date-created: '2018-12-06'
date-updated: '2024-06-18'
manifest-author:
    name: Appropedia
    email: admin@appropedia.org
title: 'Automated plastic grinder and recycler'
description: 'There is a very large need for an affordable and strong plastic grinder. With current models on the market that are made from steel and require numerous parts and fittings costing upwards of $400, cheaper versions could be appealing to customers. We have created a mostly 3D printed grinder using a combination of PLA and Polycarbonate parts and a few other pieces of hardware. This design utilizes two hex shafts with 5 teeth per shaft, encased in a solid 3D printed box. The shaft is driven using a windshield wiper motor which is powered by an old computer power supply.'
keywords:
    - '3D printing'
    - 'plastic grinder'
    - recycle
    - plastic
project-link: 'https://www.appropedia.org/Automated_plastic_grinder_and_recycler'
contact:
    name: 'User:Michael James'
    social:
        platform: Appropedia
        user-handle: 'User:Michael James'
version: 91
made: false
image: 'https://www.appropedia.org/w/images/4/41/PlasticGridner.jpeg'
license:
    documentation: CC-BY-SA-3.0
licensor:
    name: 'User:Michael James'
    affliation: 'Category:MOST'
    contact: 'https://www.appropedia.org/User:Michael_James'
documentation-home: 'https://www.appropedia.org/Automated_plastic_grinder_and_recycler'
documentation-language: en