TASKMASTER® TM3000

Name: TASKMASTER® TM3000
Brand: Franklin Miller Inc.
SKU: TM3000

Extra heavy-duty twin-shaft with large throat opening

The TASKMASTER® TM3000 is a heavy-duty industrial shredder built for high-volume size reduction, delivering low-speed, high-torque performance for demanding wastewater, industrial, and solid waste applications.

Key Features

High Torque Design
Large Throat Openings
Extra Heavy-Duty Construction
Maximum Performance & Reliability

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Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

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Product Overview

Options

Cutter Technology: Equipped with 2" (51 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses available upon request.
Drive Mechanism: Planetary gear drive system ensures high torque and low-speed operation.
Construction Materials: Heavy-duty 5-1/2" (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high-strength bearings.
Safety Features: Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.

This unit features heavy-duty 5-1/2” (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high strength bearings providing a rigid dependable drive train. The spline input assures excellent power transmission from reducer to the shredder. The unit is provided with a standard cutter thickness of 2” (51 mm). Other thicknesses can be provided. The TM3000, with or without stand and hopper, can be readily installed directly in an enclosed system as the housing extends beyond the cutters for enhanced safety.

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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

4″ Alloy Hexagonal Shafting with spline coupling builds quality in every component and provides a positive connection to the gear unit.

Dimensions

Model No.	TM3042	TM3054
Dimensions
A. Input Width	29.75(756 MM)	29.75(756 MM)
B. Input Length	42.25(1073 MM)	54.25(1378 MM)
C. Height	18(457 MM)	18(457 MM)
D. Overall Width	62.5(1587.5 MM)	62.5(1587.5 MM)
E. Overall Length	134(3404 MM)	146(3708 MM)
F. Overall Height (Typical)	102(2591 MM)	102(2591 MM)
Hopper Opening	56″ x 42″(1422 MM x 1067 MM)	56″ x 54″(1422 MM x 1372 MM)
Shaft Size	5.5″ Hex(140 MM)	5.5″ Hex(140 MM)
Cutter Diameter	16″(406 MM)	16″(406 MM)
Cutter Thickness (Typical)	2″ or 4″(51 MM or 102 MM)	2″ or 4″(51 MM or 102 MM)
Specifications
Horsepower (Min/Max)	50 – 75 HP(37.3 x 56 kW)	50 – 75 HP(37.3 x 56 kW)
Cleaning Combs	Yes	Yes
Weight	10,000 lbs.(4535 kg)	12,000 lbs.(5443 kg)
Drive	Planetary Gear	Planetary Gear
Shaft Connection	Spline	Spline
Shaft Seals	Proprietary Serpentine Labyrinth	Proprietary Serpentine Labyrinth

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

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TASKMASTER TM3000 In Action

Technical Specifications

Cutter Technology: Equipped with 2" (51 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses available upon request.
Drive Mechanism: Planetary gear drive system ensures high torque and low-speed operation.
Construction Materials: Heavy-duty 5-1/2" (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high-strength bearings.
Safety Features: Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.

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