Industrial Shredders

TASKMASTER® industrial shredders use low speed, high torque counter-rotating cutter stacks to shear, slice, and rip through tough materials in a single pass. Available in dual shaft and quad shaft configurations with cutting chambers from 8.5 to 40 inches wide, these shredders process everything from e-waste and plastics to pallets, tires, steel drums, and bulk packaging. Units are available as standalone machines, with hoppers and stands, or as fully engineered systems with conveyors, feeders, and controls. Every unit is built and tested at our facility in Livingston, New Jersey.

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Industrial Shredders Products

TASKMASTER TM8500 Industrial Shredder with hopper

TASKMASTER® TM8500 Shredder

Compact CUTTER CARTRIDGE® shredder, few moving parts

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TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder

Versatile twin-shaft shreds gravity-fed or liquid flow

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TASKMASTER® TM2300

Low-speed, high-torque processing of bulky materials

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TASKMASTER® TM3000

Extra heavy-duty twin-shaft with large throat opening

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TASKMASTER® TM4000

Largest model shreds pallets, drums, tires, and more

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TASKMASTER® XL Pallet Shredder

Shreds whole wood pallets including nails to chips

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TASKMASTER® QS2400

Quad-shaft shredder with sizing screen output control

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TASKMASTER® QS3200

Largest quad-shaft for max-volume industrial shredding

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Choose the Right Industrial Shredder

Compare by material stream, output goal, and equipment configuration.

1. Start with your material

Pallets & packaging Wood pallets, crates, cardboard, and packaging waste. E-waste & batteries Electronics, batteries, and confidential materials. Plastics & rubber Plastic parts, film, pipe, and rubber products. Metals & mixed waste Light metals, mixed recyclables, and industrial waste.

2. Recommended configuration

Dual-Shaft Shredder Quad-Shaft Shredder

Best for

High-volume size reduction and bulky, mixed materials.

Greater reduction and consistent particle size.

Output control

Moderate

High

Throughput

High

Moderate

Typical models

TM8500, TM1600, TM2300, TM3000, TM4000

QS2400, QS3200

3. Next step

Send material specs

Our engineers will match the right shredder, configuration, and options to your application.

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Electronic Waste Battery Shredding Metal Shredding Pallet Shredding

Talk Through Your Industrial Shredding Application

Share the material stream, throughput target, output goal, and loading method so Franklin Miller can recommend the right TASKMASTER® shredder.

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Durable Shredders for Effective and Secure Destruction

TASKMASTER® heavy duty industrial shredders have earned a long-standing reputation for their unmatched effectiveness, durability, and reliability. These robust shredders provide secure destruction of sensitive, defective, or hazardous materials, safeguarding your operations and ensuring compliance. As a leading industrial shredder manufacturer, Franklin Miller has built heavy duty shredders for demanding applications since 1918. Our expert shredding specialists are ready to help you select the perfect industrial shredder tailored to your specific needs. To ensure optimal performance, we also offer on-site testing, guaranteeing that the equipment precisely matches your unique application.

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Shredding Technology

Advanced Cutting Technology for Efficient Material Reduction

TASKMASTER® industrial shredders utilize two parallel counter-rotating cutter stacks operating at low speeds with exceptionally high torque. Their cam-shaped cutters intermesh precisely, effectively shearing, slicing, ripping, and shredding a wide range of materials into smaller pieces, typically in strip or chip form.

The unique dual-shaft cutter geometry ensures smooth feeding and efficient processing of diverse solids. TASKMASTER® shredders typically operate without sizing screens, allowing cutter design alone to determine output size. Each cutter is precision manufactured to rigorous standards, ensuring optimal performance, reduced vibration, minimal deflection, quiet operation, and long equipment life.

Taskmaster TM1600 Shredder With Conveyor

Engineered Shredding Systems with Customizable Options

Franklin Miller provides a comprehensive range of industrial shredding solutions designed to simplify your size reduction needs. Our shredding systems can be customized to include integrated loading, control systems, material separation, and more, delivering efficient, turnkey solutions trusted by companies worldwide.

We offer flexible equipment configurations including standalone shredders, units with stands and hoppers, shredders equipped with advanced control systems, or fully engineered solutions incorporating conveyors, feeders, pressure-rated housings, and additional custom components. Our dedicated test facility is available to help identify the ideal shredding solution tailored specifically to your requirements.

Taskmaster Quad Shaft Shredder With Slideout Screen

Efficient Shredding for Electronic Waste, Plastics, Rubber, Wood and More

TASKMASTER® industrial shredders are expertly designed to handle diverse applications, including electronic waste management for secure disposal of devices, plastic recycling to facilitate reuse, and tire disposal aimed at recycling or energy recovery. Additionally, they effectively manage scrap metal in manufacturing and recycling environments, process wood waste for biomass or material recovery, and efficiently shred paper for secure disposal or recycling. As versatile waste shredders, TASKMASTER® units deliver tailored solutions to meet the specific demands of your operation.

Streamlined Waste Management

Effective waste management is essential for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Franklin Miller’s industrial waste shredders streamline waste processing by reliably reducing diverse materials into manageable sizes for simplified handling, disposal, and recycling. By ensuring uniform size reduction, our waste shredders minimize storage and transportation costs and support recycling efforts through optimal material preparation. As a trusted industrial shredder supplier, Franklin Miller provides innovative and versatile shredding solutions adaptable to various waste streams, with customized equipment tailored precisely to your industry’s specific requirements.

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Advantages

Why Choose Industrial Shredders

High-Torque Shredding

Heavy duty shredder design with low-speed, high-torque operation handles the toughest materials with minimal noise and dust

Secure Destruction

Meets regulatory requirements for destruction of confidential documents and controlled substances

Versatile Material Processing

Processes plastics, rubber, e-waste, wood, textiles, and mixed industrial streams

Customizable Configurations

Cutter geometry, screen sizes, and drive options tailored to your specific throughput needs

Send Your Shredder Requirements for Review

Our engineers can compare dual-shaft and quad-shaft shredders against your material, duty cycle, and downstream handling requirements.

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See It in Action

Powerful Shredding Solutions for Diverse Industrial Applications

TASKMASTER® industrial shredders are engineered for superior performance, efficiently reducing bulk solids by up to 80%. Built for durability and versatility, these powerful shredders handle a wide range of materials with ease.From food waste and pallets to steel drums and bulk packaging, TASKMASTER® shredders excel in diverse applications. They effectively process plastics, wood, paper, and electronic components, while also tackling the growing demand for EV battery recycling. Their unmatched reliability makes them an essential asset in industrial operations worldwide.‍

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Industries & Applications

Related Applications

Batteries

Our battery shredders reduce waste and scrap quickly and efficiently with a low speed high torque operation.

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Biomass

Twin shaft grinders are used for primary reduction of biomass solids. Taskmaster® biomass grinders can handle a wide range of materials in biogas production.

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Cannabis Waste Shredders

TASKMASTER® Cannabis Waste Shredders from Franklin Miller deliver powerful, compliant shredding solutions for cannabis plant waste, simplifying disposal and enhancing operational efficiency for growers and processors.

Cardboard

Franklin Miller's TASKMASTER® industrial cardboard shredders streamline recycling, reduce waste volume, and enhance operational efficiency.

Electronic Waste Shredders

Our electronic waste shredders and e-waste shredders reduce waste and scrap quickly and efficiently with a low speed high torque operation.

Firearms

Industrial solutions for the safe disposal of firearms.

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Fish & Seafood Processing

Franklin Miller’s fish shredders can handle the toughest fish and seafood waste. Our seafood processing equipment provide effective solids reduction.

Food Waste

Franklin Miller’s TASKMASTER® food waste shredders and grinders reduce any foodstuff down to size. Our industrial strength dual-shaft grinders can handle all types of food products with ease.

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Hemp Shredders

Franklin Miller hemp shredders and mills handle both wet and dry materials with ease. Whether coarse shredding or fine milling we have a solution for any application.

Cannabis Grinders

Discover Franklin Miller's Industrial Cannabis Grinder and Knife Mill solutions for efficient, precise, and gentle cannabis processing, ensuring consistent particle size and high-quality end products.

Bulk Paper Shredding

Industrial document shredders can handle a large volume of papers, documents, cardboard and more with ease. Check our document shredders online.

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Medical Waste Shredders

Taskmaster® medical waste shredders are designed for processing syringes, latex gloves and more for safe disposal without the possibility of re-use.

Metal Shredders

Franklin Miller’s industrial metal shredders are the industry standard for any scrap metal recycling operation. Our shredders handle hard drives, circuit boards, laptops, and much more.

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Oil and Gas

Franklin Miller has a multitude of inline processors suitable to handle the complex demands of oil and gas applications. The unique needs pertaining to the extraction, refining, and transporting of petroleum products can be easily handled by Franklin Miller grinders.

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Plastic Shredders

Franklin Miller offers powerful industrial plastic shredders engineered for maximum durability and efficiency.

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Recycling

Taskmaster® recycling shredders are used at recycling facilities around the world. Our shredders can be configured to meet the needs of any application.

Rubber

Discover Franklin Miller's high-quality Rubber Granulators, designed for efficient and precise size reduction of rubber materials, optimizing recycling processes.

Shipboard Shredders

TASKMASTER® shipboard shredders help with the efficient and ecologically friendly disposal of galley, plastic, and other shipboard waste.

Solar Panels

Explore our range of solar panel shredders, crafted to efficiently recycle and recover valuable materials from expired solar panels. Discover how our cutting-edge solutions aid in sustainable waste management.

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Textile Shredders

Franklin Miller textile and clothing waste shredders can handle large volumes of fabrics, clothing and more with ease. They are ideal for recycling a wide variety of materials.

Tires

Franklin Miller tire shredders can shred car, off-road and light truck tires without debeading. Our tire shredders provide cost-effective tire shredding.

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Wood Pallet Shredders

Franklin Miller's industrial wood pallet shredders substantially reduce the expense of disposing of pallets by reducing their bulk volume.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

1What types of materials can Franklin Miller industrial shredders handle?

Franklin Miller industrial shredders are engineered to process a wide range of materials, including plastics, rubber, wood, paper, textiles, metals, food waste, industrial byproducts, and much more. Specialized models are available for demanding applications like hazardous waste, bulk solids, and fibrous materials.

2What industries commonly use Franklin Miller shredders?

Our industrial shredders are trusted across wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, plastics recycling, solid waste management, and manufacturing sectors.

3Are your shredders customizable for specific use cases?

Yes. Franklin Miller offers custom industrial shredding solutions including specialized cutters, feed systems, discharge options, and control panels to meet specific material handling challenges and integration needs.

4What maintenance is required for a Franklin Miller industrial shredder?

Routine maintenance includes cutter inspection, lubrication, and monitoring wear components. Our systems are designed for easy access and minimal downtime, and we offer service contracts, manuals, and training.

5Do you offer testing or material analysis before purchase?

Yes. We offer in-house material testing at our facility to evaluate performance, optimize shredder selection, and confirm expected results before you commit to a purchase.

6What support is available after installation?

Franklin Miller provides full lifecycle support, including technical assistance, parts replacement, remote troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance services to keep your system running efficiently.

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