Q: Can you increase the crushing force of the drum crushers to more than 38,000 lbs.?
A: The HDC-905 units have a maximum crushing force of 38,000 lbs.
Q: Do you have to hold the button the entire cycle or can you press it and walk away?
A: This is hydraulic unit has a latching circuit that has an automatic operation after a single depression of the hand-held pendant. At the end of the cycle, the unit resets to the start position.
To interrupt operation, depress the E-Stop button.
Q: Is the drum crusher spark resistant?
A: No, the HDC units are not spark resistant.
Q: Is the drum crusher explosive proof?
A: No, the HDC units are not explosive proof.
Q: Is this designed to operate without being bolted down?
A: Yes the drum crusher can be used without being bolted down. There are fork pockets so the drum crusher can be moved. Please see the owners manual for additional information.
Q: What is the difference between the standard (IDC) and the high cycle (HC)?
A: HDC-905-HC is high cycle version. It has a heavy duty continuous run (with timer) power unit and will basically do unlimited number of cycles.
Standard unit is designed for a duty cycle that will allow for crushing or compacting up to 250 drums per week in a typical non-hazardous, indoor room-temperature environment when operated on a three-phase power supply.
Q: We are expecting to crush about 1500 drums per month. Will this unit work for us?
A: Approximately 2000 drums per month is possible with HDC-905-HC high cycle crusher. Cycle time is approx 25 seconds.
Q: What is the compacting plate diameter?
A: The diameter is 21"
Q: I have fiber drums. Will this work?
A: Yes fiber drums can be used with the drum crusher
Q: What is the AMP range for the HDC-905-IDC/460V?
A: The 460V 3 phase full - load current is 9.5 AMPS.
Q: What is the amp draw of the HDC-905-IDC/230V?
A: If set up for operation on 230V, single-phase, the motor nameplate full-load current is 12.8 amps.
If set up for operation on 230V, three-phase, the motor nameplate full-load current is 16.8 amps.