

GL Sand Glass Bottle Crusher
The GL Sand, supplied by QCR is designed to reduce glass bottle volumes by up to 10:1, crushing the bottles into a sharp-free sand-like material. This gl glass crusher to "sand" machine unfortunately can't turn bottles into actual sand but the texture of the finished ground material is similiar to sand and is sharp free. To see the results from this machine, please watch product video below.
Key Technical Features of this Glass Recycling Machine
- Crushes up to 160 x 330ml bottles or 60 standard wine bottles (or equivalent) into the 20L bin provided
- Single feed machine for low/medium volumes of bottles
- Handles bottles up to 10cm in diameter (A standard wine bottle is approx 7.5cm)
- Unit is mobile for ease of movement around the bar area
- Small footprint
- Waste glass can either be collected by a recycler or re-used as aggregate
Glass to "Sand" Machine Hire
QCR's comprehensive glass crushing machine hire service includes the following benefits:
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Guaranteed fixed pricing throughout rental term (miniumum term 2 years)
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Ongoing staff training with training records and certification
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Free delivery & set-up by a qualified QCR Installer
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Free annual machine service including parts and labour
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Option to upgrade your machine to a larger size without the need to wait until your current agreement ends
Buy a Glass to "Sand" Machine
This machine is available to buy in the UK and will be supplied with a 12 month warranty. Although it is very simple to use, full training will be supplied on the day of installation. A detailed manual will also be supplied. Free delivery and installation is included in the cost of the machine if installed at an address in mainland UK. Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Training Cerfiicates are also provided.
Why choose the GLS1 instead of the GC01?
Answer:
- Sharp-free output: Unlike the GC01, the GLS1 produces a sharp-free crushed glass that can be recycled
- Mobile: The GLS1 is portable so it can be moved to maximise operational efficiency.
Aftersales Support
Our professional QCR Installation Team are SafeContractor ™ accredited which is a market-leading nationally recognised scheme that have audited our commitment to high quality, safety and sustainability.
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Technical Details
| Capacity | 160 x 330ml bottles or equivalent into a 20L bucket (supplied) 40kg when full |
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| Compression Ratio | 10:1 volume reduction into a safe to handle sand-like material |
| Operation | Manual feed |
| Use on | Glass bottles & jars |
| Power | 220v 50/60hz |
| Feed Opening | 125mm x 125mm (max. bottle diameter 10cm) |
| Noise level | 60-90db |
| Dimensions | H 1346mm x W 581mm x D 482mm |
| Weight | 90kg |
| Product Code | QCR GL Sand Bottle Crusher |




