Tire processing machine solutions are essential for recycling waste tires efficiently and transforming them into valuable rubber materials. Recently, we provided a complete tire recycling solution for a customer from Australia who needed to process passenger car and truck tires with diameters of up to 1200 mm into rubber blocks smaller than 10 cm.
Our sales manager, Sunny, worked closely with the customer to fully understand their production goals and designed a tailored tire processing system that ensures both efficiency and reliability.
Customer Requirements and Project Background
The Australian customer planned to build a small-to-medium tire recycling operation focused on processing waste passenger car and truck tires with diameters below 1200 mm. Their main objective was to reduce whole tires into rubber blocks under 10 cm, which could then be further processed or sold as raw material.
The customer also had clear expectations regarding production capacity. They required the system to achieve a processing capacity of 5–6 tons per hour, while maintaining stable performance and easy operation.
During the communication process, the customer emphasized that the steel bead wires inside the tires must be removed efficiently before the shredding stage to protect downstream equipment and improve shredding efficiency.
Customized Tire Processing Machine Configuration
After detailed technical discussions, Sunny recommended a practical and efficient processing line consisting of three main machines:
Double Hook Tire Debeader → Tire Cutter → Tire Shredder
This tire processing machine configuration ensures smooth material flow and efficient size reduction throughout the recycling process.
1. Double Hook Tire Debeader
The first step is removing the steel bead wires from both sides of the tire.
Since the customer specifically requested simultaneous removal of steel wires from both sides of the tire, we recommended our double hook double-side tire debeader. This machine uses two powerful hooks to pull out the bead wires from both sides at the same time, significantly improving working efficiency compared to traditional single-hook machines.
Removing the steel beads not only protects downstream machines but also simplifies the following cutting and shredding process.
2. Tire Cutter
After the bead wires are removed, the whole tires are still too large to be fed directly into the shredder. Therefore, the next step is to reduce the tire size using a tire cutter.
The tire cutter cuts the tires into smaller pieces, making them easier to handle and allowing them to enter the shredder smoothly. This step helps increase shredding efficiency and ensures stable operation of the entire tire processing machine line.
3. Tire Shredder
The final stage of the system is the tire shredder.
The shredder further processes the pre-cut tire pieces into rubber blocks smaller than 10 cm, which meet the customer’s target output specification. These rubber blocks can be used for further processing, such as rubber granule production, rubber powder manufacturing, or other recycling applications.
With this configuration, the entire tire processing machine line can achieve a production capacity of 5–6 tons per hour, fully meeting the customer’s expectations.
Factory Visit and Order Confirmation
Before placing the order, the customer visited our factory to inspect the equipment and discuss the project details in person. During the visit, we demonstrated the machines, explained the workflow of the tire processing machine line, and reviewed all technical specifications with the customer.
After confirming the equipment configuration, production capacity, and delivery schedule, the customer was satisfied with the proposed solution and officially placed the order.
Conclusion
This project demonstrates how a properly designed tire processing machine solution can help recycling businesses efficiently convert waste tires into valuable rubber materials. By combining a double hook tire debeader, tire cutter, and tire shredder, the system provides an effective way to process passenger and truck tires into rubber blocks under 10 cm.
If you are planning to start a tire recycling business or upgrade your existing recycling line, our team can provide customized tire processing machine solutions based on your raw materials, capacity requirements, and final product specifications. Feel free to contact us for more details about our tire recycling equipment and complete processing solutions.