Beer/Softdrink Can

Crusher

Functions
1. To basically crush the beer metal
cans in plain and flat manner.
2. To deliver enough power to achieve
sufficient pressure (normal stress) to
the metal cans.
3. To keep the metal cans in place by
securing it into a frame or
receptacle depending on number of
metal cans to be crushed
simultaneously.

Design Requirements
1. Maximum compression that cans can withstand are
around 90 psi (0.62 Mpa).
2. Container or receptacle must be able to fit common
size of cans ranging from 200 mL to 500 mL
3. Container must accommodate a typical can diameter
of 2.6 - 3.25 inches from 8 oz to 24 oz cans
4. Container must be able to hold at least 0.48 ounce
(around 13.6 grams, which is minimum metal cans
weight)
5. Pneumatic air supply of 80-120 psi around 0.55160.83 Mpa

Design Requirements
5. Can crush a beer can to at least about 1 inch
6. Cans placement must be normal to piston,
in line with the connecting rod.
7. Mechanism must be placed in a housing
above the piston.
8. Operation must be in standard atmospheric
condition considering room temperature and
humidity condition.
9. Industry standards most especially safety
must be achieved.

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Safety and performance

User-friendly
Ease to build/manufacture
Use of readily available materials/components
Easy maintenance and low costs
Easy to replace with readily available components
Small size and less weight
Uncompromised aesthetics (good appearance,
attractive to users)
9. Steady and smooth operation

Sources
DoRecycling
MATWEB specifications for Typical
Aluminum Alloys used for Beverage
Cans
Beer Cans Wikipedia
Aluminum Beverage Cans pdf by
William F. Hosford and John L.
Duncan