EPS Foam Crusher/Grinder provides an effective solution for processing EPS foam waste. It reduces foam to a manageable size. Ideal for processing waste EPS foam from the transportation of protective pads, mailed packages, and other fragile glass/ceramic products.
This foam recycling shredder is capable of crushing EPS blocks into small flakes ranging in size from 5mm to 50mm. Thus facilitating subsequent storage, transportation, and reprocessing. The machine can produce up to 500kg/h.
Raw materials for foam crusher machine
If not handled properly, EPS foam, PE foam, etc. can cause serious pollution to the environment. EPS Foam Crusher is specially designed for expanded polystyrene and can help many industries save and recycle plastic foam.
- EPS: packing boxes, insulation materials.
- PU: used in the production of seats, and cushions.
- EPP: mainly used in automobile parts, and packaging materials.
- EPE: insulation materials, packaging materials.
- PVC: manufacture of building materials, decorative materials, etc.
- Other foams: different kinds of foams, such as PPO (polyphenylene ether), PIR (polyisocyanate), etc.
EPS foam after crushing
In the picture you can see waste EPS styrofoam has been crushed into compact pieces. The crushed EPS foam can be made into other products, and other plastic foam as well.
horizontal foam shredder benefits
Foam crushers are popular worldwide, especially in countries and regions that emphasize environmental protection and resource recycling. Our company’s machines have been shipped to many countries, such as Germany, the USA, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Mexico, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and so on. The machine offers the following significant advantages.
- Adopting a quiet design, with low noise.
- A large feed hopper makes feeding more convenient.
- Reduce the dust generated in the finished milled product.
- Low energy consumption, simple operation, low operating and maintenance costs.
- Suitable for processing foam of different shapes and densities, with strong versatility.
- Adopting removable blades, which can be disassembled and sharpened individually after the blades are dull.
- The horizontal design makes it possible to take up less space horizontally, which helps layout in a limited plant or workplace.
- Horizontal design helps the uniform distribution of materials in the crushing chamber, improves the crushing efficiency, and ensures the uniformity of the finished product.
polystyrene crusher machine working principle
- Feeding: styrofoam is dropped into the feed opening of the foam pulverizer.
- Cutting and Crushing: after entering the machine, the foam is cut and crushed by blades or knives. These blades usually rotate at high speeds and cut the foam into small particles. The blades are made of steel and are strong and durable.
- Screening: the cut and pulverized foam particles are passed through a screen to separate the different-sized particles. This step helps to obtain a finished product of the desired particle size.
- Collection: the sieved and crushed foam particles are collected into appropriate containers. These particles can be further processed for manufacturing new foam products or other applications.
How to extend service life of styrofoam shredder?
- Maintenance and cleaning: clean the equipment, lubricate, and inspect wearing parts regularly.
- Correct operation: avoid overloading and maintain uniform feeding.
- Environmental conditions: maintain a dry environment and suitable temperature.
- Use quality parts: choose original parts and avoid using inferior or incompatible parts.
Foam and plastic crushers are both equipment used to pulverize plastic materials. The foam grinding machine is specially used for processing foam, with special optimization in blade design and processing.
The plastic crusher is more extensive and suitable for processing a variety of plastic materials, including hard plastics, soft plastics, and so on. For this machine, you can learn more detailed information from Waste PP PE Plastic Crusher Recycling Machine.
parameters of EPS foam crushing machine
| Type | Overall size (mm) | Size of the feed port (mm) | Power (KW) | Capacity (KG/H) |
| 800 | 1250*1290*660 | 800*600 | 5.5 | 250-300 |
| 1000 | 1250*1530*660 | 1000*600 | 5.5 | 300-350 |
| 1200 | 1300*1730*700 | 1200*600 | 7.5 | 400-450 |
| 1500 | 1600*2200*800 | 1500*800 | 11 | 450-500 |
The processing capacity and other parameters of the foam crusher will vary according to the specific model. You need to choose the suitable model according to the actual demand before purchasing. Feel free to contact us for more details, we can recommend the right model for you.
In addition, our factory also produces other machines for recycling EPS foam, such as styrofoam hot melting machines and cold pressing compactors. Here you can find suitable equipment, we are looking forward to cooperating with you.