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Size reduction equipment for processors in the plastics, food, chemical, 

pharmaceutical, printing, and machine tool industries 

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Granulators

AK Series Granulator 

The AK Series under-the-press 

granulators feature built-in 

simplicity at a low cost and are 

ideal for size reduction of 

runners, sprues, blow-molded 

scrap, small thin wall parts and 

pre-cut thermoformed web. 

• IEC motor controls installed in 

ergonomic NEMA 12 enclosures 

• Sequenced starting with 

individual start/stop pbs with 

status lights 

• Auger reversing drum switch 

•Hinged chamber access lid with 

clear viewpoint 

• Gear reducer and chain/sprocket 

auger drive 

• Multiply V-belt rotor drive 

Under-the-Press Granulators 

WG Series Granulator 

Designed for continuous reclamation 

of skeletal web directly from the 

thermoform trim process, the WG 

Series granulators are available 

with 3 infeed widths. Can be 

positioned under or in front of the 

trim process. 

• Feed roll infeed (paddle optional) 

for processing material in line 

with a constant pulling force 

adjusted to the line speed of 

your thermoformer 

• Infeed and maintenance access 

via gas springs for cleaning and 

color changes 

•Pivoting screen cradle for easy 

removal of screens 

• Low profile, airveyor base with 

casters 

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WG1200 Series 

Granulator 

The WG1200 Series granulators 

offer a wide range of capabilities 

and are ideal for under-the-press or 

in front of the press applications. 

Models feature a horsepower range 

of 20 to 50 HP and throughput 

capacities of 1800-3000 lbs/hour. 

• 3-knife "open" Twin Shear rotor, 

optional 5-blade open rotors are 

available 

• Bolted and doweled construction 

• Pivoting screen cradle 

• 2 bed knives- reversible D2 

• Oversized 7" dia. steel knurled 

feed rolls, optional paddle rolls 

are available 

• 8" pneumatic discharge

AK Series Under-the-Press Granulator 

Model Cutting Circle Throughput Motor HP Auger Feed Opening* Ship Weight 

AK68 6” (152mm) 175 lbs/hr (79kg) 3-5 HP (2.2-3.7kW) 7” x 14” (178 x 356mm) 650 lbs. (295kg) 

AK812 8” (203mm) 250 lbs/hr (113kg) 5 HP (3.73kW), 7.5 HP (5.59kW) 10” x 24” (254 x 610mm) 1300 lbs. (590kg) 

AK1216 12” (305mm) 450 lbs/hr (204kg) 10 HP (7.46kW), 15 HP (11.18kW) 15” x 27” (381 x 686mm) 2400 lbs. (1089kg) 

*Auger-Fed granulators must be guarded to prohibit inadvertent access to the moving auger. For outside of the press applications, the auger feed chutes dimensioned above provide minimum 

operator-safe distances from point of feed. Customer furnished chutes must adhere to these minimum dimensions. For interface to conveyors, separators, or other outside of the press equipment, 

consult factory for specific recommendations. 

WG Series Under-the-Press Granulator 

Model Cutting Circle Throughput Motor HP Throat Size Ship Weight 

WG36 7.9” (200mm) 800-1200 (363-545kg) 7.5-20 HP 8” x 36” (203 x 914mm) 2600 lbs (1181kg) 

WG56 7.9” (200mm) 1000-1500 lbs/hr (454-681kg) (5.6-14.9kW) 8” x 56” (203 x 1422mm) 2900 lbs (1305kg) 

WG1200 Series Under-the-Press Granulator 

Model Cutting Circle Throughput Motor HP Feed Height Ship Weight 

WG1244 

1600 lbs/hr (725kg) 20 HP (14.9kW) 

4000 lbs (1814kg) 

WG1256 12” (305mm) 

2000 lbs/hr (907kg) 30 HP (22.3kW) 30” (762mm) 5300 lbs (2404kg) 

WG1274 2800 lbs/hr (1270kg) 40 HP (29.8kW) 8000 lbs (3629kg) 

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Under-the-Press Granulators

AS Series Granulator 

Saving space and time, the AS 

Series screenless feature eliminates 

the need to replace worn out 

screens. The compact footprint 

allows compatibility with existing 

equipment and interlocking front 

doors allow quick and easy 

cleanout and maintenance. 

•Steel damper plate is incorporated 

to significantly reduce noise 

•Integrated thermostat helps prevent 

the motor from over heating 

• 2 HP or 3 HP low-speed 

cycloidal gear motor 

• Dust tight NEMA type-12 

electrical enclosure 

Beside-the-Press Granulators 

Seven Series/Seven 

Series Clean Room 

Granulator 

Providing efficient and versatile 

granulation for a variety of 

applications, the Seven Series 

can be used with robot fed, 

conveyor feed or hand feed 

operations. 

• Multi-feed hopper–top section is 

reversible for easier feeding of 

long runners, and is equipped 

with an innovative flap assembly 

•Bolted and doweled cutting 

chamber assembly with outboard, 

sealed-for-life bearings 

•High-inertia flywheel with automatic 

drive belt tensioning 

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GP800 Series 

Granulator 

The GP800 Series granulators 

are ideal for reject components 

from the injection, blow molding, 

and extrusion processes. 

Engineered for hand feed, robot 

feed or conveyor feed, these low 

speed granulators are packed full 

of standard features. 

• Pivoting hopper, drop-down 

removable screen cradle and 

machined, bolted cutting chamber 

simplifies cleaning and maintenance 

• Low profile, sound-attenuated 

infeed system for robot, hand or 

conveyor feed applications

AS Series Granulator 

Model Chamber Size Throughput Motor HP Feed Height Ship Weight 

AS1010 10” x 10.5” (254 x 268mm) 30 lbs/hr (14kg) 1 HP (0.75kW) 52" (1321mm) 396 lbs (180kg) 

AS1213 11.5" x 13.5" (292 x (343mm) 40 lbs/hr (18kg) 2 HP (1.5kW) 60" (1524mm) 606 lbs (275kg) 

AS1616 16" x 16" (407 x 407mm) 50 lbs/hr (23kg) 3 HP (2.2kW) 63" (1600mm) 992 lbs (450kg) 

Seven Series Granulator 


708 

100 lbs/hr (45kg) 

712 6.5” (165mm) 

150 lbs/hr (68kg) 5 HP (3.7kW) 51” (1300mm) 530 lbs (240kg) 

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507 lbs (230kg) 

716 200 lbs/hr (91kg) 550 lbs (250kg) 

712CR 

150 lbs/hr (68kg) 

476 lbs (1050kg) 

6.3” (160mm) 

5 HP (3.7kW) 64” (1626mm) 

716CR 200 lbs/hr (91kg) 513 lbs (513 lbs) 

GP800 Series Granulator 


GP810 

123 lbs/hr (58kg) 

1220 lbs (553kg) 

GP814 8.2” (210mm) 

172 lbs/hr (78 kg) 10 HP (7.5kW) 47.5” (1207mm) 1400 lbs (635kg) 

GP818 221 lbs/hr (100 kg) 1610 lbs (730kg) 

Beside-the-Press Granulators

GP1000 Series 

Granulator 

AEC's GP1000 Series granulators 

run quietly and are extremely 

versatile —they can be used with 

robot feed, conveyor feed or hand 

feed applications. All models 

provide excellent quality regrind 

with the added advantage of 

reduced maintenance costs. 



machined, bolted cutting 

chamber simplifies cleaning 

and maintenance 

• Low-profile, sound-attenuated 

infeed systems for robot, hand or 

conveyor feed applications 

• Three-knife, open rotor with 

scooped wings and slant-cut 

knives combined with counterslanted 

stationary knives provide 

true "scissor" cutting action 

Beside-the-Press Granulators 

GP1200 Series 

Granulator 

AEC's GP 1200 Series Beside-the- 

Press granulators offer a wide 

range of capabilities to handle the 

most demanding injection molding, 

blow molding and extrusion 

requirements. A large infeed makes 

hand-feeding and conveyor-feeding 

easy. 

•Pivoting hopper, drop-down 








•Three-knife, open rotor with 




true scissor cutting action 

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GP1600 Series 

Granulator 

AEC's GP1600 Series beside-thepress 

granulators are ideal for all 

of your specific needs. The 

GP1600 Series provide excellent 

quality regrind and quiet 

operation, approximately 85 dba 

for most applications. 









• Three-knife, open rotor with 




true scissor cutting action

GP1000 Series Beside-the-Press Granulator 


GP1012 

450 lbs/hr (203kg) 

1275 lbs (579kg) 

10” (254mm) 

5-15 HP (3.7-11.2kW) 49.4” (1256mm) 

GP1018 550 lbs/hr (248kg) 1440 lbs (655kg) 



GP1212 

GP1218 12” (305mm) 750 lbs/hr (318kg) 7.5-25 HP (5.5-18.6kW) 53” (1346mm) 2300 lbs (1043kg) 


500 lbs/hr (227kg) 7.5-20 HP (5.5-14.9kW) 


GP1620 

900 lbs/hr (408.2kg) 20-40 HP (14.9-29.8kW) 

3025 lbs (1372kg) 

GP1628 

GP1640 

16.54” 

(420.1mm) 

1500 lbs/hr (680.4kg) 

1800 lbs/hr (818kg) 

20-40 HP (14.9-29.8kW) 

30-40 HP (22.3-29.8kW) 

56.25” 

(1429mm) 

3400 lbs (1542.3kg) 

4000 lbs (1818kg) 

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1750 lbs (794kg) 

GP1224 900 lbs/hr (408kg) 10-25 HP (7-18.6kW) 2850 lbs (1292kg) 

Beside-the-Press Granulators

Tangential 

Granulators 

Tangential Granulators allow large, 

bulky parts to be easily ingested 

under the rotor knife. This style 

machine is ideal for: 

• Blow Molded Containers 

• Drums 

• Automotive Bumpers 

• Gas Tanks 

• Appliance Parts 

The AT500 also allows the 

additional bed knives converting it 

to a traditional machine with the 

ability to process thicker cross 

sectional parts and obtain higher 

throughputs. 

Tangential Granulators 

AT500 Series 

Granulator 

The AT500 Series encompasses the 

design elements for the widest 

variety of application needs. A 

side mount motor design permits 

drive motor to be right-hand or lefthand 

positioned and completely 

open rear service area for 

maintenance and cleanout. 

• Cutting chamber geometries are 

available for tangential, offset, 

and 3-bed knife orientations 

•Innovative design creates enlarged 

screen area via segmented 

swing-down reversible screens 

which provides optimized 

accessibility, increased throughput 

and minimal clean out 

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Large Tangential 

Series Granulator 

The Large Tangential Series 

granulators feature a tangential 

feed cutting chamber, which allows 

for better ingestion of feedstock. 

• Tangential feed cutting chamber 

• Large diameter cutting circle for 

positive ingestion of bulky feedstock 

•Integral full machine sound enclosures 

• Front access doors with safety 

interlocks 

•External mounted pillow block 

style bearings to eliminate grease 

contamination to material or 

material contamination to bearings

AT500 Series Granulator 

Model Cutting Chamber Throughput Motor HP Feed Height Ship Weight 

AT-5070 20” x 28” (508 x 712mm) 2000 lbs/hr (900kg) 



Large Tangential Series Granulator 

Model Cutting Chamber Throughput Motor HP Feed Height Ship Weight 

2045 20” x 45” (508 x 1143mm) 2200 lbs/hr (998kg) 40–75 HP (29.8–55.5kW) 66” (1676mm) 7500 lbs (3401kg) 



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40HP (30kW) std., 

50-100HP (37-75kW) optional 

50HP (37kW) std., 

60-100HP (45-75kW) optional 

75HP (55kW) std., 

100HP (75kW) optional 

57.5” 

(1461mm) 

7000 lbs 

(3175kg) 

8000 lbs 

(3629kg) 

9000 lbs 

(4082kg) 

Tangential Granulators

GP2400 Series 

Granulator 

The GP2400 Series also features 

low-heat granulation made possible 

through its unique rotor and cutting 

chamber design that prevents 

polymer "melt-down" and virtually 

eliminates "endplate smearing". 

• 3 blade open Twinshear ® rotor 

with rotating end discs 

• Conveyor feed, double wall 

sound absorbing hopper 

• Electro-mechanical screw jag 

hopper and screen cradle opening 

• Easy access to both the rotor and 

screen areas, saving valuable time 

spent when changing colors or 

during routine maintenance 

Central Granulators 

GPH2039/2056 

Series Granulator 

The GPH2039/2056 Series also 

features include low-heat 

granulation made possible through 

its unique rotor and cutting 

chamber design that prevents 

polymer "melt-down" and virtually 

eliminates "endplate smearing". 

• 3 blade open "Chevron" rotor 

with rotating end discs 

• Conveyor feed, double wall 

sound absorbing hopper 

• Electro-mechanical screw jag 

hopper and screen cradle opening 

• Easy access to both the rotor and 

screen areas, saving valuable 

time spent when changing colors 

or during routine maintenance 

• Dual flywheels increasing cutting 

torque during granulation 

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GPH3200 Series 

Granulator 

AEC's GPH3200 Series 

granulators cover a wide range of 

applications including heavy 

extruder purgings, blow molded 

flashings, thick sheet, pipe, large 

blow-molded parts (automotive, 

appliance, furniture), and large 

capacity post consumer products. 

• Hydraulic actuation system for 

hopper and cradle that simplify 

access for service and maintenance 

making clean-out quick and easy, 

saving valuable time 

• Multiple rotor configurations 

available with replaceable rotorknife 

seats 

• Precise control for tight tolerance 

applications, critical for 

high-capacity bulk film

GP2400 Series Granulator 


GP2428 

1800 lbs/hr (820kg) 50-150 HP (37.2-111.8kW) 24” x 28” (600 x 700 mm) 10,000 lbs. (4575 kg) 

GP2439 

GP2456 

23 5/8” 

(600mm) 

2500 lbs./hr. (1200 kg) 100-150 HP (74.5-111.8kW) 

3500 lbs./hr. (1600 kg) 125-150 HP (89.5-111.8kW) 

24” x 40” (600 x 1000 mm) 

24” x 56” (600 x 1400 mm) 

12,300 lbs. (5560 kg) 

16,000 lbs. (7279 kg) 

GPH2039/2056 Series Granulator 


GPH2039 2500 lbs/hr (1134kg/hr) 100-200 HP (74.5-149.1kW) 20 1/2" x 40” (520 x 1000mm) 14,000 lbs (6360kg) 

18” (460mm) 

GPH2056 3500 lbs/hr (1600kg/hr) 150-200 HP (111.8-149.1kW) 20 1/2" x 56” (520 x 1400mm) 17,000 lbs (7730kg) 

GPH3200 Series Granulator 


GPH3263 

GPH3284 

36” (914mm) 

10,000 lbs./hr. (4536 kg) 200-600 HP (149.1-447.4kW) 32” x 63” (813 x 1600mm) 

13,000 lbs./hr. (5400 kg) 300-600 HP (223.7-447.4kW) 32” x 84” (813 x 2134mm) 

40,000 lbs. (18181 kg) 

50,000 lbs. (22679 kg) 

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Central Granulators

ALS Series Shredder 

The ALS Series light duty shredder 

is designed for processing injection 

and extrusion mold startup purge. 

It reduces material to approximately 

1”-4" (25mm-102mm) when 

combined with an AEC granulator 

(stacked 2 stage or in-line with 

conveyors) and output material 

sizes can range from 1/8”-1/2" 

(3mm-12mm). 

• 12" (300mm) diameter drum 

style rotor provides efficient 

cutting of various process scrap 

•Low speed rotor (72 rpm) transmits 

high cutting torque for tough 

applications 

• Double wall manual feed hopper 

than can be positioned for feeding 

through front, back, or side of 

machine 

Shredders 

AMS Series Shredder 

The AMS Series Shredder features 

a rugged self-aligning gearbox, 

that is able to transmit the heavy 

shock loads encountered while 

shredding heavy material. 

• Amperage control ram regulates 

material feed and ram pressure 

• Multiple rotor styles for a variety 

of applications including film and 

bulky parts 

• Dual rows of bed knives 

• 50-150 HP (37-111kW) motors 

• 15” (387mm) diameter rotor on 

33” (850mm) model. Ranging from 

47” (1200mm) to 79” (2000mm) 

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AXS Series Shredder 

Designed for processing plastic 

waste for reclamation and recycling, 

large extruder purgings, large reject 

parts, trim scraps, baled or loose 

film, synthetic fiber, wood processing 

scrap, medical waste, cardboard, 

paper and carpet. 

• “Swing Style" Ram with Serrated 

Front Surface 

• Two Stage Hydraulics with Air 

Cooler For Long Life 

• Sturdy "swing-style" ram minimizes 

space and allows product to fall 

into the rotor 

• Square cutters that are reversible 

for quick changes 

• Large 29.5" (750mm) diameter 

rotor for positive ingestion 

• 200-300 HP (250-225kW) motors

ALS Series Shredder 

Model Feed Opening Motor HP Rotor Diameter Total Weight 

ALS 600+ 22” x 19” (550 x 490mm) 15 HP (11kW) 12” (310mm) 2500 lbs (5513kg) 

ALS 850+ 23” x 22” (580 x 560mm) 25 HP (16.6kW) 12” (310mm) 3200 lbs (2386kg) 

AMS Series Shredder 


AMS 850 33” x 53” (838 x 1346mm) 50 HP (37kW) 15” (387mm) 10,584 lbs (4800kg) 

AMS 1200 44” x 62” (1118 x 1575mm) 75 HP (55kW) 18” (457mm) 14,333 lbs (6500kg) 

AMS 1500 55” x 62” (1397 x 1575mm) 100 HP (75kW) 18” (457mm) 17,640lbs (8000kg) 

AMS 2000 77” x 62” (1956 x 1575mm) 2 x 75 HP (2 x 55kW) 18” (457mm) 20,948 lbs (9500kg) 

AXS Series Shredder 

Model Cutting Chamber Hopper Feed Opening Motor HP Total Weight 

AXS 1500 59” x 58” (1499 x 1473mm) 100” x 63” (2540 x 1600mm) 2 x 100HP (2 x 74.5kW) 34,178 lbs (15,500kg) 

AXS 2000 100” x 79” (2540 x 2007mm) 100” x 79” (2540 x 2007mm) 2 x 100HP (2 x 74.5kW) 39,690 lbs (18,000kg) 

AXS 3000 100” x 111” (2540 x 2819mm) 100” x 111” (2540 x 2819mm) 2 x 150HP (2 x 111.8kW) 45,194 lbs (20,500 kg) 

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Shredders

APS Series Shredder 

The APS Series shredders have been developed for the 

size reduction of pipes up to 51" (1,300mm) diameter 

from materials such as UPVC, PE and PP. 

• 39" or 56" diameter drum style rotor provides efficient 

cutting of thick wall pipe 

• The low speed cutting action provides smooth operation 

when processing the heavy wall or solid pipe and 

reduces noise levels that typically occur when 

processing long lengths of heavy material 

• Feed trough that processes up to 25 foot long full length 

pipe horizontally – allows the heavy pipe to be fed at a 

comfortable height by fork lift or crane 

Complete Pipe Shredding System includes: 

• Fully enclosed trough with safety curtains 

• Hydraulic ram and powerpack 

• Controls to interface with downstream 

granulator and pneumatic evacuation systems 

• Optional discharge conveyor shown 

APS Series Shredder 

Shredders 


APS 800 152” x 33” (3860 x 850mm) 2 x 50 HP (2 x 37kW) 34” (852mm) 12 tons (11,000kg) 



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Easy horizontal loading arms allow pipe to be placed 

via a fork llift or crane at an operator-friendly height 

Reclaim new or used pipe in a safe, efficient manner. 

Pipe or profile can be nested as shown to increase 

output and minimize labor needed to feed the machine.

Film Reclaim Systems for 

Blown and Cast Film 

AEC has supplied innovative scrap 

handling and reclaim systems for 

over 35 years. The following 

equipment and services are available: 

•Complete material handling systems 

•Gravimetric batch and 

continuous blenders 

•Film reclaim systems, including 

grinders, fluff re-feed machines 

and conveying equipment 

•Drying systems 

•Process cooling equipment 

•Installation, start-up and 

training services 

= Fluff 

= Virgin Pellets 

= Virgin Pellets 

= Additive Pellets 

Patented Dual Stage Fluff Feed 

System provides for optimum feed 

control of light, fluffy film reclaim 

The Advantage of 

Scrap Recycling with 

a Fluff Feed Hopper: 

•Patented dual-stage feed system 

includes two separate augers 

to improve consistency and 

processability of the fluff and 

pellet mix 

•Reduction of process orientation, 

by minimizing inconsistent 

surging normally encountered 

when trying to feed materials 

with varying bulk densities 

•Reduced material usage as a 

result of a steadier process, 

resulting in lower scrap generation 

•Significant cost savings from 

reduced material consumption 

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Special Advantages 

Over Repelletizing: 

•Scrap is restored to its original 

feedstock value 

•No additional heat history is 

added to the material 

•Less risk of contamination 

•Less handling of the material 

results in reduced labor cost 

•Scrap inventory is reduced 

or eliminated 

•Improved finished product quality 

•High return on investment 

•Elimination of repelletizing cost, 

often $0.15-$0.25 per pound 

Typical Return on Investment 

A line producing 2,000,000 pounds/year 

has a yield of 1,880,000 pounds/year. 

At $0.60 per pound, the 120,000 pounds 

of trim scrap represents $72,000, not 

including disposal costs. Feeding this 

material directly back into the process is 

like putting money in your pocket! 

Film Scrap Reclaim Systems

Size Reduction Installations 

Beside-the-Press or Centralized granulation systems 

are designed to maximize throughput and generate 

high-quality recycling materials. 

G l o b a l 

H e a d q u a r t e r s : 


a e c w e b @ c o r p e m a i l . c o m 

A E C S c h a u m b u r g 

1100 E. Woodfield Rd 

#588 

Schaumburg, IL 60173 

Tel: +1 847 273 7700 

Fax: +1 847 273 7804 

Lines are custom designed for the 

specific needs of each processor 

including in line tensioning systems, 

specialized feed stands, and 

integrated control platforms. 

In-line or off-line systems for sheet, film or 

thermoforming. 

Customized Feed Solutions to meet the 

varied needs of today’s customers. Our 

systems are designed to grow with the 

needs of the processor. 


A E C N e w B e r l i n 

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New Berlin, WI 53151 

Tel: +1 262 641 8600 

Fax: +1 262 641 8653 

AEC is committed to a continuing program of product improvement. 

Specifications, appearances and dimensions are subject to change without notice. 

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