Can Crusher - Existing Products

Foot Operated

• Pros:
• Can use body weight to use
• Cons:
• Crusher could slide while being used if not properly secured

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Hand Operated

• Pros:
• Can accommodate a large variety of items
• Can attach to the wall to save bench space 
• Cons:
• Requires physical strength to crush cans
• Ugly design as function is put first

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Mechanical

• Pros:
• Stronger than other crushers
• High capacity
• Cons:
• Large surface area
• Not suitable for a home
• Only uses a piston system

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DIY

• Pros:
• Simplistic design
• Mechanical
• A range of unique designs and features
• Cons:
• Not available commerially
• Most are badly made

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