The VihoX 900 Inline Thermoforming Scrap Crusher (1-to-1) is an industrial edge-trim granulation platform engineered to serve wide-platen cup forming lines and large three-station thermoformers. Designed with a 900 mm chamber cutting width (approx. 900×330 mm crushing chamber) and variable-frequency motorized traction rollers indexing at 5 to 40 m/min, this unit continuously draws skeletal sheet scrap straight from the mold punch station.
Operating with an upgraded 11–15 kW main cutting motor, 1.5 kW traction feeder, and 4–5.5 kW high-pressure air blower, the VihoX 900 reclaims wide-web skeleton films in PP, APET, PS, and PLA covering thickness profiles from 0.2 mm up to 3.5 mm with dependable 300–500 kg/h capacity. Featuring 4 stationary bed knives and 6 rotary blades in vacuum-hardened DC53 tool steel within an acoustic-damped enclosure (65–85 dB), it returns clean, dust-free regrind flakes continuously to the sheet extrusion line without manual handling.
Factory trial run: VihoX 900 Inline Thermoforming Scrap Crusher (1-to-1)
| Inline Scrap Engineering Metric | Factory Certified Value | Industrial Conversion Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Category | Thermoforming Online Crusher | Direct online granulator interlocked with thermoforming mold cycle |
| Machine Connection | 1 Forming Machine → 1 Dedicated Crusher | Dedicated 1-to-1 placement optimizing line autonomy and clean changeovers |
| Processable Web Materials | PP / PS / PET / PLA / HIPS Thermoforming Scrap | Full compatibility across high-clarity and barrier food packaging resins |
| Crusher Width / Chamber Width | 900 mm (Reference) | Wider 900 mm throat handling oversized sheet webs without edge trimming |
| Crushing Chamber Size | Approx. 900 × 330 mm | Reinforced cutting volume providing rapid flake evacuation through screen |
| Feed Infeed Structure | Configured with Traction Feeder | Motorized dual pinch rollers providing positive, slip-free web tension |
| Applicable Scrap Thickness | 0.2 – 3.5 mm | Versatile gauge handling from deep cup rim trimmings to thick takeout containers |
| Main Motor Power | 11 – 15 kW (Reference) | Up to 15 kW power ensuring rapid slicing of thick multi-cavity webs |
| Blower Motor Power | 4 – 5.5 kW | High air volume preventing flake accumulation in the screen cradle |
| Traction Motor Power | 1.5 kW | Inverter-controlled gearmotor tracking line acceleration automatically |
| Traction Line Speed | Approx. 5 – 40 m/min | Matches speeds of high-cycle cup machines operating over 35 cycles/min |
| Fixed Counter Knives | 4 pcs | Reversible stator knives with fine micrometer gap adjustment screws |
| Rotating Knife Quantity | 6 pcs (Reference) | Open helical rotor architecture promoting active airflow and cool cuts |
| Knife Tool Metallurgy | DC53 / Special Alloy Steel | Cryogenically treated steel retaining razor edge under 24/7 duty |
| Screen Mesh Options | Ø8 / 10 / 12 / 14 mm | Produces uniform regrind flake with low fines for extruder stability |
| Continuous Output | 300 – 500 kg/h (Reference) | High capacity absorbing peak scrap surges during high-speed production |
| Conveying Logistics | Traction Feeding + Air Conveying Recycling | Fully automated closed-loop scrap transport without floor containers |
| Operating Noise Level | Approx. 65 – 85 dB | Double-skinned sound insulation panels keeping shop floor quiet |
| Power Grid Standard | 380V / 50Hz / 3Phase (Customizable) | Integrated control cabinet wired to main thermoformer interface |
| Physical Dimensions | Approx. 1900 × 1100 × 2000 mm | Streamlined profile fitting directly behind wide thermoforming punch stations |
| Machine Total Weight | Approx. 1.7 – 2.1 T | Heavy vibration-isolated frame ensuring stability at maximum line speeds |
| Core Application Machines | Online Scrap Recycling for 1 Cup Machine / 3-Station Machine | Direct pairing with VihoX-750, VihoX-850, and 710×610 thermoformers |
As thermoforming molds become wider to accommodate 24 to 40 cup cavities per shot, skeletal trim widths expand accordingly. The VihoX 900 inline crusher provides a generous 900 mm cutting chamber that accepts wide webs without wrinkling or edge folding. The 6-blade open rotor cuts with progressive helical shear, minimizing shock torque on the drive motor and generating clean, dust-free regrind flakes with high bulk density.
Allowing unground sheet skeletons to pile up beside production machines creates severe safety hazards, ties up floor space, and risks polymer contamination. By granulating the web instantly at the thermoformer outlet, the VihoX 900 inline unit maintains virgin-grade cleanliness and enables direct closed-loop reuse of internal scrap in high-value barrier sheet extrusion.
The VihoX 900 inline crusher matches seamlessly with our heavy production equipment:
The 900 mm width perfectly matches our VihoX-750 and VihoX-850 series high-capacity cup machines running web widths between 650 mm and 850 mm.
The pneumatic traction pinch roller automatically accommodates varying web gauges (0.2–3.5 mm) with constant gripping force, preventing sheet slippage or tearing.
Certainly. The powerful suction blower pulls a massive volume of ambient fresh air through the cutting pocket on every stroke, ensuring cutting temperatures remain safely below the glass transition threshold of PLA and PET.
Routine checks simply involve verifying that the rubber pinch surface remains clean and adding bearing grease to the drive roller pillow blocks once per month.
Indeed. The structural chassis is clad with sound-insulated sandwich panels that effectively reduce noise radiation, allowing operators to work comfortably nearby at 65–85 dB.
On regular PP or PS skeletal trim, our vacuum-hardened DC53 blades routinely deliver 400 to 600 operational hours before needing an edge touch-up.
Power requirements are 3-phase 380V at 50Hz, with a total connected capacity of roughly 22 kW covering the main cutting rotor, conveying blower, and traction drive.
VihoX provides fully labeled plug-and-play wiring harnesses, pneumatic schematics, detailed English user guides, and remote video commissioning support.
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