Plastic Crusher Selection by Material and Process AMIGE crusher selection starts with material form, maximum feed dimensions, thickness, contamination, target kg/h, required flake size and the downstream washing, pelletizing or reuse process. A model should not be selected from capacity alone. Suitable Materials and Use Boundaries - Rigid pipes and fittings: confirm PVC, HDPE or PP, pipe diameter, wall thickness and maximum length. Compare the AMGP pipe crusher and AMGL low-noise pipe crusher.
- Sheets, profiles and rigid scrap: confirm item size, thickness, resin and metal inserts. Oversized or very thick feed may require pre-cutting or shredding.
- Woven bags and film: flexible feed can require dedicated feeding, V-cutting, washing and anti-wrapping. Review the woven-bag or film washer-crusher.
- Nets and entangled feed: confirm resin, rope or mesh size and contamination; dedicated cutting, feeding or pre-shredding may be required.
Verified Published Reference Parameters AMGP standard range - AMGP300A — feed 310×260 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 4 kW; published 100–200 kg/h.
- AMGP400A/B — feed 410×320 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 7.5 kW; published 200–300 kg/h.
- AMGP500A/B — feed 510×320 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 11 kW; published 300–500 kg/h.
- AMGP650A/B — feed 660×400 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 15 kW; published 500–700 kg/h.
- AMGP800A/B — feed 810×500 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 30 kW; published 700–800 kg/h.
- AMGP1000A/B — feed 1010×550 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 37/45 kW; published 800–1100 kg/h.
- AMGP1200A/B — feed 1210×600 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 45/55 kW; published 1100–1500 kg/h.
AMGL low-noise range - AMGL300 — feed 310×200 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 5.5 kW; published 150–200 kg/h.
- AMGL400 — feed 410×235 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 7.5 kW; published 200–250 kg/h.
- AMGL500 — feed 510×290 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 11 kW; published 300–350 kg/h.
- AMGL600 — feed 610×320 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 15 kW; published 350–450 kg/h.
- AMGL800 — feed 810×470 mm; screen 12–100 mm; motor 22/30 kW; published 450–600 kg/h.
Capacity and flake-size boundary: these kg/h values are published reference ranges, not guaranteed output. Polymer, shape, thickness, bulk density, contamination, feed continuity, blade condition, screen opening and downstream requirements change actual throughput. A 12–100 mm screen option does not mean every discharged flake exactly equals the aperture. Blade, Screen and Configuration Logic AMGP information describes alloy-steel cutting arrangements for suitable rigid materials. AMGL information describes claw-type or alloy-steel arrangements; selected flexible-material pages mention V-shaped cutting. Confirm blade material, geometry, quantity and clearance for the selected model and feedstock. - Identify polymer, material form, metal inserts and contamination.
- Confirm maximum dimensions, pipe diameter, thickness, piece weight and feeding condition.
- Define washing, separation, drying, pelletizing or direct reuse.
- Set the required flake range and screen direction.
- Compare feed opening, rotor, blades, screen, motor and operating hours.
- Use material data and, where needed, a sample test before confirming capacity.
Verified Material Test Videos The following public videos are already used on matching AMIGE product pages. They demonstrate material-specific crushing or washer-crusher operation; they are not capacity guarantees for a new project. Thick-walled plastic product crushing
Watch the thick-walled plastic crushing test video. PP jumbo bag washer-crusher test
Watch the PP jumbo bag washer-crusher test video. Plastic film crusher test
Watch the plastic film crusher test video. Application References These are public machine-and-material references, not named customer case studies. The current evidence does not include an authorized customer name, country, project date or independently verified output result. Plastic Crusher FAQ What should I provide before a material test?
Send the polymer, material form, photos or video, maximum dimensions, thickness or pipe diameter, contamination, target kg/h, required flake size, operating hours, voltage and downstream process. If the feed varies, provide representative samples. Are the published capacity ranges guaranteed?
No. They are reference ranges from existing product information. Actual throughput changes with polymer, bulk density, size, thickness, contamination, feed continuity, blade condition, screen opening and downstream requirements. Confirm performance with project data and, where necessary, a sample test. Can one plastic crusher process rigid pipe, woven bags, film and bottles?
Not by assumption. Rigid and flexible materials can need different feed openings, rotor and blade geometry, screen, feeding method, washing arrangement and anti-wrapping measures. AMIGE should verify the material before recommending a configuration. How should screen size and target flake size be selected?
Start from the washing, separation, drying, pelletizing or direct-reuse process. Screen opening helps control discharge, but the actual flake distribution is not identical to one nominal aperture and must be confirmed for the material. When is pre-cutting or a shredder required before crushing?
Oversized, very thick, heavy, bundled or entangled feed may not suit direct crusher feeding. Metal inserts and contamination must also be identified. The selection should be based on maximum piece dimensions, weight, shape and feeding condition. Request a Verified Crusher Selection or Material Test Send material photos or video, maximum size, diameter and thickness where applicable, contamination, target kg/h, output size, operating hours, voltage and downstream process. For a test request, include the sample condition and the result you need to verify. Request a quote or contact AMIGE. |
