Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the 919 CB work with any other Dahle shredder?
No. It is engineered for the PowerTEC 919 IS and plugs into that machine for power. The PowerTEC 929 IS uses the 929 CB, which has a wider 21.5-inch belt and different frame dimensions. The 909 HS and the smaller cabinet shredders have no conveyor connection at all. If you have a 929 IS, order the 929 CB rather than trying to adapt this unit.
Does it need its own electrical circuit?
No. Dahle states the conveyor plugs directly into the PowerTEC 919 IS and requires no additional power source, so it runs off the shredder's existing 220 V three-phase supply. That removes the usual electrical work from the installation. Confirm the shredder circuit itself is correctly rated before commissioning, but you do not need to run a new drop for the conveyor.
How much floor space does it add?
The conveyor measures 92.25 x 25.75 x 50.5 inches, so it adds roughly seven feet nine inches of length to the installation, plus whatever clearance your receiving bin needs under the 50-inch discharge point. It rolls on casters, so it can be repositioned, but plan the layout before delivery: this is not a unit that tucks beside the machine.
Can the belt speed be changed?
Yes. Output speed is adjustable by dial, with a rated belt speed of 49 ft/min. Slowing the belt lets material build up and drop more evenly into a baler; running it faster clears the discharge point quickly on high-volume shredding. Dahle does not publish the full adjustment range, only the 49 ft/min rating, so we cannot state the minimum and maximum figures.
What warranty comes with it?
Dahle lists a one-year manufacturer's warranty on the 919 CB conveyor. Note that this is shorter than the coverage on Dahle shredders themselves, so the conveyor and the machine it feeds do not come off warranty at the same time. Register the unit and keep the invoice with the shredder's paperwork.