DS Series

Drum Shredder

Industrial plastic 55-gallon drum size reduction systems built for rugged recycling operations and reliable front-end material preparation.

Built for Industry. Engineered to Perform.

Powerful primary size reduction for drums and rigid containers.

The DS Series Drum Shredder is engineered to handle the toughest 55-gallon plastic drums and rigid containers, delivering powerful, reliable size reduction for modern recycling operations.

Built for continuous-duty industrial environments, the DS Series uses low-speed, high-torque shredding power to tear drums, containers, and bulky rigid plastics into manageable material for downstream washing, granulating, recovery, and reuse.

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DS Series drum shredder
Rugged construction built for continuous duty
High torque, low speed operation
Designed for recycling success
Easy maintenance, replaceable parts
Key Features

Built to reduce volume, improve handling, and prepare material for recovery.

The DS Series is designed as the front-end size reduction system for plastic drum recycling and rigid container processing. It can operate as a standalone shredder or be integrated into a complete Blackburn Design Group recycling system.

Dual-Shaft PowerLow-speed, high-torque counter-rotating shafts aggressively tear and shear 55-gallon drums and rigid plastics.
Heavy-Duty ConstructionWelded steel frame, replaceable wear parts, and hardened alloy cutters built for demanding industrial environments.
Industrial Drive SystemHigh-efficiency gearbox and TEFC motors provide maximum torque and reliability with optimized energy use.
Replaceable CuttersPrecision-machined, hardened cutters are designed for long life, simplified maintenance, and reduced downtime.
Large Capacity HopperDesigned to accept whole 55-gallon drums and bulky rigid containers for improved throughput and reduced handling.
System ReadyConfigured for integration with conveyors, wash systems, granulators, dryers, and downstream recovery equipment.
Applications

For plastic drums, containers, and bulky rigid plastics.

55-Gallon HDPE DrumsPrimary shredding for whole plastic drums used in industrial and chemical operations.
Rigid Plastic ContainersSize reduction for totes, containers, bins, and similar rigid packaging.
Industrial PackagingProcessing support for mixed plastic packaging streams and recovery operations.
Bulky Rigid PlasticsVolume reduction for oversized plastics before washing, grinding, or resale.
The Process

The first step in a complete recycling solution.

The DS Series prepares large plastic items for the next stage of recovery by reducing whole drums and rigid containers into manageable pieces.

01
Whole Drums & ContainersMaterial is loaded into the shredder hopper.
02
DS Series Drum ShredderHigh-torque cutting shafts tear down bulky plastic items.
03
Reduced to Manageable SizeMaterial is prepared for easier conveying and downstream processing.
04
Wash / Granulate / Recover / ReuseShredded plastic can move into washing, drying, granulating, and regrind recovery.
Industrial plastic drum shredder system
Turn Plastic Waste Into Valuable Resources

Reduce disposal volume and unlock downstream material value.

The DS Series Drum Shredder is built to reduce volume, increase efficiency, and maximize recovery. As part of a complete recycling line, it helps convert plastic drums and rigid containers into reusable material streams for resale, reuse, or downstream manufacturing.

  • Reduce handling and disposal volume
  • Improve feeding into washers and granulators
  • Support cleaner, more consistent recovery operations
  • Integrate with the PDR Series or custom recycling systems
Built by Engineers. Backed by Experience.

Designed for your recycling success.

From standalone shredder selection to complete system integration, Blackburn Design Group provides practical mechanical design, equipment coordination, layout planning, and process integration for industrial recycling applications.

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