Desktop Shredder V2

A bench-top electric plastic shredder built for workshops, makerspaces, and educational facilities. The Desktop Shredder V2 shreds waste plastic into consistent 5mm or 8mm granules at up to 20 kg/hr, ready for injection moulding or further recycling. It handles a wide range of thermoplastics including PP, HDPE, LDPE, PLA, PETG, PS, ABS, and Acrylic, among many others.

At 85 kg with a 77 x 35 x 64 cm footprint, it is a serious piece of equipment. The 1.5 kW motor runs through a 1:40 worm gear gearbox at 36 rpm for high-torque, low-speed shredding. Multiple safety interlocks are built in as standard, including a door interlock, hopper interlock, and emergency stop. The machine is CE and UKCA certified.

The Desktop Shredder V2 is a 220V, 50Hz machine. There is no 110V version, as the motor is designed for 50Hz mains frequency. Customers in 110V countries (USA, Canada, Japan, etc.) can use the machine with a 2 kW step-up transformer, available from retailers such as Amazon. If you also own a Fume Extractor V2, both machines can share a single 2 kW transformer.

Key Features

• Up to 20 kg/hr output: high-throughput shredding with the standard 8mm mesh.
• 5mm or 8mm granule sizes: standard 8mm mesh included; optional 5mm mesh available separately.
• 1.5 kW motor with 1:40 worm gearbox: high torque at 36 rpm for consistent shredding.
• Reversible operation: rotate the switch to reverse and clear jams without stopping.
• VFD speed control: adjustable motor frequency for different materials and feed rates.
• Three safety interlocks: door interlock, hopper interlock, and emergency stop as standard.
• 59 dB unloaded noise level: quiet enough for office-adjacent spaces.
• Optional vacuum attachment: for clean granule extraction and reduced mess.
• CE and UKCA certified: compliant with EU and UK machinery directives.
• Powder coated steel frame: built for long-term workshop use.
• 220V only: UK, EU, and AU plugs available. 110V customers require a 2 kW step-up transformer.

Purchase Options

Kit: all parts and hardware with a step-by-step digital build guide. Total assembly time is approximately 7 to 8 hours. The practical choice for anyone who wants to understand the machine fully.

Partially Built: the machine ships partially assembled. Full assembly is not possible within a single shipping box at this size, so some assembly is always required. The Partially Built option reduces the work needed on arrival.

Both options include a country-specific plug and ship globally via UPS Carbon Neutral shipping.

Specifications

• Weight: 85 kg
• Dimensions: 77 x 35 x 64 cm (H x D x W)
• Motor: 1.5 kW with 1:40 worm gear gearbox
• Max RPM: 36 rpm
• Max Torque: 105 kN
• Output Rate: up to 20 kg/hr (8mm mesh)
• Granule Sizes: 8mm (standard), 5mm (optional mesh)
• Hopper Opening: 152 x 101 mm (functional opening)
• Noise (idle): 59 dB
• Noise (operating): 71 to 75 dB
• Shredder Type: single shaft, slow speed, granulator/shredder
• Supported Plastics: PP, HDPE, LDPE, PLA, PETG, PS, ABS, Acrylic, and many more
• Voltage: 220V, 50Hz (UK, EU, AU plugs available, no 110V version)
• Plug Types: UK (G), EU (E), AU/NZ (I)
• Certifications: CE and UKCA
• Warranty: 12 months from delivery

What's in the Box

• 1x Desktop Shredder V2 (Kit components or Partially Built)
• 1x 8mm shredder mesh (standard)
• 1x Build guide and parts list (Kit) or setup guide (Partially Built)
• 1x Country-specific mains plug

Shipping and Support

We ship from the UK to destinations worldwide via UPS Carbon Neutral shipping. For current dispatch times and shipping rates, see our FAQ page. For any other enquiries, visit our Contact page or use the chat box below.