The operational challenge
Rootstocks and green waste are irregular, fibrous and often contaminated with soil or stone. Moisture, seasonality and loader technique can change the load on the machine.
ORGANIC MATERIAL
Green Waste & Rootstocks
Open up fibrous green waste and irregular rootstocks with a configuration designed for draw-in, changing moisture and embedded soil or stone.
How twin-shaft shredding addresses it
Star and combination configurations use the twin shafts to grip and tear fibrous material. The tilting hopper and controlled loading method help present awkward pieces to the chamber.
LIKELY CONFIGURATION DISCUSSION
Start with shafts, counter tools and the screen.
Shafts
- Star shaft
- Combination shaft
- Wood shaft
Tooling
- Counter rake for suitable material
- Application-specific breaker bars
- Screen basket where a more controlled fraction is required
These are starting points for assessment, not a final specification.
MATERIAL & PROCESS EVIDENCE
Connect the feed evidence to the cutting system and required discharge.
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OFFICIAL PLATFORM FOOTAGE
Use platform footage for context—not as a material trial.
No material-specific WERT-channel clip is presented for this feed. The general PHANTOM film shows the platform only; arrange a representative assessment for the actual input and output requirement.
OFFICIAL WERT VIDEO
PHANTOM: 2025 innovation-award nomination
Accessible video summary: Official WERT Recycling Technik film introducing the PHANTOM platform and its innovation-award case.
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AVERAGE STATED THROUGHPUT
Benchmark the discussion carefully.
| Material | Average stated range |
|---|---|
 Green waste | approximately 25–35 tonnes per hour |
 Rootstocks | approximately 22–30 tonnes per hour |
Performance qualification. Performance figures are manufacturer-stated averages and are not guaranteed. Actual throughput will vary according to material, shaft configuration, screen-basket settings, material feed and operating conditions.
PERFORMANCE VARIABLES
What will change the result.
- 01Root diameter
- 02Soil and stone content
- 03Moisture
- 04Stringy contamination
- 05Loader bucket size
- 06Required downstream process
MODEL CONSIDERATIONS
Power is part of the decision, not the whole decision.
Discuss electric-site operation against diesel flexibility, then validate the selected shaft on a representative mix rather than clean demonstration material alone.
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Plan around the actual wear mechanism.
Clean around the chamber and conveyor, inspect for wrapping, and check wear after abrasive soil or stone. The actual service plan should follow the operating environment.
RELATED SHAFTS
Explore the likely tooling families.
APPLICATION FAQ
Questions to settle before specification.
01Are rootstocks and green waste the same duty?+
No. WERT states separate average ranges because rootstock size, soil and shape can create a materially different load from screened green waste.
02Which shaft is normally considered first?+
Star and combination shafts are both relevant, with the final choice depending on draw-in behaviour and the required output.
03Can wet material be processed?+
Moisture is one of the variables that must be assessed. It can affect feed behaviour, output and cleaning requirements.
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