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Product Description
The CX-W Series Horizontal Shredder is a heavy-duty, multi-shaft industrial shredding solution engineered specifically for processing extra-long and large-diameter materials in a single pass. Unlike conventional vertical-feed shredders, the horizontal chamber layout accepts materials up to 6 meters in length and 250–1600 mm in diameter without any pre-cutting or sectioning — simply load the entire pipe, beam, or bale, and the integrated hydraulic ram pushes it continuously toward the shredding rotors.
Designed for high-throughput recycling and size-reduction operations, the CX-W Series delivers 800–1800 kg/h across five scalable models. The series features a self-designed dual-shaft (or quad-shaft on CX-W1600) synchronous drive system, a built-in hydraulic feeding ram with automatic chamber balance control, and a comprehensive electrical safety package including one-button start, emergency stop, and overload auto-reverse protection.
The CX-W Series is the definitive answer to the industry pain point of processing oversized materials — no sawing, no pre-shredding, no batch feeding. Just load and shred.
Key benefits at a glance:
No pre-cutting required — processes pipes, profiles, tires, and bulky waste up to 9 m long and 1600 mm in diameter in one continuous operation
Multi-shaft synchronous drive — independent motors per shaft with PLC-synchronized gearbox transmission deliver higher throughput than equivalent single-shaft machines
Hydraulic ram with chamber balance — automatically adjusts feed pressure and speed based on rotor load, maintaining stable operation with reduced vibration and noise
Full industrial safety suite — emergency stop, overload auto-reverse, and one-button start ensure operator safety and production continuity
Heavy-duty alloy steel cutters — moving knives forged from alloy tool steel (HRC 56–60) with four-edge reversible design; stationary knives in D2/SKD-11 tool steel with toothed profile
| Shredder Model | Shaft Diameter (mm) | Moving Knives (pcs) | Max Capacity (kg/h) | Motor Power (kW) | Chamber Size L×W (mm) | Weight (kg) | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-W600 | 350×2 | 63 | 800 | 30+37 | 6200×670 | 11000 | 12500×2500×1800 |
| CX-W800 | 450×2 | 108 | 1000 | 37+45 | 6200×870 | 14000 | 12800×2900×2000 |
| CX-W1000 | 550×2 | 132 | 1200 | 45+55 | 6200×1100 | 20000 | 13100×3260×2150 |
| CX-W1200 | 650×2 | 195 | 1500 | 55+75 | 6200×1300 | 23000 | 13100×3460×2300 |
| CX-W1600 | 430×4 | 400 | 1800 | 75+90 | 6200×1700 | 25000 | 13100×3700×2500 |
Notes:
CX-W600 through CX-W1200 feature a dual-shaft configuration (2 rotors). CX-W1600 uses a quad-shaft configuration (4 rotors) for maximum throughput.
Motor power is expressed as dual-motor combinations (e.g., 30+37 kW = two independent motors driving two shafts). Each shaft is powered by its own motor–coupling–gearbox drive train.
The chamber length is standardized at 6200 mm across all models, accommodating materials up to approximately 6 m in length.
All shaft diameters are measured at the cutter mounting surface.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rotor Assembly | Dual-shaft (Φ350–650 mm) on CX-W600 to CX-W1200; quad-shaft (Φ430 mm) on CX-W1600. Shafts machined from forged alloy steel billet with CNC precision finishing. |
| Moving Knives | Alloy tool steel forging, HRC 56–60 hardness. Helical spiral arrangement along the shaft. Four-edge reversible design — each knife can be rotated for 4× service life before replacement. Quantity per model: 63 (W600), 108 (W800), 132 (W1000), 195 (W1200), 400 (W1600). |
| Stationary Knives | D2 / SKD-11 tool steel, serrated toothed profile. Bolted to the shredding chamber frame with precision shim-adjusted clearance against moving knives for optimal shear gap. |
| Drive System | Dual independent motor drive. Each shaft driven by a dedicated AC motor through a flexible coupling connected to a synchronized gearbox reducer. Motor power combinations: 30+37 kW (W600), 37+45 kW (W800), 45+55 kW (W1000), 55+75 kW (W1200), 75+90 kW (W1600). |
| Synchronous Gearbox | Helical gear reducer with hardened and ground gear teeth. Dual-input single-housing design with integrated synchronization. Direct coupling to shafts via flexible diaphragm couplings. |
| PLC Control System | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with HMI touchscreen. Enables precise synchronization of multiple drive motors, automatic load-based feed control, overload detection and auto-reverse logic, and production data logging. |
| Feed Chamber & Hopper | Horizontal feed chamber, 6200 mm (L) × 670–1700 mm (W) depending on model. Heavy welded steel construction with abrasion-resistant liner plates. Designed for direct loading of full-length pipes and profiles. |
| Hydraulic Ram System | Built-in hydraulic power unit with piston-driven pusher assembly. Automatically advances material toward the rotors. Ram speed and thrust regulated by PLC based on real-time motor current feedback. |
| Chamber Balance System | Integrated hydraulic pressure and rotor load sensing. Continuously modulates ram force to maintain stable feeding rhythm, prevent jam conditions, and minimize machine vibration. |
| Electrical Cabinet | Freestanding NEMA/IP-rated control cabinet housing PLC, VFD/inverter drives for main motors, overload relays, and circuit breakers. One-button start, emergency stop (E-stop), and status indicator panel. |
| Overload Protection | Automatic rotor reversal on overload detection. If jammed by unshreddable material, rotors reverse briefly to clear the blockage, then resume forward rotation. Prevents motor burnout and mechanical damage. |
| Discharge System | Gravity discharge through chamber bottom screen with integrated conveyor belt interface for continuous removal of shredded material. |
| Machine Frame | Welded structural steel chassis with integrated anti-vibration mounts. Supports full rotor assembly, chamber, hydraulic system, and drive train on a single rigid platform. |
The CX-W Series horizontal shredder is purpose-built for extra-long and oversized materials that cannot fit into conventional vertical shredders. Typical materials include:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Large-Diameter Plastic Pipes | PVC pipes, PE water supply pipes, PPR pipes, HDPE double-wall corrugated pipes (Φ250–1600 mm, up to 6 m+ length) |
| Large Plastic Parts | IBC totes (intermediate bulk containers), chemical drums, plastic pallets, automotive bumpers, wheelie bins / garbage bins, crates and turnover boxes |
| Industrial Waste | Cable reels cable drums, plastic film jumbo rolls, synthetic fiber bales filament tow, used carpet rolls |
| Construction & Demolition Waste | PVC profiles, window and door frame offcuts, decorative panels |
| Wood | Waste wooden pallets, construction timber / lumber beams, tree trunks and branches |
| Rubber | End-of-life tires (passenger car through OTR / earthmover tires), rubber conveyor belts |
Large-Diameter Pipe Recycling Lines — Primary coarse shredding upstream of granulators or pulverizers
End-of-Life Tire Recycling — Initial size reduction of whole tires for downstream crushing, steel separation, and rubber granulation
Bulky Plastic Volume Reduction — Pre-shredding of IBCs, pallets, and oversized containers to reduce transport and storage costs
RDF / SRF Alternative Fuel Preparation — Shredding of mixed industrial and commercial waste for refuse-derived fuel production
The core differentiator of the CX-W Series is its horizontal chamber geometry. The 6200 mm-long feed chamber lies parallel to the ground, allowing the operator to load an entire 6-meter pipe or beam in a single motion without sawing or pre-sizing. Once loaded, the material rests fully inside the chamber, guided by the chamber side walls.
A piston-driven hydraulic ram positioned at the loading end pushes the material horizontally toward the shredding rotors at the opposite end. The PLC continuously monitors motor current draw on each shaft. When the load is light (idle or thin material), the ram advances faster. When the rotors encounter dense, hard material, the ram automatically slows or pauses to prevent overload — a closed-loop feedback system that maximizes throughput while protecting the machine.
Material entering the cutting zone is gripped by counter-rotating shafts equipped with helically-arranged moving knives. The knives draw material downward between the shafts, shearing it against stationary bed knives. The dual-shaft configuration (quad-shaft on CX-W1600) substantially increases the effective shear length compared to single-shaft designs — translating directly into higher throughput at the same installed motor power.
Each moving knife features a four-edge reversible design: when one cutting edge wears, the operator can rotate the knife 90° for a fresh edge, extending service life fourfold before resharpening or replacement.
Each shaft is driven independently by its own AC motor → coupling → gearbox reducer drive train. The two (or four) gearboxes are mechanically linked through a common housing, and the PLC provides electronic synchronization to maintain precise angular alignment between shafts. This distributed power architecture enables the high torque required for shredding dense materials like solid HDPE pipes and truck tires, without the complexity of a single oversized motor.
Shredded material falls through the bottom screen grid and can be collected by conveyor belt, screw conveyor, or pneumatic extraction system. The machine is designed to integrate seamlessly into complete recycling lines — upstream of granulators, wash lines, or secondary crushers — as the primary coarse shredder.
| Feature | CX-W Horizontal Shredder | Conventional Vertical Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Orientation | Horizontal — material lies flat in chamber | Vertical — material dropped in from above |
| Max Material Length | Up to ~6 m (chamber length 6200 mm) | Limited by hopper opening (typically <1.5 m) |
| Pre-Cutting Required | No — load directly | Yes — long pipes must be sectioned |
| Feeding Mechanism | Hydraulic ram with automatic load control | Gravity feed (manual or conveyor) |
| Throughput Efficiency | High — continuous ram feeding eliminates idle gaps | Moderate — batch feeding with gaps between cycles |
| Vibration & Noise | Low — balanced hydraulic ram + multi-shaft synchronization | Variable — load-dependent |
No. One of the key advantages of the CX-W horizontal shredder over vertical machines is that it eliminates the need for pre-cutting. The feed chamber is 6200 mm in length, allowing you to load full-length pipes, profiles, or beams up to approximately 6 meters in one piece. The hydraulic ram then pushes the entire material toward the rotors continuously. This saves labor, time, and the cost of a separate sawing station. For operations processing hundreds of pipes per day, this translates directly into measurable OPEX reduction and higher line utilization.
Models CX-W600 through CX-W1200 use a dual-shaft (twin-rotor) configuration, with each shaft driven by its own independent motor. The CX-W1600 upgrades to a quad-shaft (four-rotor) configuration (430×4 mm) for the highest throughput — 1800 kg/h. The quad-shaft design increases the total effective shear length, enabling faster processing of the most demanding materials like large-diameter solid HDPE pipes and OTR tires. As a rule of thumb: if your daily throughput exceeds 10 tons of heavy-gauge material, the quad-shaft CX-W1600 typically offers better ROI. For medium-scale operations, the dual-shaft models provide an excellent balance of cost, footprint, and output.
The CX-W Series features a built-in hydraulic ram that pushes material horizontally from the loading end toward the shredding rotors. The PLC constantly monitors the current draw of each drive motor and adjusts ram speed and thrust accordingly: when the rotors are under light load, the ram advances faster; when they encounter dense material, the ram slows or pauses to prevent overload. This closed-loop chamber balance system ensures stable, continuous feeding with minimal vibration and noise, protects the motors from overcurrent damage, and maximizes throughput by eliminating idle gaps between feeding cycles. Operators report 20-30% higher effective throughput compared to gravity-feed machines in the same power class.
The moving knives are forged from alloy tool steel with a hardness of HRC 56–60 and feature a four-edge reversible design. When one cutting edge becomes dull, the operator can rotate each knife 90° to bring a fresh edge into position, extending service life by a factor of four before replacement is needed. Typical knife service intervals are 400–800 operating hours per edge for standard plastic pipe processing, and 200–400 hours for highly abrasive materials like glass-filled plastics. The knives are arranged in a helical spiral pattern along the shaft for smooth, progressive engagement. Both moving and stationary knives are field-replaceable using standard tools with typical change-out time under 4 hours for a full set.
The key differences are: (1) Feed orientation — horizontal shredders accept material lying flat in a long chamber, while vertical shredders require material to be dropped in from above. (2) Max material length — horizontal shredders accept materials up to ~6 m (chamber length 6200 mm), whereas vertical shredders are typically limited by hopper size to under 1.5 m. (3) Pre-cutting — horizontal shredders eliminate the need for pre-cutting; vertical shredders require long pipes and profiles to be sectioned first. (4) Feeding mechanism — horizontal machines use a hydraulic ram with automatic load control; vertical machines rely on gravity or conveyor feed. Choose horizontal when your material stream is dominated by pipes, beams, or profiles longer than 1.5 meters. Choose vertical for loose, granular, or short-length waste.
Chenxing Machinery brings over two decades of experience to every CX-W horizontal shredder we manufacture. Our company heritage in plastics and rubber recycling machinery runs deep, and our complete product portfolio spans the full recycling value chain — from primary shredding to finished pellet production. Visit our application solutions page to see real-world case studies across pipe recycling, tire processing, and industrial waste treatment.
Complete upstream and downstream integration. A horizontal shredder is rarely a standalone investment — it needs to fit into a complete recycling line. Chenxing manufactures the full suite of complementary equipment. Feed your shredded output into a SMF Series Disc Grinding Pulverizer for fine powder production, or process mixed rigid plastics through our SMP Series Knives Pulverizer for high-quality regrind. For operations that need a primary crusher upstream of fine grinding, our NSPC Series Crusher offers a complementary solution for smaller, loose materials.
Seamless extrusion and compounding line compatibility. Once shredded and pulverized, your material can move directly to extrusion. Chenxing's Conical Twin Screw Extruder is ideal for PVC and WPC processing, while our High-Output Single Screw Extruder handles PE, PP, and general-purpose thermoplastics. These pair with our Water Strand Pelletizing Line for compounding applications, or our Water Ring Cutting Recycling & Granulating Line for post-consumer and post-industrial waste recycling.
Profile and pipe production synergy. Many of our customers operate both recycling and production lines under one roof. Chenxing's PVC/WPC Profile Extrusion Line and PPR/PPH High-Speed Pipe Production Line are natural complements — use the CX-W shredder to reclaim production scrap, edge trim, and off-spec pipe, then feed the regrind back into your extrusion process for a closed-loop material economy. Our WPC Celuka Foam Board Extrusion Line benefits similarly from in-house shredding capability for WPC board and sheet offcuts.
Complete auxiliary equipment ecosystem. Every recycling line needs peripheral equipment — material conveyors, metal separators, dust collection systems, and cooling equipment. Our auxiliary machines portfolio covers all these requirements, allowing you to source a fully integrated turnkey line from a single responsible supplier rather than coordinating multiple vendors.
Engineering and after-sales commitment. We provide complete technical documentation, installation supervision, operator training, and ongoing spare parts support. Our engineers can visit your site to assess material flow and recommend the optimal CX-W model and line configuration. Stay up to date with our latest developments and project case studies through our Company News page.
Your recycling line, one supplier. Whether you need a standalone horizontal shredder for coarse size reduction, or a complete turnkey system integrating a PVC/WPC profile line, pipe extrusion line, and pelletizing system, Chenxing delivers pre-tested, plug-and-play solutions that minimize your integration risk and accelerate time-to-production. Browse our full product catalog or contact us directly for a customized proposal.
Ready to discuss your horizontal shredding requirements? Follow this 4-step process:
Describe Your Material — Provide details on material type, typical dimensions (diameter and length), and target throughput in kg/h. Photos or short videos of your material stream are extremely helpful.
Receive a Tailored Proposal — Our engineering team will recommend the optimal CX-W model, auxiliary equipment, and line layout based on your specific parameters.
Confirm & Schedule Production — Once specifications are finalized, we commit to a transparent delivery timeline with regular progress updates throughout manufacturing.
Installation & Commissioning — Chenxing engineers supervise on-site installation, perform commissioning and operator training, and remain available for ongoing technical support.
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