In the food production and processing industries, managing waste efficiently is crucial. Franklin Miller's shredding solutions are tailored to meet these challenges head-on. Our advanced shredders efficiently reduce a wide array of foodstuffs to the desired size, ensuring seamless disposal or recycling. From fruits and vegetables to meats and bones, our industrial-strength, dual-shaft technology can handle diverse types of food waste. They are designed for high volume, with low-speed, high-torque cutting action, ensuring effective shredding with minimal maintenance requirements.
Food waste is an escalating global issue. In the United States alone, it's estimated that around 35% of food ends up being discarded. This not only represents a significant waste of resources but also contributes to environmental problems. When food waste is deposited in landfills, it decomposes and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Consequently, the increase in food waste over the past few decades has become a major concern, highlighting the need for effective management and reduction strategies.
TASKMASTER® Shredders deliver remarkable shredding capabilities on a wide range of bulky solids and foodstuff at high volume. They can be fed manually, by conveyor or even by a bucket loader. These powerful shredders can reduce packaging such as boxes and containers, in under 15 seconds. They are ruggedly constructed for minimal maintenance and are typically supplied complete withstand, hopper and automatic reversing controller.
The TASKMASTER food waste shreddersare specifically designed to be sealed from water and other liquids. Theseunits can handle wet and dry materials with ease and are used for large andsmall-scale applications including excess, biogas, slurries, and process lines.These versatile units employ two parallel counter-rotating stacks of cuttersthat intermesh at low speed under extremely high torque. As the cam-shapedcutters intermesh at close clearance, they cut, shear, tear, slice, and ripapart food waste into smaller pieces typically in a strip or chip-like outputshape.
TASKMASTER® food waste shredders from Franklin Miller are the solution for reducing a wide variety of foodstuff to size. With industrial strength dual-shaft technology, these shredders can handle even the toughest food waste. Designed with CUTTER CARTRIDGE® technology, our food waste shredders lead the industry in reliability and performance. Available in a range of capacities, our shredders can handle all types of food waste, producing an output suitable for disposal, composting, bio gas, or other uses. Experience unparalleled efficiency and MARPOL compliance with Franklin Miller's TASKMASTER food waste shredders.
A wood pallet shredder is a specialized machine that breaks down wooden pallets into smaller pieces. It uses powerful blades and rotors to shred the wood quickly and effectively, making disposal or recycling of the pallets easier.
Wood pallet shredders assist businesses in managing waste more efficiently by reducing the size and volume of discarded pallets and lowering the cost of waste removal. The shredded wood can be repurposed as mulch, bedding, or even fuel, contributing to both waste management and sustainability.
Franklin Miller offers two models of wood pallet shredders, the TASKMASTER® XL and the TASKMASTER® TM3000. These machines are built to be durable and efficient, handling large volumes with ease, so businesses can choose a model that meets their specific needs.
Choosing the right shredder depends on how many pallets you need to process, the desired output size, and what you intend to do with the shredded material. Franklin Miller offers guidance to help businesses select a shredder that aligns with their needs and goals.
Routine maintenance for a wood pallet shredder typically involves inspecting the blades for wear, lubricating moving parts, and checking the machine for any signs of damage. Regular care keeps the shredder running smoothly and extends its lifespan. Franklin Miller’s service personnel are available to make field visits to assess the operation of your equipment. Equipment can also be sent back to our factory for a full evaluation and rebuild.
The price of a wood pallet shredder can vary widely depending on the model and its features. Franklin Miller offers customized pricing based on each business's specific requirements and can provide a consultation to help determine the most cost-effective option.