The VihoX 900 Dual-Inlet Inline Thermoforming Scrap Crusher (1-to-2) is a heavy-duty shared recycling platform engineered for high-volume packaging factories operating two parallel wide-platen cup formers or multi-station thermoforming lines. Equipped with an expanded 900 mm chamber cutting width (crushing chamber dimensions: 900×330 mm) and twin independent motorized traction infeed assemblies running at 5 to 40 m/min, this unit continuously draws and granulates skeletal edge trim from two production lines simultaneously.
Driven by an upgraded 15–18.5 kW main motor with an integrated 4–5.5 kW high-pressure air blower and dual 1.5 kW traction drives, the VihoX 900 Dual-Inlet system processes twin continuous trim webs across PP, PET, PLA, and HIPS resins with gauges from 0.2 mm to 3.5 mm, generating an aggregated 350–550 kg/h. Featuring 4 stationary bed knives and 6 heavy rotary blades in vacuum-hardened DC53 alloy tool steel within a quiet isolated acoustic cabinet (65–85 dB), automatically transferring granulated flakes into plant storage hoppers.
Factory trial run: VihoX 900 Dual-Inlet Inline Scrap Crusher (1-to-2)
| Heavy Dual Granulator Parameter | Factory Verified Specification | Commercial Conversion Value |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Category | Thermoforming Online Crusher (Shared Dual-Inlet) | Shared online recycling plant serving two high-speed production cells |
| Machine Connection | 2 Forming Machines → 1 Shared Crusher | Consolidates scrap collection, power feeds, and air conveying lines |
| Processable Web Materials | PP / PS / PET / PLA / HIPS Thermoforming Scrap | Processes scrap from drinking cups, deli clamshells, and fruit punnets |
| Crusher Width / Chamber Width | 900 mm (Reference) | Generous 900 mm chamber easily absorbing twin wide-web streams |
| Crushing Chamber Size | Approx. 900 × 330 mm | Heavy cutting volume preventing polymer bridging during high surges |
| Feed Infeed Structure | Dual Feed Inlets (Independent Traction Drives) | Two independent motorized roll sets with dedicated speed controls |
| Scrap Thickness Range | 0.2 – 3.5 mm | Handles thin clear lid scrap alongside heavy takeout container rims |
| Main Motor Power | 15 – 18.5 kW (Reference) | High 18.5 kW power reserve delivering non-stop cutting reliability |
| Blower Motor Rating | 4 – 5.5 kW | High vacuum velocity evacuating combined flake volume across long lines |
| Traction Motor Power | 1.5 kW (Dual-Feed Design) | Independent motor drive for each infeed line preventing cross-tension |
| Traction Line Speed | Approx. 5 – 40 m/min | Variable-speed tracking matching separate line cycle accelerations |
| Fixed Anvil Knives | 4 pcs | Sturdy stator counter-knives with fine micrometer gap calibration |
| Rotary Cutting Knives | 6 pcs (Reference) | Open helical rotor delivering clean scissor cuts with minimal thermal rise |
| Knife Tool Metallurgy | DC53 / Special Alloy Steel | High-hardness cold-work steel maintaining sharpness through long runs |
| Screen Mesh Sizes | Ø8 / 10 / 12 / 14 mm | Produces uniform particle size distribution for re-extrusion stability |
| Continuous Capacity | 350 – 550 kg/h (Reference) | Higher combined capacity accommodating two large thermoforming lines |
| Scrap Conveying Logistics | Dual Feeding + Air Conveying Recycling | Pneumatic discharge pipe transferring flake back to central blenders |
| Acoustic Emission Level | Approx. 65 – 85 dB | Double-panel sound attenuation keeping factory work areas comfortable |
| Power Grid Standard | 380V / 50Hz / 3Phase (Customizable) | Central electrical control panel wired into both parent machine loops |
| Physical Enclosure Footprint | Approx. 1900 × 1150 × 2050 mm | Streamlined dual-throat profile fitting between parallel line aisles |
| Machine Total Mass | Approx. 1.9 – 2.3 T | Rigid base frame eliminating harmonic vibrations across dual infeed cycles |
| Target Machine Applications | Dual-Feed Continuous In-Line Recycling for Two Forming Units | Engineered for dual VihoX-720 cup lines or two mid-sized 3-station formers |
For growing packaging manufacturers running multiple high-speed production lines, equipment footprint and utility connections are major operational bottlenecks. The VihoX 900 Dual-Inlet inline crusher delivers 350 to 550 kg/h of granulation throughput, easily absorbing the simultaneous output of two high-speed thermoforming machines. Each web infeed is governed by dedicated optical sensors, ensuring that stops or speed changes on one machine do not affect the tension or granulating performance of the companion line.
Handling large volumes of scrap web from two high-speed lines manually causes plant bottlenecks and material degradation. The VihoX 900 Dual-Inlet granulator instantly processes both trim streams at the point of origin, returning pristine, dust-free regrind back to central blending silos in an automated, closed-loop circuit.
The VihoX 900 shared dual-inlet granulator integrates flawlessly with high-capacity factory machinery:
The shared 900 mm unit saves up to 45% in capital cost, requires only one electrical hookup and air piping run, and occupies less than half the floor space of two standalone granulators.
Both infeed lanes feature dedicated inverter-driven gearmotors and photoelectric sag detectors that automatically adjust web advance, allowing both sheet streams to enter smoothly without mutual interference.
Yes, because the integrated pneumatic fan draws steady negative airflow through the housing, keeping cutting temperatures low and preventing heat-sensitive polymers from gumming up the rotor.
Maintenance is minimal: check the traction roller rubber liners weekly for foreign debris and grease the flange bearings every 250 operating hours.
Yes, the complete machine is housed inside acoustic isolation cabinetry lined with sound-absorbing foam, keeping running sound levels comfortably within 65–85 dB.
When granulating clean dual-line PP/PS web scrap, the DC53 cutters provide roughly 400–600 hours of continuous service between blade regrinds.
The electrical setup requires 380V 3-phase 50Hz power with an installed rating of approximately 26 kW to run the 18.5 kW cutter, 5.5 kW blower, and dual traction rollers.
VihoX includes customized dual-machine wiring harnesses, air piping layout blueprints, comprehensive documentation, and direct engineer video guidance for rapid installation.
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