Why Do Plastic Crusher Blades Chip During Recycling Operations?
Aug 18, 2026
Causes and Solutions for Plastic Crusher Blade Chipping
Blade chipping is a common issue in plastic recycling. It can cause poor cutting quality, higher motor load, increased vibration, and unexpected downtime.
In most cases, plastic crusher blade chipping is related to blade material, clearance, contaminants, heat treatment, feeding conditions, or installation. At Guangchuan Blades, we usually recommend checking the following factors before simply replacing the damaged blades.
1. Incorrect Blade Material
Different plastics create different levels of wear and impact.
PE film, PP scrap, PET, thick plastic lumps, engineering plastics, and glass-fiber-reinforced materials may require different blade materials and hardness levels.
A blade that works well for ordinary PP or PE may chip q...