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Benko Products: Sahara Drum Crusher/In-Drum Compactor

Crush drums for disposal with explosion-proof compactor

Benko Products: Sahara Drum Crusher/In-Drum Compactor
By Benko Products 
February 23, 2015

With explosion-proof construction, the Sahara drum crusher/in-drum compactor by Benko Products is suitable for use in NFPA Class I, Division I areas.

The device reduces waste volumes of 5-gallon steel drums by applying 60,000 pounds of force to crush them to 4 inches in height for safe and economical disposal.

Featuring rugged, welded steel construction, a non-sparking compaction chamber, a quick-change head for easy conversion to in-drum compacting mode and automatic, push-button controls, the unit is simple to operate.

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More about Benko Products

Benko Products, Inc. is a privately held company based out of Sheffield Village, OH. Benko Products was founded in 1983 by pioneer John Benko, the inventor of the Sahara Hot Box® drum warming oven.

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