Used Cresswood Plastic Shredders for Sale

Cresswood Shredding Machinery is a Cortland, Illinois manufacturer of single-shaft, low-RPM shredders and grinders. The company grew out of a tool and die and machine-building business, and it operates as a division of Dun-Rite Tool & Machine Co., which gives it in-house engineering, design, fabrication and machining.

Cresswood's core product line is the Destroyer family of hopper-feed (HF) shredders. These are low-speed, high-torque single-shaft machines in which a hydraulic ram pushes material against a rotating cutterhead fitted with replaceable inserts, with the output sized by a screen. The line includes Compact Stroke (CS) versions with a shorter ram stroke and a smaller footprint, and the Destroyer-Max drive system for high-volume applications. Cresswood also supplies conveyors, blowers and integrated processing systems built around its shredders.

The machines are used for pallet and wood waste, plastic purgings and scrap, paper and secure document destruction, carpet and other bulky industrial scrap. Low-RPM grinding uses less energy and makes less dust and noise than high-speed size reduction, which is why many Cresswood shredders are installed inside production plants.

When buying a used Cresswood shredder, check the condition of the cutterhead inserts and insert holders, anvil clearance, ram guides and wipers, screens, main shaft bearings and the gear reducer. Ask for the hydraulic pressure settings, hour meter reading and maintenance log, and confirm the incoming voltage matches your plant. Most Cresswood shredders are built with Allen-Bradley PLC controls and industry-standard gear reducers and motors, which makes them easy to support.

Cresswood is still in business in Cortland and supports its machines with parts, tooling and service. Meadoworks sells used Cresswood shredders and other recycling equipment through its online auctions and direct listings to a national network of recyclers and processors.

Meadoworks is your trusted source for used Cresswood equipment. As third-generation industrial equipment dealers and AMEA-certified appraisers with over 50 years of experience, we offer quality-inspected Cresswood machines at competitive prices. Browse the 1 used Cresswood machine listed above, or call 800-323-0307 for equipment not yet listed.

Every machine includes detailed specifications and high-resolution photos, and inspection visits are available for most equipment. We ship worldwide with experienced rigging partners and offer financing for qualified buyers. Have Cresswood equipment to sell? Get a free valuation or contact our team.