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Latest News·February 4, 2015

The PIPELINE DELUMPER® Crushes it!

The PIPELINE DELUMPER® is a powerful inline processor that crushes, disperses and suspends tough solids in fully enclosed pipe systems. This unit eliminates blockages, works the stream to free flow and prevents damage to pumps and other equipment. It is suitable for wet, dry, pressure or gravity systems. In applications worldwide, the PIPELINE DELUMPER has demonstrated its processing and cost effective benefits.The ultra-compact, straight-through PIPELINE DELUMPER lump breaker is designed for easy installation. This fluid tight pressure rated unit has the full throughput capacity of the pipe to which it is connected. Its working principle employs rugged impeller teeth passing through a heavy bar grating to reduce the size of the product. These teeth completely clear the slots of the bar grating and at the same time clean the entire pipe cross section area.

Latest News·February 4, 2015

The SCREENMASTER® CS Versatile Bar Screen

The SCREENMASTER® CS provides efficient cleaning of a bar screen rack and removal of solids from rectangular channel installations. This versatile unit employs a simple, yet effective rotary front clean/front return raking mechanism. It installs at a 75° inclination so it has a very small footprint. This streamlined unit is fully enclosed above the water line. The SCREENMASTER CS bar screen provides smooth quiet operation and is highly reliable. It employs rake heads that penetrate the screen slots as they reach the channel bottom and lift accumulated debris up to a discharge height of up to 38 ft (11.6 m) from the channel bottom. The screenings drop out the unit’s discharge chute and into a SPIRALIFT® SC Screenings conditioner/washer or into a bin or auxiliary conveyor. The SCREENMASTER bar screen is fabricated in stainless steel including the unit’s oversized drive chains. Unlike other screens, the SCREENMASTER’s design employs no bottom bearings or sprockets thereby eliminating a major cause of maintenance problems. The SCREENMASTER CS bar screen is available with a choice of slots openings from 2 inch down to 1/4″. They are available for any channel width up to 78” wide (2 m).

Latest News·February 4, 2015

Maximum Security with the SPIRALIFT® SLX

Fine Screening of Heavy Institutional Effluent The SPIRALIFT® SLX is a heavy-duty system specifically built for screening of heavy prison and institutional wastewater effluent. This powerful system effectively handles large, concentrated solids including clothing, sneakers, sheets, blankets, wood and other debris too large for standard-duty systems to handle. SPIRALIFT SLX screens, wash, convey and compact even large solids in one integrated, easy to install system. This unit features a heavy TASKMASTER®TM1600 15HP shredder coupled with an over-sized channel screen. The TASKMASTER shreds the solids which are then captured on a fine screen and intensively washed. As the solids are conveyed up the transport, free water drains back into the channel. The solids are discharged into a bin or conveyor.

Latest News·February 4, 2015

Taskmaster® Inline Grinders

TASKMASTER® Inline Grinders employ a powerful twin-shaft mechanism to reduce solids in sludge, slurry and sewage pipelines. These versatile processors reduce such materials as rags, plastics, wood, debris, tampons, sanitary napkins and more. They are invaluable in plant operations worldwide keeping pipelines flowing, reducing pump downtime and protecting dewatering equipment such as centrifuges, filter presses and more. These grinders are available for pipe sizes from 4″ through 30″ pipe sizes. TM8500 SERIES The TASKMASTER TM8500 series inline grinders feature a drop-in housing for easy maintenance, 2″ hex shafts, heavy-duty mechanical seals with tungsten carbide seal faces and CUTTER CARTRIDGE® technology. With TASKMASTER cutter cartridges, individual cutters and spacers are replaced by rugged one-piece elements that incorporate 6 cutters and 6 spacers for less components, no stack loosening and the elimination of cutter stack retightening (required by competing units). These units are made for pipe sizes from 4″ through 10″. TM1600 SERIES TASKMASTER TM1600 series grinders are heavy-duty inline disintegrators built for 12″ ANSI flanged systems and larger. These rugged processors are ideal for high flow rates and extremely heavy institutional solids. These units feature 2-3/4″ hexagonal shafting, up to 20HP motor and drive, a variety of cutter profiles and much more. They are available for 12″ – 18″ pipe sizes in carbon as well as stainless steel construction. Each grinder comes standard with our PLC-based S260 program control system. Taskmaster TT The TASKMASTER TT twin shaft grinder features an integrated tramp trap housing. This unit was specially designed for septage receiving and waste handlers where occasional rocks and other heavy objects get into the flow. Built with a heavily constructed extended housing, the TASKMASTER TT housing features a trap area designed to allow heavy tramp materials to settle out. This provides protection not only for the grinder itself, but for downstream equipment as well. The unit is provided with a slide gate for easy unloading of accumulated debris.

Latest News·February 4, 2015

Twice the Flow with the TASKMASTER® TITAN® Duplex

Latest News·February 4, 2015

The Power of the TASKMASTER® TITAN® TM22000

‍ The TASKMASTER® TITAN® Model TM22000 stands out as an exceptionally powerful and efficient channel grinder, representing the pinnacle of industrial shredding technology combined with unparalleled high flow capabilities. This formidable unit is specifically engineered to tackle and effectively reduce a wide array of robust institutional solids, such as towels, blankets, shirts, pants, and bed sheets. These materials, notorious for their potential to obstruct pumping systems and trigger backups, are effortlessly processed by the TM22000. At the heart of the TM22000's unmatched performance lies its exclusive TITAN cutter. This innovative feature boasts an open design, which is critical for facilitating excellent twin-shaft cutting while maintaining a high flow capacity. This unique design ensures that the grinder can handle large volumes of waste material without the risk of clogging or reduced efficiency. One of the most remarkable aspects of the TM22000 is its 100% cutting performance. This high efficiency is a direct result of its unique cutter geometry, a feature that eliminates the need for additional diverter drum screens. This not only simplifies the operational process but also enhances the overall effectiveness and reliability of the unit. To power this robust machinery, the TM22000 is equipped with a 10HP motor, paired with a planetary gear drive that offers both strength and durability. This powerful combination ensures consistent, high-performance grinding under various industrial conditions. Furthermore, the unit includes the S260 Automatic Control System, an advanced feature that enhances the grinder's functionality and user control. This system allows for precise management of the grinding process, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in handling challenging waste materials. Overall, the TASKMASTER® TITAN® Model TM22000 represents a significant advancement in grinder technology, offering an ideal solution for industries seeking a powerful, efficient, and reliable method to manage tough waste materials. ‍

TASKMASTER® Industrial Shredders Help Protect Privacy

Lost or stolen computer media puts millions of individuals’ privacy at risk. TASKMASTER® shredders are playing a major role in the proper disposal of computers, drives and media. For a large volume of hard drives and backup tapes, a 75 HP TASKMASTER® Industrial Shredder Model TM3042 has proven a rugged workhorse. This unit features 7 inch diameter shafts and hardened alloy cutters. It destroys up to 2 hard drives per second and a vast quantity of tapes instantly. The safe destruction and disposal of a growing stream of electronic scrap and computer storage media is now a major recycling priority in the United States and many other countries. In the US alone, according to National Safety Council, more than 5,000,000 PCs will be relegated to the scrap heap in 2007. A major problem is that those PCs are loaded with confidential data such as names, accounts, social security numbers, tax returns and more. Deleting of files on the disks as well as backup tapes or reformatting of disks offers little or no protection either. Nor does actually drilling holes in the hard drives. The data is often easily accessible with readily available data recovery software. Companies now have to contend with a host of government regulations including the Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach, HIPAA and FACTA. Data security is a major problem for corporations. In response, they are stockpiling their old discarded computers using up expensive storage space. Companies are also increasingly reluctant to donate their old computers to charities because of the expense and risk involved. See Our Full Line of Industrial Shredders A NEW BREED OF SHREDDING SERVICE A new breed of data security company is cropping up in response to this problem. These companies provide complete shredding of the storage media either disk or tape as the ultimate solution for the problem. The small scraps discharged by the shredders are then melted down for plastic or metals recovery. While complete shredding of these devices is a critical part of the data destruction process, the availability of shredders, up to this task of dependably and completely destroying these components, was very limited. One company had to go overseas to have a special shredding device custom made. The problem is that many of these electronic components are extremely tough and quickly destroy most common shredders. Franklin Miller Inc is one American manufacturer that has a special line of shredders called TASKMASTER Shredders that have proven their capability for this job. Says company President, Bill Galanty, “We had some learning to do at first when it came to shredding of these tough electronic components. But what we have today is one of the few shredders of its type that’s up to this job.” Franklin Miller offers several models of these shredders that are optimized to completely shred storage media, backup tapes, hard drives and electronic components of all sorts. A close look at the TASKMASTER design reveals some keys to this capability. The TASKMASTER reduces a wide variety of tough solids with an extremely versatile, high torque shredding mechanism. Two powerful stacks of intermeshing blades intermesh at close clearance and a low rotational speed to crush and shred anything trapped between the oncoming cutting teeth. Adds Galanty “there’s no match for the reassurance of seeing a hard drive going into this unit and coming out in 1001 pieces. We call that ultimate reassurance.” © 2011 Franklin Miller Inc. All Rights Reserved. Duplication of this article without prior written permission is not permitted.

Make Your Grinder New Again: Rebuild, Replace or Re-NEW Your Existing Grinder and Say Goodbye to Grinder Headaches!

When other companies’ grinders wear out prematurely and you’re not getting the customer support you need, Franklin Miller can get you up and running fast and even save you money! With our reliable parts, exceptional warranty and outstanding customer service, your grinder problems will soon be history. It is surprisingly easy to swap out the full working end or “lower works” of most major brand grinders, often using your existing drive, guide rails, and controls, making this is a fast, easy and cost-effective way to make your grinder new again. Franklin Miller’s Rebuild, Replace and Re-NEW program uses cutter cartridge® technology to upgrade your twin-shaft grinder. Did you know TASKMASTER® cutter cartridge® elements fit directly in other major brand twin-shaft grinders, often without modification? You’ll get a completely re-newed grinder with superior TASKMASTER performance. Our Re-NEW program is available for in-channel, inline and gravity-fed grinders. Customers utilizing the Rebuild, Replace and Re-NEW program are thrilled with their newly built grinders. They love the faster and easier assembly, increased strength, no stack re-tightening, increased longevity and long-term cost savings. Not only does this program make your old grinder newer and better, you will also have a brand-new warranty and your new grinder will be covered by Franklin Miller Customer Care. Many of our reliable, low-maintenance grinders can also be outfitted to replace difficult-to-maintain, troublesome units. To check out our full line of innovative grinders – click here. Call us today to find out how Franklin Miller can Rebuild, Replace or Re-NEW problematic grinders that aren’t holding up with something that will truly last. To speak to a grinder specialist, call Franklin Miller today at 1-800-932-0599.

Comparison of Features and Design MUFFIN MONSTER® and TASKMASTER® Grinders

MUFFIN MONSTER VS TASKMASTER Grinders Model Chamber Size Design Motor Quantity of Cutter Parts Quantity of Spacer Parts Cutter Cartridge Technology Typical Cutter Profile Available with 5, 7 and 11 Tooth Cutters Cutter Material Stack Retightening Required Housing Construction Available Submersible Motor Available Shaft Extensions Shaft Size High Flow Side Rails – Channel Units High Flow Side Rails – Inline Units Available with Channel Frame Available with Wet Well Frame Direct Gear Drive Mech Seal Faces Seal Rating Uses Metalic Seal Springs Unidirectional Operation Available in Duplex Model Supplied With Jam Sensing Controller FRANKLIN MILLER TASKMASTER ® Grinder TM8512 8 1/2″ x 12″ Dual Counter-Rotating Shaft (twin shaft) 3hp-5hp 6 0 Yes Cam Yes 4140 No Ductile Iron Yes Yes 2″ hex Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Tungsten Carbide 90 psi No Yes Yes Yes JWC MUFFIN MONSTER ® Grinder 300001-12 Series 8 1/2″ x 12″ Dual Counter-Rotating Shaft (twin shaft) 3hp-5hp 36 36 No Cam Yes 4130 Yes Grey Iron No (Immersible) Yes 2″ hex Yes No Yes Yes Yes Tungsten Carbide 90 psi Yes Yes No Yes

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