MACHTEK ECO 250 cable pre-shredder
Cable Pre-Shredder

MACHTEK ECO 250

Heavy-duty single shaft pre-shredder designed as the first stage in cable recycling lines. Roughly cuts and reduces the size of mixed cables before feeding into a granulator. Robust construction with hydraulic ram pusher and replaceable cutting knives for long service intervals.

Capacityup to 250 kg/h
Motor power22 kW
Rotor typeSingle shaft
Max inputup to 80 mm
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Technical Specifications

ModelMACHTEK ECO 250
TypeSingle shaft cable pre-shredder
Capacityup to 250 kg/h (depending on cable type)
Input materialCopper & aluminium cables, wiring harnesses, communication cables
Max input diameter80 mm
Output size20–40 mm (adjustable via screen)
Main motor22 kW
Hydraulic pusherYes, automatic
RotorSingle shaft with replaceable knives
Number of knives12 rotating + 2 stationary
Voltage400 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase
Hopper opening600 × 400 mm
Dimensions (L×W×H)1800 × 1200 × 1600 mm
Weightapprox. 1800 kg
Control systemPLC with auto-reverse on overload

Materials & Applications

  • Mixed copper and aluminium cables up to 80 mm diameter
  • Automotive wiring harnesses
  • Communication and data cables
  • Armoured cables (pre-cut to length)
  • First-stage size reduction before cable granulators (RECO series)

Key Features

  • Automatic hydraulic ram pusher for consistent feeding
  • Auto-reverse function on overload to prevent jams
  • Replaceable hardened steel knives for extended service life
  • Interchangeable screens for adjustable output size
  • Heavy-duty gearbox rated for continuous industrial operation
  • Low noise and dust emission design

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Pairs with

Recommended Granulators

Combine the ECO 250 pre-shredder with a MACHTEK cable granulator for a complete recycling line.

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MACHTEK RECO 200

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  • 150–300 kg/h
  • 28 kW total power
  • 99.9% metal purity
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MACHTEK RECO 300

Compact cable granulator for start-up recyclers.

  • Up to 300 kg/h
  • 22 kW main motor
  • 99%+ metal purity
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MACHTEK RECO 800

High-capacity granulator for professional operations.

  • Up to 800 kg/h
  • 45 kW main motor
  • 99.3%+ metal purity
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