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Plastic Crusher Knives and Blades

Plastic Crusher Plate Knife

SKU: PCB-002

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Product overview

Plastic Crusher Plate Knife is built for pet bottle crushing lines and rigid plastic size reduction. Available in SKD11 / 9CrSi for wear resistance, stable knife clearance, and repeatable sharpening. The straight edge format suits long bolt-on knife bars and clamp-mounted holders.

  • PET bottle crushing lines
  • Rigid plastic size reduction
  • PP/PE/PVC scrap recycling
  • Injection runner and profile regrind

Materials & heat treatment

Nominal chemical grades listed below are starting points. Final hardness band and sub-zero / temper protocol are matched to your material stream (filled vs. unfilled plastic, wood species moisture, etc.). Mention your current failure mode—chipping, polishing, or heat checking—in the inquiry form.

SKD11 / 9CrSi

Specification table

Product familyPlastic Crusher Knives and Blades
MaterialSKD11 / 9CrSi
SubcategoryGeneral crusher knife set
ProfileStraight plate knife
Typical applicationsPET bottle crushing lines / Rigid plastic size reduction / PP/PE/PVC scrap recycling / Injection runner and profile regrind
Supply modeCustom replacement, repeat order, or OEM-equivalent matching by sample/drawing.
Matching methodQuote from sample, measured drawing, DXF/PDF, or installed-knife photos before production confirmation.
RFQ dimensions to confirmLength, width, thickness, bolt-hole pattern, center distance, edge angle, bevel direction, and one photo with a ruler.
Before shipmentMaterial grade, edge finish, hole position, and packing photos can be confirmed before shipment.

Expert selection notes

Plastic Crusher Plate Knife should be treated as a replacement knife reference inside the Plastic Crusher Knives and Blades family, not as a universal standard size. For a reliable quote, confirm the installed position, edge direction, hole pattern, thickness, and the photos of the used knife before choosing steel grade or heat treatment.

If the blade works against a fixed bed knife, counter knife, screen, die plate, or anvil, send photos of both sides of the cutting pair. Most premature wear or dust problems come from the full cutting system, not from the moving knife alone.

Drawing & OEM matching

For production intent, share PDF/DXF drawings or high-resolution photos with a scale reference. Leader Blades cross-checks mounting geometry against similar profiles in the Plastic Crusher Knives and Blades before confirming material and delivery week.

Detailed Application Guides

HDPE and Rigid Plastic Recycling Knives

Source-backed application guide for shredder cutters, crusher blades, granulator knives, and bed knives used on HDPE and PP rigid-plastic lines.

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PVC Window and Profile Recycling Knives

Source-backed guide for shredder cutters, crusher blades, granulator knives, and bed knives used on PVC windows, profiles, shutters, and smaller pipes.

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WEEE and Appliance Recycling Shredder Knives

Source-backed guide for shredder cutters, e-plastics crusher blades, granulator knives, and bed knives used in WEEE and appliance recycling lines.

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IBC Tote and HDPE Drum Recycling Knives

Source-backed guide for shredder, crusher, and granulator knives used on IBC tanks, plastic drums, and blow-molding rejects.

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HDPE pipe and purge-lump recycling knives

Source-backed guide for shredder, crusher, and granulator knives used on HDPE pipe, purge blocks, and two-stage rigid-plastic reduction.

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Plastic pallet and crate recycling knives

Source-backed guide for shredder, crusher, and granulator knives used on plastic pallets, crates, totes, and other bulky rigid transport items.

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HDPE wheelie-bin recycling knives

Source-backed guide for shredder, crusher, granulator, and fixed-side parts used on wheelie-bin and waste-bin recycling lines.

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Plastic purge-lump recycling knives

Source-backed application guide for startup lumps, purge blocks, and dense changeover scrap across shredder, crusher, and granulator stages.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this blade an exact OEM fit?+
Catalog items illustrate typical geometries. Request a quote with your machine model or drawing—we verify seat geometry, thickness, and bolt pattern before production.
Can you adjust material or hardness?+
Yes. Tell us your resin/filler level, throughput, and whether you see chipping, rapid wear, or heat buildup—we recommend D2, SKD11, HSS, or other grades accordingly.
Do you ship internationally?+
Yes. We pack industrial knives for sea/air freight daily. Share your Incoterms preference and destination port or courier account.

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