Oversized Pipe Recycling

Four-Shaft Large-Diameter Pipe Shredder

Feed complete HDPE, PE, PP, PVC or sleeving pipes up to 2,000 mm in diameter and 6 m long without pre-cutting. Four independently driven solid shafts intermesh across a 2,000 mm cutting width for controlled, full-section primary tearing.

  • Whole pipes up to Ø2,000 mm × 6,000 mm
  • 4 solid rotors with independent 75 kW drives
  • 2,000 kg/h project capacity with full PLC control
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Four-shaft large-diameter pipe shredder line with long horizontal infeed
  • Whole pipes up to Ø2,000 mm × 6,000 mm
  • 4 solid rotors with independent 75 kW drives
  • 2,000 kg/h project capacity with full PLC control

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How the Four-Shaft Whole-Pipe System Works

The machine is designed around the feed envelope first: 2 m pipe diameter, 6 m full length, wall thickness and mass per pipe.

1

Load the Whole Pipe

A complete pipe up to 6 m long is placed in the horizontal trough. The long chamber removes the need for a separate pre-cutting station.

2

Hydraulic Pusher Controls Contact

A 7,500 mm hydraulic stroke advances the pipe into the cutting zone. Independently supported cylinders reduce deflection under uneven pipe loading.

3

Four Shafts Grip the Full Section

Four solid rotors rotate in an intermeshing layout. Each shaft has its own 75 kW drive so power is delivered directly without one shared transmission carrying the whole load.

4

Transfer to Secondary Size Reduction

Primary-shredded pipe is discharged by belt to the matched vertical crusher. Final particle size is confirmed from the downstream screen and recycling process.

Why This Is a Separate Machine Class

This configuration is selected for oversized feed geometry and whole-pipe handling—not simply because it has a larger motor.

2 m Pipe Diameter Without Pre-Cutting

The long horizontal feed accepts complete 6 m pipe sections, reducing crane handling, saw cutting and repeated manual loading.

Four Independently Driven Solid Shafts

Independent drives distribute the load across four cutting shafts and avoid the losses and single transmission path of a shared-drive arrangement.

More Complete Cross-Section Gripping

The intermeshing shaft layout grips large hollow sections from multiple directions, reducing rolling and improving tearing through thick or corrugated walls.

PLC-Controlled Line Operation

Automatic sequencing coordinates the pusher, four shaft drives, belt conveyor and downstream crusher, with manual emergency control retained for service and recovery.

Machine Layout and Infeed-System Detail

Use the complete-line view to plan floor space and the side view to assess whole-pipe loading, hydraulic support and service access.

Four-shaft large-diameter pipe shredder line with long horizontal infeed

Complete Horizontal Whole-Pipe Line

The reference project combines the long-trough shredder, discharge conveyor and vertical crusher into one automated reduction line.

  • Reference total layout length: approximately 19,800 mm
  • 7,500 mm hydraulic pusher stroke for 6 m pipe feed
  • Belt transfer to a 110 kW vertical crusher

Long-Trough Infeed and Hydraulic Support

The side view shows the full-length horizontal trough, independently supported hydraulic cylinders, pusher structure, hydraulic power pack and control cabinet.

  • 7,500 mm pusher stroke provides travel margin for a 6 m pipe
  • Independent cylinder support helps limit deflection under uneven loads
  • Hydraulic and electrical systems remain accessible for service
Side view of the long horizontal infeed trough, hydraulic pusher and control cabinet

Best-Fit Feedstock

Choose this machine when the pipe envelope or handling method exceeds a standard horizontal single-shaft configuration.

  • Large HDPE Pressure Pipe

    Municipal water, gas, mining and industrial HDPE pipes with large OD and heavy wall sections.

  • Double-Wall Corrugated Pipe

    Large drainage, sewer and culvert pipes whose hollow profile is difficult to grip with a single cutting line.

  • PE, PP, PVC and PPR Pipe

    Oversized plastic pipes and profiles where full-length loading is preferred over manual pre-cutting.

  • Sleeving and Protective Conduit

    Complete 6 m sleeve pipe and heavy protective conduit from production rejects or replacement projects.

2000 mm Four-Shaft Project Configuration

These values describe the supplied 2,000 kg/h project configuration. Final sizing must be checked against the heaviest pipe, wall thickness and required downstream particle size.

ParameterProject SpecificationSelection Impact
Target feed materialHDPE / PE / PP / PVC / PPR pipePipe geometry and wall thickness determine the real load.
Maximum pipe diameter2,000 mmThe largest OD must fit the complete loading and pusher envelope.
Maximum whole-pipe length6,000 mmWhole-pipe feeding removes the pre-cutting step.
Reference capacity2,000 kg/hConfirm with actual pipe weight, material and target output.
Hydraulic pusher stroke7,500 mmProvides travel margin beyond the 6 m feed length.
Rotor quantity4 solid rotorsFour intermeshing solid shafts.
Rotor diameter500 mm × 4Large rotor diameter supports high-load primary tearing.
Rotor cutting length2,000 mmMatches the maximum pipe section width.
Rotor speed80 rpmProject value; confirm control logic for the material test.
Rotary blades358 pcsReplaceable cutting blocks.
Blade size / material50 × 50 × 30 mm / D2D2 wear steel in the reference configuration.
Fixed knives4 pcsSupports controlled shear against the rotating cutters.
Main drive power75 kW × 4 (independent)Independent motor and drive for each shaft.
Hydraulic power22 kWPowers the long-stroke pusher circuit.
Shredder weightApprox. 14,000 kgApproximate machine-only planning weight.
Discharge conveyor1,000 mm belt / 2.2 kWTransfers primary shred to the secondary crusher.
Downstream crusher1,500 mm rotor / 600 mm diameter / 110 kWFinal particle size depends on crusher and screen selection.
Total installed line power441.7 kWComplete line; typical operation is approximately 80% of installed load.
Control systemFull automatic PLC + manual emergency controlFull automatic PLC plus manual emergency control.
Reference line lengthApprox. 19,800 mmPlanning reference; final GA drawing governs installation.

No final output particle size is claimed here because it was not specified in the project data. Confirm the vertical-crusher screen after defining washing, granulation or pelletizing requirements.

Data Required Before We Confirm the Machine

A 2,000 mm diameter alone is not enough. Send the worst-case pipe so the drive, pusher and downstream crusher can be approved as one system.

  1. Pipe Envelope and Weight

    Provide minimum and maximum OD, maximum length, wall thickness, pipe weight and whether pipes arrive individually or nested.

  2. Polymer and Contamination

    Identify HDPE, PE, PP, PVC or PPR and disclose metal inserts, soil, concrete, water, fittings and other contamination.

  3. Required Output and Downstream Process

    State whether the line feeds a crusher, washing line, granulator or storage, and the required final particle-size range.

  4. Site Layout and Utilities

    Share available line length, loading method, foundation, voltage/frequency, conveyor direction and maintenance access.

Choose the Correct Pipe Shredder Architecture

Selection PointHorizontal Single-Shaft Pipe ShredderFour-Shaft Large-Diameter Pipe Shredder
Typical pipe ODStandard projects up to about 1,200+ mmOversized projects up to 2,000 mm
Cutting architectureOne low-speed rotor with screen-controlled primary outputFour intermeshing solid rotors with independent drives
Best reason to chooseControlled primary shred for conventional pipe recycling linesWhole-pipe handling when diameter, wall or hollow section is difficult to grip
Reference whole-pipe lengthFull-length feed depends on the selected trough6 m complete pipe with 7.5 m pusher stroke
Downstream sizingBottom screen controls the primary shred windowMatched vertical crusher determines the final particle size

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it shred a complete 6 m pipe without pre-cutting?

Yes. The reference configuration uses a long horizontal trough and a 7,500 mm hydraulic pusher stroke for complete pipes up to 6 m long.

Is 2,000 mm the pipe diameter or the feed-opening width?

It is the reference maximum pipe outside diameter. Final approval still requires wall thickness, pipe weight and a loading drawing.

Why use four shafts instead of one or two?

The four intermeshing shafts grip a very large hollow pipe from multiple directions. Each shaft is driven independently so load is distributed across four drive paths.

What output size does the machine produce?

The shredder performs primary tearing. The proposal includes a downstream vertical crusher, so final size must be confirmed from its screen and your next process. No unsupported particle size is assumed.

Is the 2,000 kg/h capacity guaranteed for every pipe?

No nominal capacity should be treated as universal. Throughput depends on polymer, OD, wall thickness, pipe weight, contamination and required output. A sample test or detailed feed schedule is used for final confirmation.

When should I choose the standard single-shaft pipe shredder instead?

Choose the single-shaft range when pipe diameter fits the standard feed envelope and a screen-controlled primary output is the priority. Choose the four-shaft system for the 2 m whole-pipe envelope and multi-directional gripping.

Need to Process a 2 m Diameter Pipe?

Send the maximum OD, wall thickness, length, pipe weight, polymer, photos and target output size. Rumtoo will check the feed envelope, drive load and full-line layout.

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