Archive September 2016

WKS 1400 / 1800 / 2200 What event could provide a more suitable framework for a product presentation than the leading trade show in the plastics industry in Dusseldorf? The size reduction specialist from Ilsfeld (Germany) will present its all-new WKS single-shaft shredder series with 1400, 1800, and 2200 mm working width. Because they were specially designed for plastic applications, the new machines aim for shredding voluminous objects, tear-resistant fibers and film. Visitors will be able to take a closer look at the WKS 1800, which will be on display at the WEIMA booth. There are plenty of companies out there building shredders. However, finding the right balance between high throughput and comfortable maintenance is what makes the real difference in designing a size reduction machine. One of the most obvious new features is the newly designed material feeding system. Instead of a horizontal ram, the new WKS series has a so-called “swing-ram,” which is guided on rolls. This is what…