International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis Volume 11, Issue 2, June 2024, pp 38-43 https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.2.11.20240602 38 Int. J. of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis https://www.rame.org.in/ijaefea Design and Fabrication of Plastic Bottle and Can Crusher Machine Pramod H. Sahare 1,* , Yash R. Roge 2 , Dhananjay G. Watthe 3 , Sanjay Bhoyar 4 , Khushal Dhengare 5 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Research and Technology, Chandrapu, India 1 rcert.phsahare@gmail.com, 2 yashroge619@gmail.com, 3 dhananjaywatthe@gmail.com * Correspondence: rcert.phsahare@gmail.com Abstract: This paper presents the design, development, and construction of an automated cane and bottle crusher. The primary objective is to create a portable and compact machine that can crush bottles and cans, facilitating recycling while minimizing human effort. The machine incorporates a single slider-crank mechanism, a fulcrum system, and basic automation features to achieve efficient crushing. This project also includes a comprehensive study of forces, design elements, and manufacturing processes, ensuring user ergonomics and ease of maintenance. Key components, such as pulleys, belts, an induction motor, and a speed reducer, are detailed. The paper concludes with the successful assembly and testing of the machine, demonstrating its effectiveness in recycling applications. Keywords: Compact design, Ergonomics, Recycling applications. crusher. 1. Introduction The objective of this study is to understand the foundational concepts of design and mechanisms to develop an environmentally sustainable and automated cane crusher. The design incorporates basic automation features, a single slider-crank mechanism, and a fulcrum system, ensuring efficient crushing of cans and bottles. The project emphasizes reducing crushing force requirements and enhancing the understanding of mechanical systems, forces, and design principles. The final product is an automatic cane and bottle crusher, designed for portability and ease of use in public spaces [1-3]. The main goals of the design were the machine's portability and compactness, allowing it to be conveniently placed in any public area. In order to facilitate simple maintenance, the machine's design and construction also needed to be straightforward. Since the bottle crusher is a hand-operated device, it is crucial to make the best use of your work. In light of this, the mechanism was created. The size and other design elements of the machine were designed with the intention of enabling it to smash bottles with varying diameters [4-6]. 1.1 Main Components A pulley is a wheel mounted on an axle or shaft, used to change motion and direction or transfer power. Grooved pulleys facilitate the movement of cables or belts and create mechanical advantages for significant force application [7-9]. Belts are flexible loops connecting spinning shafts. They transfer motion and power between pulleys, with options for normal or reversed shaft rotation. Belts also adjust rotational speeds and can be employed as conveyors. Article – Peer Reviewed Received: 10 March 2024 Accepted: 5 June 2024 Published: 30 June 2024 Copyright: © 2024 RAME Publishers This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 International License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses /by/4.0/ Cite this article: Pramod H. Sahare, Yash R. Roge, Dhananjay G. Watthe, Sanjay Bhoyar, Khushal Dhengare “Design and Fabrication of Plastic Bottle and Can Crusher Machine”, International Journal of Analytical, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis, RAME Publishers, vol. 11, issue 2, pp. 38-43, 2024. https://doi.org/10.26706/ijaefea.2.11. 20240602