Types Of Tire Shredders

There are numerous ways to recycle tires and  shredding is just one of the many options. In order to recycle tires properly tire shredders are being utilized to get the job done. Recycled tires can either be shredded for the landfill or used as a cover.

Typically, there are kinds of tire shredders for recycling purposes. These are  the high-speed and low-speed shredders. A High-speed tire shredder is designed in the shape of a tub. The tires have to undergo different shredding and grinding processes. Most of this machine’s grinder uses a lot of power to efficiently break down the rubbers of the tires. An excellent reason to use this tub size shredder is because it yields a larger output. No less than 4,000 tires are actually processed in an hour.

Rotary Shear or Low-speed tire shredders are best known as the common tire recycling equipment. The blades fitted in this type of shredder help reduce maintenance costs, as this shredder is big on tire feeds. The tire does not bounce whenever the entire wheel goes into the shredder.

No matter what type of tire shredder will be used the type of tires should be determined because each one of these tires processes a little differently. Whether light truck tires, passenger tires, truck tires or agricultural tires each type of tire requires different setting.

Tire shredding and granulation is essentially a hazardous process. There is a higher risk of  fire inicident with systems that requires removal of steel since this can create a spark. This is the  main reason why some machines have heat and fire detectors plus other systems that will prevent fires. For example, some machines are fitted with water misters and temperature detectors that will automatically shut down the machine once it has reached maximum temperature. Disaster might happen if these tire shredders are not managed and watched properly.

Furthermore, the maintenance of tire shredders is very costly. Changing the worn knife is the single largest maintenance expense. The real expense of shredding comes from the machine that cuts the rubber that contains metal.