TASKMASTER® Fish Shredding System
Twin-shaft grinders macerate fish waste for compliance
The TASKMASTER® Fish Shredding System grinds seafood waste and byproducts into a fine slurry, reducing TSS and BOD loads to prepare high-strength wastewater for downstream treatment.
Key Features
- Precision Cutters
- Unique Cleaning Comb Design
- Planetary Reducer
- Choice of Cutter Profiles
- Rugged Spline Shaft & Gears
Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ
Product Overview
Description
- Construction Material
- Robust construction with sealed design suitable for high-moisture environments.
- Cutting Mechanism
- Twin-shaft grinders with precision cutters and a choice of cutter configurations.
- Design
- Features a unique cleaning comb design and planetary reducer for efficient operation.
- Applications
- Processing of fish waste for rendering, production of fishmeal, organic fertilizer, hydrolysate, and fish oil extraction.
Franklin Miller TASKMASTER® twin-shaft grinders serve an important role in fish and fish waste processing worldwide. These units help ship-based and land-based fish processing plants enhance efficiency, cut downtime and meet Marpol disposal regulations. They provide protection of plant equipment from fouling, clogging and damage. These versatile grinders feature robust construction. With their sealed design, they can be used in environments with high moisture.
Options
Customize this product for your application
TASKMASTER grinders can be configured to macerate the entire fish, including the head into an output that resembles a mashed substance. They can also process shellfish such as lobster carcasses. The TASKMASTER is the perfect choice for obliterating Asian carp, which threaten the environment.
The TASKMASTER series fish grinders are available with drives from 3HP (2.2kw) up to 75HP (56kw) to meet a wide range of requirements and capacities.
Features and Advantages
Dimensions
| MODEL NO. | TM2330 | TM2342 | TM2354 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| A. Input Width | 23″(584mm) | 23″(584mm) | 23″(584mm) |
| B. Input Length | 30″(762mm) | 42″(1067mm) | 55″(1372mm) |
| C. Height | 15″(381mm) | 15″(381mm) | 15″(381mm) |
| D. Overall Width | 50″(1270mm) | 50″(1270mm) | 50″(1270mm) |
| E. Overall Length | 113.75″(2889mm) | 125.75″(3194mm) | 137.75″(3498mm) |
| F. Overall Height | 96″(2438mm) | 96″(2438mm) | 96″(2438mm) |
| Cutting Chamber | 23″ x 30″(584mm x 762mm) | 23″ x 42″(584mm x 1067mm) | 23″ x 54″(584mm x 1372mm) |
| Hopper Opening | 36″ x 40″(914mm x 1016mm) | 36″ x 52″(914mm x 1321mm) | 36″ x 64″(914mm x 1626mm) |
| Shaft Size | 4″ Hex(102mm) | 4″ Hex(102mm) | 4″ Hex(102mm) |
| Cutter Diameter (Nom.) | 10″(254mm) | 10″(254mm) | 10″(254mm) |
| Cutter Thickness | 1″(25mm) | 1″(25mm) | 1″(25mm) |
| Specifications | |||
| Horsepower (Min/Max) | 30–50 HP(22.4–37 kW) | 30–50 HP(22.4–37 kW) | 30–50 HP(22.4–37 kW) |
| Cleaning Combs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4000 lbs.(1814 kg) | 4500 lbs.(2041 kg) | 5200 lbs.(2359 kg) |
| Drive | Planetary Gear | Planetary Gear | Planetary Gear |
| Shaft Connection | Spline | Spline | Spline |
| Shaft Seals | Labyrinth /Optional Mech. Seal | Labyrinth /Optional Mech. Seal | Labyrinth /Optional Mech. Seal |
Technical Specifications
- Construction Material
- Robust construction with sealed design suitable for high-moisture environments.
- Cutting Mechanism
- Twin-shaft grinders with precision cutters and a choice of cutter configurations.
- Design
- Features a unique cleaning comb design and planetary reducer for efficient operation.
- Applications
- Processing of fish waste for rendering, production of fishmeal, organic fertilizer, hydrolysate, and fish oil extraction.
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Twin-shaft grinders macerate fish waste for compliance