What are the recycling concerns that schools have?
When it comes to recycling, many schools have concerns about their waste management. When you consider the amount of worksheets, school reports, and student files that are no longer needed, plus outdated textbooks, you can see why commercial shredders for schools are an important addition. Schools often deal with a mix of paper waste as well as cardboard or laminated documents. Here are the top shredder types recommended for schools that are interested in recycling cardboard and stacks of paper:
The HSM ProfiPack C400 Cardboard Shredder
The HSM ProfiPack C400 Cardboard Shredder is particularly well-suited for schools that want to engage in eco-friendly recycling practices, especially those looking to repurpose materials like cardboard. It is the perfect portable and compact tabletop cardboard shredder.perforator It shreds cardboard into strips, and transforms the cardboard into high-quality packaging material. The C400 can convert old cardboard boxes into padding material that can be used for shipping school supplies, art projects, or donations. It is also an ideal machine for commercial use on a countertop or within a shipping area.
Key Specifications of the HSM ProfiPack C400 Cardboard Shredder:
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Capacity: 1 layer (about 3⁄8 inch sheet of cardboard)
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Intake Width: 16 1⁄3 inches wide x 2⁄5 inch high
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Speed: 26 1⁄2 feet/min.
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Cutting Size (perforated): 5⁄32 inches x 2 23⁄64 inches
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Noise Level: 68-70 dB(A)
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Throughput Capacity: Up to 110 lbs./hour
Benefits of the HSM ProfiPack C400 Cardboard Shredder:
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The packaging material provides optimum protection for boxed products.
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The turbo function resolves machine blockages by briefly increasing power.
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The device can be lifted and transported easily via the side recessed handles.
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Sturdy feet ensure the C400 will not slip.
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The efficient drive concept ensures a powerful operation at constant load.
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The infinitely variable adjustment of the working width with a scale allows the production of perforated cardboard filler at precisely the size required.
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The induction-hardened solid steel cutting rollers guarantee durability.
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Depending on the application, the cushioning volume of the packaging material can be adjusted as required.
The Formax Greenwave 430 Cardboard Perforator
The Formax Greenwave 430 Cardboard Perforator is a superb choice for schools that want to enhance their sustainability efforts and reduce waste costs by recycling cardboard into practical, reusable packing material instead of using single-use plastic and foam packing materials. Instead of shredding cardboard into strips like the HSM ProfiPack C400 Cardboard Shredder, it creates a pattern of holes in cardboard sheets, making them easier to fold. It converts used cardboard into flexible, mesh-like padding, which is perfect for wrapping and protecting school equipment, arts projects, or science fair models. This freestanding unit features heavy-duty casters, allowing it to be moved easily from place to place.
Basic Specifications of the Formax Greenwave 430 Cardboard Perforator:
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Perforating Speed: Up to 40 fpm (12.2m/min)
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Maximum Perforating Width: Up to 16.9” (430mm)
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Maximum Input Thickness: Up to .79” (20mm)
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Dimensions W x D x H: 24.8” x 22.4” x 38.1” (630mm x 570mm x 970mm)
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Bin Capacity: 28 gal. Motor: 1 HP
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Power Supply: 115V 60Hz
Features of the Formax Greenwave 430 Cardboard Perforator:
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Perforates and trims in one pass.
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Sturdy construction, solid steel blades.
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Speed is up to 40 feet per minute.
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Easy, push-button operation.
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Accepts cardboard up to 16.9" wide and .079" thick.
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Shipping weight is 271 lbs.
The Intimus 14.87 (0.1” x 1.6”) Cross Cut Shredder-Baler
The Intimus 14.87 (0.1” x 1.6”) Cross Cut Shredder-Baler is a high-volume, industrial-grade solution that’s especially valuable for large schools or school districts with serious recycling goals. It can turn huge amounts of sensitive and non-sensitive documents into compact, recyclable bales. The shredder-baler simplifies waste management by combining two recycling processes - shredding and baling - in one system. It is best for large-scale document disposal in school administrative centers, testing offices, or record archives. The shredder-baler comes with various cut sizes, all built with the highest quality hardened steel.
Basic Specifications of the Intimus 14.87 (0.1” x 1.6”) Cross Cut Shredder-Baler:
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Security Level: Level 3/P-4
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Particle Size: 0.1" x 1.6" (3.8 x 40mm)
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Shred Speed: 11.8 in/s
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Throat Size: 17 inches
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Sheet Capacity: Up to 95 sheets
Features of the Intimus 14.87 (0.1” x 1.6”) Cross Cut Shredder-Baler:
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The useful supplement to the large document shredder: shredded material is automatically compressed into compact bales.
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Shredder and baler operate in tandem.
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Shredder loading can be continued while the baler is compressing the material.
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Pushbutton control for bale ejection.
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Alternative of bale ejection into plastic sack for clean, dust-free transport and weatherproof packaging.
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Compressing stroke is triggered automatically.
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Visual “bale completed” signal and accompanying the cutting process is halted.
Shredders for Recycling in Schools from Whitaker Brothers
When shredding in bulk or heavy loads, the leftover waste must be recyclable or reusable. Whitaker Brothers offers a solution to this very issue.
Our recycling shredders are environmentally-friendly, and can handle the destruction of whatever your school is recycling, whether paper, cardboard, hard drives & SSDs, CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray, flashcards, and sticks. Take a look at our complete range of shredders for recycling, commercial/industrial shredders, and our balers/compacters to find the best recycling solutions for your university or college.