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                            Fluorescent Bulb Disposers

Clayton Equipment Company offers a full range of products for crushing fluorescent tube, circular and u-shaped bulbs.

Fluorescent BulbsDextrite disposers for fluorescent bulbs

Dextrite fluorescent lamp and bulb disposers meet EPA and OSHA standards for the disposal of spent lamps. The disposers safely crush spent lamps reducing their volume by 90 percent, providing a cost effective solution.

A full line of fluorescent bulb crushers allows you to select the right model for the types of fluorescent lamps your company needs to handle. Dextrite fluorescent lamp disposers protect your workforce and the environment.

Fluorescent Lamp Crusher & PlatformSafe operation

The Dextrite Series "E" Fluorescent lamp disposers crush fluorescents into a 55 gallon sealable steel drum, while maintaining negative pressure (vacuum) on the inside of the machine to minimize the escape of mercury vapors and dust. The vacuum is generated and maintained by an innovative patented fan, filter and poly-sleeve system which is active whenever the machine is running.

The filter system incorporates an activated carbon stage which absorbs any mercury vapor in the exhaust stream rendering it safe. The Poly-Sleeve seals the drum to the machine, preventing escape of vapors and dust into the atmosphere during drum change.

Dextrite lamp disposers have been thoroughly tested while in operation for mercury emissions at the various machine seams and at the exhaust stream. Results have shown emissions at any point to be well below the 0.05mg/m3 TLV (Threshold Limit Value), or recommended maximum allowable atmospheric concentration of mercury for a normal eight-hour work day schedule.

Dextrite advantages

Dextrite crushers are safer than competitor units because a flap totally encloses the tube before crushing begins. Others' crush the tube as it is hand-shoved into chute and broken glass has been known to hurl back upward thru the input.

Dextrite uses a strong 4-blade flail system that lasts about a year. Others' utilize 3 whirling chains that break often and jam on the metal of the tube.

High volume, all types of bulbs

Fluorescent Bulb CrusherThe RDA-55E Lamp Disposer is the top of the line model. Designed for multipurpose performance, it crushes all lamp types. Emission tested and "On-Site" proven for long durability, the RDA-55E is a dependable workhorse.

  • Lamps: Fluoresc. tubes 8 ft or less, “U” tubes to 6“ leg spacing, Bulbs to 7.5” diameter, Circular tubes to 16”diameter.
  • Dimensions: 54"Wx36"Dx100"H.
  • Weight: 600 lb.
  • Power: 115V, 15A, 50/60hz.
  • Std. container: 55 gallon drum.
  • Crusher motor horse power: 1/3 hp.
  • Fan motor horse power: 1/3 hp.
  • Capacity, 4' tubes, normal container: 900.
  • Crush rate, 4' tubes: 25/minute.

High volume, tubes & bulbs

Fluorescent Bulb CrusherThe RHID-55E Lamp Disposer includes RDA features and crushes a variety of lamp types with the exception of Circular and U-Shaped lamps.Operation requires only one operator, it is easy to move, offers fast drum change and is a very productive machine.
  • Lamps: Fluoresc. tubes 8 ft or less, Bulbs to 7.5” diameter.
  • Dimensions: 54"Wx36"Dx93"H.
  • Weight: 550 lb.
  • Power: 115V, 15A, 50/60hz.
  • Std. container: 55 gallon drum.
  • Crusher motor horse power: 1/3 hp.
  • Fan motor horse power: 1/3 hp.
  • Capacity, 4' tubes, normal container: 900.
  • Crush rate, 4' tubes: 25/minute.

High volume, tubes & u-shapes

Fluorescent Bulb CrusherThe RULC-55FDA-E Fluorescent Lamp Disposer is designed for maximum versatility and crushes U-Shaped and straight lamps. An optional "FTPG Conversion Kit" is available for crushing large diameter tubes or, feeding two T-8 lamps at once.
  • Lamps: Fluoresc. tubes 8 ft or less, “U” tubes to 6“ leg spacing.
  • Dimensions: 54"Wx36"Dx54"H.
  • Weight: 375 lb.
  • Power: 115V, 15A, 50/60hz.
  • Std. container: 55 gallon drum.
  • Crusher motor horse power: 1/6 hp.
  • Fan motor horse power: 1/30 hp.
  • Capacity, 4' tubes, normal container: 900.
  • Crush rate, 4' tubes: 25/minute.

Economy, tubes & u-shapes

Fluorescent Bulb CrusherThe ULC-55FDA-E Fluorescent Lamp Disposer. Designed for maximum versatility, it crushes U-Shaped and straight lamps. An optional "FTPG Conversion Kit" is available for crushing large diameter tubes or, feeding two T-8 lamps at once.
  • Lamps: Fluoresc. tubes 8 ft or less, “U” tubes to 6“ leg spacing.
  • Dimensions: 24"Diam x 31"H.
  • Weight: 110 lb.
  • Power: 115V, 15A, 50/60hz.
  • Std. container: 55 gallon drum.
  • Crusher motor horse power: 1/6 hp.
  • Fan motor horse power: 1/30 hp.
  • Capacity, 4' tubes, normal container: 800.
  • Crush rate, 4' tubes: 25/minute.

Platform for Fluorescent CrushersDextrite platforms for safe crushing

We advise caution especially when feeding 8 foot lamps
into the drum top Disposers. Dextrite offers
two work platform models CW2-21 (1 step) and CW8-45 (shown).

Features include 500 lbs capacity, 4'X4' platform space, legs & handrails made of 1-1/4" steel tubing, 39" high handrails above platform, Grip Strut Tread on steps and platform, meets OSHA Standard 1920,239 (C).

Note: Machine design and specifications are subject to change without notification.

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