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XR-RC Pre-shredder
Powerful single-shaft shredder for the efficient pre-shredding of bulky, heterogeneous, and contaminant-laden material streams. Ideal for efficient volume reduction in continuous, multi-shift operation, as well as for material preparation ahead of downstream sorting systems.
- Versatile processing across a wide range of material streams
- Tear-and-cut shredding system for efficient size reduction
- High process reliability and constant material flow
- Controlled particle sizing for downstream processing
- High resistance to contaminants
A wide variety of material streams—whether heterogeneous, bulky, contaminated with foreign matter, or particularly voluminous—can be optimally processed with the XR-RC shredder.
The low-speed, rugged cutting system minimizes wear and increases operational reliability.
This shredder is available both as a stationary machine and as a mobile-e (semi-mobile) machine with a crawler track.
Easily accessible service and maintenance points reduce downtime and maximize machine uptime.
With the UNTHA Power Core, we offer you a powerful and flexible solution for the autonomous operation of our shredders – without the need for an external power source.
Whether to bridge shortages, for temporary use, or as a permanent power supply: with the Power Core, you achieve maximum flexibility in choosing the location for your shredder and maximum efficiency.
These materials can be shredded with the XR-RC:
The MyUNTHA customer portal gives you access to all your shredder data and useful features such as the spare parts catalog & online store, maintenance manager and the GENIUS digital assistance system. MyUNTHA supports you in your daily work with your shredder and helps to make processes even more efficient.
The XR-RC is a powerful, slow-speed single-shaft shredder for the reliable pre-shredding of a wide variety of waste and recyclables. It processes bulky and contaminant-heavymaterials in a single pass to defined particle sizes of 100–300 mm 4–12 in. The result is a uniform output material that is ideally suited for downstream sorting processes, secondary or fine shredding, or as a directly usable end product.
With its rugged construction, the XR-RC is built for continuous, multi-shift operation across a variety of applications. Its high resistance to contaminants ensures dependable performance, making it a trusted solution for operators and system integrators focused on efficiency and process reliability.
- Waste management companies that work daily with bulky, heterogeneous, and highly contaminated material streams.
- Operators of waste wood processing lines who require robust and process-stable coarse shredding as a basis for subsequent processes or as a final end product.
- Plant engineers, who wish to integrate a reliable pre-shredder or bag opener into sorting and processing plants (Waste-to-Energy/Incineration/Biomass).
The RC cutting system combines cutting and tearing for efficient size reduction, while its optimized tooth geometry delivers aggressive self-feeding of material. This allows the XR-RC to achieve throughput rates of up to 77 TPH (70 t/h) in coarse pre-shredding. Interchangeable screen bars and perforated screens produce defined particle sizes of 4–12 in (100–300 mm).
Foreign materials can be quickly removed through a dedicated maintenance access point. Rotor blades and stator bars can be hardfaced and reused at the end of their wear life, significantly reducing spare parts costs and lowering total cost of ownership over the life of the machine.
Thousands of customers from all over the world and a wide variety of industries already rely on the trusted UNTHA brand.
From commissioning to hard surfacing, cutter changes, and regular inspection and maintenance activities, we look after your shredder throughout its lifetime.
For special requirements, we offer custom-made accessories for this shredder.
The adjustable main cutting bar offers you the option to adjust the cutting opening. The shredder can be optimally adjusted for the material to be shredded and the required discharge fraction.
This option is only available for the C cutting system.
Our shredders are available with either synchronous or asynchronous drives. Both drive types are powerful and designed for different applications. The selection of the appropriate drive is based on the material, required throughput, and specific operating conditions to ensure reliable and efficient shredding.
The UNTHA Eco Power Drive is a beltless synchronous direct drive for high-torque applications and demanding continuous operation. Two water-cooled synchronous motors with load-dependent speed control transmit power directly to the rotor and automatically adjust torque and speed to the material. This ensures efficient and consistently high throughput.
The high efficiency significantly reduces energy consumption—especially during 24/7 operation. The low-noise, wear-free direct drive operates without belts, which demonstrably reduces maintenance requirements. The UNTHA Eco Power Drive is the best choice for companies that expect maximum energy efficiency and process stability when processing demanding materials in multi-shift operation.
Every operation has unique requirements, and site conditions can vary significantly. That’s why all XR-class shredders are available in both stationary and mobile-e (semi-mobile) configurations, providing flexibility for different operating concepts, material flows, and site conditions.
Both configurations are built on the same proven shredding technology and deliver equivalent performance.
A stationary shredder is the most cost-effective choice when handling consistent material flows at a fixed location, serving as a fully integrated part of an overall plant. Typical applications include sorting plants, screening lines, or SRF/RDF processing facilities operating continuously in multi-shift or 24/7 mode. These setups often feature a high degree of automation and existing infrastructure, including reliable power supply. The shredder can be fully integrated into the existing infrastructure, both mechanically and via control systems, for seamless operation.
