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@article{200305,
        author = {Yash Sharma and Anshu Maurya and Anand Kumar Yadav and Anurag Yadav and Ankur Srivastava},
        title = {Design and Fabrication of Plastic Shredder & Extruder Machine},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {1918-1923},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200305},
        abstract = {This paper details the engineering of a dual-stage recycling system consisting of a high-torque rotary shredder and a thermostatic single-screw extruder. The primary challenge in decentralized recycling is the non-uniformity of input waste. This research demonstrates how a synchronized hopper system and PID-controlled heating zones can convert post-consumer High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) into high-quality recycled filament. The study concludes with a performance evaluation based on throughput (kg/hr) and tensile strength of the extruded product.
Plastics are inexpensive, lightweight and durable materials, which can readily be moulded into a variety of products that find use in a wide range of applications. However, current levels of their usage and disposal generate several environmental problems. Recycling is one of the most important actions currently available to reduce these problems and represents one of the most dynamic areas in the plastics industry today. The recycling process in this project involves the Design, Analysis and Simulation of Plastic Shredder and Extrusion Machine.
Plastic Shredder and Extrusion Machine has been successfully conceptualized and designed. The material selection and solution principle are worked out using weighted evaluation technique. Specific Materials and Machine elements are selected based on basis design criteria. Detail design is calculated for each component using total design approach.
The control system is prepared for the temperature regulation on the extrusion machines and direction control of the AC motor.
The system is designed to be cost-effective, energy-efficient, and suitable for small- to medium-scale recycling operations. It utilizes readily available materials and components, making it accessible for local industries and communities. By converting plastic waste into reusable forms, the machine helps reduce environmental pollution and supports sustainable waste management practices. The proposed solution contributes to the circular economy by promoting the reuse of plastic materials and minimizing dependence on virgin resources.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }