⚙️ How a Bone Crusher Works: Everything You Need to Know
⚙️ How a Bone Crusher Works: Everything You Need to Know
Industrial bone crushers are an essential tool for transforming animal waste into reusable and high-value productsWhether for fertilizers, animal feed, or BARF diets, understanding how they work is key to harnessing their full potential.
If you are thinking of acquiring one for your business, here we explain How a bone crusher works, what parts it consists of, and what you should keep in mind when choosing one.
🦴 What is a bone crusher?
It is a machine designed to reduce the size of animal bones Using a cutting or mechanical pressure system. Depending on the model, it can crush hard bones (beef, pork) or soft bones (chicken, fish), generating particles of different sizes.
They are used in:
Butcher shops and slaughterhouses
Feed or fertilizer factories
Pet food companies
Biomedical and cosmetic laboratories
Self-sufficient farms or farms
🔍 How does a bone crusher work?
The crushing process is carried out in 4 basic steps:
1. Feeding
The bones are introduced through the loading hopper, which can be manual or automated. Some models include safety guards to prevent accidents.
2. Trituration
Inside the chamber, the bones are dragged by rotary blades, toothed discs or rollers that cut or break them. The material is reduced in size with each rotation.
3. Filtering or calibration
Some models allow you to adjust the final crushed size through sieves or grids, obtaining everything from coarse pieces to fine powder.
4. Exit
The crushed product exits through the lower gate or a collection tray, ready for use or packaging.
🧰 Main parts of the machine
Inlet hopper: feeding channel
Blades or rollers: the main cutting system
Electric motor: powers the system (can be single-phase or three-phase)
Stainless steel body: sturdy structure, easy to clean
Outbox or container
control Panel (in advanced models)
🧼 Is it easy to use?
Yes. Modern shredders, like the ones we offer at ARC Distribution, are designed to be intuitive, secure and easy to maintain. You just need:
Introduce the previously washed bones
Turn on the ignition
Collect the crushed material
Clean the machine after use with pressurized water (on stainless steel models)
📝 What to consider when choosing a shredder?
Bone type: Not all of them process hard bones
Capacity per hour: from 50 kg to more than 1 ton
Engine power
Manufacturing material (stainless steel recommended)
Final product size
Space available in your premises
Current health regulations
👉 Our shredder category includes models adapted to every need:
See models here
✅ Conclusion
Know How a bone crusher works It's key if you want to transform animal waste into fertilizers, supplements, or pet food. A good machine can make the difference between just throwing it away... or making a profit.
Would you like us to help you choose the ideal model for you?
Contact us, we are here to help you.
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