Patent ID: 6766971
Filing Date: 2004-07-27
Classification: B02C

Abstract:
A method for operating an comminuting scrap material installation, comprises the steps ofproviding a supply device for the scrap material to be comminuted; providing a comminution machine with at least one motor-driven rotor; supporting the motor-driven rotor horizontally in a housing; providing an ejection door in the housing; providing comminution tools and drive means, a power controller and means for protecting the installation from scrap material that does not comminute; determining values representative of motor output, rotation speed of the rotor, motor temperature sad motor bearing temperature; inputting in the determined values into a controller; using the controller for controlling the supply of the scrap material; and providing measuring means, a vibration sensor and a pressure sensor in the region of the housing for ejecting coarse, heavy and hard parts.