Will it crush 16oz aluminum bottles? Other crushers can handle the thin cans but not the thicker bottles.
1246362
I have not tried to do that, however it will crush Gatorade bottles and they are pretty thick plastic. Also, if you dimple the sides of any aluminum container it will crush much easier.
1246363
No. You'd break the lever trying. If it were beefed up some maybe. Denting the bottles might help too.
1246364
I did happen to have a few to crush. Yeah, it did a pretty good job. As with all cans, just make a little dimple on each side of the can before you put it in (just squeeze lightly with two fingers just enough to put a very slight kink on each side) then the cans will crush straight down, quite flat. If you have a lot of the thick bottles, pace your self, the thick ones require some effort, and they won't crush nearly as flat or neat as the regular cans. This is the best manual crusher I know of and I am quite happy with it. However, if I was going to be crushing mostly those thick bottles, I think I'd look into a powered crusher. I did happen to have a few to crush. Yeah, it did a pretty good job. As with all cans, just make a little dimple on each side of the can before you put it in (just squeeze lightly with two fingers just enough to put a very slight kink on each side) then the cans will crush straight down, quite flat. If you have a lot of the thick bottles, pace your self, the thick ones require some effort, and they won't crush nearly as flat or neat as the regular cans. This is the best manual crusher I know of and I am quite happy with it. However, if I was going to be crushing mostly those thick bottles,... » Read More I did happen to have a few to crush. Yeah, it did a pretty good job. As with all cans, just make a little dimple on each side of the can before you put it in (just squeeze lightly with two fingers just enough to put a very slight kink on each side) then the cans will crush straight down, quite flat. If you have a lot of the thick bottles, pace your self, the thick ones require some effort, and they won't crush nearly as flat or neat as the regular cans. This is the best manual crusher I know of and I am quite happy with it. However, if I was going to be crushing mostly those thick bottles, I think I'd look into a powered crusher. « Show Less
1246365
NO, there is no manual can crusher available to crush the thick walled aluminum bottles. The MasterCrush Aluminum Can Crusher is for standard drink cans and plastic drink bottles. It works great on the larger 24 oz cans and even a 32 oz can we found.
1550430
Absolutely. Even thinner but sturdier cans are crushed with ease, not just the standard 12oz. Sometimes we purchase the small-can 7-8oz Cokes and the only mild hassle is having to hold your hand to the can until the crusher gains adequate pressure to keep it from falling mid-crush, but for regular-taller beverages that's never an issue because it form fits straight away. I have found that it makes less noise and gives to crushing easier when you press a small dent into the empty can pre-crush --- Go physics!
1726815
No, basically, your strength is what does the crushing. there is a piece of the lid you push down to compact what you have in there, so, unless you have the strength to do it it can't be done. I don't have the strength. With boxes such as cracker or snack boxes, you have to break it down flat before you put it n there to save. Have to use your own strength to crush.
1364297
No it barley fits cans. so bottles won't fit. I wouldn't even try to put plastic bottles into it
1225790
My recollection (not at home now) is that it's about a centimeter taller than a standard 12 fl oz soda can. Taller cans (like monster drinks or tall beer cans) will not fit, but if you crush them partway by hand, you can make them fit. It that's the majority size can you are dealing with (the tall ones), then you might not like this device.
1886514
The "tall-boy" cans don't fit. This works best with your typical 12 oz. can, but I was able to a regular sized red-bull can which are a little taller than a 12 oz. can. Anything taller and it won't fit in the crushing mechanism.
1886518
It's really sized for your typical 12 oz beverage can. Work wonders with those but I think you would be disappointed try to crush anything much taller.
1615792
My husband and I push down very hard and easily crush boxes and plastic bottles. I wouldn't stand on it because it has a frame that might not hold that much weight. But if you are putting plastic bottles, boxes without lids etc you will be amazed how much you will fit in there just using your arm to crush. It's awesome for recycling!
664591
On aluminum, yes. Not sure about other metal cans. Keep in mind it is made of plastic. Maximum size it will take is the normal 12.5 oz cans. It's not large enough to fit the 16oz beer cans or larger.
1006227
I doubt it. I have not attempted but I have attempted to crush RedBull cans which are a little taller than standard cans and it does not fit. if I slightly crunch it by hand to make it an appropriate height it works though. You just have to make sure not to crush it too much or the pressure of the can crusher won't hold it in place to finish crushing it. Sounds complicated, in actuality isn't really, just a slight hassle.
1918373
No. Do not try it, it was not designed for this. Only use it on aluminum cans and plastic soda or water bottles. If you try to crush a steel can with itit will bend or break, probably break. It works great for what is was designed for.
334979
Have not had 1 gallon cans but I would say no. Compactor crushes at your strength. The more strength you apply the more it will crush.
815168
Yes. Mine blew up when I was putting ice cubes in it. My older bottle from another company was able to handle when I stuck a cube a little big at the top and force it in. This one shattered. You get what you pay for.
1482434
Hey! Did not know, so I went to the pantry and got several cans (soup, Diced Tomato, Cranberries etc.) ALL seems to work perfectly.As long as the can is no longer than a REGULAR 12oz soda can, it works. For Example, Beer cans work, but not COORS LIGHT cans. Theyare just a 'smidge' taller and won't fit. Hope this helps. I REALLY like racks a LOT.
132926
I've used it for 28 oz.cans. I would expect it would be fine for what you are looking for. I'm very careful with glass objects as the grabber is only as good as the grip you have on the item. I've dropped items not due to the grabber, but because my grip on it was insufficient. Hope that helps.
1197715
U can try but I don't think it will because it doesn't completely crush cans. It crushes them to about the height of cat food cans. It works well if u have tall cans.
833979
Yes, this will crush 32 oz cans. I have crushed many 32 oz cans with this crusher. Just make sure to keep the vertical rails lubricated with some WD-40 before each use.