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摘要

Agranulator-as its name suggests-essentially processes bigger pieces into smaller .pieces, called granulate. In the scrap world, granulators make material small to more easily separate it from contaminants and, ultimately, to have it meet a desired specification. Granulators first appeared on the scrap recycling scene during World War II. The wire chopping industry implemented the technology to recover rubber from insulated wire and cable for use in the war effort. Though the basic design of granulators has changed little in the ensuing 60 years, these machines do boast some engineering refinements and incorporate the latest wear-resistant steel. And the granulator market has expanded over the years, with processors using them not only for scrap wire and cable but also for scrap tires, electronics, plastics, and more.