TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder

Name: TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder
Brand: Franklin Miller Inc.
SKU: TM1600

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

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Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

Available Models:

TM1620
TM1630
TM1640

TASKMASTER® TM1600 Shredder

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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.

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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

* All data provided above is for reference only. Please contact factory for certified drawings and other available sizes.

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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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