What’s the difference between Shredder, Grinder, and Granulation?
Plastic Shredding, Grinding, or Granulating – Which is right for me?
Often, the terms plastic grinder, shredder, and granulator are used interchangeably. So what is the difference and why does it matter? Perhaps the best way to approach this is to answer the “why does it matter?” question first. Buying a shredder when you really needed a grinder, or visa-Versa could cost you thousands of dollars in the purchase of a machine that just will not work for your application, or will not provide the production rates that your processing requires. Machines that perform size reduction processes can cost tens of thousands of dollars. There’s no room for mistakes. Expert analysis of your application can save you thousands on equipment costs by helping you select the right piece of equipment. With that in mind, let’s help you determine what you really need.
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