TR Series — Turnkey Scrap Tire Recycling & Processing Plant
Process scrap passenger, truck, and off-road tires into crumb rubber, recovered steel, and separated textile fiber with a line configured around your feedstock and target output.
- FEEDSTOCK Car, truck & OTR scrap tires (whole or pre-shredded casing)
- PROCESS SCOPE Multi-stage shredding, steel wire debonding & textile fiber separation
- PROJECT DELIVERY 1–15 T/h capacity with custom crumb rubber & powder size grading
- 1–15 Tons/h Throughput Capacity
- 1–5 mm / 30–120 Mesh Granule & Powder Range
- ≥99% Steel & Fiber Separation
- Car, Truck & OTR Tires Feedstock Scope
Turnkey Tire (Tyre) Recycling Plant Configurations by Output
Whether you are processing passenger car tires, commercial truck radial tires, or giant OTR (Off-The-Road) mining tyres, a profitable operation depends on matching the right machinery configuration to your target end-market. Our modular tire recycling machines can be configured into three standard turnkey production stages:
| System Configuration | Feedstock & Capacity | Core System Modules | Final Output & Purity | Downstream Applications |
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| Stage 1: TDF Primary Shredding Line | Car, Truck & OTR Tires 2 – 15 Tons/Hr |
Tire Debeader + Dual-Shaft Primary Shredder + Rotary Disc Screen | 50 – 150 mm Rough Tire Chips (TDF) |
Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF) for cement kilns, pulp mills, pyrolysis feedstock, and landfill volume reduction. |
| Stage 2: Wire-Free Crumb Rubber Plant | Pre-shredded Chips or Whole Tires 1 – 6 Tons/Hr |
Stage 1 + Secondary Rasper + Fine Granulator + Cross-Belt Magnets + Zig-Zag Air Classifier | 1 – 5 mm Crumb Granules or 10 – 25 mm Mulch (99% Steel & Fiber Free) |
Synthetic turf infill, athletic running tracks, playground safety tiles, equestrian arena footing. |
| Stage 3: Fine Rubber Powder Milling Line | 1–5 mm Clean Rubber Granules 500 – 3,000 kg/Hr |
Stage 2 + Ambient Pulverizer / Disc Mill + Water Cooling + Cyclone Collector + Vibrating Sieve | 30 – 120 Mesh (0.12 – 0.6 mm) Fine Powder (99.5% Purity) |
Rubber-modified asphalt (RMA), molded rubber goods, automotive mats, waterproof membranes, reclaim rubber. |
System-Level Breakdown: 5 Core Machines in a Complete Tire Recycling Line
An industrial scrap tyre recycling plant operates as an integrated, automated workflow. Below are the five critical machine modules that transform whole waste tires into high-value commodities:
1. Hydraulic Tire Debeader (Bead Wire Extruder) & Sidewall Cutter
Before shredding, the ultra-high-tensile steel bundle inside the tire sidewall (bead wire) must be removed. Our heavy-duty hydraulic twin-hook tire debeader pulls out both bead wires intact in 15–30 seconds per tire. Removing this thick steel ring upfront prevents catastrophic blade chipping in downstream shredders, extending cutter life by up to 300% and producing clean, high-value scrap steel wire ready for smelting. For giant OTR mining tyres, optional hydraulic tire cutters and sidewall slicers pre-section the casing into manageable segments.
2. Primary Dual-Shaft Tire Shredder (Low-Speed, High-Torque)
The heart of the primary breakdown stage. Engineered with dual hexagonal shafts driven by planetary gearboxes, the primary tire shredder shears whole passenger and truck tires into 50–150 mm TDF chips. Blades are forged from wear-resistant D2 / SKD11 or H13 alloy tool steel with hard-faced cutting edges, allowing repeated re-grinding. An integrated rotary disc classifier (or trommel screen) recirculates oversized pieces back into the cutting chamber until uniform chip dimensions are achieved.
3. Secondary Steel Wire Rasper & Fine Rubber Granulator
Pre-shredded 50–150 mm tire chips are conveyed into a high-speed Rasper (Steel Liberator), which reduces the rubber down to 10–20 mm rough mulch while tearing apart 95%+ of the embedded steel belt wires from the rubber matrix. Next, the material enters the Fine Granulator, utilizing precision fly-and-bed knives to cut the wire-free rubber down to uniform 1–5 mm crumb granules with minimal dust generation.
4. Multi-Stage Magnetic & Pneumatic Fiber Separation System
High-grade rubber crumb demands zero contamination. Our line utilizes dual-stage overband cross-belt magnets and magnetic drum separators after both the rasper and granulator to extract 99.5% of liberated steel wire. Simultaneously, multi-deck gyratory vibrating screens and closed-loop zig-zag air classifiers (gravity separators) vacuum away lightweight nylon and polyester textile fluff, leaving behind 99% pure, wire-free rubber granules.
5. Ambient Rubber Miller / Disc Pulverizer (30–120 Mesh)
For facilities targeting high-margin rubber powder markets, clean 1–4 mm granules are fed into an ambient disc mill or tungsten-carbide roller pulverizer. Operating without expensive liquid nitrogen (cryogenic) costs, our internal circulating water-cooling system keeps milling temperatures below vulcanization thresholds, grinding granules into activated 30 to 120 mesh fine rubber powder ready for automatic bagging.
Need a Custom Tire Recycling Plant Layout & ROI Quote?
Tell our engineering team your target feedstock (Passenger Car, Truck Radial, or OTR Tires), available 3-phase voltage (380V/415V/480V, 50/60Hz), and required output size (TDF chips, 1–5mm crumb, or fine mesh powder). We provide custom 2D/3D factory CAD layouts and turnkey pricing within 24 hours.
- Standard Capacities: 500 kg/h, 1,000 kg/h, 2,000 kg/h, up to 10,000 kg/h (TDF)
- Blade Metallurgy: D2 / SKD11 / Cr12MoV / Tungsten Carbide Hard-Facing
- Control System: Siemens / Schneider PLC with automatic overload reversal & safety interlocks
Why Choose Our Tire Recycling Line?
A coordinated system configured around scrap tire feedstock, target mesh size, and plant operating conditions.
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Controlled Size Reduction
Stages whole tires through coarse shredding, granulation, and optional fine milling to match target particle sizes.
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Effective Cleanliness
Integrated magnetic and air-separation stages extract steel wire and nylon fiber to improve final rubber value.
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Centralized Automation
PLC control manages feeding sequences, interlocking safety, and operating status across all line components.
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Modular Engineering
Flexible layouts adapt to workshop dimensions, height limits, and future capacity expansions.
How a Tire Recycling Machine Works
A complete tire recycling line uses several coordinated stages. The exact sequence changes with tire size and the required rubber product.
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01. PREP
Inspection & Preparation
Operators identify tire type, remove unsuitable foreign contamination, and prepare oversized tires for feeding.
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02. DE-BEADING
Bead Wire Removal
Heavy bead wire can be pulled before shredding to reduce cutter wear and simplify downstream steel recovery.
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03. SHREDDING
Primary Shredding
A high-torque shredder reduces whole tires into manageable chips for controlled secondary processing.
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04. LIBERATION
Steel Liberation
Further size reduction frees embedded reinforcement wire from the surrounding rubber matrix.
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05. MAGNETIC
Magnetic Separation
Cross-belt magnetic separators extract liberated steel before the rubber enters finer grinding stages.
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06. FIBER
Fiber Separation
Airflow and cyclone equipment separate light textile fluff and nylon fibers from the heavier rubber fraction.
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07. MILLING
Grading & Fine Milling
Screens classify crumb rubber by size, while an optional superfine mill produces ultra-fine rubber powder.
Key Machinery Components of Tire Recycling Line
The final equipment sequence depends on incoming tire size and the required rubber output.
Belt Conveyor
Transfers tire pieces and rubber material between processing stages for steady line operation.
Key parts: motor, speed reducer, heavy-duty belt, rollers, and frame.
Tire Shredder
Reduces debeaded whole tires into approximately 50 x 50 mm chips before downstream grinding and separation.
Key parts: high-torque drive, shredding blades, rotary screener, and transmission.
Belt Iron Separator
Extracts liberated steel wire from shredded rubber to protect downstream machinery and improve rubber purity.
Key parts: permanent magnet, motor, armored conveyor belt, and control cabinet.
Double Roller Rubber Grinder
Uses a controlled roller-speed difference to shear rubber chips into smaller, consistent granules. Integrated water cooling supports stable continuous operation.
Coarse Fiber Separator
Uses airflow and cyclone separation to remove nylon and textile fiber from rubber granules.
Key parts: suction inlet, air fan, separation cyclone, and support structure.
LS Screw Conveyor
Moves rubber granules and powder through an enclosed path to reduce dust and material loss.
Key parts: motor, spiral screw shaft, enclosed conveyor trough, and hopper.
Rubber Powder Grader
Classifies rubber powder by particle size under controlled airflow and negative pressure.
Key parts: variable-frequency motor, classification rotor, impellers, and vanes.
Rubber Powder Superfine Mill
Produces fine rubber powder for applications such as modified asphalt, molded products, and technical rubber compounding.
Key parts: milling chamber, dust collector, draft fan, cyclone, and cabinet.
PLC Automatic Control System
Provides centralized line control, operating-status monitoring, safety interlocks, and coordinated starts and stops across all machinery.
Cooling System
Circulates cooling water through heat-generating equipment to maintain optimal operating temperature during continuous production.
Key parts: cooling tower, pump, water reservoir, and circulation piping.
Compare Tire Recycling Machine Configurations
Start with the product you plan to sell. Output size and purity determine how many processing and separation stages the line needs.
Tire Chip Line
Typical output: Coarse tire chips or shreds (50×50 mm).
Main equipment: Preparation equipment, primary shredder, screener, and conveyors.
Suitable for: Operators supplying size-controlled tire chips or TDF fuel feedstock.
Crumb Rubber Line
Typical output: Graded rubber granules (1-5 mm) with recovered steel and separated textile fiber.
Main equipment: Shredder, grinder or granulator, magnets, fiber separator, and grader.
Suitable for: Rubber flooring, molded products, sports surfaces, and granule markets.
Fine Rubber Powder Line
Typical output: Fine, classified rubber powder (40-100 mesh).
Main equipment: Complete crumb line plus superfine mill, collection, cooling, and air classifier.
Suitable for: High-value asphalt modification, reclaimed rubber, and technical coatings.
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Recovered Tire Materials & Commercial Uses
Output specifications determine equipment selection because particle size and purity define required stages.
Crumb Rubber & Powder
Used extensively in molded rubber tiles, athletic turf infill, running tracks, and high-performance modified asphalt pavements.
Recovered Steel Wire
Magnetically separated high-tensile bead and radial belt wire provides clean scrap-metal value for steel smelters.
Separated Textile Fiber
High-efficiency air classification removes textile fluff from rubber, ready for lightweight insulation or industrial absorbent uses.
What Affects Tire Recycling Machine Price?
A useful quotation must define the complete production target rather than price a single machine in isolation.
Input Tire Type
Passenger car, heavy truck, agricultural, and OTR tires differ in diameter, weight, bead wire thickness, and preparation needs.
Required Capacity
Hourly throughput directly influences machine sizing, motor horsepower, conveyor width, buffer storage, and separation scale.
Final Particle Size
Ultra-fine powder requires additional fine grinding passes, air classification, cooling systems, and pulse dust collection.
Separation Target
Higher rubber cleanliness requirements (99%+) require multi-stage magnetic belts, drum separators, and multi-cyclone fiber extractors.
Automation & Safety
PLC touch-screen integration, safety interlocks, amperage-based auto-reversal, and emergency-stop packages influence electrical scope.
Installation Scope
Sea shipping, overseas commissioning, operator training, local electrical code compliance, and exhaust filtration affect project cost.
Project Parameters for Accurate Line Sizing
Send these project details so our engineers can prepare a technical proposal with confirmed capacity, power, and footprint.
| Project Input Parameter | Why It Matters for Engineering |
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| Tire category and maximum dimensions | Determines preparation method, shredder cutting chamber size, drive torque, and infeed mechanism. |
| Required hourly capacity (kg/h) | Sets the physical size and processing speeds of machines throughout the tire recycling line. |
| Target rubber particle size & application | Determines whether granulation, rotary screening, or fine powder milling stages are required. |
| Required steel and fiber purity levels | Defines the number, intensity, and stages of magnetic and pneumatic separation systems. |
| Available floor space & ceiling height | Guides conveyor incline angles, equipment footprint spacing, maintenance access, and silo placement. |
| Power supply & regional electrical codes | Ensures motor voltages, inverter ratings, control components, guarding, and safety designs comply with local law. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Key points to confirm before planning a tire recycling line.
A tire recycling machine is a coordinated system that reduces scrap tires and separates rubber, steel, and textile fiber for reuse.
The line uses staged shredding, grinding, magnetic separation, fiber separation, grading, and conveying to produce clean recovered materials.
The line can be configured for passenger-car, truck, and off-road tires. Tire size, bead construction, contamination, and target output determine the required equipment.
Depending on the configuration, outputs can include tire chips, crumb rubber, fine rubber powder, recovered steel, and separated textile fiber.
A centralized PLC control system can coordinate conveyors and processing equipment, monitor operating conditions, and support interlocks and emergency stops.
Provide the tire types, desired capacity, required output size, available floor space, power supply, and local environmental requirements so the line can be sized correctly.
Price depends on tire size, hourly capacity, required output size, separation stages, automation, dust control, electrical standard, and installation scope.
OTR tires require a configuration selected around tire diameter, weight, bead construction, and desired output. Large tires may need dedicated cutting or pre-shredding equipment.
Request a Tire Recycling Line Proposal
Tell us the tire type, target capacity, required rubber size, and available installation space.