With the rapid development of the global waste tire recycling industry, the separation of steel wires from waste tires has become a key step in restricting recycling efficiency and improving recycling value. Traditional manual stripping of steel wires is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and incomplete, and can damage subsequent processing equipment. A tire wire removal machine, also known as a steel wire separator or tire wire remover, is an environmentally friendly piece of machinery specifically designed to separate steel wires (including bead wires and tread wires) embedded in the rubber of waste tires.
Its core function is to quickly and non-destructively remove the metal steel wires from waste tires after pretreatment, allowing the rubber portion to be used in subsequent rubber shredding machines, while the steel wires can be recycled separately. This achieves dual resource utilization of waste tires—”rubber + steel wire”—maximizing recycling profits. It is a cost-effective choice for small and medium-sized waste tire recycling companies. If you are interested, please contact us now for more information.
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Typical Technical Parameters for Tire Wire Removal Machine
| Model | YG-1200 tire wire removing machine |
| Feed size of the tire | ≤φ1300mm |
| Capacity | 30-40 tires/hour |
| Power | 11kw |
| Overall dimensions | 4.7*0.9*1.7m |
| Equipment weight | 1.8ton |
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How Does a Tire Wire Removal Machine Work?
- Pre-feeding: Waste tires are simply cut (removing excess tread) and fed into the inlet of the tire wire removal machine. The inlet is equipped with a guide device to ensure the tire enters the extrusion area precisely.
- Extrusion + Double Hook Separation: After starting the equipment, the hydraulic drive system drives the double extrusion rollers to rotate synchronously. Simultaneously, the double hook structure extends to pull the thick steel wire from the tire bead. The extrusion pressure is adjusted according to the tire specifications. Through the combination of extrusion pressure and double hook pulling force, the steel wire embedded in the rubber is quickly separated from the rubber.
- Automatic Separation and Collection: The separated steel wire is automatically collected by the machine’s built-in collection device, while the rubber is conveyed to the outlet via a guide plate. It can be directly fed into a rubber shredding machine for further processing, achieving simultaneous separation and separate collection of steel wire and rubber.
- Continuous operation: The equipment can achieve continuous feeding and continuous separation without stopping for cleaning, until the steel wire separation of batches of waste tires is completed; if steel wire entanglement or equipment failure occurs, an alarm will be set automatically, and operators can handle it in time to ensure smooth operation.
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What Are the Core Functions of a Tire Wire Removal Machine?
- High-efficiency separation and considerable output: Utilizing a dual-roller extrusion + dual-hook collaborative stripping process, it can process 80-150 waste tires per hour, achieving a steel wire separation rate of over 99%. This completely solves the pain points of incomplete and inefficient manual stripping, increasing efficiency by more than 10 times compared to traditional manual separation. The simultaneous operation of the dual hooks significantly improves separation speed compared to a single hook.
- Non-destructive separation and increased added value: The extrusion pressure is infinitely adjustable, stripping only the steel wire without damaging the rubber substrate. The separated rubber can be directly fed into a rubber shredding machine or tyre shredding machine for subsequent crushing processing. The steel wire remains undeformed and undamaged, resulting in a higher recycling value.
- Intelligent and convenient, saving labor and effort: Equipped with a fully automated control system, it features one-button start/stop, automatic feeding, automatic separation, and automatic steel wire collection. No professional technicians are required; one person can complete the entire operation, significantly reducing labor costs and solving the labor shortage problem for recycling companies. The operation is easy and simple, with a low learning curve.
- Wear-resistant and durable, long service life: The machine body adopts a thickened steel structure, the extrusion rollers are made of high-hardness alloy material, and the hydraulic system has excellent sealing performance. It can operate continuously for 24 hours under high intensity. Under normal maintenance, the equipment’s service life can reach 5-8 years, and the core components are guaranteed for 2 years.
- Wide adaptability and flexibility: It can process various types of waste tires, such as passenger car tires, truck tires, and engineering tires. It is compatible with different specifications of tire recycling production lines. It can be used alone or linked with equipment such as rubber shredding machines to achieve full automation of the waste tire recycling process.
- Environmentally friendly and energy-saving, compliance-free: The equipment operates without noise, dust, or wastewater discharge, meeting global environmental recycling standards. No additional environmental treatment facilities are required, helping companies avoid environmental compliance risks.
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What Are the Suitable Applications of a Tire Wire Removal Machine?
- Small to medium-sized waste tire recycling plants: As a core pre-processing device, it separates steel wires from waste tires, laying the foundation for subsequent rubber crushing and granulation, and meeting the capacity needs of small recycling plants.
- Large-scale tire recycling production lines: As a supporting pre-processing device, it works in conjunction with rubber shredding machines and rubber granulators to automate the entire waste tire recycling process, improving the efficiency of the entire production line.
- Rubber product processing plants: Used to separate steel wires from waste rubber products (such as waste tires and rubber seals), recovering rubber raw materials, achieving resource recycling, and reducing raw material procurement costs.
- Metal recycling companies: Specifically used to separate steel wires from waste tires, recovering metal resources, expanding the categories of metal recycling, and increasing recycling revenue.
- Construction waste treatment stations: Processing waste construction tires generated during construction projects, separating steel wires from rubber, achieving waste resource utilization, and reducing environmental pollution. 6. Auto Repair Shops: Process waste tires, separate steel wires, and sell them, creating an additional profit channel while achieving the harmless treatment of waste tires.
- Rubber Granule Production Plants: As a pre-processing device, ensure that the rubber fed into the rubber shredding machine is free of steel wire impurities, improving the quality of rubber granules and meeting the demands of the high-end market.
- Environmental Technology Companies: Used in waste tire resource recycling projects, aligning with environmental policy guidance, realizing “turning waste into treasure,” and enhancing the company’s environmental image.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tire Wire Removing Machines
A1: Yes, it is compatible with various types of waste tires, including passenger car tires, truck tires, and construction tires. Different models can handle different tire sizes. It can also be used in conjunction with a tire recycling production line to meet diverse needs.
A2: The main wear part is the hook. We use high-strength alloy steel, and under normal use, its lifespan can reach over one year, and replacement is very simple.
A3: We provide detailed video installation guides and remote video guidance. For large-scale tire recycling production lines, we can dispatch engineers for on-site installation.
A4: Absolutely. The rubber separated by the tire wire removal machine can be directly fed into a rubber shredding machine or tyre shredding machine for crushing, achieving integrated pre-treatment and crushing of waste tires, thus improving efficiency.
A5: Yes, the extracted steel wire is high-carbon steel, a very popular item in the scrap metal market.
A6: It is mainly affected by the equipment’s processing capacity, configuration level, materials and components, and customization requirements. Purchasing a complete set of equipment, such as a tire recycling production line, is more cost-effective than purchasing them individually, and bundled discounts are available.
