Waste tire recycling involves more than simply cutting tires into smaller pieces. Tires contain thick rubber, steel belts, and bead wire, so the equipment must be selected according to the material and final product requirements.

For most whole-tire recycling projects, a double shaft shredder is commonly considered for primary size reduction.

A double shaft shredder has two counter-rotating shafts equipped with cutting blades. The shafts pull in and shear bulky tire materials.

It is commonly used to reduce whole waste tires into rough chips for downstream processing.

Related equipment:

• 1200 TYPE DOUBLE SHAFT SHREDDER

• 800 TYPE DOUBLE SHAFT SHREDDER

• 600 TYPE DOUBLE SHAFT SHREDDER

The appropriate model depends on tire dimensions, required throughput, and configuration.

Single shaft shredders can be considered for certain secondary size-reduction applications where more controlled output sizing is required.

They should not automatically be treated as interchangeable with double shaft primary tire shredders.

Explore the SINGLE SHAFT SHREDDER and SINGLE SHAFT SHREDDER HT 1000 TYPE.

A typical tire recycling process may include:

• Primary shredding

• Secondary size reduction or rasping

• Magnetic steel separation

• Rubber granulation

• Textile fiber separation

• Fine grinding, if rubber powder is required

A COMPLETE TIRE RECYCLING LINE helps buyers understand the relationship between the different stages.

For further process information, see the WASTE TIRE CRUSHING AND GRINDING PRODUCTION LINE.

Before purchasing, confirm:

• Passenger, truck, or other tire types

• Maximum tire dimensions

• Required hourly capacity

• Target chip or granule size

• Steel and fiber separation requirements

• Available factory space

• Power supply and operating hours

Blade design and maintenance are also important. Review the CUSTOMIZED SHREDDER BLADES and TWIN SHAFT SHREDDER MAINTENANCE GUIDE.

A double shaft shredder is generally a strong starting point for primary whole-tire processing. However, the complete equipment configuration should be determined by your required output and recycling process.