Primary Size Reduction for Tire Recycling
Tire Shredder Machine for Rubber Tire & Tyre Recycling
Convert debeaded car and truck tires into uniform rubber chips for pyrolysis, tire-derived fuel, civil engineering fill, or downstream granulation. This low-speed, high-torque tire shredder is built for stable throughput, lower blade wear, and easier handling of bulky waste tires.
Why This Tire Shredder Works in Real Recycling Plants
The first shredding stage sets the economics of a tire recycling project. Stable feed, controlled chip size, and manageable wear matter more than headline power alone.
High Torque for Dense, Elastic Tire Bodies
A planetary gear reducer delivers the low-speed, high-torque cutting force needed for whole passenger and truck tires, helping the machine pull material consistently instead of skating over the tread.
Low-Noise Operation
The slow-speed design supports a more stable shredding cycle with less shock and lower operating noise than high-speed reduction equipment.
Wear-Resistant Alloy Cutting Edges
Hard-alloy blade edges are built for abrasive service, helping plants maintain chip quality and reduce the frequency of unplanned blade intervention.
Blade Service Without Full Chamber Dismantling
The shredding chamber is arranged for practical maintenance access, so operators can replace wear parts faster and shorten downtime during routine servicing.
Uniform Chip Sizing for Downstream Value Recovery
An integrated rotary screener controls discharge size, producing more uniform tire chips for pyrolysis feed preparation, TDF, civil engineering use, or further granulation.
Lower Transport and Storage Cost
Reducing bulky tires into chips cuts the storage footprint and makes the material easier to convey, stockpile, and load into the next process.
Where Tire Shredder Output Creates Commercial Value
Uniform tire chips are easier to sell, meter, and process than whole waste tires. This makes the shredder a key entry machine in several tire recycling flows.
Tire-Derived Fuel
Sized chips are used as a high-calorific alternative fuel in cement kilns, paper mills, and industrial boilers.
Pyrolysis Feed Preparation
Stable chip size improves metering and reactor feeding for plants recovering pyrolysis oil, carbon black, and steel.
Civil Engineering Fill
Processed tire chips can be used in lightweight fill, embankments, drainage layers, and landfill engineering projects.
Crumb Rubber Lines
As a primary shredder, the machine prepares tire chips for granulators, steel separation, fiber removal, and powder milling.
Volume Reduction at Collection Yards
Reduce transport inefficiency and storage pressure when waste tires accumulate faster than downstream processing capacity.
Integrated Tire Recycling Projects
Fits into full tire recycling systems where debeading, shredding, granulation, and steel liberation are designed as one line.
Recommended Tire Shredding Workflow
The tire shredder performs best when the upstream bead-removal step is done correctly and the downstream chip target is defined before installation.
Remove the Bead Wire
Debeading protects the cutter set from concentrated steel at the tire sidewall and improves downstream reliability.
Feed Whole Tires
Passenger and truck tires are loaded into the hopper according to the selected model and feed opening.
High-Torque Primary Shredding
The low-speed cutting system tears the tire body into manageable rubber pieces with controlled load and steady rotation.
Screen and Discharge Chips
The rotary screener defines the chip size so the output matches downstream pyrolysis, TDF, or granulation requirements.
Dedicated Tire Shredder vs General-Purpose Low-Duty Reduction
Waste tires are elastic, dense, and dirty. A machine built for rigid plastics alone is often not the right answer for continuous tire processing.
| Decision Factor | This Tire Shredder | Low-Duty General Reduction Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Torque Reserve for Tire Bodies | Built for dense, elastic tire structures and continuous heavy load | More likely to stall or wear quickly on heavy tire service |
| Chip Size Control | Rotary screening helps standardize the discharged chip size | Output can be less consistent without integrated sizing control |
| Blade Maintenance Access | Service-oriented chamber design reduces maintenance downtime | Maintenance procedures can be slower and less practical |
| Best Downstream Fit | Pyrolysis, TDF, tire recycling lines, and civil engineering applications | Often suitable only for lighter-duty pre-breaking or intermittent use |
| Project Goal | Built for profitable waste tire volume reduction and controlled chip production | Better as a compromise machine than a tire-focused production unit |
Technical Specifications
Typical tire shredder configurations for passenger and truck tire processing. Final throughput depends on tire construction, pre-treatment quality, and selected output size.
| Parameter | RTMSS900 | RTMSS1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0.8-3 t/h | 2-5 t/h |
| Feeding Size | ≤ Phi850 mm | ≤ Phi1250 mm |
| Output Size | ≤ 50 x 50 mm | ≤ 60 x 60 mm |
| Motor Power | 45 + 4 kW | 155 + 7.5 kW |
| Main Shaft Speed | 16 rpm | 13 rpm |
| Machine Weight | 7.6 tonne | 21 tonne |
Machine Gallery
Reference views of tire and rubber shredding equipment used in heavy-duty recycling applications.
Watch the Tire Shredder in Operation
See how debeaded tires are reduced into uniform chips ready for the next stage of recycling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about tire preparation, chip sizing, maintenance, and downstream use.
Yes. For best performance and blade protection, the bead wire should be removed before shredding. Debeading reduces concentrated steel impact at the sidewall and helps the line run more reliably.
The RTMSS900 is suitable for feed up to Phi850 mm, while the RTMSS1300 handles larger tires up to Phi1250 mm. Final model selection depends on tire diameter, sidewall thickness, and target hourly throughput.
The discharge size is controlled by the integrated rotary screener. Selecting the correct screen arrangement helps match the shredder output to pyrolysis, TDF, civil engineering, or granulation requirements.
The cutting edges are made from wear-resistant alloy material and designed for easier replacement access. Routine service is faster because the chamber does not need to be fully dismantled for normal blade maintenance.
In many projects, yes. The answer depends on the downstream feed specification. If the chip size and cleanliness match the receiving process, the shredded output can be fed directly to pyrolysis or used as tire-derived fuel.
Plan the Right Tire Shredding Setup
Send us your tire type, maximum tire diameter, expected tons per hour, and target chip size. We will recommend the correct model, pre-treatment step, and downstream line layout.
