The Waste tire recycling line is a complete system used to convert waste tires into reusable materials such as rubber powder, steel wire, and fiber. It is designed to improve recycling efficiency while reducing environmental pollution caused by discarded tires. Through a series of processing steps including cutting, crushing, separation, and grinding, the line ensures that each component of the tire is effectively utilized.
This Waste tire recycling line mainly consists of a tire ring cutter, strip cutting machine, block cutting machine, steel bead separator, rubber grinding machine, screening machine, and fiber separator. These machines work together to first cut whole tires into manageable pieces, then gradually reduce them into smaller rubber particles or powder, while separating steel wires and fibers to achieve high-purity final products.
With stable performance and high automation, the Waste tire recycling line is suitable for processing car tires, truck tires, and other waste rubber products. It is widely used in recycling plants, environmental protection companies, and rubber manufacturing industries, providing an efficient and eco-friendly solution for turning waste tires into valuable resources.
Applications of rubber powder
Crumb rubber, also known as rubber powder, is widely produced from waste tire recycling and has become an important recycled material in many industries. It is commonly used in the production of rubber flooring, playground surfaces, running tracks, and sports field materials due to its excellent elasticity and shock absorption.
In the construction industry, rubber powder is added to asphalt to improve road durability, reduce noise, and enhance skid resistance. It is also used in rubber tiles, mats, shoe soles, and various molded rubber products. With its strong wear resistance, flexibility, and eco-friendly properties, rubber powder helps reduce environmental pollution while providing a cost-effective raw material for multiple applications.
Waste tire recycling line main components
The Waste tire recycling line main components include a tire ring cutter, strip cutting machine, block cutting machine, steel bead separator, rubber grinding machine, screening machine, and fiber separator. These machines work together step by step to cut, crush, separate, and grind waste tires into clean rubber powder, steel wire, and fiber, ensuring efficient and continuous recycling production.
Tire ring cutting machine
The Tire ring cutting machine is used for separating the tire crown, tire sidewall, and bead of waste tires, making it the first process in waste tire recycling. It is suitable for processing tires larger than 650 type, including both nylon and steel wire tires.
During operation, the tire is placed flat on the machine and fixed through an upper and lower locking system. Then, an alloy cutting tool is used to cut the tire at the designated disassembly position, efficiently separating the tire parts in about 3 minutes. This machine is an essential standalone unit that improves the efficiency and safety of the initial tire recycling process.
| Motor power | 4 KW+0.75KW |
| Capacity | 40pcs/h |
| Work range | ∮650-1250 mm |
| Size(L*W*H) | 1.8m*1.3m*1.6m |
| Weight | 650 kg |
Tire strip cutter machine
The Tire strip cutter machine is used to cut the tire sidewall into strips after the bead has been removed. It is mainly designed for processing waste tires and helps prepare materials for the next recycling stage. The strip width can be adjusted according to production requirements, offering flexible operation.
This machine is equipped with two circular knives made from special wear-resistant materials, ensuring high hardness and durability. The blades can be repeatedly sharpened and are capable of processing up to 1200 steel-belted tires. For larger tire sizes, the machine can also be customized to meet specific production needs, making it a reliable and efficient part of the tire recycling process.
| Motor power | 5.5 KW |
| Capacity | 1000kg/h |
| Motor speed | 45r/min |
| Size(L*W*H) | 1.3m*0.8m*1.65m |
| Weight | 850 kg |
| Specification of cutting strip | 3-5cm wide strip |
Tire block cutting machine
The Tire block cutting machine is used to further cut rubber strips into small blocks before they are fed into the main crushing machine. It is an important supporting equipment in the waste tire recycling process, helping improve feeding efficiency and ensuring smooth operation of the production line. The machine works through the coordination of moving knives and a fixed knife, providing strong cutting force and stable performance.
This machine is designed with a durable alloy blade system that is wear-resistant and can be sharpened and reused multiple times. Its structure includes a frame, motor, transmission system, and safety balance device, ensuring stable operation with low energy consumption. With uniform cutting speed, easy operation, and reliable safety performance, the tire block cutting machine is an efficient solution for improving overall recycling productivity.
| Type | QKJ-358 Common Tire Block Cutter | Updated Tire Block Cutter |
| Motor power | 5.5 KW | 18.5kw |
| Capacity | 800kg/h | 1500kg/h |
| Specification of cutting slice | 3*5*6cm | 5cm*5cm |
| L*W*H | 1.0*0.8*1.4m | 1.3*1.1*1.5m |
| Weight | 800 kg | 1200kg |
Tire steel wire separator
The Tire steel wire separator is used to separate the steel wire from the tire bead (tire circle) during the waste tire recycling process. It plays an important role in improving material purity and preparing rubber parts for further processing.
Its working principle is based on two parallel rotating roller shafts that operate at the same speed. When the tire bead is fed into the space between the two rollers, it is strongly compressed, squeezed, sheared, and torn by the rotating rollers. After repeated rolling and extrusion, the steel wire is gradually separated from the rubber, achieving efficient steel removal.
| Motor power | 18.5KW |
| Capacity | 120pcs/h |
| Size(L*W*H) | 2*1.9*1.8m |
| Weight | 1800 kg |
Rubber powder crusher machine
The Rubber powder crusher machine is designed to process tire blocks of 30–100 mm into fine rubber powder ranging from 5 to 40 mesh. During the crushing process, it can also effectively separate steel wire and nylon fiber, ensuring a higher purity of the final rubber powder.
It is available in multiple models with different capacities, allowing users to choose the most suitable option based on their production requirements and raw material size. With stable performance and flexible configuration, the rubber powder crusher machine provides an efficient solution for producing high-quality recycled rubber powder.
| SL-350 Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 250-300kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 180-230 kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 150-210 kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 80-120 kg/h | |
| SL-400 Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 400-500kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 300-350kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 240-280kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 150-175kg/h | |
| SL-450 Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 500-600 kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 400-500 kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 350-450 kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 200-250 kg/h | |
| SL-560 Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 900-1000 kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 600-700 kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 450-550 kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 300-350 kg/h | |
| SL-560D Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 1500-1600 kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 1200-1300 kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 1000-1100kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 800-900 kg/h | |
| SL-660 Line | 10 mesh(2.5mm) | 2100-2300kg/h |
| 20 mesh(1.25mm) | 1600-1700kg/h | |
| 30 mesh(0.83mm) | 1200-1300kg/h | |
| 40 mesh(0.63mm) | 900-1000kg/h |
Rubber fiber separator
The Rubber fiber separator is mainly used to remove fine fiber from rubber powder during the waste tire recycling process, especially when processing nylon tires. Its primary function is to separate residual nylon or textile fibers from the rubber powder, significantly improving the purity and quality of the final product.
By using air separation technology, this machine ensures efficient and precise fiber removal, resulting in cleaner rubber powder suitable for high-quality applications. In addition to tire recycling, the rubber fiber separator can also be used in chemical industries for fine powder separation and classification. With its reliable performance, it plays an important role in enhancing the overall quality and value of recycled rubber materials.
| Motor power | 5.5 KW |
| Speed of motor | 760r/min |
| Capacity | 800-1000kg/h |
| Size(L*W*H) | 1500*1500*3400mm |
| Weight | 1600 kg |
Flexible optional solutions for waste tire recycling line
In addition to the basic configurations mentioned above, our Waste tire recycling line also offers a variety of optional solutions to meet different customer requirements. All solutions can be customized according to capacity, raw material size, and final product needs, helping customers achieve efficient and cost-effective tire recycling.
Solution 1
The fully automatic Waste tire recycling line (Solution 1) is a complete and highly efficient system designed for large-scale tire processing and rubber powder production. It includes key equipment such as a wire drawing machine, cutting machine, shredder, intermediate conveyor, automatic tire block storage system, discharge conveyor from the storage bin, rubber powder crusher, nylon air separator, and rubber powder collection conveyor system.
This configuration enables fully continuous operation from tire pretreatment to final rubber powder collection. The automated storage and conveying systems ensure smooth material flow and reduce manual handling, while the nylon air separator improves the purity of the final product. With high efficiency, stable performance, and reduced labor requirements, this fully automatic solution is ideal for customers seeking large-capacity and intelligent tire recycling operations.
Tire crusher machine
The Tire crusher machine is mainly used to shred waste tires into smaller rubber blocks, typically sized 50–100 mm. It is suitable for processing car tires, truck tires, and dismantled engineering tires, making it an essential step in the tire recycling process.
By cutting whole or pre-treated tires into uniform blocks, the machine prepares the material for further processing such as grinding and separation. With strong shredding capability and stable performance, the tire crusher machine improves overall efficiency and ensures smooth operation of the subsequent recycling equipment.
| Item | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 64.5 kW | 94.5 kW | 157 kW | 188.5 kW | 328.5 kW |
| Capacity | 2 ton/h | 4 ton/h | 5–6 ton/h | 8–10 ton/h | 15–20 ton/h |
| Main Machine Size | 4×2.2×2.8 m | 5×2.6×3.2 m | 5×2.6×3.2 m | 20×10×3.5 m | 20×12×4 m |
| Weight | 10 tons | 13 tons | 15.8 tons | 18.6 tons | 26 tons |
| Space Requirement | 9×5×2.8 m | 10×6×3.2 m | 10×6×3.2 m | 20×10×3.5 m | 20×12×4 m |
| Feeding Size | <900 mm | <1000 mm | <1200 mm | <1200 mm | <1400 mm |
| Output Size | 50 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Blade Diameter | 360 mm | 440 mm | 510 mm | 580 mm | 650 mm |
| Blade Thickness | 50 mm | 50 mm | 60 mm | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Blade Quantity | 16 pcs | 16 pcs | 18 pcs | 20 pcs | 18 pcs |
| Blade Material | Composite alloy blades | Composite alloy blades | Composite alloy blades | Composite alloy blades | Composite alloy blades |
| Conveyor Belt Size | 7200 × 950 mm | 7200 × 1150 mm | 7200 × 1350 mm | 7200 × 1350 mm | 7200 × 1550 mm |
Solution 2
The fully automatic Waste tire recycling line (Solution 2) is an advanced and efficient system designed for processing waste tires into high-quality rubber powder. It integrates multiple machines into a continuous production line, including a tire bead cutting and cutting-integrated machine, steel wire separator, shredder, intermediate conveyor, automatic tire block storage system, storage bin discharge conveyor, rubber powder crusher, nylon air separator, and rubber powder collection conveyor system.
Tire steel ring removing and cutting machine
The Tire steel ring removing and cutting machine is one of the most advanced truck tire sidewall processing machines on the market. It is specially designed to handle large truck tires and can efficiently remove and cut the tire bead in one operation, directly separating the steel ring from the tire.
| Power | 7.5 + 3 kW |
| Machine Size | 2.45 × 1 × 1.7 m |
| Wooden Case Packing Size | 2.6 × 1.2 × 1.9 m |
| Weight | 1500 kg |
| Applicable Tire Size | 900–1200 mm tires |
| Capacity | 3 ton/h |
Solution 3
The Waste Tire Recycling Line (Solution 3) is specially designed for OTR tires with a diameter of 1400–4000 mm, making it suitable for large off-the-road tires used in mining, construction, and heavy industrial equipment. This solution is a complete high-capacity recycling system that efficiently converts oversized tires into valuable rubber powder.
The process includes OTR wire drawing machine, OTR cutting machine, heavy-duty shredder (model 1200 and above), intermediate conveyor, automatic tire block storage system, storage bin discharge conveyor, rubber powder crusher (XKP450 and above), nylon air separator, and rubber powder collection conveyor system. These machines work together to complete the full process from tire pre-treatment, shredding, grinding, and impurity separation to final rubber powder collection.
With strong crushing capacity, high automation, and stable continuous operation, Solution 3 is ideal for processing large OTR tires. It significantly improves efficiency, reduces labor costs, and ensures high-quality rubber powder output, making it a perfect solution for large-scale industrial tire recycling projects.
OTR steel wire drawing machine
The OTR steel wire drawing machine (4 meters) is specially designed for processing large off-the-road tires with a diameter of 1800–4000 mm. It is used to directly pull out the steel bead wire from the tire rim, making it an essential first step in OTR tire recycling.
| Name | OTR Wire Drawing Machine (4 meters) |
| Power | 22 + 3 kW |
| Machine Size | 7.5 × 2.2 × 3.3 m |
| Weight | 9500 kg |
| Applicable Tire Size | 1800–4000 mm OTR tires |
| Capacity | One cycle per 2 minutes |
OTR tire cutting machine
The OTR tire cutting machine is used to slice OTR tires after the bead steel wire has already been removed. It is designed for large off-the-road tires ranging from 1400 to 4000 mm, making it an essential step in the OTR tire recycling process.
| Power | 7.5 kW |
| Machine Size | 3.13 × 1.65 × 2.7 m |
| Weight | 7200 kg |
| Applicable Tire Size | 1400–4000 mm bead-removed OTR tires |
| Capacity | 2 cuts per minute |
Solution 4
The Waste Tire Recycling Line (Solution 4) is specially designed for OTR tires with a diameter above 2100 mm, providing a complete and efficient solution for processing ultra-large off-the-road tires used in mining, construction, and heavy-duty industries.
This solution includes a full set of high-performance equipment: OTR dismantling machine, OTR cutting machine, OTR steel ring separator, heavy-duty shredder (1200 model and above), intermediate conveyor, automatic tire block storage system, storage bin discharge conveyor, rubber powder crusher (XKP450 and above), nylon air separator, and rubber powder collection conveyor system. The process covers tire dismantling, cutting, steel ring separation, shredding, grinding, and impurity removal, ensuring smooth and continuous production.
OTR dismantling machine
The OTR dismantling machine is specially designed for processing large off-the-road tires ranging from 1400–2000 mm. It is used to cut and separate whole engineering tires into 4–6 parts, including the bead ring, tread, and crown sections, making the material easier to handle in subsequent recycling stages.
| Item | Model 1 (Large Type) | Model 2 (Standard Type) |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 30.5 kW | 7.5 + 5.5 kW |
| Machine Size | 7.25 × 3.8 × 2.98 m | 4.35 × 3.8 × 2.4 m |
| Weight | 9900 kg | 5.6 tons |
| Applicable Tire Size | R35–R63 | 1400–2000 mm |
| Capacity | 10–30 minutes per tire | 7–15 minutes per tire |
| Blade Material | Tungsten steel alloy | Tungsten steel alloy |
OTR steel ring separator
The OTR steel ring separator is mainly used to separate the steel bead wire from 1400–4000 mm off-the-road (OTR) tires. It is an important machine in the OTR tire recycling process, designed to handle heavy-duty tire bead rings after dismantling.
| Power | 35.5 kW |
| Machine Size | 3.65 × 2.1 × 1.95 m |
| Weight | 6200 kg |
| Applicable Tire Size | 1400–4000 mm tire bead rings |
| Capacity | 1 bead ring every 2–5 minutes |
Conclusion
In conclusion, our Waste tire recycling line provides a complete, efficient, and flexible solution for processing all types of waste tires, including passenger tires, truck tires, and large OTR engineering tires.
If you are looking for a reliable and profitable tire recycling solution, feel free to contact us for more details, technical support, and a tailored quotation—we are ready to help you start or upgrade your tire recycling business.