Sterling SXS Series - Manual

BJ5-620 Chapter 1: Safety 6 of 73 1-2 General Safety Regulations This machine uses knives for the performance of its intended use. Consequently, it can be a dangerous machine to operate and maintain unless these safety regulations are followed. These regulations should be read, understood and period...

BJ5-620 Chapter 1: Safety 7 of 73 1-4 Warnings and Precautions Our granulators are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installin...

BJ5-620 Chapter 1: Safety 8 of 73 ; ROTATION OF MOTORS: The correct rotating direction for the machine motor is clearly marked on the machine. Always check for proper rotation of motors. Incorrect rotation direction can cause severe damage. ; ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: All electrical equipment on the gra...

BJ5-620 Chapter 1: Safety 10 of 73 Type of Danger Activity Possible Consequences Preventative Measures Crushing, cutting, amputation caused by manipulation of protective devices All activities Serious injury or death • Never make the protective devices ineffective. • Check the protective devices reg...

BJ5-620 Chapter 2: Functional Description 11 of 73 Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual The models included in this manual are the Sterling SXS 1500 and 2000 Extreme Duty Shredders. The SXS Extreme Duty Shredders are designed for processing plastic waste for reclamatio...

BJ5-620 Chapter 2: Functional Description 12 of 73 Machine (Standard Execution) The machine housing, drive motor, gear box, hydraulic system and terminal box are mounted on the base frame for electrical connections. 2-3 Typical Features and Components Material In-feed The grinding material can be fe...

BJ5-620 Chapter 2: Functional Description 16 of 73 An optional feature is a water cooling system for the rotor used for special applications. Screen and screen support The screen and the screen support are welded together and fixed to the housing by screws in standard execution. The screen is slight...

BJ5-620 Chapter 2: Functional Description 19 of 73 2-4 Safety Features Protective Devices CAUTION! The Machine may under no circumstances be operated without these protective devices. The use of faulty or manipulated protective devices is strongly prohibited. Safety Device for Machine and Hopper Doo...

BJ5-620 Chapter 2: Functional Description 21 of 73 The following protective gear must be worn when performing the outlined tasks: Emergency Stop Button The machine may only be operated with the installed Emergency Stop buttons. An Emergency Stop Button must be mounted to the control cabinet and anot...

BJ5-620 Installation 22 of 73 Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 Uncrating the Equipment Requirements at Application Site Check the application site to make sure it conforms to the qualifications listed below. • The site has enclosed space. • The ground has sufficient load-bearing capacity (refer to the “T...

BJ5-620 Installation 23 of 73 WARNING! SUSPENDED LOAD! • Falling loads can cause serious injury or death. • Only use a crane or forklift suitable for the weight and the dimensions of the load. • Use suitable stopping equipment and pay attention to the gravity center location. • DO NOT step under the...

BJ5-620 Operation 27 of 73 Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Start-up WARNING! No persons should operate the machine until they have read and understand all parts of the operation manual. Machine Check—Before Switching Machine ON 9 Cutters and bed knives are properly set and the screws are tightened with the...

BJ5-620 Operation 28 of 73 • Throw the material into the in-feed hopper. • The machine should be fed from the front. • If your machine has an additional in-feed device installed, please observe the additional information for working with the in-feed device. DANGER! Do not climb into the in-feed hopp...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 32 of 73 Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Only trained and specialized personnel should carry out maintenance work. Maintenance Plan WARNING! • Danger caused by electrical voltage and starting the machine during maintenance work. Death can result! • AL...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 33 of 73 5-2 Preventative and Corrective Maintenance Checking the Protective Devices Check the safety devices for: • Stipulated condition • Stipulated location • Safe mounting • Stipulated function WARNING! Danger due to non-functioning protective devices can cause serious injury...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 34 of 73 9. Remove clinging shredded material residue using a suitable wooden scraper. 10. Place the screen back into its working position and fasten with the mounting screws. 11. Close the machine and hopper doors. 12. Machine can be started again. Replacing the Gear Box The gea...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 35 of 73 Mounting the Rotor 1. Before starting, clean the bearing seat surfaces and check the key. 2. Lift the rotor using suitable lifting and stopping equipment and place carefully into the bearing seats. 3. Attach the bearing housing (Pos.) to the bearing seats using screws. 4...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 36 of 73 10. Carefully lift out the complete rotor using suitable lifting and stopping equipment. 11. Lay the rotor down in a safe location. Suitable for this are timber beams of appropriate size. 12. Loosen the mounting screws on the bearings cover. 13. Pull the bearing housing ...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 37 of 73 Lubrication Intervals Shift Operation Replace Lubricant Check One shift operation Every 18 months Monthly Two shift operation Every 9 months Monthly Three shift operation Every 6 months Monthly Check lubricant quality You can judge whether the lubricant needs to be repla...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 38 of 73 Refilling lubricant The grease reaches through the circulating grooves and bores via lubrication nipples into the interior of the bearing. The greasing quantity is .13 to .22 lbs (60 to 100 g) roller bearing grease F3 per bearing. Grease Nipple Replacing Lubricant Renewi...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 39 of 73 List of Recommended Lubricants Country of Manufacturer/Manufacturer Roller Bearing Grease ARAL ARL Grease HL 3 BP BP ENERGREASE LS 3 CASTROL CASTROL SPHEEROL AP 3 ESSO Beacon 3 FUCHS FUCHS Grease 1200 FUCHS Grease FWA 220 SHELL SHELL Alvania Grease 3 MOBIL-OIL MOBILUX 3 ...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 42 of 73 8. Pivot the screen support into the working position and fasten using mounting screws. 9. Close the machine door. 10. Shredder can be started again. (Please refer to image from “Emptying the Screen”.) V-Belts V-belts are wearing parts that stretch and must be re-tension...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 46 of 73 6. Clean the hexagon head socket of the cutter mounting screw (2). 7. Loosen the bolt using a high quality Allen key (10 mm). If necessary knock the Allen key lightly with a hammer to loosen it. 8. Take out the cutter mounting screw, the washer and the cutter. 9. Clean t...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 47 of 73 5. Clean the hexagon head socket of the knife mounting bolts (2) and the cover plates mounting bolts. 6. Loosen the cover plate mounting bolts using a high quality Allen key (10 mm). Knock the Allen key lightly with a hammer to loosen if necessary. 7. Take out the bolts ...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 49 of 73 Mounting the Bed Knives 1. Clean the knife supporting surface and the holes on the knife holder 2. Insert sharp knife or turn old knife. 3. Put in the knife adjusting bolts and adjust them roughly 4. Put in the knife mounting bolts (DIN912 – M16x60 – 12.9) and tighten li...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 50 of 73 Sharpening Cutters and Bed Knives Shredder cutters have 4 cutting edges. This means they can be turned 3 times. The cutters should be replaced after the third use. Bed knives can be turned 2 times and can be re-sharpened as long as you can fix them with the long hole. 1....

BJ5-620 Maintenance 52 of 73 Transporting and Storing the Cutting Knives WARNING! • Danger of cutting caused by sharp knives. • Serious injury, in particular to hands and fingers, can result. • Wear protective gloves. • Only transport and store the packaged cutting knives. • Grease the cutting knive...

BJ5-620 Maintenance 53 of 73 Hydraulic liquid recommendation Designation to DIN 51 524 HLP 32 Ambient temperature: -7 to +70°C Supplier Name of the oil ARAL Aral Vitam GF 32 Aral Vitam HF 32 BP BP Energol HLP-D 32 BP Energol HLP 32 BP Energol SHF 32 ELF Elfolna 32 Hydrelf 32 ESSO Nuto H 32 HLPD-Oel ...

BJ5-620 Troubleshooting 54 of 73 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction The utmost in safety precautions should be observed at all times when working on or around the machine and the electrical components. All normal troubleshooting must be accomplished with the power off, line fuses removed, a...

BJ5-620 Troubleshooting 55 of 73 Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Too much feed material. Reduce grinding material in-feed. Screen blocked. Clean screen, check condition, select larger screen perforation if necessary. V-belts slip. Check V-belt tension and condition. Re-tighten or replace if n...

BJ5-620 Appendix 59 of 73 Appendix A-1 Returned Material Policy Credit Returns Prior to the return of any material, authorization must be given by the manufacturer . A RMA number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. Reason for requesting the return must be given. All returned material ...

BJ5-620 Appendix 60 of 73 A-2 Technical Specifications

BJ5-620 Appendix 61 of 73 A-3 Drawings and Diagrams NOTE: Please refer to the corresponding spare parts lists in the following section. Cutter mounting

BJ5-620 Appendix 72 of 73 716 8 Fixing bolt for cylinder bolt DIN912 – M16x45 – 12.9 717 4 Grease nipple GB1152-89-M8x1 800 Hydraulic 801 2 Cylinder for pusher ø125 × ø63 × 1000 802 1 Hydraulic unit SHC-406 A 803 Piping 804 Connectors 805 1 Set of sealing for pusher cylinder 806 1 Oil filter SP-10 9...

BJ5-620 Appendix 73 of 73 A-5 Technical Assistance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or call [262] 641-8610, Fax [262] 641-8653 The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering design specifications, which wi...