Can Crusher

The Different Forms of a Can Crusher
Written by Jason Brown   
Can crushers are usually simple instruments that are produced from either metal or plastic.  By placing a can between the base and lever the can will be manually crushed. This is a great way for recycling aluminum cans and it will save space and time. The can is crushed vertically by either the hand or the foot and reduces the can to its smallest possible state.  It can be portable and doesn’t take much time.  Some models of the can crusher will offer a bin that comes with the crusher to store the crushed cans to be put into the recycling bin.

Recycling aluminum is good for the environment and using a can crusher makes it easy.

Can crushers are very useful anywhere where large amounts of soda or beer is being consumed. Imagine, if you are running a restaurant or a pub, these can crushers will definitely come in handy! Instead of one of your co-workers running out with a garbage bag every two hours, the amount of trash could be heavily reduced with the help of these useful gadgets. This doesn’t mean that the can crushers can’t be used in the normal households. On the contrary, they are pretty much useful here too!

The new, improved can crusher styles make this task much simpler and kids can be taught to help as well. They will crush an aluminum can to one third of its original size and save room in your trash.  It also will make it far easier to transport to recycling post or even to take out to the street for recycling.

Since crushing cans is as easy as pulling down a lever it makes sense to have one to aid you in recycling.  It also will keep your place clean and neat.
  Here are some styles of can crushers that are available for can recycling:
  • Arm Crush.  This model is extremely inexpensive and costs less than $15.  You are able to mount this on any wall and with one pull on the aluminum lever it will reduce the size of the aluminum can to approximately one inch.
  • Multi-Size Crushers.  This crusher will crush the 12 oz. or 16 oz. cans without adjusting the level.  It uses a 16-inch compaction quick pull arm for leverage.
  • Multi-Can Crusher. This is a great device for use at home or at the office.  It allows you to load up to six regular size aluminum cans into the crusher at one time.  With steel construction it can be installed easily and also operates with ease.
  • Easy Pull Crusher.  This crusher only needs seven pounds of pressure.  It works much easier than some other crushers as it has a rotating handgrip for better comfort.  It can be made from stainless steel, aluminum or nylon and is built sturdy to not rust and to last a long time.  It is designed for anywhere you want to make can crushing easier and is ideal for garages, basements and dorms or even in campers.
  • Can Pactor.  This is an innovative idea for a can crusher.  It will crush a can and then send it into a bin all with one step.  It’s great for use in office break rooms, patios, cafeterias, garages and all high traffic areas.  Also, the bin uses a standard 30-gallon trash bag and fits in small areas.  It can store over 400 cans in one bin.
Can crushing isn’t really that new of an idea for recycling.  It has been around for quite some time but many improvements have been made in the devices used to crush the aluminum cans.  You can find the various versions of the can crusher anywhere where home improvement items are sold.  Your local store or even the large home improvement centers will carry many different manufacturers and styles of the can crusher.  Consider how much room you have and where you will mount the can crusher or a convenient floor model that gets stepped on and then find the right can crusher to suit your needs and space.

Recycling aluminum cans is very important for our environment and everyone should be encouraged to make this a part of their daily life.  By recycling aluminum cans you reduce the amount of scrap in dumps and since the aluminum can be used again and again so the resources used to make new aluminum will be reduced.
Examine all of the above models of the can crusher and take a look at the stores that sell them. You will be able to find the right can crusher for your needs. 
 
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