W8.25 PreCut – Pre-shredder for waste and RDF production

  • Industrial pre-shredding for recycling
  • Consistent throughput for mixed waste
  • Reliable in continuous operation
  • Low-maintenance single-shaft technology
  • Optimal line integration during peak periods
  • For high-throughput applications

The WEIMA W8.25 PreCut is a high-performance shredder from the PreCut series, designed for the pre-shredding of large volumes of material in industrial recycling. Within the WEIMA portfolio, it is positioned as a tried-and-tested shredder for plants with high throughput requirements. The machine is used for shredding mixed commercial waste, household waste-like material streams and high-calorific materials for recycling solutions and the production of substitute fuels.

The robust construction, the large working width and the technology designed for continuous operation ensure high availability and process stability. For recycling companies and manufacturers of substitute fuels, the W8.25 PreCut offers a cost-effective solution for industrial shredding that optimally supports downstream sorting and processing operations.

Below you will find an overview of the technical specifications, applications and available options for this proven pre-shredder.

W8.25 PreCut
The pre-shredder
Flexibly adjust cutting parameters using the Siemens S7 PLC

Users benefit from reproducible and stable process control via a Siemens S7 controller with a large touchscreen display. The controller allows for flexible adjustment of rotor speed and slide timing to suit different waste streams, which improves throughput stability and repeatability, thereby minimising production fluctuations.

Consistent cutting precision thanks to the SuperCut counter-blade

The externally adjustable SuperCut counter-blade system, featuring angled protective cover plates, ensures consistent material preparation. This enables high repeatability of cut dimensions and easy maintenance thanks to the ability to turn the blades without complex disassembly, thereby enhancing process reliability in downstream processes.

Optimised throughput thanks to load-dependent swing ram

The load-dependent dynamic swing ram directs the material precisely into the cutting chamber, thereby increasing the effective utilisation of the rotor’s capacity. This enables higher throughput rates and reduces process interruptions, as the slide automatically adjusts to the volume of material, thereby absorbing peaks in the shredding load.

Side view of a WEIMA PowerLine shredder with lubrication lines, bearings, and cables
Continuous bearing maintenance via automatic centralised lubrication

Automatically centrally lubricated bearing assemblies for the rotor, slide valves and inspection hatches reduce the need for manual maintenance and prevent lubrication errors. This enables scheduled maintenance windows, minimises unplanned downtime and extends the service life of critical moving parts in continuous operation.

Solid PreCut rotor with wear protection for heavy-duty applications

The solid PreCut rotor comes as standard with Vautid wear protection, making it particularly resistant to foreign materials. The bolted-on octagonal cutting blades have an edge length of 100 or 130 mm – the largest in the entire WEIMA range. Thanks to its easy accessibility, the rotor is still easy to maintain. Speed is adjustable from 5 to 120 rpm.

Stable footing thanks to adjustable heavy-duty feet

Adjustable heavy-duty feet ensure safe and low-vibration operation even on uneven production surfaces. This contributes to process stability, as vibrations are reduced and mechanical stress on the cutting units and bearings is minimised.

Haegglunds hydraulic drive attached to WEIMA shredder
Process-appropriate drive via hydraulic or high-torque versions

The choice is yours: our pre-shredders can be fitted with either a Hägglunds hydraulic drive or a high-torque drive from Baumüller. Which one is right for you always depends on your specific application.

Aerial view of an orange shredder shredding municipal waste at a recycling company in South Korea
Flexible system integration for modular production line concepts

The machine is designed with standardised interfaces to process peripherals, which facilitates connection to various conveying, sorting and separation systems. This modular integration capability gives the user greater flexibility in planning plant configurations and enables them to expand existing lines cost-effectively.

Extremely sturdy sieve comb frame construction

The firmly bolted and replaceable screen comb within the robust frame enhances the machine’s structural stability under extreme loads. This reduces the risk of deformation under full load and improves long-term reliability and process safety.

Ample access for maintenance via hydraulic flaps

Hydraulically operated inspection hatches at the front and rear provide direct access to the screen and rotor. This allows the operator easy access for maintenance, blade replacement or the removal of foreign objects, thereby reducing average downtime and increasing machine availability.

Side view of a WEIMA PowerLine shredder with lubrication lines, bearings, and cables
Haegglunds hydraulic drive attached to WEIMA shredder
Aerial view of an orange shredder shredding municipal waste at a recycling company in South Korea
Casco do rotor Vautid
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Technical data
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  • Rotor diameter (mm)
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  • Rotor length (mm)
  • Rotor speed (rpm)
  • Power (kW)
  • Rotor Knives
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  • Available knife sizes (mm)
  • Fraction size (mm)
  • Infeed opening (mm)
  • Length (mm)
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  • Width (mm)
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  • Wall thickness (mm)
W8.25 PreCut
W8.25 PreCut
  • 800
  • 2.500
  • 5 - 100
  • 160 - 350
  • 92
  • 100 | 130
  • 100 - 400
  • 2.500 x 2.000
  • 3.750
  • 3.980
  • 4.560
  • 29.000
  • 40
W8.20 PreCut
  • 800
  • 2.000
  • 5 - 100
  • 160 - 350
  • 76
  • 100 | 130
  • 100 - 400
  • 2.000 x 2.200
  • 3.500
  • 3.480
  • 4.560
  • 25.000
  • 40
W8.30 PreCut
  • 800
  • 3.000
  • 5 - 100
  • 160 - 350
  • 116
  • 100 | 130
  • 100 - 400
  • 3.000 x 2.200
  • 3.750
  • 4.560
  • 4.560
  • 33.000
  • 40

The PreCut Shredder in practical use – shredding in real-world applications

Application videos demonstrating the efficient shredding of various materials
MSW shredders WEIMA PreCut 2000 and PowerLine 2500 @Sunchang Energy
A WEIMA PreCut 2000 single-shaft shredder pre-shreds household waste. This waste is then further shredded using a WEIMA PowerLine 2500 single-shaft shredder for the production of substitute fuel.
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Waste shredding for EBS production using the WEIMA PreCut 3000 and WEIMA PowerLine 3000
Efficient RDF production in Poland using a fully integrated shredding and separation plant. This plant comprises a WEIMA PreCut 3000 and a WEIMA PowerLine 3000, combined with high-performance conveyor and separation technology from our partners Westeria and Spaleck.
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EBS waste shredding for Holcim / Geocycle in Indonesia
Holcim uses two WEIMA PreCut 2000 pre-shredders and two WEIMA FineCut 2500 post-shredders. These machines shred the delivered industrial waste into a uniform size before it is ultimately burned as fuel during the cement production process.
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Textile shredding using a WEIMA PreCut 3000 @Tosung, South Korea
A high-performance WEIMA PreCut 3000 single-shaft shredder is shredding waste textiles at Tosung in Chilgok, South Korea.
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Shredding of heavy rubber mats using WEIMA PreCut
The WEIMA PreCut 1500 pre-shredder shreds heavy rubber waste and rubber mats in a matter of seconds.
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Pulping braids – shredding with a WEIMA PreCut 2500
A WEIMA PreCut 2500 shredder shreds large strands of pulp from the paper recycling process.
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Shredding used agricultural stretch film (LLDPE) with the WEIMA PreCut 3000 shredder
A WEIMA PreCut 3000 single-shaft shredder with a hydraulic drive from Hägglunds Bosch Rexroth shreds contaminated agricultural film for subsequent recycling.
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Casco do rotor Vautid
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