Pacific Precision Metals THE CRUSHER Aluminum Can Compactor
Product Features
- Make the recycling process more efficient with The Aluminum Can Crusher
- Instantly crushes all 12- and 16-ounce cans to about 1 inch, so space is saved when storing and transporting them
- Sturdy all-steel construction is durable, with an easy-to-grab handle that makes it easy to operate
- Simply hold the crusher’s handle and pull it down to crush a can
- Easy to hang on the wall and measures approximately 16 inches long
Amazon.com Product Description
Make the recycling process more efficient with The Aluminum Can Crusher. It instantly crushes all 12- and 16-ounce cans to about 1 inch, so space is saved when storing and transporting them. The crusher’s sturdy all-steel construction is durable, with an easy-to-grab handle that makes it easy to operate. Simply hold the crusher’s handle and pull it down. The crusher is easy to hang on the wall and measures approximately 16 inches long.
Product Description
The Aluminum Can Crusher instantly crushes most cans to about 1-inch. Simply hold the handle and pull it down. Even more, the sturdy all-steel construction is durable. GO GREEN! Save valuable space both where you store the cans and when you transport them. Now you can haul 5 times as many aluminum cans. It means you’ll have less trips to the recycling center and each trip will be worth more money. Best of all, you’ll be doing your part to help the environment. Recycling is fun and easier than ever with the Crusher
By David L. Grundvig "frontiercybrarian" (Magna, Utah United States)
I would rate this aluminum can crusher 4 out of 5 stars out of the box and only following the supplied instructions. BUT here is how to make it a 5 out of 5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price.
What I did right from the start:
1. Use bolts. washers, and nuts to secure it to a solid surface. I drilled neat and appropriate holes in the side of my cupboard and fastened the crusher over my sink. Using the supplied screws will likely result in them pulling loose from the surface. A great deal of pressure and force (although easy to pull) is used to crush the can to abt 1". With bolts and nuts the Crusher stays secure and shouldn’t rip away from the wall. Also, the small amount of liquid from the cans drips right into the sink.
2. Alter the bottom lip of the Crusher so cans will not shoot out the front side while crushing them. They can become quite the missle as they shoot across the room. This alteration is accomplished in one or two ways. Use pliers to bend the bottom lip up abt 3/8 to 1/2". The cans will then stay firm in the Crusher unit as they are compacted. OR you can drop a large head screw or bolt in the hole (already in the product) in the bottom of the lip. This will assist in keeping the can from slipping out. The first method seems to function the best in my experience.
3. Lubricate the inner/outer moving parts with Crisco type shortening or paste. I use this since it is near my sink and dishes. If your Crusher is not near food or cooking items then any oil lubricant or grease would work.
I mounted my Crusher to function with left-hand (I’m right-handed but because of medical reasons my left is much stronger)operation. Be sure to mount it for your convenience and functionality
The lever on the Crusher is fairly easy to pull. A quick fast pull functions best for me and the unit really does crush aluminum (no thick metal or some small pet food cans)cans to about 1/2". Crushed cans require about 5 times less space than un-crushed ones.
The surface of the unit is white, attractive, and durable and blends in quite well with my kitchen decor.
In summary, I don’t know what I’d do without the Crusher. It performs better than expected, is durable, attractive, and the price is very reasonable. I read several reviews regarding numerous crushers and this one seemed to me to have the greatest potential and with some adjustments it can be about the best one around.
I hope this review is helpful and your cans become flattened as you contribute to Recycling and the betterment of us liquid-drinking species.
