The largest selection of reduction equipment offered,
knife hogs use high speed, high inertia design. Solid
rotating cylinders are machined from either cast carbon
or stainless steel depending on each customer's
specifications. The stainless castings are used
primarily in munitions grinding
and the food industry. Capacities can range from 200 lbs
to 20,000 lbs per hour depending on the material being
reduced.
The 13 and 14 Series Knife Hogs meet the majority of
customer needs and are available in 14 models with or
without screens. Feed openings range from 10" x 11" to
20" x 54". Motors are offered from 25 HP to 500 HP.
The 15 series knife hogs are used where tramp, foreign
material may present a problem. With breakaway steel
struts, any foreign material entering the unit will
cause a hinged door to open, allowing the material to
escape, saving costly rebuilds. Sizes offered are
similar to to those offered with the Series 13 and 14
Knife Hogs.
Mark-Costello stands ready to service your
Mitts & Merrill equipment with the most
extensive network of sales and service in the
industry.
Mark-Costello
has a grinder specially designed for the carpet
and textile industry. Carpet rolls, loose carpet
and other textiles are fed directly into the
knife grinder by a variable speed horizontal
conveyor.
We can lab test
your
material
Send us your
material and our
experienced engineers
will determine the type
and size equipment
required to satisfy your
specifications.
Designed
for easy and convenient access, the Knife Hog's Screens
can be quickly removed to allow for clean-out between
material changes or to change sizes.
Grinders / Knife Hogs
Model (with screen*)
BDHS
13CSD
13CSE
14CSE
14CSF
14CSG
14CSH
Overall Height
28"
39 1/2"
39 1/2"
44"
44"
44"
44"
Overall Width
32"
42"
42"
53"
53"
53"
53"
Overall Length
38"
50"
66"
66"
75"
84"
95"
Feed/Cutting Chamber
10"x11"
15"x18"
15"x27"
20"x27"
20"x36"
20"x45"
20"x54"
Discharge Opening
13.5"x20.5"
22"x25"
25"x31"
30"x31"
30"x40"
30"x49"
30"x58"
Shaft Diameter
2 15/16"
4 7/16"
4 7/16"
4 15/16"
4 15/16"
6 7/8"
6 7/8"
Shaft Bearing Size
2 7/16"
2 15/16"
2 15/16"
3 15/16"
3 15/16"
3 15/16"
4 7/16"
Number of Knives
12
12
18
18
24
30
36
Rotor/Knife Swing Diameter
20 5/8"
26 5/8"
26 5/8"
30 5/8"
30 5/8"
30 5/8"
30 5/8"
Shaft RPM (Max)
1800
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
Motor HP (Max)
50
200
200
250
250
250
250
Weight
2200
4500
5535
10000
12000
19300
23100
Capacity (lbs/hr)
1800
4500
6750
6750
9000
11250
13500
Capacities
shown are with 1" diameter holes and are an average for
hardwood. Capacities will vary with other materials.
The above
units are bottom discharge units. Rear discharge units are
also available.
*Also
available without screens.
Pictures on
this page are illustrative only. Specifications are subject
to change without notice to accommodate improvements to the
equipment. Certified in compliance with ANSI Regulations and
all OSHA standards, and certified under WASTEC's Stationary
Compactor Certification Program. Products must be used with
safe practice and in accordance with said regulations and
standards.
The largest selection of reduction equipment offered,
knife hogs use high speed, high inertia design. Solid
rotating cylinders are machined from either cast carbon
or stainless steel depending on each customer's
specifications. The stainless castings are used
primarily in munitions grinding
and the food industry. Capacities can range from 200 lbs
to 20,000 lbs per hour depending on the material being
reduced.
The 13 and 14 Series Knife Hogs meet the majority of
customer needs and are available in 14 models with or
without screens. Feed openings range from 10" x 11" to
20" x 54". Motors are offered from 25 HP to 500 HP.
Mark-Costello
has a grinder specially designed for the carpet
and textile industry. Carpet rolls, loose carpet
and other textiles are fed directly into the
knife grinder by a variable speed horizontal
conveyor.