Tire Recycling Pre-Processing Equipment

Heavy-Duty Tire Shredders for Steel-Belted Waste Tire Recycling

Bulky waste tires are difficult to feed, hard to compress, and tough on drive systems. Our low-speed, high-torque tire shredders reduce whole tires, truck tires, OTR tires, and reinforced rubber into manageable rubber pieces for downstream separation, pyrolysis, fuel preparation, or further recycling.

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Whole Tire & OTR Feeding For passenger tires, truck tires, OTR tires, and reinforced rubber materials.

High Torque for Steel-Belted Tires Designed to handle elastic tire structures and heavy steel-reinforced loads.

Auto Reverse Overload Protection Helps release overloaded material and reduce manual intervention during heavy feeding.

Output Matched to Your Process Configured according to tire type, feed size, steel content, capacity, and downstream use.

Built for Front-End Tire Size Reduction

Waste tires take up space, rebound during feeding, and place heavy stress on the drive system, especially when steel wire is involved.
A properly configured tire shredder reduces whole tires into smaller rubber pieces, making the material easier to convey, separate, store, and process in the next stage.
Machine configuration is selected according to tire type, maximum tire diameter, steel content, target output size, required capacity, and downstream process such as wire separation, pyrolysis, TDF preparation, or rubber recycling.

The Real Challenge

Waste tires are difficult to reduce because they are elastic, bulky, and reinforced.

Waste tires are not easy to process with ordinary size-reduction equipment. Their elastic rubber structure, internal steel wires, large shape, and rebound during feeding all place high stress on the machine.

For tire recycling plants, the first shredding stage must do more than reduce tire volume. It needs strong material grabbing ability, stable high-torque operation, overload protection, and a structure designed for continuous tire processing.

Tire Type Match

What tires can be processed?

Different tire types require different torque, feeding, rotor, and downstream configurations. The machine should be selected based on tire size, tire construction, steel content, and the required output form.

Passenger Car Tires

Suitable for common end-of-life passenger tires used in tire recycling plants, rubber recovery operations, and pre-processing lines.

Truck & Bus Tires

Configured for larger and heavier tires with stronger steel reinforcement and higher torque requirements.

Agricultural & Tractor Tires

For larger tire structures that require stronger feeding performance and careful configuration according to tire size and rubber thickness.

OTR Tires

For selected OTR and mining tires, configuration should be evaluated based on tire diameter, thickness, steel content, feeding method, and output requirement.

Forklift & Industrial Tires

Suitable configurations can be evaluated for solid or reinforced industrial tires depending on rubber density and operating conditions.

Mixed Waste Tire Streams

For recycling operations handling mixed tire sizes, machine configuration and feeding control should be matched to the most demanding tire types in the material stream.

Processing Value

Turn bulky waste tires into materials ready for the next process

Reduce tire volume

Whole tires take up large storage space and increase transport costs. Shredding reduces tire volume and makes materials easier to store, load, convey, and process.

Prepare rubber for downstream processing

Primary tire shredding produces rubber pieces that can enter secondary shredding, granulation, pyrolysis preparation, or other tire recycling processes.

Support steel wire recovery

As tire structure is opened during shredding, steel wires can be released and further separated by downstream equipment.

Improve recycling line stability

Smaller and more manageable tire materials help conveyors, separators, screens, and granulators operate more smoothly.

Process Flow

Tire recycling line overview

A tire shredder usually works as the front-end size reduction stage. It can be combined with conveying, screening, magnetic separation, secondary shredding, granulation, dust collection, and output handling according to the recycling goal.

Configured as a working line, not only a single machine

The final layout is selected according to tire type, maximum tire diameter, steel wire content, target output size, required capacity, site layout, and whether the project needs rubber blocks, steel wire recovery, rubber chips, granules, pyrolysis preparation, or TDF preparation.

Feeding

Whole tires enter the line by conveyor, grab system, or loading equipment.

Primary Shredding

High-torque rotors reduce bulky tires and open the reinforced rubber structure.

Screening & Transfer

Discharged material is conveyed and prepared for screening or separation.

Steel Wire Recovery

Magnetic separation can recover released steel from shredded tire material.

Output Preparation

Rubber output can be prepared for chips, granules, pyrolysis, TDF, or reuse.

Machine Reliability

Designed for tire recycling conditions

Tire shredding places high stress on the rotor system, drive system, gearbox, frame, and control logic. A tire shredder should be evaluated as a complete working configuration, not only by motor power.

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Core Structure

Rotor System

Cutting chamber and rotor structure

Gearbox Assembly

Heavy-load drive transmission

PLC Control Cabinet

Load monitoring and reverse control

High-torque drive and gearbox system

The low-speed drive and heavy-duty gearbox are configured together to deliver stable torque for elastic rubber, steel-belted tires, and difficult feeding conditions.

Strong material grabbing ability

The rotor structure is configured to pull bulky tires into the working area and reduce bouncing or unstable feeding during operation.

Impact-resistant alloy steel blades

Blade material and thickness are selected for impact resistance, stable cutting, and longer service life. DC53 and other alloy steel options can be evaluated according to tire type, steel content, and wear-resistance requirements.

Replaceable wear parts

Replaceable wear parts help simplify maintenance and reduce downtime when processing abrasive rubber materials and steel-reinforced tire structures.

PLC control with automatic reverse

The PLC control system monitors load conditions and activates automatic reverse when overload is detected, helping release difficult material and reduce manual intervention.

Custom screen sizing and quick replacement

Screen openings can be configured around the target output size, and replaceable screen sections help simplify size control before downstream granulation, separation, or reuse processes.

Dust collection interface

Dust collection points can be considered around feeding, discharge, or transfer areas based on site layout and operating requirements.

Line integration capability

The shredder can be integrated with conveyors, magnetic separation, screening, granulation, dust collection, and centralized control systems according to project requirements.

Factory Evidence

Factory-built, checked, and prepared for delivery

Before choosing a tire shredder supplier, buyers need more than product photos. These workshop records show real manufacturing, assembly, and final checking, helping you confirm the factory behind the quotation.

Real workshop photos from production and assembly

Welding, assembly, and finished-machine checking

Configuration checked around your material and output target

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Workshop stock and assembly area

Real factory floor with shredders under assembly and inspection.

Frame welding and fabrication

In-house fabrication work supports heavy-duty frame structure control.

Completed shredder equipment

Finished machines are assembled and checked before project delivery.

Machine Selection

Choose the right tire shredder type

When comparing tire shredder options, the first choice is usually between a double shaft shredder for whole-tire primary shredding and a single shaft shredder for more controlled secondary size reduction.

For whole tire primary shredding

Heavy-Duty Double Shaft Shredder

Recommended for front-end size reduction of whole passenger tires, truck tires, mixed waste tires, and selected reinforced rubber. Twin rotors provide strong grabbing ability and stable high torque for bulky, elastic, steel-belted materials.

Whole tire feeding
Truck and bus tires
Mixed waste tires
High-torque primary shredding
Front-end volume reduction

For controlled output sizing

Heavy-Duty Single Shaft Shredder

Suitable when the material is pre-cut tires, rubber blocks, sidewalls, or tire-derived rubber that needs more controlled discharge size. The rotor, screen opening, blade material, hydraulic feeding, and drive power can be configured according to the output target.

Pre-cut tire pieces
Rubber blocks and sidewalls
Screen-controlled output
Secondary size reduction
Projects requiring tighter discharge size

Output Direction

From waste tires to reusable rubber and steel materials

The final output depends on the selected process and downstream equipment. Tire shredding is usually the first step, preparing material for further recovery or reuse.

Primary Output

Rubber Blocks

Produced after primary shredding and suitable for conveying, temporary storage, separation, or further size reduction.

Metal Recovery

Recovered Steel Wire

Steel wire can be separated from shredded tire material using downstream separation equipment.

Further Size Control

Rubber Chips or Granules

With secondary shredding and granulation, rubber can be further processed into smaller sizes for selected recycling applications.

Downstream Reuse

Material for Further Processing

Processed tire materials can be prepared for granulation, molded rubber products, sports surfaces, pyrolysis preparation, fuel preparation, or other recycling uses.

After primary shredding

After wire separation

After secondary shredding

For pyrolysis, TDF, rubber reuse

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Send your material details

A few basic details are enough for the first equipment recommendation. Tell us what material you need to shred and what result you want to achieve.

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Project Consultant

Send your material type, approximate feeding size, output target, capacity requirement, and any photos or videos. I will help check whether a single shaft or double shaft shredder is more suitable.

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FAQ

Common questions from tire recycling buyers

What tires can a tire shredder process? +

A tire shredder can process passenger car tires, truck tires, agricultural tires, tractor tires, selected OTR tires, forklift tires, industrial tires, and mixed waste tire streams. The suitable configuration depends on tire size, tire structure, steel content, feeding method, required output size, and processing capacity.

Can the shredder process whole tires? +

Yes. A primary tire shredder is commonly used for whole tire size reduction. Larger tires such as truck tires or selected OTR tires should be evaluated according to diameter, thickness, steel content, feeding method, and required output size.

What are the outputs of tire shredding? +

Primary tire shredding usually produces rubber pieces or rubber blocks. With downstream processing, the material can be further processed into rubber chips, granules, powder, or materials prepared for pyrolysis, fuel use, molded rubber products, sports surfaces, or other recycling applications.

How is steel wire recovered from waste tires? +

During shredding, the tire structure is opened and steel wire can be released from the rubber. Downstream steel wire separation equipment can then be used to recover metal from the shredded tire material.

How is output size controlled in tire shredding? +

Output size depends on the shredder configuration, rotor design, screen or discharge control options, material condition, and downstream processing requirements. For more controlled output, a primary and secondary shredding line may be recommended.

Stationary vs mobile tire shredder: which one should I choose? +

Stationary tire shredders are typically used in recycling plants or centralized processing facilities where continuous operation and higher capacity are required. Mobile configurations may be considered for on-site processing or projects where tire transportation should be reduced. The right choice depends on your site conditions, material source, capacity target, and operating model.

How are overload and downtime reduced? +

A PLC control system can monitor operating load and activate automatic reverse when overload is detected. Proper feeding control, suitable torque configuration, replaceable wear parts, and correct machine selection also help reduce downtime during tire recycling operation.

What affects tire shredder capacity? +

Capacity is affected by tire type, tire size, steel content, feeding method, rotor configuration, drive torque, target output size, and working hours. Mixed tire streams or larger reinforced tires usually require stronger configuration and more careful feeding control.

What information is needed for a quotation? +

Please provide tire type, tire size, photos or videos, required capacity, target output size, working hours, downstream process, and whether you need one shredder or a complete tire recycling line.

Need a tire shredder for your recycling project?

Send us your tire type, tire size, target output size, and required capacity. Our engineers will help evaluate the suitable tire shredder configuration for your project.

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