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TASKMASTER® TM8500 Inline

Inline pipeline grinder with CUTTER CARTRIDGE tech

The TASKMASTER® TM8500 Inline sewage grinder uses a twin-shaft mechanism and CUTTER CARTRIDGE® technology to continuously reduce solids within pressurized pipeline systems, protecting downstream pumps and equipment.

Key Features

  • CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology
  • Low-Speed High-Torque Action
  • Pressure-Rated Pipeline Design
  • Twin-Shaft Mechanism

Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

Available Models:
  • TM851204
  • TM851206
  • TM851208
  • TM851610
  • TM852412

Product Overview

Description

Cutter Technology
CUTTER CARTRIDGE®
Mounting Options
Inline flange mount
Construction Materials
Hardened alloy steel cutters, optional stainless steel housing
Features
Direct inline installation, drop-in housing design, low headloss, high torque, protects downstream equipment
Description

Two stacks of intermeshing cutters aggressively pull the solids in and finely reduce them. These grinders can be installed in gravity or pressurized, vertical or horizontal pipe systems, on the suction or positive side of a pump. The TASKMASTER® is provided with CUTTER CARTRIDGE® technology, wherein 6 cutter disks and 6 spacer disks are replaced by one-piece elements for far greater strength, fewer components, no stack loosening or stack re-tightening requirement.

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Dimensions

TM8500 Inline Grinder Dimensions Schematic
Model No.FlangeABCDEFlow GPM
TM851204 4″(100mm) 19.25″(489mm) 24.375″(619mm) 16.625″(422mm) 54″(1372mm) 8.25″(209mm) 400(25 l/s)
TM851206 6″(150mm) 21.25″(540mm) 23.375″(594mm) 16.625″(422mm) 53″(1346mm) 8″(203mm) 600(38 l/s)
TM851208 8″(200mm) 23.25″(591mm) 23.5″(597mm) 16.625″(422mm) 52″(1321mm) 9″(229mm) 800(50 l/s)
TM851610 10″(250mm) 23.25″(591mm) 27.375″(695mm) 17.25″(438mm) 56″(1422mm) 10″(254mm) 1000(63 l/s)
TM852412 12″(300mm) 31.25″(794mm) 34.25″(870mm) 17.125″(435mm) 62.625″(1591mm) 12″(305mm) 1200(75 l/s)
TM162012 12″(300mm) 35.25″(895mm) 36.75″(933mm) 25.75″(654mm) 79.5″(2019mm) 13.5″(343mm) 3200(202 l/s)
TM162016 16″(400mm) 43.25″(1098mm) 36.75″(933mm) 25.75″(654mm) 79.5″(2019mm) 15.37″(391mm) 3800(240 l/s)
TM163016 16″(400mm) 43.25″(1098mm) 46.75″(1187mm) 25.75″(654mm) 89.5″(2274mm) 15.25″(387mm) 5000(315 l/s)
TM163018 18″(450mm) 47.25″(1200mm) 46.75″(1187mm) 25.75″(654mm) 89.5″(2274mm) 16.25″(413mm) 6100(385 l/s)
TM163020 20″(500mm) 49″(1245mm) 46.75″(1187mm) 25.75″(654mm) 89.5″(2274mm) 17.5″(445mm) 6700(422 l/s)
* US gallon = 3.79 liters. All data provided above is for reference only. Optional flange adapters available for special pipe sizes. Please contact factory for certified drawings and other available sizes.

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CUTTER CARTRIDGE Technology

The TASKMASTER TM8500 Inline grinder is provided with CUTTER CARTRIDGE technology, wherein six cutter disks are replaced by a one-piece element for far greater strength, fewer components, no stack loosening or stack retightening.

CUTTER CARTRIDGE Technology

Technical Specifications

Cutter Technology
CUTTER CARTRIDGE®
Mounting Options
Inline flange mount
Construction Materials
Hardened alloy steel cutters, optional stainless steel housing
Features
Direct inline installation, drop-in housing design, low headloss, high torque, protects downstream equipment

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Inline pipeline grinder with CUTTER CARTRIDGE tech