Pacific Precision Metals Aluminum Can Compactor, White
Brand | The Crusher |
Capacity | 16 ounces |
Color | White |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 4.4"W x 16.75"H |
Material | Alloy Steel |
About this item
- 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
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Easy to install | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Sturdiness | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
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capacity | 16 ounces | 12 ounces | 16 ounces | 16 ounces | 500 milligrams | — |
material | Alloy Steel | Plastic, Alloy Steel, Metal | Iron | Aluminum | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
installation | Freestanding | Built-In | Freestanding | Freestanding | Wall Mounted | Freestanding |
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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. 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.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3 x 4.4 x 16.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 4.6 pounds |
Manufacturer | Basic Industries |
ASIN | B000Q6ST3S |
Item model number | 77701 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #141,511 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #58 in Can Crushers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
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Customers like the sturdiness, ease of use, appearance and ease of crushing of the trash compactor. For example, they mention that it's incredibly sturdy, the handle is not going to fall apart and that the clear instructions were included with the unit. That said, some complain about the pop resistance.
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Customers like the sturdiness of the trash compactor. They mention that it has a stout structure and hard finish. The gauge of the steel is strong enough to prevent it from bending under normal use. The handle is not going to fall apart, and it is incredibly sturdy when crushing cans. The quality of the product is excellent, and should last many years. The unit really does crush aluminum.
"...It should last many, many years and do its job wonderfully. Buy with confidence, then do these few things to it to make it perfect! Happy crushing!!" Read more
"...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"...." Read more
"...This one is a very solid piece of equipment made of steel. It has plenty of leverage, and I've had it for well over two years...." Read more
"...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"...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the trash compactor. They say it works superb, effortlessly, and should last many years. Customers also mention that it works amazingly well for crushing beer and soda cans, and that it operates smoothly.
"...It should last many, many years and do its job wonderfully. Buy with confidence, then do these few things to it to make it perfect! Happy crushing!!" Read more
"...It performs better than expected, is durable, attractive, and the price is very reasonable...." Read more
"...It performs better than expected, is durable, attractive, and the price is very reasonable...." Read more
"...UPDATE -- after more months, WORKS just like new. UPDATE-UPDATE-- Bit rust is not really noticeable on outside---sure is a TOUGH crusher!!..." Read more
Customers like the ease of crushing with the can crusher. They mention it's the best can crusher around, it does a great job of crushing cans, and it looks great with the painted cover. The cans crush down beautifully and it operates with minimal force. The steel, assembled well, and crushes the cans a bit flatter than other crushers, makes it efficient at squashing cans.
"...The cans crush down beautifully. Pull that handle all the way down... then when you lift it you have this beautifully crushed can- it's like magic!..." Read more
"...is how to make it a 5 out of 5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price...." Read more
"...This tool has been chugging along happily and efficiently squashing cans for almost three years now and will probably outlive me." Read more
"...is how to make it a 5 out of 5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price...." Read more
Customers find the trash compactor easy to use. They mention it's simple, easy to install, and sturdy. Some say the clear instructions were included with the unit, as well as a package of 3 wood screws. They say the design flaw is easy to correct and the unit is built to last. Customers also say it'll smash cans easily with little effort and is easy for them to put away when not in use.
"...I used the included template and it made it easy to pre-drill holes through the paper. I did 3 modifications I saw suggested in reviews: #1...." Read more
"...It does have one design flaw that is easy to correct. The pin that anchors the linkage in the outer shell came loose after about a year...." Read more
"Easy enough to install. 4 screw holes but they give you 3 screws? I got a fourth screw. Have WD-40 on on hand, bought a can just for this machine...." Read more
"...UPDATE--crushing going great/fast--totally, 500 pounds pounds plus in 9 months, requiring little time !..." Read more
Customers like the value of the trash compactor. They say it is well worth the cost, built to last, and a great buy.
"...5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price.What I did right from the start:1. Use bolts...." Read more
"...5 product and arguably the best crusher for functionality, value, and price.What I did right from the start:1. Use bolts...." Read more
"...great smashes cans easy with little effort and just built to last, well worth it....." Read more
"...don’t buy things that I know will require additional work but the price was right and it’s an easy fix for an overall good product...." Read more
Customers like the size of the trash compactor. They say it takes little space, reduces the overall size to a third, and frees up a good amount of space in the recycle bin. It also accommodates the average sized soda or beer can nicely. The space easily allows 16oz cans and can also fit those taller energy drink cans as well as slimmer Coors light cans. It's portable and an excellent fit for the amateur can-crusher.
"...Now that we are crushing them, they take up SO MUCH less space - reducing clutter. This crusher seems very solid and sturdy...." Read more
"...It works there bc it rests in a flat position ( you won’t bump shoulders with it)...." Read more
"...I drilled mine to the top of a 4 foot 2x4 so it's portable; I can take it to the garage, outside, wherever... it's zip tied to one of the legs of..." Read more
"...This crusher can also fit those taller energy drink cans as well as those slimmer Coors light cans and crush them to a nice uniform size for easy..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the trash compactor. They mention it has a nice look, good design, and does not have a utilitarian look. They also appreciate the simplicity of the design, which provides enough leverage that their 8-year-old son has no trouble crushing cans.
"...The surface of the unit is white, attractive, and durable and blends in quite well with my kitchen decor...." Read more
"...The surface of the unit is white, attractive, and durable and blends in quite well with my kitchen decor...." Read more
"...While the purpose is obvious, the unit does not necessarily have a utilitarian look...." Read more
"...Just a nice look and def saves time...." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the pop resistance of the trash compactor. They say that it tends to pop the can out at the start of a stroke. Some customers also mention that the cans slip out and then your hand comes down hard. Overall, customers are dissatisfied with the pop resistant of the product.
"...One comment made elsewhere is that sometimes it tends to pop the can out at the start of a stroke...." Read more
"...Works pretty well, but sometimes cans come flying out...." Read more
"...Only bad thing, sometimes the can will pop out of crusher before they are completely crushed." Read more
"...the lever motion to become smooth and there is also a tendency to eject the cans on occasion but we have never had a crusher that didn't have this..." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
One thing I like is that it can be mounted to crush on the down-stroke, or crush on the up-stroke. Most folks apparently like to use their weight to do the work. But I mounted mine upside down to work on the up-stroke. Either way works just fine.
It does have one design flaw that is easy to correct. The pin that anchors the linkage in the outer shell came loose after about a year. The problem, and why they did it that way, was obvious at a glance. The fix was a no-brainer. Drill a half-inch hole in one side of the shell. The hole has to be aligned with the linkage where the broken pin was. Go to the hardware store and get a shackle pin the same diameter as the old one, but a 1/4 or 3/8 of an inch longer. (Take the old pin to the store to match the diameter.) You want the kind with a head on one end and a small hole at the other for a cotter key. Get a cotter key to fit the hole in the new shackle pin. Insert the shackle pin through the drilled hole and into the linkage. Put in the cotter key, bend it over, and it's a done deal. About 5 minutes, not counting the trip to get the hardware. You may never have to fool with any of this, but it's easy. And that little half-inch hole you drilled will not compromise the strength of the shell. No chance. It's not going to break. So I give it 5 stars and a salute.
One comment made elsewhere is that sometimes it tends to pop the can out at the start of a stroke. Pressing a dent into the can before you put it in helps minimize that and stabilizing the can with a finger tip until it starts to crush helps too.
But be careful. The crusher hesitates as the pressure builds, and then when the can collapses, it collapses rapidly. The can may tear or fold into very sharp points as it is crushed; like teeth. If you keep the finger in contact too long you risk a cut or "bitten" finger. Oh my, that do hurt. But all of this is pretty much true of any can crusher, and this one won't break unless you have a trained gorilla trying to crush sections of pipe.
We go through about 10 to 12 diet soft drinks cans a day every day (don't ask). This tool has been chugging along happily and efficiently squashing cans for almost three years now and will probably outlive me.