A tire shredder cuts waste tires into smaller pieces for recycling. Its double-shaft cutting system uses two rotating shafts to tear tough rubber materials, making it suitable for tire recycling plants and waste processing facilities. YG Machinery offers five models with different motor powers, blade sizes, and processing capacities to meet different production requirements.
Tire Shredder Specifications
| 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) | 2.6x1x2.1 | 3.4×1.25×2.2 | 3.8×1.25×2.2 | 4.4×1.5×2.5 | 5.3×2.1×2.8 |
How a Double Shaft Tire Shredder Works
A double shaft tire shredder uses two independently driven shafts fitted with cutting blades. As tires enter the hopper, the blades grip the rubber and tear it into smaller pieces through repeated cutting and shearing.
The machine consists of several main components:
- Cutting blades: Engage and tear waste tires.
- Shafts and bearing housings: Hold the rotating assembly in position.
- Feeding system: Directs tires into the cutting chamber.
- Motor and drive system: Supply the torque needed for shredding.
- PLC control cabinet: Manages startup, shutdown, reverse rotation, and overload protection.
When excessive material causes an overload, the control system can reverse shaft rotation to release pressure and clear certain blockages. This function reduces the risk of damage to the cutting assembly and drive system.
Key Features of an Industrial Tire Shredder
An industrial tire shredder uses low rotational speed and high torque to process tough, bulky materials. Its main features include:
- Heavy-duty cutting blades: Thick blades handle repeated contact with tough rubber and other waste materials.
- Independent shaft drives: The two shafts grip and draw material into the cutting chamber, reducing the need for constant manual feeding.
- Overload protection: Automatic reverse rotation and shutdown functions help protect the machine when excessive resistance occurs.
- Low-speed operation: The cutting mechanism reduces operating noise compared with many high-speed shredding systems.
- PLC control: Operators can manage the main operating functions through the electrical control cabinet.
Blade material also affects cutting performance and maintenance frequency. 9CrSi suits softer materials such as rubber, fibers, and paper. Cr12MoV and SKD-11 offer wear and impact resistance for demanding cutting applications. The manufacturer can select a blade material according to the intended feedstock.
Applications of a Waste Tire Shredding Machine
A waste tire shredding machine processes discarded tires for recycling and can also handle other materials when the blade configuration and machine design meet their requirements.
Common applications include:
- Tire recycling: Shreds waste tires into smaller rubber pieces for further processing.
- Plastic recycling: Processes selected plastic products, thick sheets, pipes, and large film rolls.
- Wood waste treatment: Shreds pallets, waste wood, and selected discarded furniture.
- Industrial waste processing: Handles certain rubber products, packaging materials, and bulky waste.
- Electronic waste treatment: Reduces selected components before downstream sorting.
For tire recycling, steel reinforcement and tire dimensions affect cutting resistance. Whole tires may also require different feeding arrangements from pre-cut tires. The required output size determines whether the shredded material needs further grinding or separation.
How to Choose the Right Tire Shredder
1. Define the Material and Required Capacity: Select a model based on the number and types of tires you need to process each day. This helps prevent insufficient capacity or unnecessary investment in excess capacity.
2. Consider Blade and Shaft Materials: High-quality alloy steel blades may require a higher initial investment, but their longer service life can reduce replacement frequency and overall operating costs.
3. Evaluate the Control System: PLC automation and overload reverse-rotation protection can reduce manual intervention and improve operational safety.
4. Choose an Experienced Manufacturer: A reputable tire shredder manufacturer can provide installation and commissioning services, operator training, and after-sales spare parts support.
5. Assess Overall Cost-Effectiveness: Do not focus on the purchase price alone. Equipment stability, energy consumption, and the cost of wear parts also affect the total cost of ownership and return on investment.
Purchase Professional Tire Shredder from YG Machinery
YG Machinery has its own factory and more than 20 years of machinery manufacturing experience. We company supplies equipment worldwide and offers customized solutions and global shipping.
In addition to tire shredding equipment, YG Machinery supplies plastic bottle molding machines, sandblasting equipment, fog cannon machines, and other related machinery to serve solid waste recycling and processing projects.
Contact YG Machinery with your material type and production requirements to receive a machine selection plan and the latest quotation.
FAQ
Can one shredder process different materials?
Yes. One machine can process different materials when its blade configuration and drive system meet their requirements. Specify all intended materials before ordering.
How do I choose a suitable shredder?
Provide the raw material type, required capacity, feed dimensions, and target output size. YG Machinery can recommend a model based on these details.
Will you test the shredder before delivery?
Yes. YG Machinery tests each machine and production line before shipment and provides a video of the operating process. Buyers can also arrange an inspection before delivery.
What about spare parts?
YG Machinery supplies spare parts at cost prices and provides a spare parts list with the machine purchase.
How do I install the waste tire shredder?
YG Machinery provides wiring diagrams and technical guidance. Buyers can complete installation with this support or request an on-site technician, subject to service arrangements.
