Precious Plastic - Build the shredder (part 3.1)

TL;DR

Learn how to build a plastic shredder that can turn plastic waste into small flakes for creating new plastic products.

Transcript

Welcome to a new precious plastic instruction video! Alright so today we're going to build a plastic shredder. And basically this machine chops your plastic waste into small plastic flakes. And these flakes will be used in the machines to create new plastic products, the size of this machine is based on a plastic bottle so we want to make sure it c... Read More

Key Insights

• 💁 The plastic shredder machine is built using blueprints and technical information available for download on their website.
• 👻 The machine is modular, allowing for upgrades, repairs, and customization according to individual needs.
• 🤘 The power supply requires a slow and powerful engine that can be wired and connected in a metal box.
• ✊ The framework needs to be rock-solid due to the force involved, and alignment from power to cutting is crucial.
• 🤪 The hopper, where plastic waste goes into the machine, can be made from sheet metal, and various sources can be used.
• 🛩️ The output of the shredder can be controlled by adding a mesh underneath, with smaller mesh resulting in smaller flakes.
• 😃 The size of the shredded plastic can be adapted for different purposes, such as sorting colors or creating bigger flakes.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of a plastic shredder?

A plastic shredder is used to chop plastic waste into small flakes, which can then be used to create new plastic products.

Q: How can I ensure the shredder can handle a plastic bottle and smaller items?

The size of the shredder is based on a plastic bottle, so it can handle anything smaller. For larger items, pre-cutting or building a bigger shredder is necessary.

Q: Can I customize the configuration of the shredder blades?

Yes, while the video shows a specific configuration, you can experiment with different setups depending on your cutting needs.

Q: How can I control the output size of the shredded plastic?

The size of the mesh used underneath the shredder determines the output size. Smaller mesh results in smaller flakes, but it requires more energy and time.

Key Insights:

• The plastic shredder machine is built using blueprints and technical information available for download on their website.
• The machine is modular, allowing for upgrades, repairs, and customization according to individual needs.
• The power supply requires a slow and powerful engine that can be wired and connected in a metal box.
• The framework needs to be rock-solid due to the force involved, and alignment from power to cutting is crucial.
• The hopper, where plastic waste goes into the machine, can be made from sheet metal, and various sources can be used.
• The output of the shredder can be controlled by adding a mesh underneath, with smaller mesh resulting in smaller flakes.
• The size of the shredded plastic can be adapted for different purposes, such as sorting colors or creating bigger flakes.
• The video provides a demonstration of how the shredder works and offers encouragement for viewers to share any hacks or customizations they make.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This video provides a step-by-step guide on building a plastic shredder machine that can chop plastic waste into small flakes.

• The machine consists of four parts: shredding part, power supply, framework, and hopper.

• Detailed instructions, blueprints, and technical information are available for download.