McKay Metal Can Crusher, Wall-Mounted 12/16 Oz. Smasher - Black

This can crusher is exactly what I was looking for. The metal construction feels sturdy and durable, and it makes crushing 12- and 16-ounce cans much easier than doing them by hand. The wall-mounted design is convenient and saves space. Once installed securely, the crusher has plenty of leverage and makes quick work of a pile of cans. It also helps reduce the amount of space cans take up in the recycling bin. I like the simple design—no complicated parts or unnecessary features, just a solid tool that gets the job done. The black finish also looks clean and holds up well with regular use. Overall, excellent build quality, easy to operate, and a great addition for anyone who goes through a lot of cans. Definitely recommend it for heavy-duty recycling.

I'm a 74 year old lady, who installed this by myself on my garage wall, with screws. At first I had a hard pulling down the lever to squish the cans. But I asked Alexa what am I doing wrong, I was told by her to squeeze the can in the middle a little bit and now it works perfectly. This not going to work with vegetables or soup cans. But it works great with softer cans like beer, soda and even water bottles. So I am happy with it.

I purchased this McKay 16oz can crusher in 2022, and it has been a staple on our deck ever since. If you are looking for a high-value tool that can handle heavy use, this is a very durable choice. Performance & Ease of Use: Four years later, it is still fully functional. The design is simple and effective, making the grind speed (or crushing speed) very fast—you can knock out a whole bag of cans in minutes. It is incredibly easy to use, requiring very little effort to pull the handle, provided it is mounted securely. Honestly, it’s actually pretty fun to use, and there’s a certain satisfaction in how well it flattens everything from standard soda cans to taller 16oz varieties. Durability & Value: To be fair, we have this mounted outside on our deck. While it’s a great value for the money because it is mechanically indestructible, the aesthetics haven't fared as well. The paint is flaking and chipping off significantly, and rust is becoming prevalent in several areas. I expected the finish to be a bit more weather-resistant, especially since these are often mounted in garages, shops, or outdoor spaces. Verdict: Structurally, it’s a 5-star tool. If you plan to keep it outside, just be prepared for the finish to wear. Mechanically, it operates nearly as well as the day we received it.

At first, I thought it was a bit flimsy because the arms were thin and flexed a bit but I really like it. It works great and it was inexpensive. I found that if you squeeze the can a little, it crushes a lot easier. I used to throw the cans on the ground and step on them, which worked, but then I had to crawl around on the ground and pick them up. Now I just have a garbage can below and they just drop in.

This can crusher is strong and dose what is supposed to.. This is still going strong. Nice handling and it's fast.

EXCELLENT product. Not one issue after 100's of cans crushed. BUY IT.

If all you are going to do with this is crush flimsy aluminum soda/beer cans, then you will be happy. It works with minimal effort, and as long as you keep the handle lined up when you pull it down (don't push it to one side), it will hold up well. There is one safety issue to be careful of: If a can gets in there just the right way, it can pop out if it "bends at the waist" when you start to crush it. This is bad news if you're standing right in front of it. It helps to give it a little dent with your hands before you put in the crusher so you can control which way it's going to collapse. There are three design flaws: 1. The back mounting plate and top "crusher" plate are very heavy gauge metal, but the back plate doesn't really have to be. Most of the load on the back plate is at the screw holes, where the crushing motion will create a downward load on all the screws, and outward on the top screws. Wisely there are three screws at the top, and only one at the bottom, perfectly appropriate for the loads. However, the articulated moving parts to support the handle are light-gauge metal, and that's where most of the crushing load is applied. They *should* be sufficient for the load on those parts, which on the side bars is tension to pull down the top plate. However, see flaw #3. 2. The top plate travels down only to 1-1/2" above the bottom plate, so you can't crush your cans any flatter than that. I can stomp a can down to 1/2" with my foot. I would prefer the option to get my cans as flat as possible. The top plate should travel down to meet the bottom plate. 3. The top "crusher" plate has a big hole in the middle. Presumably this is to crush plastic water bottles, allowing the neck to stick through the hole. However, this seriously compromises the structural integrity of the top plate. It's fine for flimsy soda cans, but I am crushing heavier-gauge aluminum cat food cans. The top plate started to bend at the front edge because of the greater force required, see attached photo. A better design would have been to have the hole in the bottom plate instead of the movable plate. It's a good product for the price, and good for typical home use. It's not industrial strength. The really heavy-duty ones I've seen cost 4-5 times as much and require an air compressor to power them. So it's good if you match it properly to your needs. EDIT: The picture in the listing shows crushers that do NOT have a hole in the top plate. The model shown in the video DOES have a hole. EDIT #2: A year and a half later, the rivet popped out of the right side mechanism while I was using it. This sudden loss under load caused deformation of the mechanisms. Can't really be fixed. I am going to give it another go with a re-order. ALSO the nut holding the handle on periodically comes off, even though it's a nylock nut.

So far it works well. The construction is …adequate. Try not to twist or over stress the mechanism.I’m happy to pay $20 and have it last a year or maybe more. Something like the Yeti crusher appears to be far more robust, but the price is ridiculous.

This can crusher is a very stunning and a very solid made item works smooth and easy.

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El aplastador cumple lo que promete. Sí, aplasta bien las latas, casi tan parejo como un buen pisotón. Es necesario instalarlo bien sobre la pared. Yo le puse una almohadilla de esponja en la parte inferior que queda a la pared. También considero que ayuda mucho si lo aceitas, para que no haya tanta fricción entre sus partes metálicas. El Video que te comparto es un varón adulto. Tengo en casa una mujer de la tercera edad y ella debe usar sos dos manos e incluso el peso de su cuerpo para aplastar una lata. Le cuesta trabajo. Sin embargo, le gustó. Pienso que la técnica de empleo es muy simple. Coloca bien la lata y luego tira duro. El ímpetu o momentum, tirar sin pausa del aplastador desde su posición arriba-máxima, ayuda mucho. Sí, necesitas aplicar fuerza. El diseño del aplastador no ahorra energía/fuerza, incluso no ahorra tiempo, su principal valor es que aplasta parejas las latas cuando las colocas bien y usas de manera correcta el aplastador. Debes meter las latas íntegras vacías, nunca las semi-aplastes antes. Le califico bien porque no hay engaño. Cumple su función y está bien construido. Temo que no dure demasiado o pueda dañarse de alguna forma con el uso constante, pero, ¿dime qué no se daña con el uso? Pienso que es un buen aditamento a tener cuando eres de quienes juntan latas de aluminio para reciclar. Ayuda. Se ve cool, y se siente bien cuando la lata se aplasta. Coloca un bote o una bolsa debajo de él, así te será más cómodo ir depositando allí las latas que aplastes. ¡Buena suerte, aplastadores de lata!

Crusher its self feels like good quality , Installation screws are less than desirable, actual screw head came off of screws when tightened by hand with a screwdriver and my power drill stripped the screw heads . Crusher works well, fun to reduce the size and recycle **update this company will make your experience and purchase right with no hassle. I am beyond impressed and will recommend this as a great purchase, you may not or may need different screws but either way crusher is fantastic

I bought the McKay Can Crusher/Smasher because I was getting embarrassed by the racket of all my empty beer cans clanging around when dumping them into the recycling bin. Enough was enough – instead of cutting back on beer, I decided to tackle the can situation head-on with this crusher. And wow, this thing is a lifesaver! Not only does it crush each can down to about 1-inch thick, saving me tons of space in the recycling bin, but it also makes the process super quiet. I can fit way more cans in the grey bin after they’ve been crushed, and the built-in bottle opener is a nice added bonus. The crusher is solidly built, with sturdy steel arms and a comfortable, cushion-grip handle. It’s easy to use and works on both 16 oz. and 12 oz. cans, plus plastic bottles. Now, I don’t have to feel guilty about my beer intake since the recycling process is so much more efficient. Happy days! The only minor issue I’ve noticed after all this use is that the handle doesn’t always stay upright anymore. Not a huge deal, though, as it still looks fine whether it’s up or down.