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Pipe shredder configurations vary significantly, and a machine that is undersized or mismatched to your pipe diameter and resin type creates operational problems that cost more over time than getting it right upfront 

The U.S. has over 840,000 miles of plastic pipe mains installed underground, and the infrastructure built in the 1970s through 1990s is now entering replacement cycles

Every pipe extrusion line generates startup scrap, dimensional rejects, and trim every shift, and manual pre-cutting is the bottleneck that slows down recapture. This post covers how a dedicated inline pipe shredder eliminates that step and closes the regrind loop within the same shift 

This post covers what a material test actually reveals about throughput, output quality, and machine configuration that published numbers simply cannot tell you 

This post covers the early warning signs most operators miss, what a practical maintenance schedule looks like, and which spare parts to have on the shelf before you need them 

Seven U.S. states now have EPR packaging laws on the books, fee obligations are already live in some, and manufacturers are feeling real financial pressure in 2026 

Around one billion end-of-life tires are generated globally every year, and mechanical shredding handles the majority of that volume through a multi-stage process most people have never seen laid out clearly

Beside-the-press and central granulation both work, but choosing the wrong setup for your floor is an expensive lesson. This post lays out the real tradeoffs between the two approaches and why many mid-to-large plants end up running both 

Injection molders sending runners and sprues out the door in scrap bins are leaving real money on the table. This post breaks down how a low speed beside-the-press granulator closes that loop and why the payback period surprises most operations 

Industrial size‑reduction isn’t guesswork, and Virtus Equipment earns trust by testing real materials, supporting every installation, and providing the shredder‑and‑granulator expertise processors need to keep production moving 

Americans discard over 10 million tons of textiles yearly, and most goes to landfill. Virtus Equipment provides the shredders, granulators, and testing expertise to help processors handle it 

Choosing the right equipment supplier is one of the most important decisions in textile recycling. See how Virtus Equipment supports operations from material testing all the way to daily production 

Virtus Equipment is pleased to announce the Virtus SG 1000 Shredder/granulator combination, material handling system, and central control panel.

To learn more about the Virtus Equipment Shredder and Granulator System, click the link below.

Virtus Equipment supplies a full range of plastic shredders, granulators, and auxiliary systems, delivering complete size reduction solutions backed by testing, service, and industry expertise.

Choosing the right shredder and granulator blades can improve output, reduce downtime, and lower costs. Learn how blade materials, hardness, and quality impact performance. 

Blade design, configuration, and maintenance play a major role in throughput, energy use, and output quality. Learn how to optimize cutting performance and extend blade life.