The video shows our heavy-duty shredder and granulator system for recycling all sorts of plastic pipes including those may from PP, HDPE, PVC, and more. This system is sometimes referred to as a pipe granulator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pipes can this system recycle?
The system handles all sorts of plastic pipes, including PP, HDPE, and PVC, as well as other rigid pipe materials. Pipes are among the toughest rigid plastics to process because of their length, wall thickness, and stiffness — which is exactly why this setup pairs a heavy-duty shredder with a granulator rather than relying on a single machine.
Why combine a shredder and a granulator for pipes?
Long pipes cannot go straight into a granulator — they would jam or feed unevenly. The heavy-duty shredder first breaks whole pipes into manageable pieces, and the granulator then reduces those pieces into uniform regrind. This two-stage approach keeps throughput steady, protects the granulator’s knives, and produces a consistent particle size.
What is a pipe granulator?
Pipe granulator is the industry shorthand for a shredder-plus-granulator system dedicated to pipe recycling. The shredder does the rough breaking of whole pipes, and the granulator finishes the size reduction to regrind. Together they convert bulky pipe scrap into a conveyable, reusable material in one continuous process.
What can the pipe regrind be used for?
Uniform pipe regrind can typically be blended back into pipe extrusion, used in lower-grade plastic products, or fed into a washing and pelletizing line for higher-value pellets — depending on the polymer and contamination level. Clean, single-polymer regrind commands the best value, so sorting pipes by material before processing pays off.
How should pipes be prepared before shredding?
Remove any metal fittings, flanges, or inserts before feeding, since tramp metal damages shredder and granulator knives. Very long pipes may need cutting to a feedable length depending on your hopper size. Consistent, metal-free infeed is the simplest way to protect the cutting system and keep the line running reliably.