DESCRIPTION
The modern Vincent Shredder is a horizontal machine with a 180 discharge area on the underside. It is
ideally suited both to bulky materials, such as whole fruit, and to highly fibrous materials.
The blades, which are fixed, rotate on a horizontal shaft. The rotation of the rotor can be reversed to
double the service life of the blades.
The Vincent Shredder is well suited for wet and dry material. Optimum performance is achieved with
materials containing either more than 80% moisture or less than 20% moisture.
The shredded material is forced through a screen at the discharge of the machine. A variety of screens are
available; different hole sizes are used for different materials. Alternatively, a stationary comb, through
which the blades of the rotor rotate, can be installed to achieve a scissors/cutting action. However, this
configuration makes the shredder much more susceptible to damage by tramp material.
Shredder housings are split so as to allow ease of changing screens, combs, and rotors. Washing and
inspection are also facilitated. The top of the housing is flanged for connection to the chute that feeds the
shredder, assuring a tight fit.
The Vincent Shredder is powered by a motor ranging from 10 hp on a small unit to 75 hp motor on a large
unit. The motor is direct coupled to the rotor shaft.
Material is fed to the shredder from an overhead chute. It is then torn apart by the rotating blades. The
shredded material is either forced between the teeth of the comb or through the discharge screen into the
discharge chute.
SAFETY
Please read the entire manual before installing or operating the Vincent Shredder. The general rule of
thumb for safety is to use common sense. The following list contains some helpful reminders.
Keep hands and feet out of the shredder housing at all times
Do not poke or in any way push material into or out of the shredder
Do not remove any electrical covers unless electrical service is properly locked out
Do not wear any loose clothing when around the shredder
All operators must be thoroughly trained on operation and safety procedures
All safety procedures of the plant must be followed at all times
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
The shredder has been tested, lubricated, and adjusted before shipment.
The installer must provide a substantial, rigid mounting structure, to match the dimensions of the shredder
base. General Dimension Drawings are available from Vincent. Supporting members should be firmly
anchored to resist vibration during operation. The shredder should be installed level and be evenly
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