Product spotlight

1. Granutech hybrid-drive shredder mechanism. Granutech-Saturn Systems Corp., based in Grand Prairie, Texas, has launched a new hybrid-drive mechanism option for Saturn industrial shredders with these features:

• patent-pending mechanism combines the features of hydraulic and electric drive systems
• available on new machines and as a retrofit kit for older machines in the field
• designed for use with single-, dual- or quad-shaft shredder applications
• offers increased efficiency and production compared with traditional hydraulic drives or comparable units, the company says
• constant horsepower operation with changing shredder shaft speeds to maximize shredder throughput

Visit www.granutech.com for more information.

2. Javelin ECS mobile recovery unit. Javelin Manufacturing based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has introduced the Javelin ECS mobile recovery unit, which it says solves problems arising from equipment outages and location restrictions. Features include:

• enhanced portability over standard Javelin eddy current separator (ECS) units
• handles material sizes from one-half inch to 5 inches
• can be custom-tailored to specific applications
• options include drum or vibratory feed systems, various discharge conveyors, integrated Javelin ECS units and different gauss and pole setups
• does not require a concrete slab for stability

Visit www.javelin-mfg.com for more details.

3. Wastequip compactor. Wastequip, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is offering the new 265IP Precision Series compactor for wet materials, with the following features:

• designed for walk-up or ground-fed applications in retail and institutional settings
• made for wet waste such as materials generated in restaurants and kitchens
• suspended, ultra-high molecular weight precision-guided ram for smoother operation
• large, removable access panel
• heavy-duty rear door with full-door seal
• backed by a five-year structural warranty

Visit www.wastequip.com for more information.

4. Vecoplan NewGen shredders. Vecoplan of Archdale, North Carolina, has introduced the NewGen series of shredders, with these features:

• direct drives to cutting rotors
• drive feature increases torque and eliminates drive belts
• swing-up screens provide access portal to wear parts
• externally adjustable bed knives
• double sidewalls to help eliminate thermal transfer

Visit www.vecoplanllc.com for more information.