Skip to main content
TASKMASTER | Systems

TASKMASTER® Fish Shredding System

Twin-shaft grinders macerate fish waste for compliance

The TASKMASTER® Fish Shredding System grinds seafood waste and byproducts into a fine slurry, reducing TSS and BOD loads to prepare high-strength wastewater for downstream treatment.

Key Features

  • Precision Cutters
  • Unique Cleaning Comb Design
  • Planetary Reducer
  • Choice of Cutter Profiles
  • Rugged Spline Shaft & Gears

Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

Product Overview

Description

Construction Material
Robust construction with sealed design suitable for high-moisture environments.
Cutting Mechanism
Twin-shaft grinders with precision cutters and a choice of cutter configurations.
Design
Features a unique cleaning comb design and planetary reducer for efficient operation.
Applications
Processing of fish waste for rendering, production of fishmeal, organic fertilizer, hydrolysate, and fish oil extraction.
Description

Franklin Miller TASKMASTER® twin-shaft grinders serve an important role in fish and fish waste processing worldwide. These units help ship-based and land-based fish processing plants enhance efficiency, cut downtime and meet Marpol disposal regulations. They provide protection of plant equipment from fouling, clogging and damage. These versatile grinders feature robust construction. With their sealed design, they can be used in environments with high moisture.

View full specifications

Options

Customize this product for your application

TASKMASTER grinders can be configured to macerate the entire fish, including the head into an output that resembles a mashed substance. They can also process shellfish such as lobster carcasses. The TASKMASTER is the perfect choice for obliterating Asian carp, which threaten the environment.

The TASKMASTER series fish grinders are available with drives from 3HP (2.2kw) up to 75HP (56kw) to meet a wide range of requirements and capacities.

Features and Advantages

Dimensions

Technical Specifications

Construction Material
Robust construction with sealed design suitable for high-moisture environments.
Cutting Mechanism
Twin-shaft grinders with precision cutters and a choice of cutter configurations.
Design
Features a unique cleaning comb design and planetary reducer for efficient operation.
Applications
Processing of fish waste for rendering, production of fishmeal, organic fertilizer, hydrolysate, and fish oil extraction.

Need Help Choosing the Right Solution?

Our engineers have over a century of experience matching equipment to applications. Tell us about your process and we'll recommend the best fit.

Trusted by Industry Leaders Worldwide

CargillRoss ValleyNestleWarwick TownshipPlymouthFrito LayWhirlpoolFitchburg

Trusted Since 1918

Ready to Specify the TASKMASTER® Fish Shredding System?

Twin-shaft grinders macerate fish waste for compliance