The HuaZhi Vertical Metal Crusher (VSI Series) is a high-speed vertical shaft impact crushing machine specifically designed for processing metal turnings, borings, swarf, and small metal scrap generated by CNC machining centers, lathes, milling machines, and other metalworking operations. Unlike horizontal shredders that process bulky scrap, the vertical crusher excels at converting long, tangled, or voluminous metal turnings into dense, furnace-ready chips in a single pass.

The vertical impact crushing chamber uses a high-speed rotor spinning at 2,000–4,000 rpm equipped with replaceable impact hammers/blocks. Metal turnings are fed from the top and crushed by the high-velocity impact of the rotating rotor against the anvils and chamber walls — producing densely packed metal chips that reduce volume by 60–80% and eliminate the springy, tangled mass that makes turnings difficult to handle and melt.

With models ranging from 15 kW to 55 kW and throughput from 500 to 2,000 kg/h, the HuaZhi VSI Series handles output from individual machining shops to large-scale steel mill machining departments processing thousands of kilograms of turnings per day.

Key Features

High-Speed Vertical Rotor with Impact Hammers

The vertical shaft carries a high-speed rotor (2,000–4,000 rpm depending on model) equipped with 4–8 replaceable impact hammers. Hammers strike metal turnings as they fall through the crushing chamber — shattering, compressing, and breaking the spiral structure into dense chips. Impact surfaces are lined with wear-resistant chrome alloy plates (HRC 55–62) for long service life.

Heavy-Duty Anti-Wear Chamber Construction

The crushing chamber body is fabricated from Q345B structural steel (10–16 mm) with Hardox 500 wear plates lining all impact surfaces. The inverted-tee anvil design at the chamber base provides the secondary impact surface for maximum breakage efficiency. All wear components are bolted and replaceable — no welding required.

Energy-Efficient Motor Drive System

Each model is powered by a single industrial-grade induction motor (15–55 kW) driving the vertical shaft through a V-belt pulley system with adjustable speed capability. The direct-drive configuration minimizes power loss and ensures maximum energy transfer to the crushing action.

Integrated Cutting Fluid Separation System

A built-in draining deck with perforated plate and collection tray is standard — allowing free cutting fluid to drain from the turnings before crushing. Recovered cutting fluid is collected in a separate tank for recycling, reducing waste and environmental impact. This feature is especially valuable for machining operations using expensive coolants and lubricants.

Optional Magnetic Separation Integration

An optional overband magnetic separator can be mounted above the discharge conveyor to extract ferrous chips from the output stream — producing clean metal chips ready for direct furnace charging.

Simple & Reliable Control System

Industrial motor starter with overload protection, start/stop pushbuttons, and optional hourly meter for production tracking. Simple design means minimal training required and easy fault diagnosis — ideal for machining shop floor environments.

Compact Design — Minimal Floor Space

The vertical orientation means the machine occupies only 1.5–3 m² of floor space. Feed hopper at the top, discharge at the bottom — fits easily into existing machining shop layouts without major reconfiguration.

CE Certified — Factory Tested

Every HuaZhi Vertical Metal Crusher undergoes full-speed no-load and sample-load testing before dispatch. Electrical safety compliance and motor performance data are included in the delivery documentation.

The Problem with Metal Turnings

Long, springy steel or aluminum turnings create massive handling challenges — they tangle, bridge in bins, resist compaction, and cannot be directly charged into melting furnaces. Their high surface-area-to-volume ratio also causes excessive oxidation loss during melting if not properly processed.

The Vertical Crusher Solution

The high-speed vertical impact process breaks turnings into dense, free-flowing chips in a single pass. The machine shatters the spiral structure, separates embedded cutting fluid, and produces material that:

• Compacts to 2–3× higher density than raw turnings
• Flows freely through standard conveying equipment
• Charges into induction furnaces without bridging
• Shows 8–15% lower oxidation loss in melting compared to unprocessed turnings
• Occupies 60–80% less storage volume

Applications

The HuaZhi Vertical Metal Crusher is the ideal solution for any operation generating metal turnings, borings, or small metal scrap:

CNC Machining Centers & Precision Manufacturing

Processes turnings from CNC lathes, machining centers, and automated production lines. The VSI crusher converts tangled steel, aluminum, and alloy turnings into dense chips that fit standard scrap containers and melt efficiently in induction furnaces.

Steel Mill Machining Departments

Handles large volumes of turnings and borings from steel mill equipment maintenance operations — producing clean, furnace-ready chips from mild steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel.

Gear Manufacturing & Bearing Production

Processes the fine borings, turnings, and swarf generated by gear cutting, hobbing, and bearing race machining operations. The vertical crusher handles the fine, varied particle sizes produced by precision machining.

Tool & Die Making Shops

Handles carbide-tipped tool grinding swarf, HSS turnings, and die machining scrap from tool and die shops. Optional non-ferrous separation available for mixed-material swarf streams.

Automotive & Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Processes high volumes of turnings from automotive and aerospace component manufacturing — aluminum engine block machining waste, steel component machining, and titanium alloy swarf.

Heavy Equipment Rebuilding

Handles turnings and machining waste from industrial equipment rebuilding, press maintenance, and large component remanufacturing operations.

What Materials Can the VSI Crusher Process?

Vertical Metal Crusher (VSI Series) Specifications Overview

What Are the Key Benefits?

• 60–80% Volume Reduction Raw turnings are bulky, springy, and difficult to handle. The VSI crusher shatters them into dense chips — one standard container that previously held 200 kg of raw turnings now holds 500–800 kg of processed chips.

• Lower Melting Loss = Higher Revenue Dense chips melt faster and with less oxidation than tangled turnings. Steel mills and foundries pay more per kg for processed chip form than tangled turnings — and the reduced oxidation loss means more metal makes it through the furnace.

• Cutting Fluid Recovery The integrated draining deck captures cutting fluid before crushing — typically recovering 80–95% of free coolant/lubricant. For machining operations using expensive synthetic or semi-synthetic coolants, this alone can pay for the machine within 6–18 months.

• Single-Pass Processing Unlike hammer mills or shredders that may require multiple passes, the VSI crusher typically processes turnings to final chip size in a single pass — maximizing throughput and minimizing energy consumption per kg processed.

• Compact Footprint The vertical design occupies only 1.5–3 m² of floor space. Installs directly next to existing machining equipment or scrap collection points — no need for dedicated processing bays. How It Works

  Overview of Specifications for Huazhi Machinery’s Full Product Line

  Model	Type	Motor Power	Crushing Chamber Dimensions	Feed Opening Dimensions	Output (kg/h)	Equipment Weight	Ram Force
  Model 400 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	11–18.5 kW	400×300 mm	—	200–600	1.8–2.5 t	—
  Model 600 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	30–45 kW	600×500 mm	—	800–2,000	4–6 t	10–15 tons
  Model 800 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	60–90 kW	800×600 mm	850×650 mm	1,500–4,000	8–12 t	15–25 tons
  Model 1000 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	75–110 kW	1,000×700 mm	1,050×750 mm	2,000–4,500	10–16 t	20–30 tons
  Model 1200 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	90–132 kW	1,200×800 mm	1,250×850 mm	2,500–5,500	12–18 t	25–35 tons
  Model 1300 Crusher	Hammer crushing	55–75 kW	1,300×800 mm	—	800–2,000	8.5–12 t	15–25 tons
  Model 1600 Crusher	Hammer crushing	90–110 kW	1,600×1,000 mm	—	1,500–4,000	15–22 t	20–30 tons
  Model 1800 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	75–110 kW	1,800×1,200 mm	1,900×1,300 mm	2,000–5,000	15–22 t	25–40 tons
  Model 2000 Crusher	Hammer crushing	132–160 kW	2,000×1,200 mm	—	3,000–8,000	28–38 t	—
  Model 2000 Shredder	Twin-shaft shredding	150–200 kW	2,000×1,400 mm	2,100×1,500 mm	4,000–10,000	25–35 t	35–50 tons

Applicable Materials