Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this really eliminate shred bags?
For normal running, yes. MBM's description states the system transports shredded material to an external container and eliminates the need to change shred bags. What you replace is one job with another: instead of swapping a bag or a cart you manage an external container at the discharge end. Most sites keep a case of AC0924 bags as a fallback for when the conveyor is down.
How much extra floor space does it need?
About three feet of depth. MBM quotes the 5009 at 85.5 inches deep on its own and 121 inches deep with the modular exit conveyor belt system fitted. The module itself is 74 inches deep, 27.25 inches wide and 45.75 inches high. Add clearance for the receiving container and for an operator to walk around the discharge end.
Can I retrofit this to a 5009 already installed?
It is designed to be added rather than factory-fitted: the module rolls into position on heavy-duty casters, the door is secured and the locking mechanism engaged, and the belt drive is controlled by the shredder's existing electronics. The practical constraints are the floor space and getting a 359 lb module into the room, not the mechanical fit.
Will it fit any other MBM shredder?
No. MBM restricts this module to the Destroyit 5009. The feed opening, discharge height and the electrical interface to the shredder's controls are all specific to that machine, and no adapter is offered for other Destroyit models.
Does the conveyor run continuously or only when shredding?
The belt drive is controlled by the shredder electronics rather than by a separate switch, so it follows the machine. MBM does not publish the exact start and stop logic, and if the timing matters for integrating with a baler or a downstream container we will get that confirmed by MBM before you order rather than describe behaviour we have not verified.