A can crusher is a tool basically used for the application of easier and smart recycling achieved through crushing of empty aluminum cans. Can crushers are of different types where some constitute of stainless steel that provide extra strength, corrosion resistance and stability to the merchandises. Most collective parts of aluminum can crushers are made from stainless steel components like pins (Leo "Kennedy 130). When these parts are assembledinto a crushing mechanism, they can withstand the highest load in compression forces, which increases their durability. Additionally, plastic and nylon are popular materials used inthe productionof can crushers. Moreover, these crushers have a plastic body, leverand hand holder. However, the other parts are made of bolts and hinges made from pure metals like steel to improve durability.
The basic functioning principle of a manual can crusher involves placingan empty aluminum can onto the opening of the crusher, which utilizes the pressure and compressions exerted by manual levers to achieve full can compression. Afterwards, the crushed aluminium can is removed from the crusher and discarded. However, there are automatic can crushers, which utilize pneumatic cylinder systems that exert pressure, crushing the hollow cans through forces generated by highlycompacted and compressed gases (Surve et al 155). Briefly, the main advantages of crushing these cans is to ensure proper, easier and efficient recycling, which saves a lot of space in homes. In addition, they act as sources of incomeasthey can be sold to recycling companies.
Material Comparison Table
Material
Density (Ib/cuin)
Young module (Msl)
Tensile strength (Ksl)
Price(GBP/Kg)
Aluminum
0.27
69
110
2-4.5
Glass fiber
0.10
50-90
50
0.8-1.07
Wood
0.015
50
30-45
2-3.5
Plastic
0.03
0.8
15
0.5-1.5
Works cited
Qais, Surve, et al. "Fully Automatic Can Crusher."Artículo, HJ Theem College of Engineering (BE Mechanical),(2014):pp 155-159.
Huber, Leo F., and Frank C. Kennedy. "Automatic can crusher." U.S. Patent No. 3,062,130. 6 Nov. 1962
