Glass Gator, manufactured by CEMCO, can, the company says, turn glass into a 100% recyclable cullet or soft-edged sand by-product, reducing waste handling costs and minimizing glass-related injuries.
The Glass Gator, manufactured by CEMCO, based in Belen, New Mexico, can, the company says, turn glass into a 100% recyclable cullet or soft-edged sand by-product, reducing waste handling costs and minimizing glass-related injuries.
According to CEMCO, the Glass Gator can process between 40-80 bottles per minute. The Glass Gator’s hopper features strategically placed trap doors to prevent flying glass debris, further enhancing the safety of the user.
The Glass Gator significantly reduces waste handling costs. It can also be configured to different reduction sizes, including 1/2-inch, 3/8-inch, 1/4-inch uniform cutlet or 1/8-inch minus sand.
The Glass Gator is available in two models. The GG1-00813 stands at slightly less than 29 inches with an additional hopper height of 23.4 inches, and is powered by a 1.5-horsepower NEMA Class C Electric motor. The second model, the GG2-00838, features an overall height of 74 inches, and is powered by a 3-horsepower NEMA Class C Electric motor.
The Glass Gator offers a screen capacity of up to 50,000 bottles, and a blade capacity of 100,000 bottles. The machine is also designed for fast, simple maintenance. Rotor parts and the sizing screen are easy to replace, and the unit can be quickly cleaned using a simple detergent mix.