Material Shredders: Efficiency and Versatility in Waste Material Processing


In the world of packaging and industrial recycling, material shredders represent a key solution for managing and reducing waste materials. These machines are designed to shred materials such as wood, plastic, paper, cardboard, and light metals, turning them into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Thanks to this process, companies can optimize material storage, facilitate recycling, and improve operational efficiency. Material shredders not only reduce the volume of waste but also prepare materials for potential reuse or disposal.

How Material Shredders Work

Material shredders consist primarily of rotating blades mounted on shafts. The blades shred the material fed into the machine, reducing it into uniform pieces. The shredded material is then discharged through a discharge tube, ensuring a constant and safe flow of processed material.

There are different models of material shredders, designed to handle various materials and volumes. The main variations include:

  • Feed hopper size: the larger the hopper, the larger the material that can be processed and the greater the quantity of material that can be handled at once.
  • Machine power (KW): varies depending on the thickness and resistance of the material to be shredded.
  • Horizontal or vertical configuration

Materials Processed


The material shredders sold by Ferplast macchine e materiali per imballaggio are designed to handle a wide range of materials, including:

  • Wood: processing scraps, pallets, and panels.
  • Plastic: films, sheets, packaging, and containers.
  • Paper and cardboard: boxes, corrugated cardboard, and sheets.
  • Light metals: thin sheets and non-ferrous metal scraps.

Each machine is engineered to adapt to the hardness and resistance of the material, ensuring maximum efficiency and durability.


Main Models

FPEB Series

MODELFPEB180FPEB300FPEB400
Power1.5 kW3 kW4 kW
Voltage220V 50Hz 1-phase380V 50Hz 3-phase380V 60Hz 3-phase
Rotation Speed25 rpm16 rpm12 rpm
Hopper Dimensions180 x 190 mm500 x 500 x 300 mm600 x 500 x 300 mm
Shredding Area Dimensions200 x 150 mm300 x 450 mm400 x 350 mm
Number of Shredding Knives212426
Machine Dimensions590 x 350 x 722 mm1820 x 1485 x 1315 mm1160 x 600 x 1450 mm
Machine Weight120 Kg400 Kg500 Kg

FPBD Series

MODELFPEB500FPDBK600FPDBK800
Power11 kW11 kW22 kW
Voltage380V 60Hz 3-phase380V 50Hz 3-phase380V 50Hz 3-phase
Rotation Speed21 rpm16 rpm11 rpm
Hopper Dimensions700 x 700 x 350 mm1000 x 800 x 500 mm1500 x 1000 x 600 mm
Shredding Area Dimensions500 x 390 mm600 x 500 mm800 x 570 mm
Number of Shredding Knives242939
Machine Dimensions1350 x 700 x 1600 mm1860 x 920 x 1800 mm1800 x 870 x 1850 mm
Machine Weight800 Kg2800 Kg1800 Kg

Vertical Series

MODELFPB500FPB600FPB650
Power11 kW15 kW18.5 kW
No. of Rotating Blades666
No. of Fixed Blades444
Processing Capacity200–250 Kg/h300–350 Kg/h400–500 Kg/h
Dimensions1370 x 950 x 1720 mm1520 x 1050 x 1750 mm1750 x 1100 x 2300 mm
Shredding Area Dimensions520 x 430 mm600 x 450 mm650 x 530 mm
Weight600 Kg780 Kg1120 Kg

All machines from Ferplast macchine e materiali per imballaggio are certified, ensuring high standards of safety and reliability. The discharge tube and protected blades guarantee safe operation, even during the most intensive use.

We invite you to contact us for more information and personalized advice by sending an email to info@sos-imballaggio.com or by calling 01732123.

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