Our Largest and Most Powerful Swarf Crusher – Engineered for Extremely High Flow Rates and 24/7 Operation

The KB30 metal swarf & chip crusher is the flagship of the KB series, offering an extreme capacity of up to 5,000 kg/h for centralized chip handling systems. This robust crusher features low-speed operation and an integrated hydraulic tramp metal discharge, breaking down immense volumes of bushy and long metal swarf into short fragments. Equipped with automatic reversing, solid objects pass through without causing downtime or manual intervention, ensuring exceptional operational reliability during continuous round-the-clock production. Swedish-manufactured quality designed for the most demanding industrial applications.

Key Applications

  • Crushing of massive volumes of bushy and long steel swarf and chips
  • Pre-treatment prior to high-capacity centrifuging and briquetting
  • Centralized chip handling for large-scale workshops and industrial production lines
  • Installation in fully automated, continuous-duty chip handling systems

Benefits

  • Extreme capacity – up to 5,000 kg/h depending on chip type and density
  • Exceptional energy efficiency per crushed tonne despite its high performance
  • Hydraulic tramp metal discharge allows solid objects to pass through without damage
  • Effectively handles very large chip nests and varying materials without disruptions
  • Heavy-duty, stable design engineered for tough, continuous 24/7 operation
  • Manufactured in Sweden – built for long service life in the most demanding environments
System Integration

The KB30 can be installed as a standalone crusher or integrated into complete chip handling systems together with conveyors, centrifuges, briquetting equipment and fluid separation. The consistent chip size that the KB30 produces creates stable flow and high reliability in subsequent process steps.

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Primetek KB30 swarf centrifuge for industrial chip processing and oil recovery
Cross-section view of the Primetek KB30 swarf centrifuge showing internal components
Primetek KB30 swarf centrifuge for industrial chip processing and oil recovery
Cross-section view of the Primetek KB30 swarf centrifuge showing internal components

Design

The KB30 is a heavy-duty, low-speed chip crusher with very high capacity and an extremely robust design intended for continuous operation in demanding industrial environments. The spacious conical feed hopper with powerful feed arm provides a stable and controlled flow of large quantities of bushy chips to the crushing head, where the material is ground down into short and uniform chip fragments.

A central part of the design is the hydraulic bar end ejection system. Through split tools and automatic reversing, solid objects – such as bar ends, bolts and larger metal pieces – can pass through the crusher without causing downtime or damage. This provides very high operational reliability, low maintenance and stable function even with extreme chip nests and varying material flows.

Operation

The chips are fed into the hopper and caught by the feed arm, which provides a steady flow into the crushing zone. At the bottom, the crushing head works against the stationary ring and breaks down the material into short chip fragments. The finished fragments then fall directly out through the outlet for further handling, such as centrifuging, briquetting or transport.

The machine continuously monitors its load and automatically reverses with an open bar end ejection if a solid object enters the crusher. In this way, the part can pass without manual cleaning, which ensures stable operation and very low maintenance requirements.

Accessories & Options

  • Upper receiving hopper – design, volume and connections according to feeding system
  • Stand or mounting if special positioning in system is required
  • Level guard in hopper for feed control (optional)

With these options, the KB30 can be integrated effectively into both simple and more advanced chip systems without changing the machine's function or capacity.

Technical Specifications

The KB30 is a very robust, low-speed chip crusher designed for high operational reliability and long service life in demanding industrial environments.
Standard data for the KB30 is specified below – the model has fixed performance and design characteristics.

Footprint 1290x1520mm
Capacity (steel & brass) 2000-5000 kg/h
Capacity (aluminium) 700-1650 kg/h
Weight Approx. 4500 kg
Bar end ejection Yes, hydraulic
Drive motor 37kW

Documentation

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