High-Efficiency Small Metal Shredder For Waste Recycling

Cardboard Shredding Machine | Double Shaft Shredder

Published: 2026-01-08

Quick Specs

Model: 400  Blade material: Cold-work die steel Blade diameter: 200 mm Blade thickness: 30 mm Rotary blades: 13 pcs Fixed blades: 15 pcs Power supply: 3-phase 380V 50Hz Square tube frame: 80 × 80 mm Rotary shaft speed: 8–11 r/min

The** small metal shredder** is suitable for applications requiring efficient shredding in limited spaces. Despite its compact size, this shredder features powerful dual-shaft cutting capabilities, and its blades are made of highly wear-resistant 9CrSi material, making it suitable for long-term continuous operation.

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Key advantages of this small metal shredder

  • Shuliy compact metal shredder has a compact structure with overall dimensions of 1600 × 1000 × 1300 mm, which is suitable for small recycling centers, factory corners, and startup recycling projects with limited space. It doesn’t need a complex installation, significantly reducing installation costs.

  • The commercial shredder is driven by an 11kW motor and a 400-type gearbox, with a shaft speed as low as 8-11 revolutions per minute, providing powerful torque while maintaining stable and continuous shredding operations.

  • Our small metal shredder utilizes a dual-shaft shredding structure, providing powerful shearing, tearing, and crushing forces. Equipped with 13 rotating blades and 15 fixed blades, it can easily handle light metal profiles and mixed metal scrap.

  • Due to the precise blade arrangement and controllable rotation speed, the finished material has a small and uniform particle size, making it ideal for secondary processing, metal sorting and separation, and allowing the downstream recycling to be more efficient and profitable.

Why invest in a small metal shredder?

For small recycling plants looking to enter or expand into the metal recycling market with controlled risk and cost, investing in a small metal shredder is a wise choice.

  • Compared to large shredding lines, it has a lower initial investment cost.

  • The compact shredder provides stable performance, low maintenance costs, and a rapid return on investment.

  • Our machine is versatile and can be used with a variety of metal materials.

  • It is easy to operate and maintain, making it suitable for small teams.

For small-scale recyclers, manufacturers, and scrap dealers, this machine provides an ideal balance of performance, cost, and scalability.

Wide scope applications of the compact metal shredding machine

In small and medium-sized scrap metal recycling plants, this type of small metal shredder is commonly used as primary or pre-shredding equipment. It shreds bulky scrap metal into smaller, more manageable pieces, improving sorting efficiency before magnetic separation or further crushing.

Metal processing workshops generate a large amount of scrap, trimmings, and defective parts during daily production. This shredder can help workshops shred metal waste on-site, reducing storage space and maintaining a cleaner and safer working environment.

At scrap metal collection and transfer stations, it is difficult to handle various sizes of waste. This shredder is widely used to reduce material volume before transportation, standardize scrap sizes for easier processing by downstream recycling plants, and improve loading efficiency and logistics management.

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Technical parameters of the small metal shredder

Motor power11 kWReducer400 typeElectrical controlForward & reverse control cabinetBlade materialCold-work die steelBlade diameter200 mmBlade thickness30 mmRotary blades13 pcsFixed blades15 pcsSpacer materialCold-work die steelShaftQuenched and temperedSquare tube frame80 × 80 mmOverall size1600 × 1000 × 1300 mmRotary shaft speed8–11 r/minPower supply3-phase 380 V 50 Hzparameters of the double shaft shredder

We also offer additional customization services, including color, motor voltage, and discharge port design. Contact our experts for more detailed information.

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FAQ of Shuliy cardboard shredding machine

What types of metal can this small metal shredder process?

It is suitable for light scrap metal, thin steel plates, aluminum, and small metal parts.

Is this shredder suitable for continuous operation?

The low-speed, high-torque design ensures the machine can operate continuously for extended periods.

What is the maximum thickness of metal this machine can shred?

This machine is suitable for processing thin and medium-thickness metal materials. For thicker or harder materials, we usually recommend pre-cutting or choosing a larger shredder model.

How to maintain the shredder?

Regularly inspect the blade bolts and electrical components, and lubricate the bearings.

What after-sales services do you provide?

Installation guidance, long-term spare parts supply, and one-on-one technical support for machine-related questions.

This compact metal shredder features a small footprint, high efficiency, and powerful dual-shaft shredding capabilities, producing finely granulated output. It achieves a perfect balance between performance and cost.

For small-scale recycling facilities or factories looking to produce value-added metal products, investing in this compact metal shredder is a smart and forward-thinking choice.

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