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UNTHA® KNIVES & SPARE PARTS (EU SUPPLY GUIDE)

This technical guide summarizes real compatible UNTHA ® parts listed in our Eurotools catalogue, including item numbers, typical configurations, and selection guidance.

UNTHA® KNIVES & SPARE PARTS (EU SUPPLY GUIDE)

Overview of UNTHA Shredding Technology

UNTHA shredders are widely used in industrial recycling applications including:

  • municipal solid waste (MSW)
  • plastics recycling
  • waste wood processing
  • metal scrap pre-processing
  • RDF and SRF production

These machines use different cutting system architectures, depending on the series:

Each system relies on precisely matched cutting tools and wear components that determine shredding efficiency, particle size control and machine reliability.

 

 

Critical Wear Parts in UNTHA Shredders

Industrial shredders rely on replaceable wear components designed to withstand abrasion, impact loads and continuous operation.

The most important components include:

  • rotor knives
  • stator knives
  • counter knives
  • knife holders
  • screens
  • fastening elements

Eurotools supplies compatible components for multiple UNTHA models, including XR, RS, LR and VR machines.

 

Rotor Knives

Rotor knives are the primary cutting elements mounted on the shredding rotor.

Typical functions:

  • primary size reduction of material
  • maintaining cutting geometry
  • stabilizing rotor load distribution
  • controlling output particle size

Example configurations include rotor knives used in XR and LR shredders with dimensions such as:

These knife geometries are designed to match specific shredding systems.

 

Stator Knives and Counter Knives

Stator knives provide the fixed cutting edge against which rotor knives shear material.

Key functions:

  • creating a scissor-type cutting action
  • stabilizing material flow
  • controlling particle size
  • protecting internal machine structures

Counter knives are typically hardened wear parts that must maintain precise alignment with rotor knives.

 

Knife Holders and Mounting Systems

Knife holders and pushers ensure correct positioning of cutting tools on the rotor.

Common components include:

  • rotor knife holders
  • knife pushers
  • alignment pins
  • locking screws
  • hardened washers

These components maintain cutting geometry stability during high torque operation.

 

Screens and Sizing Systems

Screens define the final particle size of shredded material.

Typical roles:

  • controlling output fraction size
  • stabilizing downstream processing
  • preventing oversize discharge
  • improving shredding efficiency

Screen geometry varies depending on application:

  • RDF production
  • wood recycling
  • plastics shredding
  • tyre processing

 

Materials Used in UNTHA Wear Parts

Wear components for shredders are typically produced from:

  • high-alloy tool steels
  • wear-resistant steels
  • chromium-molybdenum alloys
  • carbide-reinforced materials

These materials must provide a balance between:

  • hardness (wear resistance)
  • toughness (impact resistance)
  • dimensional stability
  • resistance to chipping

 

Wear Mechanisms in Industrial Shredders

Typical wear mechanisms in UNTHA shredders include:

Abrasive wear

Caused by:

  • mineral contamination
  • soil particles
  • glass or ceramics

Impact fatigue

Resulting from:

  • metal contaminants
  • dense materials
  • uneven feed loads

Edge rounding

Occurs during long shredding cycles and reduces cutting efficiency.

Monitoring wear patterns allows operators to optimize maintenance intervals.

 

Maintenance Strategy for UNTHA Cutting Systems

Recommended maintenance procedures include:

  • regular inspection of rotor knives
  • checking counter knife alignment
  • monitoring rotor vibration
  • replacing worn screens
  • inspecting knife holders and bolts

Operating with worn knives can increase:

  • energy consumption
  • rotor imbalance
  • bearing load
  • machine downtime

 

Common UNTHA Spare Parts Available from Eurotools

Typical spare parts supplied include:

  • rotor knives
  • stator knives
  • counter knives
  • knife holders
  • knife pushers
  • rotor bolts and washers
  • screens
  • chopping discs

Eurotools maintains stock of frequently used wear parts to support industrial recycling operations.

 

Availability and EU Logistics Supply

Typical supply advantages include:

  • stock availability of common wear parts
  • fast EU shipping
  • predictable maintenance supply cycles
  • support for recycling plant maintenance

Large spare parts inventories help reduce downtime caused by missing components

 

How to Select the Correct UNTHA Knife Configuration

Selection depends on several parameters:

  • shredder model
  • rotor configuration
  • processed material
  • contamination level
  • required particle size

Correct knife geometry ensures:

  • stable shredding performance
  • lower energy consumption
  • longer wear life

 

How to Request Correct UNTHA Spare Parts

Please provide:

  • machine model
  • OEM reference numbers
  • knife dimensions
  • processed material
  • required quantities
  • photos or drawings

This allows accurate identification of compatible components.

 

 

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