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Holiday Season Ideas

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. [...]

Scrap Yard Holiday Shutdown

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 [...]

2.5 MVA Transformer for Sale

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. Call for details.

Shredder Motor Transformer for Sale

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. Call for details.

Shredder Motor Change Out

Changing a failed scrap metal shredder drive motor can be the start of a long week. With some planning and preparation, you can make sure it goes smoothly. Here are some things to consider.

Shredder Motor for Sale 4000 HP

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!  Check it out here.

Used Shredder for Sale 4000 HP

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 [...]

Used Shredder For Sale 2500 HP

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 details.

2011 ISRI Convention

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 our K2 Recovery [...]

Hammer Patterns – Which is Right for You?

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.