TASKMASTER® TM3000
Extra heavy-duty twin-shaft with large throat opening
The TASKMASTER® TM3000 is a heavy-duty industrial shredder built for high-volume size reduction, delivering low-speed, high-torque performance for demanding wastewater, industrial, and solid waste applications.
Key Features
- High Torque Design
- Large Throat Openings
- Extra Heavy-Duty Construction
- Maximum Performance & Reliability
Established 1918 · Made in USA · Livingston, NJ
Product Overview
Options
- Cutter Technology
- Equipped with 2" (51 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses available upon request.
- Drive Mechanism
- Planetary gear drive system ensures high torque and low-speed operation.
- Construction Materials
- Heavy-duty 5-1/2" (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high-strength bearings.
- Safety Features
- Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.
This unit features heavy-duty 5-1/2” (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high strength bearings providing a rigid dependable drive train. The spline input assures excellent power transmission from reducer to the shredder. The unit is provided with a standard cutter thickness of 2” (51 mm). Other thicknesses can be provided. The TM3000, with or without stand and hopper, can be readily installed directly in an enclosed system as the housing extends beyond the cutters for enhanced safety.
Features and Advantages
Precision Cutters
Each cutter and spacer is precision ground and hardened for long life and dependable operation and constructed in long-lasting alloy steel.
Unique Cleaning Comb Design
Wrap-around Cleaning Combs are individual plates, easily installed and provide excellent cleaning of the cutters. The combs are precision-fitted and easily adjustable.
Planetary Reducer
Direct-coupled, highly compact gear reducer provides low-speed, high-torque power. These reducers work with a choice of electric or hydraulic drives.
A Choice of Cutters
The TASKMASTER choice of unique cutter designs provides desired performance and output for specific applications requirements.
Rugged Spline Shaft and Gears
4″ Alloy Hexagonal Shafting with spline coupling builds quality in every component and provides a positive connection to the gear unit.
Dimensions
| Model No. | TM3042 | TM3054 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| A. Input Width | 29.75(756 MM) | 29.75(756 MM) |
| B. Input Length | 42.25(1073 MM) | 54.25(1378 MM) |
| C. Height | 18(457 MM) | 18(457 MM) |
| D. Overall Width | 62.5(1587.5 MM) | 62.5(1587.5 MM) |
| E. Overall Length | 134(3404 MM) | 146(3708 MM) |
| F. Overall Height (Typical) | 102(2591 MM) | 102(2591 MM) |
| Hopper Opening | 56″ x 42″(1422 MM x 1067 MM) | 56″ x 54″(1422 MM x 1372 MM) |
| Shaft Size | 5.5″ Hex(140 MM) | 5.5″ Hex(140 MM) |
| Cutter Diameter | 16″(406 MM) | 16″(406 MM) |
| Cutter Thickness (Typical) | 2″ or 4″(51 MM or 102 MM) | 2″ or 4″(51 MM or 102 MM) |
| Specifications | ||
| Horsepower (Min/Max) | 50 – 75 HP(37.3 x 56 kW) | 50 – 75 HP(37.3 x 56 kW) |
| Cleaning Combs | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 10,000 lbs.(4535 kg) | 12,000 lbs.(5443 kg) |
| Drive | Planetary Gear | Planetary Gear |
| Shaft Connection | Spline | Spline |
| Shaft Seals | Proprietary Serpentine Labyrinth | Proprietary Serpentine Labyrinth |
See It in Action
TASKMASTER TM3000 In Action
Technical Specifications
- Cutter Technology
- Equipped with 2" (51 mm) cam cutters; other thicknesses available upon request.
- Drive Mechanism
- Planetary gear drive system ensures high torque and low-speed operation.
- Construction Materials
- Heavy-duty 5-1/2" (140 mm) hardened, alloy hexagonal shafts and high-strength bearings.
- Safety Features
- Housing extends beyond cutters for enhanced safety and ease of installation in fully enclosed systems.
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Applications & Usage
Where This Product Is Used
Batteries
Our battery shredders reduce waste and scrap quickly and efficiently with a low speed high torque operation.
Biomass
Twin shaft grinders are used for primary reduction of biomass solids. Taskmaster biomass grinders can handle a wide range of materials in biogas production.
Electronic Waste Shredders
Our electronic waste shredders and e-waste shredders reduce waste and scrap quickly and efficiently with a low speed high torque operation.
Solar Panels
Explore our range of solar panel shredders, crafted to efficiently recycle and recover valuable materials from expired solar panels. Discover how our cutting-edge solutions aid in sustainable waste management.
Metal Shredders
Franklin Miller’s industrial metal shredders are the industry standard for any scrap metal recycling operation. Our shredders handle hard drives, circuit boards, laptops, and much more.
Oil and Gas
Franklin Miller has a multitude of inline processors suitable to handle the complex demands of oil and gas applications. The unique needs pertaining to the extraction, refining, and transporting of petroleum products can be easily handled by Franklin Miller grinders.
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Extra heavy-duty twin-shaft with large throat opening