Mini Desktop Small Shredder
Up to 20 kg/h, depending on material. Produces controlled 3–6 mm regrind from failed prints, supports, and rigid samples.
Laboratory & Desktop Recycling Equipment
Laboratory & Desktop Plastic Recycling Equipment
Compact shredders, filament extruders, and laboratory twin-screw systems for universities, R&D teams, makerspaces, and polymer labs. Validate material preparation, recycled-content recipes, and small-batch output before scale-up.
- Small-footprint equipment for lab and desktop workflows
- Realistic capacities from 0.3 to 20 kg/h, depending on the process
- Modular path from shredding to filament or compounding
- Small-footprint equipment for lab and desktop workflows
- Realistic capacities from 0.3 to 20 kg/h, depending on the process
- Modular path from shredding to filament or compounding
Backed by Documented Performance Targets
CE Certified Manufacturing
24/7 Global Technical Support
12-Month Comprehensive Warranty
Turnkey Installation & Training
Choose Equipment by Laboratory Task
Start with the process you need to validate: size reduction, filament production, or polymer compounding.
View Desktop Shredder
3D Filament Extruder
Standard output of 0.3–3 kg/h for controlled trials of 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm filament.
Laboratory Twin-Screw Extruder
A 1–5 kg/h compounding platform for additives, blends, and recycled-content formulation work.
Custom Laboratory Recycling Cell
A task-specific combination of shredding, drying, extrusion, pelletizing, and measurement modules.
A Practical Laboratory Recycling Workflow
Build only the stages needed for your material and research goal.
1
Define Material and Test Goal
Identify the polymer, sample volume, contamination, desired output, and measurements required.
2
Prepare and Size-Reduce
Sort, clean, dry, and shred samples to a consistent particle size before extrusion.
3
Extrude or Compound
Choose filament extrusion for finished filament or twin-screw compounding for formulation work.
4
Measure, Record, and Scale
Track temperature, output, moisture, dimensions, and quality so results can inform the next scale.
Why Use Purpose-Built Lab Equipment?
Small Footprint, Manageable Batches
Work with realistic sample volumes without installing an oversized industrial line.
Repeatable Test Conditions
Control preparation and processing variables so trials can be compared.
Clear Path to Scale-Up
Use recorded lab results to define the next pilot or production configuration.
Common Lab-Recycling Challenges
Challenge
Industrial machinery is oversized for laboratory sample volumes.
Recommended Approach
Select compact, task-specific modules for shredding, filament extrusion, or compounding.
Challenge
Variable particle size and moisture make trials unstable.
Recommended Approach
Define sorting, screening, and drying steps before extrusion.
Challenge
Filament making and polymer compounding are often treated as the same process.
Recommended Approach
Use a filament extruder for finished filament and a twin-screw extruder for formulation development.
Challenge
Laboratory results can be difficult to translate into production requirements.
Recommended Approach
Record mass balance, process settings, output rate, and quality data from every run.
Compact Equipment, Real Laboratory Outputs
The right setup depends on whether the target is prepared regrind, finished filament, or a compounded formulation.
Desktop Size Reduction
Prepare failed prints, supports, sprues, and rigid polymer samples for controlled downstream trials.
- Up to 20 kg/h depending on material
- 3–6 mm controlled regrind
- Compact footprint for labs and makerspaces
Filament and Compounding Routes
Choose a filament extruder for finished 3D printing filament or a twin-screw extruder for blend and additive development.
- 0.3–3 kg/h standard filament output
- 1–5 kg/h laboratory compounding
- Process route matched to the research objective
Designed for Small-Scale Material Development
University and Teaching Labs
Visible, hands-on workflows for polymer processing, recycling, and circular-economy education.
Polymer and Recycled-Content R&D
Controlled formulation and process trials before pilot or production investment.
Makerspaces, FabLabs, and Print Farms
Recover sorted 3D printing scrap and test closed-loop filament workflows.
Customer Samples and Pilot Trials
Produce representative regrind, filament, or compounds for evaluation.
Typical Capacity by Equipment
| Equipment | Capacity Reference* | Typical Output | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Desktop Small Shredder | Up to 20 kg/h | 3–6 mm regrind | Failed prints, supports, and rigid samples |
| 3D Filament Extruder | 0.3–3 kg/h standard | 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm filament | Teaching, filament trials, and small batches |
| Laboratory Twin-Screw Extruder | 1–5 kg/h | Compounded strand or pellets | Formulation, additives, and recycled-content validation |
*These are individual equipment references, not an end-to-end line rating. Closed-loop output is limited by the slowest stage, usually extrusion. Actual capacity depends on polymer, feed geometry, preparation, and target quality.
Choose the Right Laboratory Route
| Objective | Recommended Equipment | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare plastic samples | Mini Desktop Small Shredder | Controlled regrind |
| Make 3D printing filament | Mini shredder + dryer + 3D filament extruder | 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm filament |
| Develop polymer formulations | Laboratory twin-screw extruder | Compounded strand or pellets |
| Validate a closed-loop workflow | Configured lab recycling cell | Measured process and sample output |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which machine should a university lab start with?
Start from the teaching or research objective. A desktop shredder is the usual first step for material preparation; add a filament extruder for 3D printing loops or a twin-screw extruder for formulation research.
Can failed 3D prints go directly into a filament extruder?
No. Prints should be sorted by polymer, cleaned, size-reduced, and dried. Recycled material may also need blending with virgin resin and filtration to achieve stable filament.
What is the real capacity of a desktop recycling setup?
Each stage has its own rating. The mini shredder can reach up to 20 kg/h depending on material, while standard filament extrusion is typically 0.3–3 kg/h. End-to-end output follows the slowest stage.
When is a laboratory twin-screw extruder needed?
Use it when the goal is controlled blending, additive dispersion, recycled-content formulation, or material development rather than simply producing finished filament.
Configure the Right Laboratory Recycling Setup
Share the polymer, sample size, desired output, target capacity, available space, and utilities. We will recommend only the modules your work requires.
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