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
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Product Overview
Construction
- 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.
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.
Options
Customize this product for your application
- High Torque Gear Drive
- Mechanical Shaft Seals
- Precision Ground Gears
- Hardened and Ground Cutters
- High Strength Housing
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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Versatile twin-shaft shreds gravity-fed or liquid flow





