Tire shredders are the entry point into the tire recycling business.

How do tire shredders work?
One of the simplest yet most ingenious aspects of a tire shredder comes from its effective use of gravity. Tire shredders can be up to 20 feet tall. A conveyor belt transports the waste tires to the top of the shredder. From there, the tire falls into the shredder. Two rotating shafts with sharp blades (or teeth) shred the tires in the shredding cabinet.
Gravity moves the tires through the system, making the process less likely to jam or overheat. Using gravity also makes the tire shredder as energy efficient as possible, which is an important aspect for many tire recycling companies.
Double shaft shredders are named for the two oppositely rotating shafts that use teeth to tear and shred tires.

What kind of tires can a shredder process?
The vast majority of scrap tires are the tires you see every day on passenger cars and 16-wheeler trucks. However, there are many different types of tires used in industrial settings.
For example, farmers use tractors and harvesters with large tires. Manufacturers expand these tires to increase traction. The larger surface area helps the tractor stay on the muddy ground instead of sinking in. Digging for mines also requires large tires. Mining dump trucks require huge tires to carry extremely heavy loads up steep slopes, and tires still wear out faster than in almost any other industry.

Do shredders need maintenance?
Yes. Especially the teeth, parallel rotor and motor. Purchasing new sharp teeth and lubricating oil are the main costs of maintaining a tire shredder. The rest of the frame needs to be kept rust free and cleaned regularly. Overall, for the amount of work a tire shredder does, it requires very little maintenance compared to many assembly line machines and similar industrial equipment.

What is the output of a tire shredder?
Most primary shredders crush whole tires into tire chips ranging in size from 5 to 15 cm. These pieces then typically go through more crushers and tire shredders to obtain a more uniform and cleaner rubber product. You can sell this product as tire-derived fuel or further recycle it for use in roads, landscaping projects, playgrounds and artificial turf.
The purpose of tire shredding is to convert bulky, unwieldy, and commonly discarded, scrap tires into a more versatile rubber product that lasts longer and reduces the number of tires polluting the environment in landfills and on the side of the road.

Some key things to consider when purchasing new tire shredding equipment:
● Is the equipment suitable for the type of tires you plan to recycle?
● Is there a conveyor belt to carry the tires to the port? Many equipment retailers (e.g. Luodate) sell conveyors for moving bulky tires to the main shredder inlet or from one machine to another.
● How many tires can be processed per hour? The number of tires that can be processed per unit of time is directly related to how much profit you can make from your tire recycling line.
● Does the motor have a history of overheating? Overheating can cause serious delays. It is worth purchasing a high-end shredder and installing it in a well-ventilated area to get the most out of your tire shredding equipment.
● Is the shredder designed for recycling tires? There are many general-purpose shredders on the market that can help shred a variety of different materials, from plastics to metals to wood. Purchasing a shredder designed to shred tires will yield the best results.

Tires can be recycled, but they must be shredded with a machine. A tire shredder crushes the entire tire into small recyclable pieces. This reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Tire shredders use compression, shearing and grinding to break tire pieces into consistent pieces.

Tire shredders are the entry point into the tire recycling business. They are an important part of the tire recycling process, breaking down rubber for continuous mechanical components. It’s worth investing in quality shredders that have been carefully designed to operate efficiently for many years. If you have additional questions, contact the team at Luodate Tire Recycling Equipment to determine which machine is best for your business.