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Beyond Round Pipe
The ZRS pipe and profile shredder handles far more than round pipe, and that range matters for extrusion operations dealing with mixed or non-circular scrap
HDPE Pipe and the Circular Economy
Over 600 million pounds of post-consumer HDPE is recycled into new pipe every year in the U.S., and the limiting factor at scale is mechanical processing at the front end
From Scrap Pipe Back to New Pipe
PVC pipe recycling requires powder feedstock, not granules, which means closing the loop from scrap pipe back to new pipe takes three distinct processing stages. This post walks through how a shredder, granulator, and pulverizer work together to return PVC scrap to production-ready powder specification
E-Waste and Electronic Scrap
Electronic scrap is the world's fastest-growing solid waste stream, and shredding is what unlocks the metals and plastics recovery that makes responsible recycling possible
What a Plastics Pulverizer Does and When You Need One
Granules work for most downstream processes, but rotomolding, PVC pipe extrusion, and powder coatings require plastic in true powder form that a granulator cannot produce. This post explains how a disc pulverizer works and how to know when your process needs a third stage added after granulation
How to Evaluate a Multi-Purpose Shredder for Your Operation
Running more than one material type raises a real question about whether to invest in dedicated equipment per stream or one flexible machine that handles several. This post walks through the key evaluation criteria for a multi-purpose shredder and how to determine whether it is the right fit for your operation
Why Hollow Parts Need a Different Size Reduction Strategy
Hollow plastic parts from rotomolding and blow molding lines create feeding and processing problems that solid scrap simply does not. This post explains why large tanks, containers, and bottles need a pre-shredding step before granulation and how to configure the right two-stage system for your operation
Size Reduction Challenges That Catch Processors Off GuarD
Thermoforming trim and blown film scrap looks easy to recycle until it starts wrapping rotors, bridging hoppers, and jamming screens. This post covers why thin sheet and film scrap demands a purpose-built equipment configuration and what processors get wrong when they try to run it through a standard granulator
The Industrial Shredding Opportunity Nobody Is Talking About
Global textile waste is on track to hit 134 million tonnes annually by 2030, and mechanical shredding sits at the center of a recycling market expanding at over 7 percent per year
Why a Dedicated Shredder Changes the Math
Rigid PVC and HDPE pipe creates some of the most stubborn feeding problems in plastics recycling, from jams to motor overloads to excessive knife wear. This post covers why a dedicated pipe and profile shredder changes the economics and what a properly configured two-stage line looks like in practice
The Case for a Combination Shredder and Granulator
Not every plastic scrap problem needs a full shredding line, but some materials are simply too bulky to feed a granulator directly. This post breaks down when a two-stage combination shredder and granulator system is the right answer for purge, large lumps, blow-molded parts, and oversized industrial scrap
Why Choose ZERMA America for Industrial Size Reduction
Seventy years of engineering have shaped ZERMA’s approach to plastic size reduction, and we break down what that experience means for processors today
ZERMA America at the Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026
Textile recycling is one of the fastest-growing segments in the industry. We exhibited at the inaugural Textiles Recycling Expo USA in Charlotte to see it firsthand
Why Textile Recyclers Choose ZERMA America
Textile waste is tough on equipment. ZERMA America offers the full range of shredders and granulators to handle it, backed by real material testing before you buy
Shredder and Granulator Explained: Features and Benefits
Shredders and granulators are essential for size reduction in recycling and reprocessing. Each operates differently and produces different output sizes, making proper selection key for efficiency and cost.
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