How to Start a Tire Shredding Business From Scratch?

How to Start a Tire Shredding Business From Scratch?

Starting a tire shredding business can be a profitable business if done right. Here are some steps to help you get started.

Ensure sufficient supply of raw materials – waste tires

Truck and car tires are a major source of scrap. As vehicle numbers rise, they’re used in vast quantities. Worldwide, many are replaced annually due to wear, etc. In a medium city, discarded car tires can number in the tens of thousands yearly. This high replacement rate means stable recycling resources. If you can access these tires, consider starting a tire shredding recycling business.

Industrial vehicle tires

Industrial vehicle tires (e.g., forklift tires) are another potential source of raw materials. These tires are often larger and more durable than truck and car tires, but they can also be more difficult to obtain. You can reach out to industrial companies, warehouses, and construction sites to see if they are willing to sell their used forklift tires. In any case, as long as you have a source of scrap tires, please continue reading.

The tire shredding machines you need

Tyre shredder

Two-shaft shredding machine, with strong tearing force. It can crush whole tire into rubber blocks(3-8cm). With this equipment, you don’t need another machine to pull out steel wire from tire bead, because this double-shaft shredder can shred tires and steel wires together.

Hammer mill

The hammer mill crush rubber granules into more smaller size (0-15mm). Compared with the double - shaft shredder, the hammer mill can be regarded as the secondary shredding stage for tires. Moreover, in this secondary crushing process, the tire scraps need to be crushed twice by the hammer mill. First time, after passing through the hammer mill, tire fragments will be 10-15mm. Subsequently, upon going through the hammer mill secondly, the fragments will exit the discharge port with 0-4mm.

Vibrating Screen Sieve

The vibrating screen is motor-driven to vibrate. When the crushed-tire mix (including rubber, metal, sand, and dust) is put on it, the motor starts. The vibration makes the material move. The screen has a set mesh size. Small metal pieces and sand/dust, being smaller than the mesh, fall through by gravity, while the larger rubber particles stay on top. Thus, it effectively separates the rubber from impurities.

Magnetic separator

Magnetic separating machine separate steel wire from the mixture of rubber granule and steel wire. Remove the residual tiny steel wire.

Air Separator (Pulse Jet Baghouse Dust Collector)

After shredding tires, you get a mix of nylon fibers, dust, and rubber. The air separator can remove the nylon and other impurities. It works like this: Airflow suspends the material in the duct. Lighter stuff like fibers and dust is carried further by the air, while heavier rubber particles fall closer due to gravity, separating the light impurities from the rubber.

Design a proposal for your tyre shredding business

The location of your tire recycling business is crucial. You need to find an area that is large enough to accommodate your shredding equipment and storage facilities. Additionally, you should consider factors such as accessibility, zoning regulations, and proximity to suppliers and customers. You may also need to obtain permits and licenses depending on your location.

When it comes to choosing a tire shredding production line, you have two options: semi-automatic and fully automatic. Semi-automatic lines require more manual labor but are often less expensive. Fully automatic lines are more efficient but can be more expensive to purchase and maintain. Consider your budget, production volume, and labor costs when making this decision.

Once you have shredded the tires, you need to decide what to do with the resulting products. Two common options are rubber chips and rubber crumbs. Rubber chips can be used in landscaping, playgrounds, and as a fuel source. Rubber crumbs can be used in sports fields, artificial turf, and as a filler material. Consider the market demand for these products in your area and choose the option that best suits your business goals.

In conclusion, starting a tire shredding business requires careful planning and consideration. By ensuring a sufficient supply of raw materials, designing a solid business proposal, and choosing the right equipment and end products, you can set yourself up for success. If you want to purchase machines or hope to get a business plan, please contact us, we are online 24 hours a day. Now, fill in the form and send us an email!

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