TASKMASTER® TM2300
Low-speed, high-torque processing of bulky materials
The TASKMASTER® TM2300 is a heavy-duty twin-shaft industrial shredder engineered for high-volume solids reduction, using a low-speed, high-torque drive to reliably process tough and bulky materials.
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
Applications
- Cutter Technology
- Equipped with 1 " thick (25 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses and profiles available upon request.
- Drive Mechanism
- Direct gear drive with planetary reducer for high torque and low speed operation.
- Construction Materials
- Heavy-duty 4in (102 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts with high-strength bearings.
- Safety Features
- Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.
- Bulk Bags
- Cardboard
- Clothing
- Construction Waste
- Fish & Seafood
- Food Processing
- Food Waste
- Packaging
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plastic
- and much more
Options
Customize this product for your application
The TASKMASTER TM2300 industrial shredder is provided standard with 1” thick (25 mm) cam cutters. Other thicknesses and profiles can be provided. The TM2300 housing extends beyond the cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.
Features and Advantages
Precision Cutters
Each cutter and spacer is precision ground and hardened for long life and dependable operation and constructed in long-lasting alloy steel.
Unique Cleaning Comb Design
Wrap-around Cleaning Combs are individual plates, easily installed and provide excellent cleaning of the cutters. The combs are precision-fitted and easily adjustable.
Planetary Reducer
Direct-coupled, highly compact gear reducer provides low-speed, high-torque power. These reducers work with a choice of electric or hydraulic drives.
A Choice of Cutters
The TASKMASTER choice of unique cutter designs provides desired performance and output for specific applications requirements.
Rugged Spline Shaft and Gears
5.5″ Alloy Hexagonal Shafting with spline coupling builds quality in every component and provides a positive connection to the gear unit.
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 |
See It in Action
TASKMASTER TM2300 In Action
Technical Specifications
- Cutter Technology
- Equipped with 1 " thick (25 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses and profiles available upon request.
- Drive Mechanism
- Direct gear drive with planetary reducer for high torque and low speed operation.
- Construction Materials
- Heavy-duty 4in (102 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts with high-strength bearings.
- Safety Features
- Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.
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Applications & Usage
Where This Product Is Used
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Cardboard
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Our electronic waste shredders and e-waste shredders reduce waste and scrap quickly and efficiently with a low speed high torque operation.
Fish & Seafood Processing
Franklin Miller’s fish shredders can handle the toughest fish and seafood waste. Our seafood processing equipment provide effective solids reduction.
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.
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Low-speed, high-torque processing of bulky materials