TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder
Versatile twin-shaft shreds gravity-fed or liquid flow
The TASKMASTER® TM1600 industrial shredder is a powerful, versatile workhorse that shreds heavy solids in both gravity-fed and liquid-entrained systems for wastewater and industrial applications.
Key Features
- High Torque Gear Drive
- Mechanical Shaft Seals
- Hardened Ground Cutters
- High Strength Housing
Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ
- TM1620
- TM1630
- TM1640
Product Overview
Construction
The TM1600 industrial shredder features a fully sealed body housing with 2-3/4″ hardened hex shafting, mechanical seals and direct inline or optional right angle gear drive. Options include: stainless steel construction, enclosed hopper, flange adapters, channel frames, infeed conveyor, discharge washer or compactor, hydraulic drive, space saving right-angle gear drive and more.
- Cutter Technology
- Features hardened and ground cutters for efficient shredding.
- Construction
- Heavy-duty construction with high-strength housing.
- Drive Mechanism
- High torque gear drive for reliable operation.
- Seal Protection
- Mechanical shaft seals ensure durability in wet or dry applications.
Options
Customize this product for your application
- High Torque Gear Drive
- Mechanical Shaft Seals
- Precision Ground Gears
- Hardened and Ground Cutters
- High Strength Housing
Dimensions
| MODEL NO. | TM1620 | TM1630 | TM1640 | TM1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||
| A. Input Width | 14.5″(368mm) | 14.5″(368mm) | 14.5″(368mm) | 14.5″(368mm) |
| B. Input Length | 20″(521mm) | 30″(762mm) | 40″(1041mm) | 50″(1295mm) |
| C. Height | 10″(254mm) | 10″(254mm) | 10″(254mm) | 10″(254mm) |
| D. Overall Width | 36″(914mm) | 36″(914mm) | 36″(914mm) | 36″(914mm) |
| E. Overall Length | 83″(2108mm) | 93″(2362mm) | 103″(2616mm) | 113″(2870mm) |
| F. Overall Height | 86″(2184mm) | 86″(2184mm) | 86″(2184mm) | 86″(2184mm) |
| Hopper Opening | 30″ x 40″(762mm x 1016mm) | 30″ x 50″(762mm x 1270mm) | 30″ x 60″(762mm x 1524mm) | 30″ x 70″(762mm x 1778mm) |
| Shaft Size | 2 3/4″ Hex(70mm) | 2 3/4″ Hex(70mm) | 2 3/4″ Hex(70mm) | 2 3/4″ Hex(70mm) |
| Cutter Diameter | 7″(178mm) | 7″(178mm) | 7″(178mm) | 7″(178mm) |
| Cutter Thickness | 1/2″ or 3/4″(13mm or 19mm) | 1/2″ or 3/4″(13mm or 19mm) | 1/2″ or 3/4″(13mm or 19mm) | 1/2″ or 3/4″(13mm or 19mm) |
| Specifications | ||||
| Horsepower (Min/Max) | 10 - 20 HP(7.5 - 15 kW) | 10 - 20 HP(7.5 - 15 kW) | 10 - 20 HP(7.5 - 15 kW) | 10 - 20 HP(7.5 - 15 kW) |
| Cleaning Combs | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Weight | 2500 lbs.(1133 kg) | 2900 lbs.(1315 kg) | 3300 lbs.(1496 kg) | 3700 lbs.(1678 kg) |
| Drive | Planetary | Planetary | Planetary | Planetary |
| Shaft Connection | Coupling | Coupling | Coupling | Coupling |
| Shaft Seals | Mechanical Seal | Mechanical Seal | Mechanical Seal | Mechanical Seal |
See It in Action
TASKMASTER TM1600 Industrial Shredder
The TASKMASTER TM1600 is as powerful as it is versatile and is efficient in a variety of applications including biosolids, container, concession waste, electronics, documents, filters, garments, wood, institutional waste, mobile rejects, packaging, paper, plastics, returns, mobile shredding trucks, sewage screenings, in-channel raw sewage, correctional institution effluent and more.
Technical Specifications
- Cutter Technology
- Features hardened and ground cutters for efficient shredding.
- Construction
- Heavy-duty construction with high-strength housing.
- Drive Mechanism
- High torque gear drive for reliable operation.
- Seal Protection
- Mechanical shaft seals ensure durability in wet or dry applications.
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