Shredder
Mini V2
Hand-cranked recycling, mains-free.
The Shredder Mini V2 is a compact, hand-cranked desktop plastic shredder designed and built in the UK by Sustainable Design Studio, for home workshops, schools, and makerspaces. Turn waste plastic, bottle caps, and 3D print off-cuts into consistent flakes ready for injection moulding or extrusion.
- Hand-operated tool, no mains required
- 12 month worldwide warranty
- Carbon neutral shipping
Zero watts. Same shred, no plug required.
The cheapest entry to plastic recycling, designed for human power. The 19 mm hex shaft accepts any wrench, ratchet, or battery drill, so you can crank by hand or fit a motor for higher throughput.
Built for human power, ready for a drill
No electricity required
Crank by hand, or fit a battery drill to the 19 mm hex shaft for faster throughput. Either way, the SMV2 works anywhere, off-grid, in the classroom, or on the bench, with no mains plug needed.
Bench-top footprint
At up to 12 kg and 16 × 37 × 38 cm (D × W × H), the SMV2 sits on any workbench. The optional table mount adds a safety hopper and clamps the unit firmly in place for hands-free cranking.
Works with drills and ratchets
The 19 mm (3/4 inch) universal hex shaft accepts any standard wrench, ratchet, or battery drill. Add a low-RPM motor and the SMV2 runs continuously at around 40 RPM at the shaft, up to 80 Nm torque.
Watch the SMV2 turn waste into feedstock
From loading bottle caps and 3D print off-cuts to clean shredded flake, the whole cycle, uncut. Watch the 19 mm hex shaft run by hand and by drill, and see the output drop straight into the collection tray ready for the Injection Mini V2.
Technical specifications
Every figure below is published in the SMV2 digital product passport and verified against the build guide.
Specifications may vary slightly between Kit, Assembled, and Painted Assembled versions. Output rate depends on plastic type, feed size, and how the hex shaft is driven.
| Output rate | ~5 kg/hr (varies by material and power method) |
|---|---|
| Shredding area | 9.5 × 11.5 cm |
| Hopper opening | 5 cm |
| Hex shaft | 19 mm (3/4 inch) universal |
| Power | Manual hand-cranked, or drive via 19 mm hex shaft with drill, ratchet, or motor |
| Supported plastics | PLA, ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PETG, PS, plus many more (see plastic material database) |
| Machine dimensions | 16 × 37 × 38 cm (D × W × H) |
| Machine weight | Up to 12 kg with table mount, 7 kg box-only |
| Shipping packs | Ships in a single box. Box-only configurations 23 × 18 × 18 cm. With Table Mount 37 × 25 × 12 cm (Kit) or 38 × 38 × 20 cm (Assembled). All dimensions D × W × H. |
| Power requirements | None. Hand-operated tool, no mains electricity required |
| Motorised target | ~40 RPM at shaft, up to 80 Nm torque (drill or motor) |
| Compatible downstream | Output sized to feed directly into the Injection Mini V2 |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel |
| Safety | Optional table mount with safety hopper covering moving parts |
| Certification | Hand-operated tool, exempt from CE and UKCA marking requirements |
| Warranty | 12 months from delivery, or 1,000 hours of operation |
Five refinements, one redesigned machine
Globally shippable
The whole machine ships in one box anywhere in the world, no pallet required. V1 needed a multi-box shipment for the table-mount configuration.
Better tolerances
Laser-cut precision on every panel and shaft housing. Less play in the drive train means cleaner flakes and a quieter shred.
More robust build
Improved assembly and a beefier frame. The V2 is built to take real workshop use, week in, week out.
Universal hex shaft
A 19 mm (3/4 inch) hex shaft replaces the V1 fixed crank. Drive it with a wrench, ratchet, drill, or low-RPM motor, your choice.
Better in every way
Every upgrade above lands at V1 prices. From £200 as a kit, the SMV2 stays the cheapest plastic shredder we make.
Build it yourself, or start creating today
Self assembly
Order the SMV2 as a kit and learn the machine inside out. Includes the full digital build guide and a complete parts list, so you can service or repair every component yourself.
- Step-by-step digital build guide
- Complete parts list with part numbers
- Approximately 1 to 2 hours from unboxing to first shred
- Optional table mount available at checkout
Fully assembled
Short on time? The pre-assembled SMV2 ships ready to crank, straight out of the box. Add the table mount for hands-free use, or upgrade to the painted finish.
- Tested and calibrated in the UK workshop
- First shred in under five minutes
- Optional table mount and painted finish
- 12 month worldwide warranty, end to end
We ship worldwide, carbon neutral
Prompt global delivery with UPS Carbon Neutral. The whole machine ships in a single box, no pallet, no fuss. UK orders usually arrive next-day. EU and US orders typically arrive in three to five working days. Elsewhere worldwide, in seven to ten working days.
See where every part came from
Every SMV2 ships with a digital product passport. Part sourcing, material breakdown, and the full environmental impact of your purchase, in one place.
Read SMV2 passportFAQ
Questions, answered honestly
Still unsure? The team replies within one to two working days. Get in touch
Turn waste into feedstock with the SMV2
£230 fully assembled, £200 as a kit. UPS Carbon Neutral shipping worldwide, 12 month warranty, and a digital product passport with every machine.
