Posted on December 19, 2011, 8:07 am, by admin, under
News.
We thought we'd pass along some ideas a friend brought to our attention about the holiday season.
Too many kids toys from previous years? Try the following.
Check for children's homes. Children's homes (orphanages) will often accept used toys. Help bring joy to these children in tough times. The holidays can be especially difficult for them.
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Posted on December 19, 2011, 8:02 am, by admin, under
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It is the holiday season! We at
K2 Castings wish your team the best. To insure a safe and happy holiday season, take a few steps to prepare for extended shutdown at your yard.
> Lock down and secure for fuel tanks, equipment, and metals storage. Check your perimeter fencing and gates.
> Ship out shredder...
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Posted on October 8, 2011, 7:40 am, by admin, under
News.
With Substation Switch Gear Line Up
12,470 V to 480/277 V Dry type transformer
Powers the balance of your shredding equipment outside of the main motor.
Fused load break, part of an 11 switch distribution line up, 600 Amp interrupt & many extras.
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- 10 MVA Westinghouse Low Impedance Transformer
- Sized for a 4000-6000 HP shredder drive
- 12,470 V primary to 4160 secondary, Delta Wye
- Extras such as multiple taps, current transformers, liquid level gauge, pressure vac gauge, others.
Available for immediate installation or purchase as a backup spare.
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Posted on June 25, 2011, 3:42 pm, by admin, under
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Sailors have been known to wish for ‘fair winds and following seas’ as a farewell to respected colleagues. Shredder foremen sometimes say farewell with “may you never burn up a motor before a vacation week.” Okay, we made that up. Shredder foremen don’t use flowery language. But in the shorthand between those that shred steel for a...
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Posted on May 30, 2011, 4:06 pm, by admin, under
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Used 4000 HP A/C wound rotor motor for sale. 4160 Volts, 600 RPM. Great back up drive motor in case you need a spare. And you do need a spare!
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Posted on May 30, 2011, 3:46 pm, by admin, under
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98104 Texas Shredder, 4000 HP, disc rotor, infeed and downstream. 100 tons per hour output. System has new and overhauled parts. New Non-Ferrous separation system available separately or as part of the shredder package. Portable / Modular Indoor substation power distribution center & switch center to receive utility power, metering bay, and disconnects. Includes many extras needed...
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Posted on May 30, 2011, 3:43 pm, by admin, under
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74104 Hammermill Type Shredder available, 50 tons per hour output, 2500 HP, simple downstream. Machine in great condition, excellent way to enter the shredding business.
Give us a call for seller...
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Posted on April 8, 2011, 5:50 pm, by admin, under
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We appreciate all those at the
2011 ISRI show who stopped by to talk wear parts and shredders with us. Thanks for your interest and a great convention. We look forward to helping many of you get wear parts that work harder for you into your machines and increase non-ferrous yields with...
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Posted on August 20, 2010, 3:16 pm, by admin, under
Tips.
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:
- Job one is protecting expensive hammer pins where no hammer exists.
- They assist in crushing and densifying scrap in the shredder.
- They help...
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