TITAN metal shredders reduce bulky, irregular, or loosely packed scrap metal into smaller, more uniform metal fragments. The processed material takes up less space and is easier to handle, making it easier to convey and sort, and better suited to downstream recycling or melting. Based on the metal type, feed size and form, required throughput, and downstream process requirements, TITAN can match the appropriate machine specifications, infeed and discharge arrangements, and supporting configurations to the actual operating conditions of each scrap metal processing project.
Metal type, feed size, structural form, and the presence of non-shreddable materials all affect feeding characteristics and final shredding results. TITAN evaluates equipment suitability based on the actual material conditions and determines the appropriate shredding solution according to the required throughput and output specifications.
TITAN metal shredders are suitable for volume reduction and shredding of a wide range of bulky, irregular, or light-gauge scrap metal.
Material category alone can only support a preliminary suitability assessment. Even within steel scrap or aluminium scrap, differences in size, hardness, structure, and how the material is combined may require different shredding conditions. Final suitability should therefore be confirmed against the actual feed material and required output.
Bulky items, long pieces, and tangled scrap present different feeding conditions. The maximum feed size and actual material form should be assessed together to determine whether the material can feed reliably into the shredder and to reduce the risk of blockage, entanglement, or jamming.
Different metal types, hardness levels, and structural forms behave differently during shredding. A material label such as “steel scrap” or “aluminium scrap” alone is not enough to determine whether the same machine configuration is suitable for every feed condition.
Materials that exceed the processing limits of the target machine, or are unsuitable for shredding because of their size, hardness, structure, hazardous characteristics, or other factors, should be identified and separated before feeding rather than processed together with normal scrap metal.
The data below comes from actual TITAN shredding tests using real materials and shows the observed throughput, output size, and energy consumption for different scrap metals on the corresponding machines. Actual results vary with feed condition and machine configuration.
These are actual test results obtained with the corresponding materials and machine configurations. They do not represent fixed performance for all materials or operating conditions. Actual throughput, output size, and energy consumption may vary with feed size, structure, material type, and continuous feeding conditions.
TITAN matches the shredder structure and model to the scrap metal type, size and structure, required throughput, target output size, and site conditions. Infeed and discharge arrangements can also be configured to match downstream processing requirements, establishing an appropriate material handling flow.
TITAN metal shredders include the TDS twin-shaft series and the TSS single-shaft series. Different models and configurations have different motor power, knife configurations, machine weights, and reference throughput ranges. Final selection should be based on the actual material and processing requirements.
| Model | Series | Shredder Type | Configuration | Motor Power | Shredder Knives | Machine Weight | Reference Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS-600 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Standard | 11 + 11 kW | 20 knives, 30 mm thick | 2.6 t | 400–500 kg/h |
| TDS-800 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Standard | 15 + 15 kW | 20 knives, 40 mm thick | 3.5 t | 700–800 kg/h |
| TDS-1000 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Configuration A | 22 + 22 kW | 20 knives, 50 mm thick | 5 t | 800–1,200 kg/h |
| TDS-1000 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Configuration B | 30 + 30 kW | 20 knives, 50 mm thick | 6 t | 1,200–1,500 kg/h |
| TDS-1200 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Configuration A | 37 + 37 kW | 24 knives, 50 mm thick | 9 t | 1,800–2,000 kg/h |
| TDS-1200 | TDS | Twin-shaft shredder | Configuration B | 55 + 55 kW | 20 knives, 60 mm thick | 14 t | 2,500–3,000 kg/h |
| TSS-600 | TSS | Single-shaft shredder | Standard | 22 / 30 kW | 30 knives | 2.4 t | 300–500 kg/h |
| TSS-700 | TSS | Single-shaft shredder | Standard | 37 kW | 39 knives | 3.2 t | 300–500 kg/h |
| TSS-800 | TSS | Single-shaft shredder | Standard | 45 kW | 40 knives | 4 t | 600–900 kg/h |
| TSS-1000 | TSS | Single-shaft shredder | Standard | 55 kW | 52 knives | 4.8 t | 700–1,500 kg/h |
| TSS-1400 | TSS | Single-shaft shredder | Standard | 75 kW | 88 knives | 6.2 t | 3,000–4,000 kg/h |
The throughput values in the table are reference processing ranges for the corresponding models and configurations. Actual throughput varies with material type, size, structure, continuous feeding conditions, and required output. Final performance for a specific project should be confirmed against the actual operating conditions.
Shredder selection should not be based only on model, motor power, or whether the machine is single-shaft or twin-shaft. The actual material and downstream processing requirements need to be considered together.
Confirm the scrap metal type, hardness, thickness, and structural condition. Different materials place different demands on the shredding process and machine configuration.
Confirm the maximum individual piece size and whether the material includes bulky pieces, long sections, tangled scrap, or other irregular forms to assess feed compatibility.
Determine the amount of scrap metal that needs to be processed per hour or per day and the production rhythm, then use the model reference throughput to identify the required machine size.
Define the required shredder output size together with downstream conveying, sorting, recycling, or melting requirements to determine the shredding configuration.
Consider available installation space, infeed method, discharge method, and the required interface with upstream and downstream equipment when determining the overall configuration.
The main difference between single-shaft and twin-shaft metal shredders lies in the shredding mechanism. The number of shafts alone does not determine which machine is more suitable; the actual material, required throughput, and target output must still be considered.
For the same type of scrap metal, the choice between single-shaft and twin-shaft structures should not be made from the material name or one specification alone. Feed size, structural condition, required throughput, and target output are all important selection factors.
A scrap metal shredder can operate as a standalone machine or be integrated with conveying and discharge arrangements according to the site material flow, with connections to downstream sorting, recycling, or other processing stages as required.
Check the feed size and structural condition, and identify materials or foreign objects that are unsuitable for the target shredder.
Material enters the scrap metal shredder. Where continuous conveying is required, conveying equipment can be configured according to the project.
The shredder reduces bulky or irregular scrap metal into smaller metal fragments.
Shredded material leaves through the appropriate discharge arrangement and proceeds to downstream conveying, sorting, recycling, or melting.
Scrap metal shredding is not simply about breaking material into smaller pieces. A stable shredding process depends on coordinated feeding, knife engagement and shearing, progressive volume reduction, output-size control, and discharge. These stages must work together. At the same time, the shredding mechanism and discharge method need to match the single-shaft or twin-shaft machine structure.
TDS twin-shaft and TSS single-shaft metal shredders use different shredding structures, but their core objective is the same: through the continuous action of the knives together with the shredder shafts or rotor, bulky and irregular scrap metal is progressively reduced to a size suitable for downstream processing.
Scrap metal enters the shredding zone through the hopper or supporting conveying equipment. Feed size and structural condition should match the feed requirements of the target machine to prevent material that exceeds the machine’s processing limits from entering the shredding chamber directly.
In twin-shaft machines, knives mounted on two parallel shredder shafts operate through counter-rotating or otherwise coordinated shaft motion to grip, shear, and tear the material. In single-shaft machines, rotating knives on the rotor work together with counter knives to tear or cut material entering the shredding zone.
As the shredder shafts or rotor continue to rotate, the material is repeatedly sheared, torn, and broken down by the knives. Bulky or irregular scrap metal is progressively transformed into smaller metal fragments that are easier to handle.
Material that meets the applicable discharge criteria exits through the discharge area. Depending on the specific design, single-shaft models can be equipped with a screen that keeps oversized material in the shredding zone for further processing. The final shredder output size ultimately depends on material characteristics, knife configuration, and machine structure.
TDS twin-shaft and TSS single-shaft machines differ in knife arrangement, material feeding method, and output-size control structure. The number of shafts alone therefore does not determine the final shredding result. The specific configuration should be selected according to the feed material and required output.
The core shredding action of the TITAN TDS / TSS series is produced by knives mounted on the shredder shafts or rotor. Acting directly on the scrap metal, these knives progressively reduce material size through gripping, shearing, and tearing.
The TDS twin-shaft series uses two parallel shredder shafts and their knives working together. The TSS single-shaft series uses a single main shaft or rotor together with counter knives and the corresponding feeding and screening structures. Knife quantity and specifications vary by model and configuration to suit different materials and processing requirements.
This knife-based shredding mechanism differs fundamentally from a scrap metal hammer mill, which relies on high-speed hammer impacts for size reduction. The machine structures and suitable operating conditions of the two equipment types should therefore not be treated as equivalent.
Beyond the single-shaft or twin-shaft structure itself, actual shredding performance also depends on knife configuration, output control, and the machine’s ability to respond to abnormal loads.
Shredder knives are mounted on the shredder shafts or rotor and reduce material size through shearing, gripping, or tearing. They are replaceable working components. Different TDS and TSS models use different knife quantities and specifications, and the appropriate configuration should be selected according to feed structure, required throughput, and output requirements.
Shredder output size refers to the actual size range of the processed material and is not the same as screen aperture. On models equipped with a screen, the screen helps prevent oversized material from discharging prematurely so that it remains in the shredding zone for further processing. Final output size is still influenced by material condition, knife configuration, and machine structure.
Differences in scrap metal size, hardness, and structure can cause sudden loads, blockages, or jamming. TITAN metal shredders are equipped with appropriate overload protection to help protect the drive and mechanical structure under abnormal loads; the specific protection method depends on the machine model and configuration. Overload protection does not replace proper feed management. Non-shreddable materials outside the processing range of the target machine should still be identified and, where practicable, separated before entering the machine.
TITAN metal shredders have been used in real projects involving recycled aluminium, scrap metal recycling, and steel scrap processing. Based on differences in feed form, required throughput, and target output, TITAN matches the appropriate single-shaft or twin-shaft equipment and verifies the shredding solution through actual operating data.
The customer is a large scrap metal recycling and processing company handling light scrap, scrap car bodies, used beverage cans, pre-painted corrugated steel roofing sheets, scrap sheet metal, and other materials. The feed varies considerably in size, shape, and structure, requiring stable volume reduction and size reduction before downstream processing.
The customer is a large recycled-aluminium company processing different types of aluminium alloy scrap. Bulky cast aluminium scrap, window and door profiles, automotive aluminium castings, and other feed materials vary considerably in size and structure. Their irregular forms and large volume require pre-treatment before entering the melting process.
ConfigurationA TDS-1000 twin-shaft metal shredder was configured to shear and tear bulky mixed aluminium scrap, providing initial volume reduction and producing feed better suited to downstream melting.
The customer’s scrap yard had accumulated large quantities of bulky steel scrap coils, scrap iron pieces, and scrap bicycles. Processing had previously relied heavily on manual work, which limited throughput and required a relatively large operating team.
ConfigurationThe project uses two TSS-800 single-shaft metal shredders to progressively reduce bulky and irregular steel scrap into smaller metal fragments that are easier to handle and process downstream, replacing part of the previous manual work with mechanized shredding.
The data above are from actual operating records for the corresponding customer projects. Actual throughput, output size, energy consumption, and staffing requirements may vary with feed size and structure, machine configuration, feeding method, and site operating conditions. These results should not be treated as guaranteed performance for other projects.
Feedback from a customer using this TITAN machine in a real scrap processing project.
TITAN provided more than just a shredder — it delivered a practical solution to the challenges we faced with mixed metal scrap. The improved material flow made our recycling operation more stable and efficient.
TITAN’s service does not end with equipment delivery. Depending on project requirements, we can provide equipment installation, commissioning, and operator training. After start-up, we can support continued shredder operation through remote diagnostics, field service, and spare parts supply.
Based on the machine and project configuration, the shredder is positioned and electrically connected. Infeed, discharge, and related auxiliary equipment are connected as required by the project to prepare for subsequent system commissioning.
After installation, the drive, electrical, and control systems are checked and commissioned. The direction of rotation of the shredder shafts or rotor and the machine operating status are confirmed, followed by loaded operation verification using actual material.
Based on actual machine operation, on-site personnel are trained in start-up and shutdown procedures, feed requirements, safe operation, abnormal-condition handling, and basic routine maintenance, helping operators understand the basic operating and inspection procedures for the metal shredder.
After the equipment is put into operation, TITAN can assist with remote diagnostics based on fault symptoms, alarm information, and operating status. If further action is required, field service and appropriate spare parts support can be provided depending on project conditions.
Specific installation arrangements, field service, spare parts supply, and warranty coverage are determined by machine configuration, project location, and contractual terms.
The more closely the information reflects your actual operating conditions, the easier it is for us to determine the appropriate machine structure, model, infeed and discharge arrangements, and whether a shredding test with actual material is required.
What scrap metal do you need to process? Please specify the main metal type and whether the feed consists of a single material or a mixture of different scrap materials.
Please provide the maximum individual piece size, thickness, and general form, such as sheet metal, profiles, metal containers, bulky pieces, or long sections. Also indicate whether the material is significantly tangled, compacted, or has other special structural characteristics.
How much scrap metal needs to be processed per hour or per day? Where possible, provide the actual amount of material processed under normal continuous production conditions so that the machine’s reference throughput can be matched to the required operating rhythm.
What size range should the shredded material reach? Will it subsequently be conveyed, sorted, recovered, or sent to a melting process? The target output and downstream application influence the machine configuration.
Please provide the available installation space and indicate whether material will be fed manually, with a material handler, by conveying equipment, or by another method. Also indicate whether the shredder needs to interface with existing conveying, sorting, or other production equipment.
