Sahara drum crushers
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Part of Benko Products ‘Sahara’ line of Drum Handling Equipment

Cost Effective • Innovative Designs

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.

metal drum crusher made in USA

Drum Compactor Specifications

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

  • Interior: 30″W x 30″D x 48″H
  • Exterior: 43″W x 38″D x 117.5″H

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

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

  • 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

  • 2,500 lbs. (2,800 lbs. XP model)

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

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

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