Disk rotor scrap metal shredders run with 1-2 hammers in each row and cover the remaining positions with pin protectors.   Are pin protectors important wear parts that contribute to wear life?  Absolutely. The role of pin protectors:

1. Job one is protecting expensive hammer pins where no hammer exists.
2. They assist in crushing and densifying scrap in the shredder.
3. They help...

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Scrap metal shredder operators have many hammer patterns and methods for extending hammer wear life.  Disk rotors offer more combinations than spider rotors for most operators. Disk rotors come in 10 or 11 disk models, often with 6 pin positions. You can use a 10, 12, or 14 hammer pattern to meet your production requirements. The balance of...

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There are hammer patterns to fit every type rotor and feedstock situation.  The goal is to get effective production levels while extending the life of your wear parts. Shredder hammer patterns can play a key role in accomplishing these goals. Spider rotors can have anywhere from 26 to 30 plus hammer positions. Although...

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FIRE PREVENTION Summer is here and the possibilities of a fire in your scrap feed stock and fluff piles go up substantially. No one wants to get that call in the middle of the night that your yard is on fire.  Manage your operation to minimize risks at your shredder. Some precautions to take:

1. Keep your...

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K2 Castings’ wear parts line includes weld on teeth for your scrap metal shredder’s double feed roll (DFR).  Maintain a good tooth profile on your DFR rolls to keep your feeder effective and productivity up.  Bars and AR Plate teeth work fine, but the edges wear down faster than you’d like.  Our...

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We're looking forward to seeing our current and future customers at the annual ISRI convention in San Diego in a few short weeks. Feel free to give a call to set up an appointment at the convention....

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