Grind Hog Comminutors

What are Comminutors?

Comminutors are specialized equipment widely used in wastewater treatment facilities. Designed to grind, shred and screen solids such as diapers, plastics, and other solids, Grind Hog comminutors are key to the effective operation of wastewater headworks and pumping stations.

G.E.T. Industries

G.E.T. Industries has manufactured Grind Hog comminutors since 1975 with proven longevity in the industry. Built rugged and durable these units are competitively priced and offer excellent alternative wastewater solid management to any other forms of consideration.

Keeping current with the most recent of designs of wastewater applications, options such as "Kwik-Lift Removal System", "Toilet Seat" and "Trash Basket" concepts enhance the rugged and reliable primary function of each Grind Hog comminutor. Cutters of high quality tool steel combined with reversible cutting bars offer extended life and serviceability is made easy with multiple options on each model; Grind Hogs are known for limited maintenance requirements.

Grind Hog Models at a Glance

Models vary in size with the smallest (130gpm) fitted with a 6" inlet flange that can be mounted "fixed-in-place" or on a slide rail system for remote removal. There is no minimum flow requirement for continuous operation. By-pass screens and controllers compliment the installation to provide uninterrupted service.

image of the flange monted Grind Hog™ Comminutor

Flange Mounted Comminutors
Standard 25' Controll Cable Included for all Flange Mounted Models
Standard Equipment includes V6120 Cyclo

Comminutor Model Description Capacity Inlet Flange Option / Motors
Model 5A grind hog heavy duty logo Free Discharge 130 GPM US - 8.2 l/s 6" 5AS Immersible
Model 5B grind hog heavy duty logo With Return Bend 130 GPM US - 8.2 l/s 6" 5BS Immersible
Model 7A-6 grind hog heavy duty logo Free Discharge 315 GPM US - 19.9 l/s 6" ASX Sub XP C-I-A
Model 7B-6 grind hog heavy duty logo With Return Bend 315 GPM US - 19.9 l/s 6" BSX
Model 7A-8 grind hog heavy duty logo Free Discharge 315 GPM US - 19.9 l/s 8" AH Hydraulic Drive
Model 7B-8 grind hog heavy duty logo With Return Bend 315 GPM US - 19.9 l/s 8" BH
Model 10A grind hog heavy duty logo Free Discharge 850 GPM US - 53.6 l/s 8" N/A
Model 10B grind hog heavy duty logo With Return Bend 850 GPM US - 53.6 l/s 8" N/A

Legend: H = Hydraulic, S = Immersible, SX = Submersible, Explosion Proof

image of the flange monted Grind Hog™ Comminutor

Vertical Discharge Comminutors

Comminutor Model Capacity Option / Motors
Model 10L 1.2 MGD US - 4,500 m3/day 10LS Immersible
10LSX Sub XP C-I-A
10LH Hydraulic Drive
Model 16A 3.5 MGD US - 13,200 m3/day 16AS Immersible
16ASX Sub XP C-I-A
16AH Hydraulic Drive
Model 16B 4.5 MGD US - 17,000 m3/day 16BS Immersible
16BSX Sub XP C-I-A
16BH Hydraulic Drive
Model 24A 10 MGD US - 37,800 m3/day 24AS Immersible
24ASX Sub XP C-I-A
24AH Hydraulic Drive
Model 26A 20 MGD US - 75,700 m3/day 26AS Immersible
26ASX Sub XP C-I-A
26AH Hydraulic Drive

Legend: H = Hydraulic, S = Immersible, SX = Submersible, Explosion Proof

image of the flange monted Grind Hog™ Comminutor

Horizontal Flow Comminutors - "Toilet Seat"
Standard Configuration are Clockwise Rotation Only

Comminutor Model Capacity Option / Motors
Model 10 T/S
(Toilet Seat)
1.2 MGD US - 4,500 m3/day 10LS T/S Immersible
10LSX T/S Sub XP C-I-A
10LH T/S Hydraulic Drive
Model 16A T/S
(Toilet Seat)
3.5 MGD US - 13,200 m3/day 16AS T/S Immersible
16ASX T/S Sub XP C-I-A
16AH T/S Hydraulic Drive
Model 16B T/S
(Toilet Seat)
4.5 MGD US - 17,000 m3/day 16BS T/S Immersible
16BSX T/S Sub XP C-I-A
16BH T/S Hydraulic Drive
Model 24A T/S
(Toilet Seat)
10 MGD US - 37,800 m3/day 24AS T/S Immersible
24ASX T/S Sub XP C-I-A
24AH T/S Hydraulic Drive

Legend: H = Hydraulic, S = Immersible, SX = Submersible, Explosion Proof

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