The cans flattening machine compresses waste aluminum and iron beverage cans into thin 1-2mm metal sheets. Its maximum processing capacity reaches up to 2600 kg per hour. After flattening, the volume of cans can be reduced by more than 70%, which greatly cuts the storage and transportation cost of waste materials.
Adopting a double-roll extrusion structure, this machine features simple operation and stable performance. It is specially designed for waste recycling stations, renewable resource processing plants and metal recycling enterprises. It is used for pre-treatment of waste beverage cans to facilitate subsequent smelting and recycling, and improve the recycling value of scrap metal.
cans flattening recycling machine Core Advantages
- High Volume Reduction: Double rollers flatten cans in one pass. The sheet thickness stays stable at 1-2mm, greatly shrinking can volume to save storage space and cut transportation costs.
- Wide Material Compatibility: Processes aluminum cans, iron beverage cans, congee cans and other metal packaging cans for waste metal pre-treatment.
- Multiple Models Available: Full range from small low-output to large-capacity units with 3kw~15kw motors to match different processing scales.
- Durable Roller Shaft: Thickened pressing rollers with heavy-duty reducers for strong impact resistance and long service life under continuous heavy feeding.
- Easy Operation & Maintenance: Robust frame for smooth feeding and low jamming risk. Wear parts are easy to inspect and replace; one person can handle daily work.
main applications of the cans flattening machine
- Scrap recycling stations: Flatten cans on-site to save storage space and increase loading capacity per shipment.
- Renewable resource processing plants: Pre-treat scrap metal by flattening cans for subsequent sorting and smelting.
- Beverage distributors & supermarket collection points: Process empty cans in bulk to gain higher selling price of scrap.
- Large metal recycling enterprises: Match with metal sorters to build complete can recycling production lines.
metal can compactor Structure and Working Principle
The cans flattening machine mainly consists of feeding hopper, roller pressing system, reducer, driving motor, machine frame and discharge outlet.
Working Steps:
- Waste cans are fed into the machine from the top feeding hopper.
- Two groups of counter-rotating pressing rollers squeeze and flatten the cans into thin metal sheets of 1~2mm.
- Flattened metal sheets are discharged through the bottom outlet.
- The heavy-duty reducer supplies stable torque for rollers to support continuous flattening operation.
- Spring buffer structure absorbs impact from hard foreign objects to protect pressing rollers from damage.
commercial cans flattening machine Technical Parameters
| Modell | Dimension(W*L*H mm) | Motor Power(kw) | Reducer Specification | Roller Diameter(mm) | Flake Thickness(mm) | Kapazität (kg/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 1040*1270*1500 | 3 | 200 type reducer | 299 | 1-2 | ＜100 |
| 600 | 1080*1430*1600 | 4 | 200 type reducer | 299 | 1-2 | ＜180 |
| 600 | 1280*1510*1850 | 7.5 | 250 type reducer | 406 | 1-2 | ＜260 |
| 800 | 1750*1250*1900 | 7.5 | 250 type reducer | 406 | 1-2 | ＜300 |
| 1000 | 2050*1300*2000 | 11 | 350 type reducer | 406 | 1-2 | ＜500-700 |
| 1000 | 2300*1570*2200 | 15 | 500 type reducer | 508 | 1-2 | ＜1100-1300 |
| 1200 | 2300*1450*2000 | 11 | 350 type reducer | 406 | 1-2 | ＜700-900 |
| 1200 | 2695*1600*2250 | 15 | 500 type reducer | 560 | 1-2 | ＜1800-2000 |
| 1500 | 3000*1560*3020 | 15 | 500 type reducer | 560 | 1-2 | ＜2000-2600 |
Key Points for Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Feeding: Feed cans evenly. Keep hard foreign objects out to protect rollers.
- Test run: Run the machine with no load first. Start mass feeding only after normal operation is confirmed.
- Regular inspection: Check roller wear regularly, replace worn parts, and adjust the tightness of belts and transmission parts.
- Cleaning & maintenance: Clear residual fragments daily after shutdown, dust and lubricate the machine.
- Storage: Clean the whole machine before long-term idle storage, and apply anti-rust treatment on metal parts like rollers.
how to choose the suitable cans flattening machine?
Confirm the following information before purchase to select the right model:
- Hourly or daily processing capacity of cans, estimated production scale
- Raw material type: aluminum cans or iron cans
- Power supply condition at your site and available motor power
- Site space to fit the machine dimension
- Required flake thickness and compression standard
FAQ
What kinds of cans can be flattened?
This cans flattening machine is suitable for thin-wall metal packaging cans such as aluminum beverage cans, iron cans and rice porridge cans.
Can the thickness of flattened sheets be adjusted?
The thickness stays stable at 1-2mm, meeting standard requirements for metal recycling.
Does the machine easily get jammed?
Equipped with buffer protection structure. It rarely jams under normal feeding. Do not put in large hard debris.
What is the output capacity?
Output varies by model. The largest model can process up to 2000-2600kg cans per hour.
Recommended supporting equipment
When matched with the above machines, the cans flattening machine forms a complete can recycling line for automatic feeding, flattening, sorting and baling, cutting labor cost and boosting working efficiency.
- Belt conveyor: automatic feeding to save labor
- Metal separator: separate aluminum cans and iron cans for higher value
- Metal baler recycling machine: bale flattened metal sheets for easy storage and transport
If you are looking for reliable and high-efficiency can flattening recycling equipment, this machine is ideal for volume reduction in scrap stations and recycling plants. Contact us with your daily capacity, site size and power supply condition, we will recommend a proper model and offer a full processing solution.