VECOPLAN offers their latest innovation in size reduction technology; a line of horizontally-fed granulators and shredders for lineal scrap such as profile extrusions, small diameter pipe and PVC siding.

The VH-Series™ family contains fourteen different models, ranging from 40 HP to 200 HP. Infeed widths range from 18” to 32”. Larger custom models are available in some styles. Each machine comes complete with a pre-wired control panel and 16’ L vibration conveyor for infeed of the feedstock. Multiple feed rollers grip material coming from the conveyor and advance the material into the cutting rotor. The feed rate is determined by the amperage load that processing places on the cutting rotor, which in turns sends a signal to both the conveyor and the feed rollers for adjustment of the feed rate. Particle size is determined by a sizing screen similar to conventional granulators.

The VH-Series™ Granulators are produced with a choice of cutting rotor designs. All fourteen granulator models are available with a precision granulator rotor in 2-4-knife configurations in a moderately open design. The granulator rotor turns at moderate RPM and utilizes sharp knives similar to conventional granulator blades. A unique clamping system secures the knives in place and affords many sharpening intervals. When a small and uniform granulate is needed, the granulator rotor is suggested. If a larger and rougher particle size is acceptable, many of the VH-series™ models can be supplied with the patented TorsionPoint ™ shredding rotor. Vecoplan has used this rotor in its vertical feed shredders since 1983 and is the preferred shredding method used in the plastics industry today.

While durability and extremely low maintenance are highly valuable benefits of the VH-Series™, they pale in comparison to the performance it delivers. The unique design and resulting efficiencies contribute to both a lower purchase price and lower subsequent operating costs as well.