TAISHER Push Valve Aluminum Can Crusher，Eco-Friendly Recycling Tool，Heavy Duty Pneumatic Cylinder Soda Beer Can Crusher

This is helpful for crushing cans in our recycle container. Is not a pneumatic system so it operates slowly. One you press down, it stops when it can’t crush any further. Then, you have to hold the button down for the lever to return into position. This action is a little cumbersome and keeps you standing there while it all takes place. I still like it better than a regulate can crusher, but wouldn’t if I had tons of cans. See photos.

Before you buy...Please note, that this unit and all of the other pneumatic can crushers I looked at on Amazon require an external source of compressed air. If you don't own one, then either buy a manual crusher or plan on buying a compressor.My Installation InstructionsStep #1 Place a couple of wraps of teflon tape (P) snugly on the threads of both cylinder fittings (I), install onto cylinder, then tighten with a wrench.Step #2 Observe the second photo under Step #2 for proper orientation. When you install the Press Head you'll need a couple of wrenches. I used an 8” and a 12” Crescents (adjustable end wrench).Step #3 Combine the two frame parts... Using the 16 screws (Q) (not nuts).Step #4 Connect the air hoses to the cylinder. I did trim them to a length that still had a bit of slack, just in case.Step #5 Place a couple of wraps of teflon tape (P) snugly on the threads of the Air Fitting (O) and install it, wrench tight in the lower portion of frame B (C). Connect the Black tubing to this fitting.Step #6 Here's what I did... I took the air hose that I use for my pneumatic tools (nailers) and removed the quick connector from one end (I'll replace it when I need to), Then I put teflon tape on the threads of the compressor adapter fitting (E) and tightened it into the quick connector. I then stuffed one end of the clear tubing into the adapter, and put the quick disconnect on my compressor. The other end of the clear tube goes into a fitting in a a largish hole near the bottom of the right side of the unit. After adjusting the compressor's air pressure to the desired 90-100 PSI I tested it and it worked just fine.Here's what I would have called the parts in the kit...Kit contentLabel Description Better DescriptionA CylinderB Frame AC Frame BD Head PressE Fitting to Cylinder Air Compressor Adapter FittingF ScrewdriverG Pipe Scissors Tubing CutterH M5 Socket ScrewI Fitting on CylinderJ Allen WrenchK Air Hose Tubing for Air SupplyL M5 Lock Washer M5 Flat WasherM ScrewsN Drywall AnchorsO Elbow Fitting Air FittingP Raw Tape Teflon Plumbers TapeQ Screw

Even though I’m using an air compressor with a built-in regulator, I added a second regulator set to 70 PSI to make sure I will never over pressurize the crusher. Also added a shutoff valve on the output of the regulator in case I have to stick my hand in the unit without having to remove the airline. The only downside of the unit was that the plexiglass arrived partially detached from the unit. Fixed that with some epoxy on a few of the corners. Other than that, all good 👍🏼

I gave as a gift to my brother.I have one and love it. He loves it too.

The media could not be loaded.  Good parts. Nice assembly.Crushed up 3 bags of can real fast. Later mounted it to a board and clamped it to the table. 20 gallon compressor at 100psi..did 14 cans before it kicked on! Might take awhile to pay for itself. But crushing cans and get er done!!

As you can see. 1st can and the cover blew right off of the front. 12 oz cans work no problem.16 oz cans need to be encouraged into position before crushing.They will also not crush straight, so the cover coming off works because that is the only way to get the can out of the machine when it happens.Overall, it is an ok item.Would I buy it again? Probably not.

The full cover version is very well built. Instructions really need to be a bit more clear for people not used to hooking up air hoses but the box contains everything. Even a full screwdriver of all things. Be sure to use the Teflon tape on all the connectors. You need atleast 95psi or more to get the excess gas to push out the crushed can even if it will crush with less.I was a bit worried because I wanted it by my soda fridge but having a noisy air compressor just for it seemed excessive but I hooked up a old 5lb co2 tank and set the regulator to 100 psi and seems to work just as well. I just used the tank as an air blower for dust anyway and it should last quite a while. I haven't tested how well this setup works as I just set it up but so far I am loving it. Remember to GET A REGULATOR if you use a tank.

It smashes can's so Flat,You and save over ½ the space even with smashed can's with this machine,At least 6 bags go in 1 in, unsmashed,I put mine in a 55 gal. Can,Lid off rain and evaporation takes the smell of old can's away, nobody even knows it's right beside them,One my friends had to have one his self,You only need 90 psi,and no more, it would do you no good to go over,Excited everytime I smash,Crazy cool 😎

saves lots of work