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TASKMASTER® TM1600 Grinder

Twin-shaft grinder for rags, sludge, and biosolids

The TASKMASTER® TM1600 is a powerful twin-shaft grinder designed to process high volumes of biosolids, rags, sludge, and solid waste, protecting pumps and downstream equipment in wastewater systems.

Key Features

  • Heavy-Duty Construction
  • Heavy Solids Capacity
  • Rugged Hex Shafting
  • Reliable Mechanical Seal
  • Channel Gravity or Pipe Install

Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ

Available Models:
  • TM1620A
  • TM1630A
  • TM1640A
  • TM1650A

Product Overview

Description

Cutter Technology
High-torque twin-shaft grinding with hardened alloy steel cutter-spacer elements
Mounting Options
Inline or open channel installations
Construction Materials
Heavy-duty steel frame, hardened alloy steel cutters
Features
Robust construction, high-capacity grinding, low maintenance design, adaptable to various applications
Description

These units can be installed for full or occasional submergence with our unique submersible explosion-proof motor and drive. They can be supplied with support frames or channel frames as well as guide rails to facilitate removal from wet wells. A variety of drive configurations is available to meet most installation requirements including standard electric motors, submersible explosion-proof motors, extended shafts or hydraulic systems

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Options

Customize this product for your application

The TASKMASTER® TM1600 employs unique cutter-spacer combo's.   These cutting elements combine individual cutters and spacers into high strength elements for high strength and reduced overall components  The cutter/spacers are available in a variety of profiles to match your exact application requirement.  They are constructed of high strength alloy steel and then hardened and ground.  They also available in hardened stainless steel.

Configurations

Customize this product for your application

The versatile TASKMASTER TM1600 can be configured for liquid channels, wet wells, water inlets or pipeline installations. It can also be used in gravity-fed installations, such as for screenings discharged from a bar screen. Units can be provided with a stand and hopper for a variety of gravity-fed shredding applications.

Technical Specifications

Cutter Technology
High-torque twin-shaft grinding with hardened alloy steel cutter-spacer elements
Mounting Options
Inline or open channel installations
Construction Materials
Heavy-duty steel frame, hardened alloy steel cutters
Features
Robust construction, high-capacity grinding, low maintenance design, adaptable to various applications

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Twin-shaft grinder for rags, sludge, and biosolids