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Pacific Precision Metals - THE CRUSHER - Aluminum Can Compactor

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
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Color White
Material Aluminum
Installation Type Freestanding

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Product Description

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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4 out of 5 stars
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95 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, sturdiness, and performance of the can crusher. For example, they mention that it can handle the toughest of aluminum cans, and that it works great for 12oz and 16oz cans.

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53 customers mention44 positive9 negative

Customers like the quality of the can crusher. They mention it has heavy duty construction, and can handle the toughest of aluminum cans.

"...So, that's my 2 cents! It is a VERY sturdy machine. Very solid! Now that I know the trick. I hope you have the same experience I did." Read more

"I really like this one; it's strong & crushes aluminum cans quickly...." Read more

"...I use it everyday. It is easy to use, heavy duty. You can easily crush 4-5 tall kitchen bags worth of uncrushed soda cans into 1 tall kitchen bag...." Read more

"...Very strong construction, but still needs work for the price. I probably would not get it again if I had the choice to do it all over again." Read more

27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the can crusher. For example, they mention it's a heavy duty construction and does a great job crushing cans. Some say it'd be helpful if they added some kind of lip. Overall, most are happy with the product's ability to crush cans quickly and easily.

"The device has plenty of leverage. It is easy to crush AL cans. It is easy to install. But, cans slide out of the mechanism way too often...." Read more

"I really like this one; it's strong & crushes aluminum cans quickly...." Read more

"This crusher is arguably the heaviest duty crusher out there for home use. It works very well on 12 and 16 oz...." Read more

"this item was as described it arrived promptly I find that it does crush cans, you know what it says it'll do however after time with the liquid..." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the can crusher. They mention that it works well on 12 oz and 16 oc cans, and is heavy duty.

"...and 12 oz & if you mount it on a wall stud or other hard surface, it does great." Read more

"...It works very well on 12 and 16 oz. aluminum cans and crushes them very flat...." Read more

"Works pretty good. Occasionally kicks out a partially crushed can. Would buy again though." Read more

"...However, it still operates perfectly, and shows no signs of corrosion or structural failure.I'd buy another one if I needed it!" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers find the kitchen can opener easy to use and install. They say it works great and mounts easily. Customers also mention that it churches all size aluminum cans.

"...It is easy to crush AL cans. It is easy to install. But, cans slide out of the mechanism way too often...." Read more

"...I use it everyday. It is easy to use, heavy duty. You can easily crush 4-5 tall kitchen bags worth of uncrushed soda cans into 1 tall kitchen bag...." Read more

"WORKS GREAT AND EASY TO MOUNT.i SWITCHED TO A FLAT HEAD SCREW BECAUSE THE CANS WERE GETTING HUNG UP ON THE ROUND HEAD SCREW...." Read more

"...I love the construction and easy of use. I did alot of research before buying this product, and I'm not disappointed. I would recommend this product" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Rich & Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars The secret to using this will blow your mind!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2015
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I received this just today. In preparation, after reading other reviews, I also ordered some rubber for the base. The idea is to keep the cans from flying out.

I tried the first can before putting in the rubber aid. Sure enough the can tried to fly out. I then cut the 3/8 thickness self adhesive rubber pad to fit. It helped but not fool proof.

I then started to put I dimple in the can as I pressed the can against the back of the crusher while bringing down the arm to start the crush. Again, some improvement.

I got on a roll crushing about a dozen before I made the mistake, or is it a discovery? I put a can in upside down. Well I said to myself, the bottom (top) did not slide a bit. Actually the can compressed perfectly. I then crushed another dozen and they all crushed perfectly straight.

So, that's my 2 cents! It is a VERY sturdy machine. Very solid! Now that I know the trick. I hope you have the same experience I did.
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Apple Maven
3.0 out of 5 stars Crush slowly or you will find yourself cut up.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017
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The device has plenty of leverage. It is easy to crush AL cans. It is easy to install. But, cans slide out of the mechanism way too often. Once this happens they can be dangerous to handle and recrush. They need to put a lip or slight shoulder on the bottom of the crushing chamber.
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Henry F. Sims
5.0 out of 5 stars I really like this one
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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I really like this one; it's strong & crushes aluminum cans quickly. I do wish it opened a bit wider for those tall cans, but for the 10 and 12 oz & if you mount it on a wall stud or other hard surface, it does great.
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Robbie
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019
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 Recieved item, looked and felt heavy duty. Open package and tried to open and close the can crusher, could not. The side slide was distorted and bent. If the can crusher was powder coated as manufacturer stated, it would not scratch as easy as it does. I hope if there is a replacement it is better than the one I received works better
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Guitarwizjam
4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy duty
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018
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This crusher is arguably the heaviest duty crusher out there for home use. It works very well on 12 and 16 oz. aluminum cans and crushes them very flat. I dinged a star because the cans fly out of the unit easily and require one to hold the can in place with the back of the hand when starting the crush. I think this could be prevented with two small changes - move the large rounded mounting screw to a mounting tab outside the crush chamber, having the screw where it is prevents the can from being seated all the way back; and by adding a non slip surface on the bottom lip and the top lip of the crushing surface to prevent the can from slipping out. My old crusher didn't have this problem at all but it was not as heavy duty and broke after a couple of years use. I expect this one will last a long time.
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Country Bumpkin
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2010
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I have had my crusher for a few months now. I use it everyday. It is easy to use, heavy duty. You can easily crush 4-5 tall kitchen bags worth of uncrushed soda cans into 1 tall kitchen bag. No more storing many bags of hollow cans till having enough weight to make some decent money.

Also, I do not have a problem with the cans popping out as some may complain about. I have crushed my cans slowly and quickly without this popping issue. The one and only pop-out I had was on a can that was grip crushed first, therefore I would advise not to grip crush your cans before sending them to the crusher. Though, to help eleviate resistance, you can put a small thumb indent in the can before crushing the can.

This is a great product that I have been telling my family about.
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Lester W.
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
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Works pretty good. Occasionally kicks out a partially crushed can. Would buy again though.
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tommytrekr
5.0 out of 5 stars Indestructable
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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I don't even remember how many years it's been since I bought this (7 or 8?), but it is still mounted outside on my patio and crushing cans. I would venture to guess it has crushed in excess of 10,000 cans, and is at least partially exposed to the elements. However, it still operates perfectly, and shows no signs of corrosion or structural failure.
I'd buy another one if I needed it!
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