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Drum Crusher / In-Drum Compactor

Part of Benko Products 'Sahara' line of Drum Handling Equipment

Drum Crusher / In-Drum Compactor

Drastically reduce drum disposal costs..

Save space by crushing empty steel drums or compacting dry waste into 55 gallon drums.

This drum crusher and in-drum compactor crushes drums into easily managed 4" 'pancakes', capable of being removed with an easy-to-use forklift.

Reliable and simple to operate, our drum crushers can also be customized if needed.

Cost Effective • Innovative Designs

Benko Products | Made in the USA | Built to Last

Built to Last

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Drum Compactor Specifications

Features
The Sahara Drum Crusher / In-Drum Compactor has many unique features:
• 60,000 lbs. compacting force reduces drums to 4" pancakes
• Rugged, full enclosed compaction chamber
• Automatic, push-button controls
• Safety interlock prevents operation when door is open
• Second compaction head quickly converts drum crusher to in-drum compactor
• Location plate keeps drums centered in chamber
• Forklift pockets allow for easy removal of heavy, compacted drums
• Large feed area accepts even 5-gallon pails for in-drum compacting
• Can be used indoors or outside

Dimensions
Interior: 30"W x 30"D x 48"H
Exterior: 43"W x 38"D x 117.5"H

Motor
• 10 h.p.
• 3 phase, 60 Hz / 208-240-480

Compacting Force
• 60,759 lbs.
• 2,150 p.s.i. system pressure

Explosion-Proof Model (XP)
• Suitable for use in Class 1, Div 1 hazardous areas
• Non-sparking compaction chamber with 1/4" aluminum lined walls, floor, and platen
• Explosion-proof motor
• Explosion-proof controls housed in a NEMA 7/9 enclosure

Unit Weight
2,500 lbs (2,800 lbs. XP model)

Installation
Shipped completely assembled.
Set in place and hook up power supply.

Optional
• Remote operator station
• Drip pan
• Platen spike
• 575 v. 380 v. available

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