TASKMASTER® TM8500 Wastewater Grinder
Twin-shaft CUTTER CARTRIDGE® grinder, easy service
The TASKMASTER® TM8500 twin-shaft wastewater grinder provides unsurpassed grinding performance for municipal and industrial applications, with design features that simplify maintenance and extend service life.
Key Features
Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ
- TM8508
- TM8512
- TM8516
- TM8524
- TM8532
- TM8540
- TM8552
- TM8560
- TM8524D
- TM8532D
- TM8540D
- TM8552D
Product Overview
Description
- Cutter Technology
- CUTTER CARTRIDGE®
- Mounting Options
- Inline, Open Channel, or Flanged
- Construction Materials
- Hardened alloy steel cutters, stainless steel options available
- Features
- High-flow design, low headloss, drop-in housing, minimal maintenance, optional shaft seals
These grinders reduce pump ragging and problems with downstream equipment by finely reducing such solids as rags, plastics, wipes, paper, disposables, fabrics, wood, bottles and much more. They are built for sewage, sludge, septage and screenings applications in either open channel, inline or gravity installations. Each unit is heavily constructed for low vibration and quiet operation.
Options
Customize this product for your application
- CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology
- Coarse or Finely Cut Output Configurations
- Few Moving Parts
- No Stack Retightening
- Rugged Construction
- Wet Well Frame
- Pre-engineered FRP Manhole
- Hydraulic Drive
- Stainless Steel
Cutter Cartridge Advantage
How They're Different
One-piece monolithic elements replace thin individual cutter and spacer disks resulting in a drastic increase in cutter strength. Each cutter cross-section increases from approx. 5/16" to over 3.75", all but eliminating cracking and misalignment. The precision of these cutters is unequalled. In fact, unlike typical grinders, an entire 60" tall grinder stack can be assembled without misalignment, adjustment or shimming.
With Cutter Cartridge Technology, there's no Stack Re-tightening Required!
Made from One Solid Block of Alloy Steel
Six cutters and spacers are formed from one solid block of alloy steel. The result is far higher strength than individual cutter disks and no gaps between cutters to get contaminated and loosen.
1/12th the Cutter Parts
With Cutter Cartridge Technology there are far less parts so unit reliability is greatly enhanced. With 1/12 the parts unit strength is more than doubled. With only a few cutters taking the place of banks of individual cutter and spacer disks, maintenance is made fast and easy.
Power to the Cutters
Instead of having to assemble or disassemble multitudes of cutter and spacer disks, there is the advantage of the one-piece cutter cartridge. Each cutter bore has a broad surface engaging the shaft for solid transmission of power.
No Shaft Scoring
Because there's no thin cutters and spacers, shaft scoring is eliminated. This makes disassembly far easier and eliminates a major cause of grinder failures.
Dimensions
| Model | A | B | C | HP | Weight* | Flow (GPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEFC Channel Units (Inches) | ||||||
| TM8512 | 12.9 | 21.7 | 50.6 | 3-5 | 463 | 550 |
| TM8516 | 16.6 | 25.4 | 54.0 | 3-5 | 495 | 775 |
| TM8524 | 24.1 | 32.9 | 61.5 | 3-5 | 560 | 1,200 |
| TM8532 | 31.6 | 40.4 | 69.0 | 3-5 | 625 | 1,650 |
| TM8540 | 39.1 | 47.9 | 76.5 | 3-5 | 690 | 2,100 |
| TM8552 | 50.3 | 59.1 | 90.9 | 5 | 870 | 2,750 |
| TM8560 | 57.8 | 66.6 | 98.4 | 5 | 935 | 3,200 |
| Duplex Units (Inches) | ||||||
| TM8524D | 24.1 | 32.9 | 65.1 | 5 | 1,035 | 2,640 |
| TM8532D | 31.6 | 40.4 | 75.6 | 5 | 1,135 | 3,520 |
| TM8540D | 39.1 | 47.9 | 81.1 | 5 | 1,395 | 4,400 |
| TM8552D | 56.1 | 59.1 | 90.0 | 5 | 1,485 | 6,160 |
| TM8560D | 62.8 | 66.6 | 97.0 | 5 | 1,785 | 6,653 |
See It in Action
TASKMASTER TM8500 In Action
TASKMASTER® Cutter Cartridge Technology
Technical Specifications
- Cutter Technology
- CUTTER CARTRIDGE®
- Mounting Options
- Inline, Open Channel, or Flanged
- Construction Materials
- Hardened alloy steel cutters, stainless steel options available
- Features
- High-flow design, low headloss, drop-in housing, minimal maintenance, optional shaft seals
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Applications & Usage
Where This Product Is Used
Dairy Wastewater Treatment
Franklin Miller Inc.'s range of innovative dairy wastewater management solutions. From rotary drum screens to advanced grinders, our equipment ensures efficient processing, regulatory compliance, and protection for downstream systems in dairy facilities
Wastewater Treatment
Franklin Miller manufactures a wide range of wastewater treatment equipment including grinders and screens. Our equipment is engineered for reliability and simplicity.
Wipes
Franklin Miller’s wipes grinders can handle most of the difficult waste including flushable wipes. Our grinders help prevent pumps from clogging worldwide.
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