Overview

Single shaft shredders manufactured by Doppstadt are widely used for volume reduction on landfill sites, and at recycling sites where they are widely deployed in waste and wood processing roles and for homogenization of green waste.

There are a range of models for both slow speed (tyically 40-60RPM) and high speed applications (up to 1200 RPM).

The DW 3060 is a slow speed shredder utilising a hydraulically controlled shredding comb, and single-shaft drive (see the animation on this page).    Efficient mechanical power transmission is carried out by a direct drive by planetary gear.

The DW 3060 is adaptable to a range of general and wood waste applications and is found at many recycling sites.  It is commonly used as a first stage shredder prior to trommeling fines or second stage high speed wood shredding.

Effective risk management plans for such equipment ensure that the equipment is adequately inspected and maintained on a day to day basis, cleaned down of  debris (usually blown out with high pressure air lines) and regularly serviced.