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ACI Smash It - Cubic Yard and Meter In-Box Compactor
The Smash-It™ Cubic Yard In-Box Compactor uses compressed air to compact the contents of a cubic yard box. Reduces waste disposal and transportation costs.
- Purpose-built for industrial cubic yard and meter in-box compaction
- Two Hand, No Tie-Down Safety Actuator that meets the requirements of EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 up to Cat 1 PLc
- Efficient compressed air operation
- Ideal for hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams
- Robust construction for lasting performance
Safety
These compactors were designed with safety in mind. The actuator is a two-hand, no tie-down safety circuit that provides output only when both palms are pressed within two tenths of a second. If the buttons are released, the compaction plate is automatically retracted.
Non-Sparking Features
Smash-It™ compactors are pneumatic only and do not require any electrical connection.
These units are extremely easy to use. Once they are connected to an air source, the box that is to be compacted into must be centered under the ram plate and then press the palm buttons. The compactor is forklift compatible for easy movement throughout your facility.
Be sure not to place any rigid material, such as metal and wood, in the container to be compacted. The Smash-It™ compactors are designed to compact compressible materials like cloth, paper, and plastic items only. If unsure whether the material meets these criteria, please check with American Compactor, Inc.

Product Number SDK-1001
The standard compactor operation begins when the two palm buttons are pressed at the same time and the compactor ram plate extends and retracts when they are released. However, with the factory installed Ram Stay Down Option, the ram plate will remain in the down position when the palm buttons are released. Then, another button is pushed and held to have the ram plate retract.
Product Number A336-SRRP
The standard ram plate is painted steel, with this option the ram plate is coated in a polyurethane material which is very durable and provides a spark resistant coating.
Our specialized compaction systems are engineered to handle your most challenging waste management needs. Decreased waste volume = SAVINGS!
Reduce waste and cut costs by compacting these common materials, making disposal more efficient and environmentally friendly:
- General Trash
- Paint Filters
- Rags and Wipes
- Disposable Clothing and Gloves
- Paint Masking Material
- Absorbents
- Fluorescent Bulbs with Bulb Eater
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Coatings
- Military
- Government
- And More
Dramatically reduce your waste disposal and transportation costs while improving operational efficiency. Most customers see complete payback within 6 months.
When compacting waste, there are fewer containers to transport and send to landfills, significantly reducing your environmental footprint and supporting your sustainability goals.
A Smash-It Compactor gives you more space in your facility by reducing the number of containers you have to store before pickup. Our compactors are only slightly larger than the containers they compact into, requiring minimal additional floor space.
Engineered for efficiency – a Smash-It Compactor requires only a little bit more floor space than the container it’s compacting into, making it perfect for facilities with space constraints
