HAMMERMILLS

West Salem Custom Vertical Grinders & Shredders

WSM’s Hammermills Offer Exceptional Fine Grind Performance

WSM’s rugged hammermill machinery combines superior fine grind processing performance with reduced maintenance costs.

From wood fiber and bark to ag fiber and feed products, WSM’s high-volume hammermill machinery delivers superior processing performance with high-capacity uniform particle sizing. The rugged design and construction of WSM’s hammermill provide reliable operation, low maintenance, and long machine life.

Our rugged Hammermill equipment comes in a range of styles, sizes, and capacities to meet any challenge. Large diameter hammer circle and throat widths range from 20” to 60” enable processing capacities to range from 1 to 100 tons per hour. Custom control features are also available, including motor starters/controls, auto-reversing, and load sensing feed control.

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THE WSM DIFFERENCE

High Production

WSM HAMMERMILLS FEATURE A LARGE DIAMETER HAMMER CIRCLE AND THROAT WIDTHS FROM 20" TO 60".

Rotor operation at 1800 rpm provides high tip speed milling action for superior product sizing. The nearly full circle sizing screens maximize production in fine-grind applications, delivering higher capacities and consistent product sizing.

Superior Performance

FROM WOOD FIBER, TO BARK, TO AG FIBER AND FEED PRODUCTS - WSM'S HAMMERMILLS DELIVER SUPERIOR PROCESSING PERFORMANCE.

With high capacity, uniform particle sizing, and the rugged design and construction that is the hallmark of all WSM production.  Providing reliable operation, low maintenance, and long machine life.

42 Series

SEVERE DUTY HYBRID HAMMERMILL/GRINDER DESIGNED FOR EFFECTIVE REDUCTION OF A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIAL.

Heavy duty rotor, large bearings, and thick internal wear liners enable the reduction of larger pieces of wood when compared to conventional hammermills.

This enables our hammermill to better withstand the damage caused by tramp materials.

Uses and materials processed include: citrus rinds for animal feed, pre-dryer pellet furnish, chip overs, pre-hogged wood for use as pulp wood, green chips, planer shaving, landscape material, and biomass feedstock

Specifications

Super Shredder- 48 Series

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

MODEL FEED OPENING L W H ROTOR DIA TIP-TIP ROTOR W TYPICAL HP RNG
4864S42-1/2 - 66-1/4119-7/893-3/16734860400-500
4872S28 - 73-5/8121-1/8105-1/16734874500-600
4888S28 - 88135105-1/8734888500 - 600

44 Series

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

MODEL FEED OPENING L W H ROTOR DIA TIP-TIP ROTOR W TYPICAL HP RNG
4420S18-1/4 - 21-3/488-3/474624420100-125
4430S18-1/4 - 32-9/16110-7/1674624430125-200
4440S18-1/4 - 43-3/8121-1/474624440250-300
4460S18-1/4 - 61-7/16162-13/1674624460400-500

42 Series

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

MODEL FEED OPENING L W H ROTOR DIA TIP-TIP ROTOR W TYPICAL HP RNG
4236S21-1/4 - 3884-11/1665-/8544236150-200
4254S21-1/4 - 5610264-1/4544254200-300
4260S26-7/8 - 63-1/2107-1/1664-1/4544260250-350
4272S21 - 75-3/412083-11/1656-3/44272400-500
4284S21-5/8 - 87-1/213564-1/4546084400-500

Materials Processed

WSM Hammermills provide simple, energy-efficient size reduction

  • Ag Fiber (Straw/Stover)
  • Animal Feed
  • Bark
  • Citrus Peel
  • Pre-hogged Wood
  • Sawdust/Shavings
  • Wood Chips

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West Salem Custom Vertical Grinders & Shredders

Wide mouth inlet opening for improved infeed

Adjustable air inlets allow balancing of air pulled through the mill

Heavy duty fabricated steel housing with ⅜” thick frame and doors for superior strength and wear life

Dual Hammermill inlet refiner plates provide multiple cutting surfaces for superior milling action. Refiner plates are removable and reversible.

Bi-directional infeed with optional air actuated diverter

Dynamically balanced rotor insures smooth machine operation and long bearing life

Heavy-duty rotor design with large diameter 4140 alloy steel shaft and precision manufactured rotor discs

Adjustable clearance between hammers and screens with two position hammer pins. Hammer pins are 4140 alloy steel for high strength and long wear life. 

Multiple hammer options are available including ¼”, ⅜”, and ½” thickness. Standard hammer is rectangular AR steel with tungsten carbide wear surfacing.

Lower refiner segment provides additional milling action. WSM’s three stage refiner plates deliver superior product sizing. All refiner segments are reversible and replaceable. 

Flared door and wide base design allow improved discharge of materials from the grinding chamber

Heavy-duty double row spherical roller bearings and cast steel pillow block bearing housings provide superior bearing life

Removable bearing support blocks allow for bearing removal without lifting rotor assembly

Vibration switch and door interlocks are standard features for machine protection and operator safety

Easy-glide dual access doors with over-center stop provides quick and easy access for maintenance

Extra-heavy interior AR steel wear liners for extended machine life 

Multiple screen options available with perforated screens from 3/64” dia. to 3” dia. Bi-directional screens allow screen rotation for extended wear life. Wide mills feature split-screen design for ease of handling. 

Screen carriage features over-center spring loaded locking mechanism with built-in retainer. Provides fast and secure clamping of screen sections.  

 

Built to last Sized to meet your needs, Customize to fit

WSM offers various rotor configurations, screen sizes and types, hammer styles, and discharge options to configure your grinder.

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Discover the WSM Difference

Whether you need to process bark and wood fiber or feed products, West Salem’s line of high volume hammermill machinery will provide the exceptional and consistent particle sizing and low maintenance requirements your business needs.

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