Heavy duty industrial shredders
Brentwood’s broad range of heavy-duty industrial shredders are designed to be robust, efficient, and give years of trouble-free service.
Brentwood has manufactured in excess of 700 heavy duty industrial shredders which are used in a diverse range of shredding applications. Typically, these machines are used in recycling, manufacturing or processing industries for waste reduction or material recovery processes.
Our shredders are heavy duty machines designed for industrial applications and can be configured to efficiently process a wide range of materials. The manufacturing techniques adopted at Brentwood are of the highest standard using state of the art technology. This provides machinery with low maintenance requirements and proven reliability. Shredder designs include Single-shaft shredders, Dual-shaft shredders and Quad-shaft shredders.
The list of applications where our shredders are used is constantly growing and we look forward to expanding this list with your unique application – please contact Brentwood so we can solve your solid waste or recycling problems.
Brentwood Shredders are made in Australia…and have been for over 45 years. We support our local suppliers and work with a range of Australian manufacturing partners to produce a true Australian made machine with local service and support.
Dual Shaft Shredders
Quad Shaft Shredders
Single Shaft Shredders
Shredder FAQ
Where are Brentwood shredders manufactured?
Brentwood Shredders are manufactured in our facility in Unanderra, NSW, Australia. We are proud of being an Australian manufacturer that can offer the service and support only available from a local manufacturer.
Which shredder type do I need: single, dual, or quad shaft?
It depends on your material, required output, and how you’ll feed the machine. Dual shaft is a common choice for robust primary shredding; quad shaft is used when you need recirculation through a sizing screen; single shaft is often chosen when guaranteed sized output is important.
What industries use Brentwood shredders?
Our shredders are commonly used in recycling, manufacturing, and processing industries for waste reduction and material recovery.
What materials can your shredders process?
The range can be configured to process a wide variety of materials, but final suitability depends on cutter setup, infeed method, and the specific material characteristics. Talk to us about your stream so we can recommend the right configuration.
How is output size controlled on a slow-speed shredder?
Output sizing is influenced by cutter width and hook configuration, plus how the material feeds into the cutters. The “right” setup depends on your downstream handling needs and throughput goals.
What cutter options are available and how do I choose them
Cutters can be supplied in various widths and hook configurations. Selection is driven by throughput requirements, machine size, material type, and your output requirements. Brentwood cutters are manufactured from a high strength alloy steel that is hardened to 60RC. Brentwood cutters are repairable and in many cases can be fully reconditioned by Brentwood.
Can cutting chamber length be customised?
Yes—most shredders can be supplied with longer or shorter cutting chambers. This can help when integrating into existing plant or when higher throughput is required.
What infeed and discharge systems can you supply?
We manufacture conveying and lifting systems that integrate with shredders and can design full turn-key plant solutions to shred, convey, sort and recover solid waste streams.
Do you supply hoppers and stands?
Yes—hoppers and stands can be supplied in a range of designs and customised to suit different materials and feed requirements.
What control panel is supplied as standard?
Shredders are supplied with a DOL (Direct on Line) control panel as standard, with monitoring/protection. VSD options and IP-rated configurations are available depending on the application
Do you stock spare parts and provide service support?
Yes—we carry a wide range of parts and can advise on a maintenance plan or provide full-service support to keep your machine operating reliably
What are sizing screens and when should I use a quad shaft shredder?
Quad shaft shredders can be fitted with removable sizing screens that recirculate material until it drops through the screen. Using a sizing screen reduces throughput by around 25%.
Why don’t you state “shredding capacity” on machine pages?
Capacity varies significantly depending on shredder size, cutter configuration, infeed efficiency, and material. A single “headline” number without those variables can be misleading—talk to us about your stream and we’ll advise expected throughput for your situation.
