A shredder for minimizing aggregation of whole batteries can include a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis. The shredder can include a plurality of teeth disposed on knives which fit on said shaft at an angle to the latitudinal axis selected from 0 degrees and 45 degrees. The teeth can have a first proximal end integrally molded to the shaft and a second free distal end.

A method and apparatus for infectious waste treatment. First, the infectious waste may be shredded into a mixture of liquid and shredded solid waste, then the mixture may be poured into a plurality of perforated bags. The liquid waste drips from the perforated bags onto a preheating subsystem and the solid waste remains in the perforated bags. The preheating subsystem heats up the liquid waste to a pre-disinfection temperature. Finally, steam may be utilized to heat up the liquid waste and the solid waste to a disinfecting temperature.

A comminuting machine for comminuting a product includes: a cutting device for comminuting the product, which device has at least two cutting units; a drive shaft for driving the cutting units; and a housing in which the cutting units are arranged one behind the other along the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft. The comminuting machine is designed to feed a fluid in the form of a liquid gas into at least one intermediate space which is formed in the housing between two cutting units that are adjacent to one another along the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft.

A chipping sub assembly for use in material processing horizontal grinders includes a mounting structure with specialized connection elements for coupling to rotor assemblies. The assembly features individually replaceable components including knife elements and wear portions of varying thicknesses that can be selectively changed without removing the entire assembly. The mounting structure utilizes specific torque requirements and threading specifications, including -11 UNC, -13 UNC, and 1-8 UNC connections requiring between 110-818 ft-lbs. of torque, to ensure secure component attachment during high-stress grinding operations. The innovative modular design allows for rapid maintenance and performance optimization through interchangeable knife components with different length and material characteristics, while maintaining consistent wood chip quality suitable for resale. The assembly is compatible with various horizontal grinder systems and provides improved operational efficiency through reduced maintenance downtime compared to traditional fixed-component grinding assemblies.

A horizontal grinder chipper with interchangeable rotors which allows for rapid changing of said interchangeable rotors. Where the interchangeable rotors each are in the form of a cassette which can be easily inserted into and in between a first frame portion 1302 and a second frame portion 1303. A hydraulically actuated pivoting clamshell cassette covering upper portion 920 configured to pivot to an open orientation for removal of a first rotor cassette and for insertion of a second rotor cassette.

A machine to carry out the method for the reduction or removal of pathogenic agents and microorganisms contained in solids, comprising a front chamber for the entrance of the material; a contiguous rear chamber associated with the entrance chamber, by means of which the processed material is expelled; said contiguous rear chamber containing a grinding means that rotates when it is actuated by an engine; and a piston that enters into the front chamber running along said chamber into the rear chamber until it reaches a grinding means, where the grinding means consists of a solid, hard and heavy cylinder associated with a transverse axis, said cylinder being provided with a set of longitudinal slots from base to base that form edges with the cylinder surface and where the space between the cylinder surface and the rear chamber inner wall is smaller than 5 mm.