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Re: Plastic Grinders.

Posted by PTENGIN@a...
on 2000-02-05 19:12:22 UTC
In a message dated 02/04/2000 10:08:58 PM Hawaiian Standard Time,
MIADsgns@... writes:

<< I am wondering if these will grind plastic such as milk bottles,
35mm film containers, ABS scraps. Anyone has experience with these type
shredders? >>
Mario,
I tried shredding plastic for reasons other than molding. I found that
many plastics create a stringy mess that clogs the machine. If any part is
hot, such as the motor shaft, the plastic starts to melt and create a further
mess. I think the unit would work if it was slowed down.

Peter

Discussion Thread

MIADsgns@a... 2000-02-04 23:59:15 UTC Re: Plastic Grinders. Ian Wright 2000-02-05 01:44:15 UTC Re: Plastic Grinders. PTENGIN@a... 2000-02-05 19:12:22 UTC Re: Plastic Grinders. MIADsgns@a... 2000-02-06 01:11:13 UTC Re: Plastic Grinders.