A tyre shredding machine is a specialized piece of machinery used to crush waste tires and various rubber products. Its core function is to break waste tires into rubber blocks or granules of different sizes through physical shearing and impact, while simultaneously achieving preliminary separation of rubber from steel wires and fibers. This is a crucial step in the resource utilization of waste tires. Unlike ordinary shredders, it is optimized for the elasticity of tire rubber and the toughness of steel wires, making it suitable for different types and sizes of waste tires. It is widely used in waste tire recycling, rubber processing, and environmental remediation. Contact us now for the latest product information and specific quotes.
Tyre Shredding Machine Parameter
| Model | YG-600 | YG-1000 | YG-1200 | YG-1500 | YG-1800 |
| Knife size(mm) | Φ200*20 | Φ300*30 | Φ300*40 | Φ500*50 | Φ600*60 |
| Power (kW) | 11*2 | 37*2 | 45*2 | 75*2 | 90*2 |
| Capacity(t/h) | 0.3-0.5 | 1-1.2 | 2.5-3 | 3.8-4.5 | 6-7 |
| Knife quantity(pcs) | 30 | 26 | 30 | 38 | 45 |
| Machine size(m) | 2.6*1*2.1 | 3.4*1.25*2.2 | 3.8*1.25*2.2 | 4.4*1.5*2.5 | 5.3*2.1*2.8 |
Tyre Shredding Machine Working Process
- Feed Pre-treatment: First, clean the surface of the tire to remove mud, sand, stones, and other debris before feeding it into the feed inlet. Large engineering tires and truck tires can be assisted in being cut into pieces (some industrial tyre shredding machines can directly process whole tires); portable tyre shredding machines require the tire to be cut into small pieces to ensure smooth feeding.
- Core Crushing Stage: The tire or tire piece enters the crushing chamber. The motor-driven main shaft drives high-strength alloy blades at high speed, completing the crushing process through shearing, impact, and extrusion. Industrial tyre shredding machines use dual/four-axis drives, providing strong shearing force and the ability to directly crush whole tires; mobile tyre shredding machines feature a low-speed, high-torque design to prevent material entanglement and are suitable for outdoor operations; rubber tyre shredding machines optimize blade spacing, resulting in uniform output particles and fewer impurities.
- Preliminary Separation Stage: Initial Separation Stage: High-hardness steel wire and rubber fragments are discharged together. High-end models, such as industrial tyre shredding machines and rubber tyre shredding machines, have built-in magnetic separators that directly adsorb and separate the steel wire, improving recovery rates; next, a fiber separator separates the rubber fibers; subsequent sorting equipment enables complete recovery of all three materials.
- Output Screening: Crushed materials are screened, with the screen size adjustable as needed, producing 5-100mm rubber blocks or 1-10mm rubber granules. Finished products can be directly stored for recycling, road paving, etc. Unqualified materials are returned for secondary crushing to ensure output quality. Mobile and portable models are equipped with adjustable screens to adapt to various output needs, enhancing practicality.
Types and Features of Tyre Shredding Machines
1. Industrial Tyre Shredding Machine
Industrial tyre shredding machines are large-scale shredding equipment designed specifically for large-scale waste tire recycling plants and rubber product enterprises. They feature high strength, high output, and continuous operation capabilities, making them the most widely used type on the market.
Features: Heavy-duty machine design, equipped with dual-shaft or quad-shaft shredding blades, strong shearing force, capable of directly processing whole tires (including engineering tires and large truck tires) without complex pretreatment; high motor power (45-160kw), daily processing capacity of 15-60 tons, suitable for batch production needs; equipped with complete dust removal and noise reduction devices, meeting industrial environmental protection standards; can be linked with other equipment (such as magnetic separators and sorting machines) to form a complete recycling production line, improving processing efficiency and product added value.
2. Mobile Tyre Shredding Machine
The biggest advantage of a mobile tyre shredding machine is its flexibility. It requires no fixed installation site and is equipped with a towing device, allowing it to be moved to waste tire storage areas or outdoor work sites as needed, reducing material transportation costs.
Features: Integrated design, incorporating feeding, crushing, screening, and discharging functions, requiring no additional equipment; compact body, suitable for operation in confined spaces, and can be used flexibly in construction sites, landfills, remote recycling points, etc.; dual diesel or electric drive, suitable for outdoor environments without power; moderate crushing capacity, with a daily processing capacity of 3-15 tons, balancing efficiency and flexibility, suitable for small and medium-sized recycling companies and outdoor work needs.
3. Portable Tyre Shredding Machine
Portable tyre shredding machines are small in size and lightweight (can be manually carried or transported by small vehicles), simple to operate, requiring no professional operators, and primarily designed for small-scale, emergency crushing needs.
Features: Low motor power (5-22kW), daily processing capacity 0.5-3 tons, suitable for small recycling points, township environmental protection stations, and emergency response scenarios; simple structure, convenient maintenance, easy replacement of wearing parts, and low investment cost; capable of crushing small passenger car tires and motorcycle tires, with flexible adjustment of output size, suitable for start-up recyclers or small-scale processing needs, making it the preferred choice for entry-level tyre shredding machines.
Tyre Shredding Machine FAQ
Q1: Can tires with steel wires be shredded directly? Do I need to remove the steel wires beforehand?
A: No need to remove the steel wires beforehand. This machine uses alloy wear-resistant blades and an anti-winding cutter shaft structure, which can directly shred waste tires with steel wires. After shredding, the rubber and steel wires can be initially separated. With the matching steel wire separation equipment, complete separation can be achieved, resulting in clean output and effectively solving the problems of steel wire entanglement, jamming, and material blockage in traditional equipment.
Q2: Is the equipment prone to jamming and material blockage? How to solve this?
A: The YG tyre shredding machine is equipped with an intelligent reverse control system. When encountering hard materials or jamming, it will automatically reverse and retract the material, effectively reducing the probability of blockage and shutdown. In daily use, simply ensure uniform feeding and avoid mixing in oversized hard objects for stable operation. If slight jamming occurs, a one-button start/stop reverse rotation will quickly reset the machine; operation is simple.
Q3: Can the output size of the tyre shredding machine be adjusted?
A: Customized adjustment is supported. The equipment can control the output particle size by changing the screen and adjusting the cutter shaft spacing, processing rubber blocks, rubber granules, and other finished products of different specifications to meet various processing needs, such as road subgrade, playground, rubber recycling, and fuel pellets, adapting to diversified production.
Q4: How often should the cutters be replaced? How durable are they?
A: The cutters are made of high-strength alloy material, which is wear-resistant, impact-resistant, and has a long service life. Under normal continuous operation, the cutters can be used for 6-12 months and can be reused by sharpening or replaced individually, eliminating the need for a complete cutter replacement, significantly reducing later maintenance costs, and making maintenance convenient.
Choose YG Manufacturer
Tyre shredding machines are the core equipment for the resource recycling of waste tires. With advantages such as stable shredding performance, anti-jamming design, environmental protection, low consumption, and low maintenance costs, they are widely used in solid waste recycling, resource recovery, and environmental engineering. YG focuses on the research, development, and production of high-quality solid waste shredding equipment. Its entire series of tyre shredding machines is solidly built, with durable cutter shafts, stable capacity, and strong adaptability, supporting personalized customization and integration with complete production lines. We consistently provide high-performance, cost-effective products, a comprehensive after-sales service system, and professional technical solutions to help our clients build efficient, compliant, and energy-saving tire recycling production lines, achieving cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and stable revenue generation. For equipment selection, site planning, or customized solution needs, please feel free to contact us for cooperation.
