Plastic shredder with the power of AI: Introducing Polystruder GR PRO

We have successfully conducted shredding tests using the Polystruder GR PRO plastic shredder on a diverse range of 3D printing materials, including:

1. PLA
2. PETG
3. ABS
4. NYLON
5. ASA
6. TPU
7. HIPS
8. PC (Polycarbonate)
9. Photopolymer Resin (DLP/SLA)
10. PA6-GF30 (Nylon 6 with 30% Glass Fiber)
11. PA6-CF30 (Nylon 6 with 30% Carbon Fiber)

If you require testing on specific materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

The shredding speed of the Polystruder GR PRO depends on multiple factors, including the material type, thickness, size, motor speed, and more. However, when shredding objects that are 30mm in size, made of PLA with a 1.6mm wall thickness and 20% infill, the Polystruder GR PRO has a maximum shredding capacity of approximately 3kg per hour.

Yes, the blades of the Polystruder GR PRO can be replaced by the user.

The Polystruder GR PRO can shred 10mm thick solid walled plastic parts (3D printed part with 100% solid infill). Maximum length of the part cannot exceed 150mm. We recommend cutting the parts with 5mm solid wall thickness or larger to 30mm in any direction before feeding through the machine with electrical or battery powered PVC pipe cutter.

There are virtually no limitations on the types of plastic that the Polystruder GR PRO can accept. However, it’s important to note that certain plastics with harsh additives, such as carbon fiber, wood, steel, and similar materials, can significantly reduce the lifespan of the shredding blades.

The Polystruder GR PRO features a highly efficient brushless DC motor with a maximum power draw capacity of 300W. However, on average, it consumes only 150W per hour.

ShredAI is an in-house developed custom shredding algorithm that operates by continuously monitoring real-time data such as motor power consumption, blade direction changes, and temperature. Based on this information, ShredAI makes decisions to automatically adjust the motor speed, power and direction for optimal shredding performance.

Polystruder GR PRO is designed to efficiently shred plastic waste. We strongly discourage the use of the Polystruder GR PRO for shredding any materials other than plastic. The device’s design and warranty are tailored exclusively to plastic shredding. Attempting to process other materials will result in the automatic voiding of the device warranty.

Average shredded plastic pieces varies between 3mm to 5mm. However we recommend shredding at least 2 times to achieve the more granular piece size. There could be some instances where some thin parts that as big as 20mm can fall in between blade spacers inside the collector bin.

We conducted several tests during the shredding process and found that the average noise level is 62 dBA, with a maximum of around 75 dBA. The test was conducted using a black PETG plastic object. Please note that the noise level is generated by the crushing sound during the shredding process and may vary greatly between different material types.