Yes, Plastic Drum Shredders Are Available – And XINYI MACHINERY Excels in Manufacturing Them

XINYI MACHINERY designs and produces high-performance plastic drum shredders specifically engineered to process various types and sizes of plastic drums, including:

· 5-gallon / 20L drums (commonly used for water, oil, chemicals)

· 30-gallon / 120L drums

· 55-gallon / 200L drums (open-head or tight-head)

· IBC totes (intermediate bulk containers) – heavy-duty frames with plastic inner tanks

 Detailed Technical Specifications (Typical Models)

XINYI’s plastic drum shredders are available in three main configurations, each suited for different output requirements:

 Material Compatibility & Design Features

XINYI’s plastic drum shredders handle:

· HDPE (high-density polyethylene) – most common for drums

· PP (polypropylene) – chemical-resistant drums

· PC (polycarbonate) – clear, heavy-duty containers

· LDPE/LLDPE – flexible intermediate bulk containers

· Plastic drums with residual liquids (optional sealed bearing & drip tray design)

Key design advantages:

· Wear-resistant shredder knives – reversible, multi-use, easy to replace

· Heavy-duty gearbox – low-speed, high-torque for tough drum walls

· V-Style rotor layout (dual-shaft) for aggressive gripping

· Shaft speed monitoring – prevents jamming from metal handles or inserts

· Eco-friendly sealing – reduces dust and noise (optional soundproof housing)

Integration into Complete Plastic Recycling Lines

XINYI does not only sell standalone drum shredders. As a full-scope supplier, we integrate them with:

1. Crushers / Granulators – for secondary size reduction (10mm down to 6–8mm flakes)

2. Extruder Granulators – melt filtration and strand/pelletizing

3. Plastic pelletizing machines – hot die-face or water-ring systems

4. Washing & drying lines – for contaminated drum recycling

5. Crusher blades & shredder knives – we manufacture all cutting tools in-house

This means XINYI provides turnkey solutions from a whole plastic drum to clean, dry, ready-to-sell pellets.

 Example Application: 55-Gallon HDPE Drum Recycling

Step-by-step process using XINYI equipment:

1. Feeding – Whole drums (without need for pre-cutting) are fed via hopper or conveyor.

2. Shredding – Dual-shaft shredder tears drums into 50–100mm pieces.

3. Crushing – Pieces fall into a granulator (screen size 10–14mm) to produce uniform flakes.

4. Washing (optional) – Hot washing and friction washer remove labels and residues.

5. Pelletizing – Extruder granulator melts, filters, and pellets the clean HDPE into regranules.

Total throughput: up to 500 kg/h (mid-size line) or 2000+ kg/h (industrial line).

 Why Choose XINYI MACHINERY for Plastic Drum Shredders?