@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005699, title = {Design Consideration of a Plastic Shredder in Recycling Processes}, author = {Tolulope A. Olukunle}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Plastic waste management has emerged as one of the greatest challenges facing developing countries. This paper describes the design of various components of a plastic shredder. This machine is widely used in industries and recycling plants. The introduction of plastic shredder machine will promote reduction of post-consumer plastic waste accumulation and serves as a system for wealth creation and empowerment through conversion of waste into economically viable products. In this design research, a 10 kW electric motor with a rotational speed of 500 rpm was chosen to drive the shredder. A pulley size of 400 mm is mounted on the electric motor at a distance of 1000 mm away from the shredder pulley. The shredder rotational speed is 300 rpm. }, journal = {International Journal of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {11}, year = {2016}, pages = {1838 - 1841}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10005699}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/119}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 119, 2016}, }