The operational challenge
Low-density material can bridge, wrap or feed inconsistently. Films, baling wire, moisture and mixed rigid items change both chamber behaviour and downstream separation.
LIGHTER MATERIALS
Paper, Plastics & Mixed Materials
Prepare paper, plastics and selected mixed materials with shafts chosen for controlled draw-in, tearing and the downstream sorting process.
How twin-shaft shredding addresses it
Star or combination shafts grip and reduce the feed while the hopper supports controlled presentation. A screen may be used where the assessed downstream process benefits from a tighter output range.
LIKELY CONFIGURATION DISCUSSION
Start with shafts, counter tools and the screen.
Shafts
- Star shaft
- Combination shaft
- Waste shaft
Tooling
- Counter rake
- Waste breaker bars
- Screen basket where technically appropriate
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 |
|---|---|
 Paper | approximately 12–19 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.
- 01Baled or loose feed
- 02Film content
- 03Moisture
- 04Bulk density
- 05Wire and contaminants
- 06Target sorting process
MODEL CONSIDERATIONS
Power is part of the decision, not the whole decision.
For lightweight streams, stable feed and shaft behaviour may matter more than headline power. Validate the complete process at demonstration.
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Plan around the actual wear mechanism.
Plan regular removal of wrapped films and wire, keep sensors and cooling areas clean, and inspect cutting edges for uneven wear.
RELATED SHAFTS
Explore the likely tooling families.
APPLICATION FAQ
Questions to settle before specification.
01What paper throughput does WERT state?+
The current average stated range is approximately 12–19 tonnes per hour under suitable conditions.
02Can plastics be processed with paper?+
Selected plastics and mixed materials are listed applications, but film content, rigid plastics and contaminants need separate assessment.
03Will one set of shafts suit every mixed load?+
No. Interchangeability expands the machine's operating envelope; it does not remove the need to select a configuration for each stream.
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