Vermeer has introduced the LS3600TX low speed shredder, its latest innovation for the recycling industry.
The single-shaft shredder incorporates exclusive innovations from Vermeer to efficiently process contaminated waste streams and safeguard machine components.
The Vermeer LS3600TX is specifically designed to excel at processing various materials, including light construction and demolition waste, wood waste with contaminants and municipal solid waste.
The machine is ideal for waste facilities and land clearing operations, as well as compost, mulch and biofuel producers.
“For 30 years, Vermeer has been a leading manufacturer of high-speed grinders,” said Jeff Bradley, Vermeer Recycling and Forestry Product Manager.
“During that time, recycling has become a common practice at public and private waste handling facilities and has become another source of revenue for many organizations. To help our customers optimize their processing capabilities and handle a wider range of incoming materials, we have developed the LS3600TX low speed shredder. This shredder allows companies to process contaminated materials not suited for a tub or horizontal grinder.”
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The LS3600TX shredder was engineered with a strong focus on maintenance and accessibility. The engine bay prioritizes ease of maintenance and serviceability, featuring large access doors, multiple ladder points and a spacious service platform. The design allows for quick and efficient maintenance.
Additionally, the LS3600TX is equipped with a hydraulically operated access system that provides full exposure to the rotor, comb and belly conveyor, which helps to streamline maintenance procedures. As well, the belly conveyor can be easily removed without detaching the discharge conveyor, minimizing the invasiveness of service operations.
Shredder specs
The LS3600TX shredder is powered by a 456-hp Cat Tier 4 Final engine. It operates at a sound level of 111.9 dbA. The shredder features a tracked undercarriage, which enables operators to reposition and manoeuvrer it around a jobsite. It also comes with a full-function remote control, allowing operators to adjust the feed, access machine data and diagnose fault codes from the comfort of the feed loader’s cab or a safe distance from the shredder.
The LS3600TX is equipped with a 3-metre-long rotor featuring wear-resistant plates for enhanced durability and dual-bolt tips to help maintain clamp load. It utilizes individual bolt-in comb teeth, each with two usable edges, which extends their lifespan. The shredder is built with a fully mechanical driveline designed to optimize horsepower transfer to the rotor.
To safeguard the driveline system against unshreddable objects, the LS3600TX includes a reversible mechanical transmission with an external torque limiter that will automatically disengage the drive when maximum torque is reached.
An optional cross band magnet is also available for the LS3600TX to enhance its capabilities. This magnet effectively reduces steel contaminants from the end material, minimizing contamination in the final product.
The Vermeer LS3600TX joins Vermeer’s line of high-speed tub grinders and horizontal grinders for the waste processing and recycling industries.
