Gran Cutters

Gran Cutter from Harmo America

HARMO America’s Gran Cutters efficiently recycle sprues and runners into uniform granules, reducing waste, minimizing dust, and delivering high-quality material for sustainable injection molding operations.

Gran Cutter from Harmo America

About Gran Cutters

HARMO America’s Gran Cutters are advanced re-pelleting machines designed to recycle runners and sprues into uniform granules comparable to virgin material size. With a patented swing press cutting system, these cutters significantly improve material recycling efficiency in injection molding operations, reducing waste while promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness in production environments.

Key Features of the Gran Cutters

HARMO’s Gran Cutters provide innovative features that optimize performance and reliability. The unique cutting mechanism ensures clean cuts without repeated impact, minimizing dust, heat buildup, and static electricity. Granules produced are consistent in size, comparable to virgin pellets, without requiring screens or secondary processing. The machines operate quietly, enhancing the production environment, and include wide-access doors for fast, easy cleaning. These features collectively improve operational efficiency and material quality.

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Benefits of Choosing Gran Cutters

Choosing HARMO America’s Gran Cutters allows manufacturers to efficiently recycle plastic sprues and runners, reducing material costs and minimizing waste. The precision cutting mechanism ensures uniform re-pelleted material suitable for reuse in production lines. Quiet operation and user-friendly design streamline workflows while minimizing downtime, making Gran Cutters an essential tool for sustainable and cost-effective injection molding operations.

Gran Cutters Specifications

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SpecificationValue
Place of OperationIndoor
Ambient Temperature Range-10°C to +40°C
Ambient HumidityUp to 85%
Power Input3-phase AC 200V (50Hz/60Hz)
MotorGeared motor, 0.2 kW-4P
Rotary CutterDiameter: 98 mm; Quantity: 4; Speed: 37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving CutterDimensions: 2.1 mm x 3.5 mm; Quantity: 24; Cycles: 75/min (50Hz) / 90/min (60Hz)
Mouth on Main Body120 mm x 120 mm
Hopper Throat120 mm x 120 mm
Material Tank Volume6 liters (approximately 3 kg)
Maximum Sprue Diameter for CuttingUp to 6 mm
Processing Capacity30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Machine Weight60 kg
SpecificationValue
Place of OperationIndoor
Ambient Temperature Range-10°C to +40°C
Ambient HumidityUp to 85%
Power Input3-phase AC 200V (50Hz/60Hz)
MotorGeared motor, 0.2 kW-4P
Rotary CutterDiameter: 98 mm; Quantity: 4; Speed: 37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving CutterDimensions: 2.1 mm x 3.5 mm; Quantity: 24; Cycles: 75/min (50Hz) / 90/min (60Hz)
Mouth on Main Body120 mm x 120 mm
Hopper Throat120 mm x 120 mm
Material Tank Volume6 liters (approximately 3 kg)
Maximum Sprue Diameter for CuttingUp to 6 mm
Processing Capacity30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Machine Weight60 kg
SpecificationValue
Place of OperationIndoor
Ambient Temperature Range-10°C to +40°C
Ambient HumidityUp to 85%
Power Input3-phase AC 200V (50Hz/60Hz)
MotorGeared motor, 1.5 kW-3P, grounded
Rotary CutterDiameter: 220 mm; Quantity: 4; Blade thickness: 30 mm; Speed: 37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving CutterDimensions: 3.8 mm x 6 mm; Quantity: 45; Cycles: 112.5/min (50Hz) / 135/min (60Hz)
Hopper Mouth402 mm x 360 mm
Maximum Sprue Diameter for CuttingUp to 13 mm
Processing Capacity320–400 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Capacity of Suction TankApproximately 9 liters (4 kg)
Machine Weight295 kg
SpecificationGMII-200tGMII-200St
Power Supply3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)
Motor Output0.2 kW, grounded 4P0.2 kW, grounded 4P
Rotary Cutter DiameterØ98 mmØ98 mm
Rotary Cutter Quantity44
Rotary Cutter Speed37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving Cutter Dimensions2.1 mm × 3.5 mm2.1 mm × 3.5 mm
Press Moving Cutter Quantity2424
Press Moving Cutter Cycles75 cycles/min (50Hz) / 90 cycles/min (60Hz)75 cycles/min (50Hz) / 90 cycles/min (60Hz)
Hopper Mouth Dimensions120 mm × 120 mm120 mm × 120 mm
Maximum Sprue DiameterUp to 6 mmUp to 6 mm
Processing Capacity30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Material Tank CapacityApproximately 25 kgApproximately 25 kg
Granule Tank CapacityApproximately 4.0 kgApproximately 4.0 kg
Mixing Tank CapacityApproximately 3.5 kgApproximately 3.5 kg
Machine Weight109 kg114 kg
SpecificationGMII-200tGMII-200St
Power Supply3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)
Motor Output0.2 kW, grounded 4P0.2 kW, grounded 4P
Rotary Cutter DiameterØ98 mmØ98 mm
Rotary Cutter Quantity44
Rotary Cutter Speed37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving Cutter Dimensions2.1 mm × 3.5 mm2.1 mm × 3.5 mm
Press Moving Cutter Quantity2424
Press Moving Cutter Cycles75 cycles/min (50Hz) / 90 cycles/min (60Hz)75 cycles/min (50Hz) / 90 cycles/min (60Hz)
Hopper Mouth Dimensions120 mm × 120 mm120 mm × 120 mm
Maximum Sprue DiameterUp to 6 mmUp to 6 mm
Processing Capacity30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)30–40 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Material Tank CapacityApproximately 25 kgApproximately 25 kg
Granule Tank CapacityApproximately 4.0 kgApproximately 4.0 kg
Mixing Tank CapacityApproximately 3.5 kgApproximately 3.5 kg
Machine Weight109 kg114 kg
SpecificationGMII-750tGMII-750St
Power Supply3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)3-phase AC 200V (50/60Hz)
Motor Output0.75 kW, grounded 4P0.75 kW, grounded 4P
Rotary Cutter DiameterØ176 mmØ176 mm
Rotary Cutter Quantity44
Rotary Cutter Speed37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)37.5 rpm (50Hz) / 45 rpm (60Hz)
Press Moving Cutter Dimensions2.8 mm × 4.5 mm2.8 mm × 4.5 mm
Press Moving Cutter Quantity4141
Press Moving Cutter Cycles112.5 cycles/min (50Hz) / 135 cycles/min (60Hz)112.5 cycles/min (50Hz) / 135 cycles/min (60Hz)
Hopper Mouth Dimensions246 mm × 285 mm246 mm × 285 mm
Maximum Sprue DiameterUp to 10 mmUp to 10 mm
Processing Capacity320–400 g/min (intermittent feeding)320–400 g/min (intermittent feeding)
Material Tank CapacityApproximately 25 kgApproximately 25 kg
Granule Tank CapacityApproximately 4.0 kgApproximately 4.0 kg
Mixing Tank CapacityApproximately 3.5 kgApproximately 3.5 kg
Machine Weight180 kg180 kg

Gran Cutters FAQ's

A: HARMO’s Gran Cutters can handle both hard plastics like PMMA and POM and softer materials such as PP, PE, TPE, and PUR, making them highly versatile for various applications.

A: The patented swing press cutting system prevents repeated cuts on the same material, minimizing dust generation, static buildup, and heat, resulting in cleaner, higher-quality granules.

A: Yes, HARMO provides specialized models like the S-Type Gran Cutter, specifically designed to process soft-type resins effectively while maintaining precision and efficiency.

A: Gran Cutters feature wide-opening doors for easy cleaning, typically requiring only 5 to 7 minutes for maintenance. The design also minimizes dust adherence, reducing cleanup time further.

A: Unlike conventional granulators, Gran Cutters use a unique swing press cutting system that produces uniform granules, reduces dust, and operates quietly, ensuring high efficiency and superior output quality.