SlydEater Specifications
Slide Destruction Mechanism
- 2-Stage Design shreds labels and pulverizes glass shards
- Case-hardened destruction components for long life
- Modular design permits quick change-out of the worn slide destruction mechanism
- Analog hour counter keeps track of machine usage (located at back)
- Quiet operation – does not require ear protection. (Sound studies available.)
Capacity
- Approximately 10,000 standard size microscope slides per hour
- Manually loaded – several hundred slides at a time
Collection Box
- Capacity: 2100 slides when crushed
- Weight when full of crushed glass: 23 pounds
- Volume: about .45 feet3 (.013 m3)
- Integrated Lid with Locking Tab
- Side hand holds for easy lifting
- No-tape design
- Corrugated, single ply, 200 lb. test.
- SlydEater includes Basket to store up to 20 knocked down boxes. Basket is removable.
Operating Features
Easy Loading
- Large Chute opening for continual feeding of slides
- Chute includes a closeable lid
- Viewing window allows operator to observe crushing mechanism
Easy to Use Controls
- Crusher Start (Green – momentary pushbutton)
- Crusher Stop (Red – momentary pushbutton)
- E-Stop: (Red) Shuts down Crusher & Dust Fan motors
- Main Shut Off Power Switch shuts off all power to the machine. (located on back)
- Jam Breaking Jog Switch (Black – located on back)
- Hour Counter (located on back)
Large Indicators keep the Operator informed on the machine’s status
- Power On (Green)
- Box Full (Amber – blinking)
- Box Missing (Red – sustained) – also prevents crusher from running
- Filter Missing (Red – sustained) – also prevents crusher from running
Jam Breaking Jog Switch
- If crusher becomes jammed (may occur if started with slides already loaded), pushing this quickly reverses the crusher direction to clear the jam.
Manual Agitation
- To easily break up slides that may have bridged over the crushing mechanism, the Operator simply pushes an external knob to actuate a set of spring loaded flippers.
Integral Dust Control
- Air Filtration System protects the operator from dust – both during destruction & Box change-out.
- 2-Stage Filtration with easy change-out design and a super quiet blower fan
- 1st Stage: Pre-Filter removes coarse material to extend the life of 2nd Stage Filter.
- 2nd Stage: High-efficiency filter (MERV 12) removes fine dust (up to 90% at 1 micron particulate). (Air Quality study available upon request.)
- Static Air Pressure Gage informs operator when to change out Filter elements.
Maneuverability
- Compact design easily fits through doors & tight spaces
- Large-diameter, locking Casters easily go over door & elevator thresholds.
- Sturdy, brushed Aluminum handles for easy steering.
- Attractive cabinet design fits into any lab setting.
Crushing Mechanism
- Case-hardened Crushing components for long life
- Modular design permits quick change-out of the worn crushing mechanism
- Analog hour counter keeps track of machine usage (located at back)
Dimensions (LxWxH)
- Inches: 38 x 26 x 37 high to top of counter; 50 high to top of chute
- Centimeters: 97 x 66 x 94 to top of counter; 126 high to top of chute
- Net Weight: 340 pounds (net); 154 kg
Electrical Specifications
- Power Requirements: Standard 3-prong ground socket (115V, 15 amps)
- Long 6-foot, grounded 12-ga power cord
- Removable Power Plug prevents unauthorized operation