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Modern packaging materials present significant shredding challenges due to their multi-layered composition and varying material densities. For instance, barrier-coated cellulose substrates with densities exceeding 900 kg/m³ and multi-layer foam films with closed-cell cores require precise shredding mechanisms to maintain material separation for effective recycling.

The core engineering challenge lies in developing shredding systems that can process mixed materials while preserving the distinct properties of each component for downstream recycling processes.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including specialized PET bottle sorting and processing systems, density-based separation techniques, and precision cutting mechanisms for multi-layer materials. These and other approaches focus on maximizing material recovery while maintaining the quality of recyclable components.

1. Press Packing Device with Integrated Shredding, Compression, and Liquid Separation Mechanisms

Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., INNER MONGOLIA MENGNIU DAIRY CO LTD, 2022

Press packing device that can be used for packing a variety of technical fields. The device includes a shredding mechanism, a compression mechanism and a cache slot; the compression mechanism and the cache groove are respectively arranged on the downstream side of the outlet end of the shredding mechanism; the to-be-recycled package enters from the inlet end of the shredding mechanism and is split to form a crushed package material and a liquid medium; wherein the crushed packing material enters the compression mechanism from the outlet end, and the compression mechanism is used for compressing the crushed packing material; and the liquid medium enters the cache groove from the outlet end.

2. Cardboard Waste Management System with Horizontal and Inclined Conveyors and Integrated Shredder Box

Guangzhou Yindaoli Printing Co., Ltd., GUANGZHOU YINDAOLI PRINTING CO LTD, 2021

A waste pushing system for cardboard cutting lines that efficiently collects and manages small cardboard waste generated during cardboard processing. The system has a horizontal conveyor below the main conveyor, an inclined conveyor above it, and a shredder box with shredding rollers. The shredded waste falls into the shredder box and is shredded. The shredded waste is then pushed up the inclined conveyor and out through an opening in the shredder box. This keeps the waste contained and prevents it from falling onto the main conveyor. The shredding and pushing system reduces waste buildup, saves space, and simplifies waste management compared to collecting loose pieces.

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3. Composite Packaging Material Separator with Integrated Shredding Box and Dual-Channel Separation System

DEQING JIANGMING NEW MATERIAL CO LTD, Deqing Jiangming New Materials Co., Ltd., 2021

A device to separate and recover paper-plastic-paper composite packaging materials. The device has a shredding box with a water tank, pump, and channel to feed the material inside. A shut-off mechanism controls the flow. The shredding box connects to a separation box with a filter screen. The shredding process breaks apart the paper and plastic. The pulp exits the left side and the plastic exits the right side through channels. A sealing cover connects to the plastic channel. This allows separate recycling of the paper and plastic components.

4. Shredder with Integrated Crushing and Extrusion Assemblies for Paper Packaging Boxes

深圳市永顺纸品有限公司, SHENZHEN YONGSHUN PAPER PRODUCTS CO LTD, 2021

A shredder for recycling and reusing discarded paper packaging boxes to save resources and reduce environmental pollution. The shredder has a case, extrusion assembly, crushing assembly, and detachable collection box. The crushing assembly squeezes and pulverizes the boxes. The extrusion assembly feeds them in and the collection box catches the shredded paper. A drive connects the crush and extrusion assemblies. The design enables efficient shredding and collection of discarded boxes for recycling.

5. Shredding Machine with Multi-Stage Slitting, Kneading, and Fine Crushing Mechanisms for Material Separation

WENZHOU RENHAO PAPER IND CO LTD, 2021

A shredding machine for recycling and reusing packaging paper that thoroughly separates paper and plastic in the recycling process. The machine has a multi-stage shredding and kneading mechanism that improves separation efficiency. The machine has a base, a crushing box fixed to the base, and three shredding stages: a slitting mechanism at the top, a kneading mechanism in the middle, and a fine crushing mechanism at the bottom. The slitting mechanism preliminary breaks the paper, the kneading mechanism further breaks it, and the fine crushing mechanism finishes the shredding. This multi-stage process thoroughly breaks the paper while kneading it to facilitate later separation of paper and plastic.

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6. Waste Processing Device with Shredding Gears, Conveying Belt, and Telescoping Rod Compaction Mechanism

LI YANAN, Li Yanan, 2021

Waste processing device for efficiently crushing and compacting packaging box corner waste. The device has a shredding section with a motor, shredding gears, and teeth to break down the waste. A conveying belt and driven spokes transport the waste to a crushing section with a fan blade to further crush it. A bottom pushing section uses a telescoping rod to compact and push the waste into an openable outlet.

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7. Automated System with Intersecting Rotating Knives and Pivotable Retaining Flap for Compacting and Shredding Packaging Materials

ETABLISSEMENTS BERTHOLON, 2020

Automated compacting and shredding system for packaging materials like cardboard boxes. The system uses a crusher with intersecting rotating knives on parallel shafts, a hopper to feed the packaging, and a collection chamber with a pivotable retaining flap. The hopper has conveyor belts on the sides that push the packaging into the crusher. The flap can pivot between retaining and releasing positions to compact the shredded material in the chamber. This allows automated shredding and compaction without needing manual intervention.

8. Shredder with Feeding Mechanism and Rotary-Moving Cutter Configuration

SEIKO EPSON CORP, 2020

Shredder for recycling sheets into smaller pieces for making new sheets. The shredder has a feeding mechanism that conveys the sheets to a rotary cutter and a moving cutter that interacts with the rotary cutter. This allows the feeding mechanism to be positioned further away from the rotary cutter compared to traditional shredders, providing more design flexibility. The shredding device cuts and shreds the sheets into smaller pieces for recycling. The recycled shreds can then be used to make new sheets.

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9. Mechanized Crushing Production Line with Modular Conveyor System for Packaging Waste Processing

山东御馨生物科技有限公司, SHANDONG YUXIN BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2019

A mechanized and high-efficiency crushing production line for processing packaging waste. The line includes a shredder, a crusher, a storage bin, and a conveyor system. The conveyor system has three conveyors: a first inclined conveyor feeding the shredder, a second conveyor with a distributor feeding multiple grinders, and a third conveyor feeding the storage bin. This allows efficient, automated transport and crushing of packaging waste from initial shredding to final granulation. The modular conveyor setup enables scalability and customization of the line.

10. Cardboard Recycling Machine with Roller Conveyor, Cutting Blade, and Shredding Blade

ZHENGZHOU BINGMAODA ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2017

Recycling machine for crushing and shredding waste cardboard boxes. The machine has a conveyor with rollers to compress and transport the boxes. A cutting blade chops the compressed boxes into strips. A shredding blade then smashes the strips into pieces. This allows efficient and space-saving crushing of fluffy cardboard. The crushed pieces are collected in a storage bin.

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