determines hopper opening, feed arrangement, rotor length, and whether pre-cutting is required. |
| Filler, reinforcement, and contamination | Mineral or glass-filled plastics increase wear and can require different blades, screens, and separation steps. |
| Required hourly throughput | Sets the model size, motor range, feeding rate, and downstream conveying capacity. |
| Required output size | Guides screen opening and determines whether a second granulation stage is needed. |
| Downstream process | Washing, extrusion, pelletizing, or direct regrind reuse may require different discharge and dust-control options. |
Request a Customized Solution
Share your plastic type, feed dimensions, target throughput, and output requirement. We will recommend a suitable crusher configuration.
Related guide: How to crush PVC sheets, WPC/SPC boards, and plastic trays — material behavior, regrind sizing, and how to pick the model for your widest board.
