TASKMASTER® TM8500 Shredder

Name: TASKMASTER® TM8500 Shredder
SKU: TM8500

Compact CUTTER CARTRIDGE shredder, few moving parts

The TASKMASTER® TM8500 is a compact yet powerful twin-shaft grinder that delivers high-performance solids reduction in a small footprint, suited for space-constrained wastewater and industrial installations.

Key Features

CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology
Coarse or Fine Output
Few Moving Parts
No Stack Retightening
Rugged Construction

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Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

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CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology: Integrates multiple individual cutters into one-piece elements for enhanced strength and durability.
Construction: Heavy-duty construction with mechanical shaft seals for dependable sealing and bearing protection.
Drive Mechanism: Heavy, direct-coupled, gear drive generating high torque, low-speed rotation for powerful performance.
Control System: Equipped with an S260 Automatic Controller featuring a jog reversing function to alleviate jam conditions.

TASKMASTER Shredders are heavily constructed for long life and dependability. These versatile units can be installed vertically in channels or pipe systems, or horizontally with stand and hopper. These units employ 2 inch high-strength, heat-treated alloy hex shafting, and heavy-duty bearings and mechanical seals. A heavy, direct-coupled, gear drive generates high torque, low speed rotation for powerful performance with low noise or vibration.

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The TM8500 shredder from Franklin Miller is versatile, handling a wide range of materials from airport waste and biosolids to bottles, boxes, cans, and documents. It's effective in shredding electronic components, textiles, food waste, paper, pharmaceuticals, and plastics. Additionally, it's capable of processing wastewater materials like screenings, sewage, and sludge, making it suitable for various industrial applications.

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Description

The TM8500 features rugged construction and a fully-sealed housing with mechanical shaft seals for dependable sealing and bearing protection. The unit features unique CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology wherein multiple individual cutters are replaced with one-piece elements for higher strength and durability. These cutters are provided in a choice of configurations optimized to deliver the desired output particle size and other characteristics. The TM8500 design also offers unique versatility. It is available for gravity feed, with stand and hopper, as well as for open channels or inline service with flange housings.

The unit is provided with an S260 Automatic Controller. This is a PLC based control system with a jog reversing feature to help alleviate jam conditions.

Technical Specifications

CUTTER CARTRIDGE® Technology: Integrates multiple individual cutters into one-piece elements for enhanced strength and durability.
Construction: Heavy-duty construction with mechanical shaft seals for dependable sealing and bearing protection.
Drive Mechanism: Heavy, direct-coupled, gear drive generating high torque, low-speed rotation for powerful performance.
Control System: Equipped with an S260 Automatic Controller featuring a jog reversing function to alleviate jam conditions.

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