Tire shredder is a low-speed, high-torque twin-shaft machine designed to tear whole tires into rubber chips for recycling. It is a core machine in automatic waste tire recycling systems, designed to efficiently process whole tires, such as truck tires, car tires, and even large OTR tires into uniform tire pieces. The shredded rubber output is ideal for further processing into rubber granules or crumb rubber. The finished products are used to produce reclaimed rubber, modified asphalt, rubber bricks, pyrolysis oil, sealing strips, insulating rubber materials, waterproof materials, drainage pipes, paving of roads and runways, road coverings, TDF, TDA, etc.
Equipped with high-strength alloy steel blades, a robust gearbox system, and intelligent overload protection, the machine can easily cut through steel-belted tires and ensure reliable long-term performance. It delivers powerful tearing, shearing, and cutting performance while maintaining stable and continuous operation under heavy-duty conditions.
Kowloon Machinery provides Complete Automatic Waste Tire Recycling Line, which can process waste tires into rubber granules or rubber powder, the output size can be adjusted according to customer needs.
Waste tire recycling system is mainly used for crushing truck tires, car tires, bus tires, agricultural tires, OTR (off-the-road) tires and various rubber products like belt, seal parts, pipes into rubber granules or rubber powder with required fineness, to realize the recycling and reusing of waste tires. After debeading or wire drawing, whole tires can be fed directly into the shredder.
Car Tire
Truck Tire
Bus Tire
OTR Tire
Tire shredder works by using powerful cutting and tearing forces to break down whole or pre-cut tires into smaller, manageable rubber pieces. When waste tires are fed into the hopper, a heavy-duty rotor system equipped with high-strength alloy steel blades begins to rotate at low speed with high torque. These interlocking blades grip, shear, and tear the rubber while also cutting through embedded steel wires inside the tires.
As the shredding process continues, the material is gradually reduced in size until it passes through the screen, ensuring uniform output. The machine is designed to handle tough tire structures efficiently while minimizing noise, dust, and energy consumption.
Through this robust mechanical action, a tire shredder transforms end-of-life tires into reusable rubber chunks, which can be further processed into crumb rubber, fuel, or other recycled materials, supporting sustainable tire recycling solutions.
Please watch the tire recycling machine working video below:
Equipped with intelligent control system, enabling continuous and automated tire shredding with minimal manual intervention.
Quickly breaks whole or pre-cut tires into uniform rubber chunks for further processing.
Ensures powerful shredding force with stable operation, low noise, and reduced dust generation.
Designed for continuous operation, suitable for large-scale tire recycling plants.
Delivers stable, powerful, and reliable shredding performance even under heavy-duty continuous operation.
Alloy steel cutters provide long service life and strong resistance to abrasion.
Can be combined with conveyors, tire rasper, and rubber granulator for complete tire recycling system.
Tailored configurations available to meet different tire types, capacity requirements, and recycling line layouts.
Before choosing a tire shredder model, customers should consider material type, output size requirement, processing capacity, and workshop conditions. Different blade thickness, shaft structure, and motor power are designed for various recycling applications. The following technical parameters will help you select the most suitable shredding solution.
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Model |
JLTS1200D |
JLTS1500D |
JLTS2000D |
JLTS2600D |
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Motor |
45kw+45kw |
55kw+55kw / 75kw+75kw |
75kw+75kw / 90kw+90kw |
90kw+90kw / 110kw+110kw |
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Motor brand |
WN/Siemens/ABB/WEG |
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Gearbox |
2 units, planetary type, motor direct connected, gear driven |
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Shredder chamber (inner) |
1180*1050mm |
1480*1050mm |
1920x1250mm |
2520*1450mm |
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Rotor speed |
8-12rpm |
8-12rpm |
6-8rpm |
6-8rpm |
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Shaft diameter |
530mm |
560mm / 600mm |
600mm / 650mm |
720mm / 900mm |
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Screen hole size |
Dia.50mm-200mm |
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Dimension |
3.2x2x1.9m |
4x1.7x2.4m |
5.5x3.5x3m |
6.2x4.3x3.3m |
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Weight |
16500kg |
18000-22000kg |
25000-28000kg |
32000-34000kg |
Tell us your waste type, capacity, and workshop size. Our engineers will recommend the right model, provide a tire shredder price, and design a free 2D layout plan for your tire recycling line. Contact us now!
Our Tire Shredder has been successfully installed in numerous recycling projects around the world, serving customers in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. These real-world applications demonstrate the machine’s strong shredding capacity, stable performance, and adaptability to different tire recycling requirements. From small-scale operations to large industrial plants, our equipment consistently delivers efficient size reduction, reliable operation, and long-term durability.
Project 1: In 2026, installed a complete tire shredding line in Hungary for processing passenger and truck tires into rubber granules.
Project 2: In 2025, Czech customers purchased a complete tire recycling system used to handle large volumes of truck tires and car tires.
Project 3: In 2024, we provided a customized solution for our Turkish customers, transforming waste tires into reusable rubber materials for use in the construction applications.
Project 4: In 2019, Spanish customer purchased the JLTS2600D tire shredder and auxiliary equipment to process OTR tires into small pieces.
Project 5: In 2024, we installed a complete waste tire recycling line in Australia, operating stably.
Project 6: In 2025, we supplied a small-scale fully automated rubber tire recycling line to a client in Mauritania, Africa, for the production of rubber powder.
In a full tire recycling system, the process typically follows: Tire Debeader → Tire Shredder → Tire Rasper → Magnetic Separator → Rubber Granulator → Rubber Powder Grinder. The tire shredder plays the central role in reducing tire volume and preparing material for efficient separation and granulation.
As a professional manufacturer, Kowloon Machinery provide customized tire recycling solution depending on your requirements. Through the whole process of intelligent automation, waste tires resource system realizes the high-value recycling of tires: the tire bead wires are precisely stripped with a tire debeader. Tires are crushed into 50-100mm by a double-shaft shredder, and then crushed into 10-20mm by a tire rasper. The residual wire is completely separated by magnetic separations. Furthermore, the crushed rubber is processed into 1-7mm by a rubber granulator or 5-80 mesh by a rubber powder grinder. There is ladder type air separator to remove fiber impurities, and a pulse dust removal system to achieve clean production. The entire system is monitored by a plc intelligent control center and has fault warning and linkage control functions.
If you’re planning to start or upgrade a tire recycling project, we can provide a complete and customized solution based on your requirement like tire type, processing capacity, outlet size and factory layout. Please feel free to contact us for detailed information and the latest quotation!
The Tire Cutter is used in semi-automatic lines to cut tires into sections before crushing, while the Tire Shredder directly shreds whole tires into small pieces in fully automatic lines, providing higher efficiency and continuous operation.
| Comparison Item | Tire Shredder (Fully Automatic Line) | Tire Cutter (Semi-Automatic Line) |
| Role in Line | Primary size reduction machine | Pre-cutting machine before crushing |
| Processing Method | Low-speed, high-torque tearing & shredding | Hydraulic blade cutting |
| Input Material | Whole tires | Whole tires |
| Output Result | 50–150 mm tire pieces | 2–6 large tire sections |
| Automation Level | Fully automatic continuous shredding | Semi-automatic, manual feeding required |
| Working Principle | Twin shafts with intermeshing blades | Hydraulic guillotine cutting blade |
| Production Efficiency | High capacity, continuous operation | Lower capacity, batch cutting process |
| Labor Requirement | Minimal manual intervention | Requires operator for feeding and positioning |
| Equipment Cost | Higher investment, higher efficiency | Lower investment, simpler structure |
| Suitable For | Large-scale tire recycling plants | Small tire recycling workshops |
Our tire shredder can handle passenger car tires, truck tires, bus tires, and even large OTR (off-the-road) tires, depending on the machine model and blade configuration.
After being processed by a tire debeader machine, the whole tires can be fed directly into the tire shredder. However, due to their extremely large diameter, OTR tires need to be pre-cut before shredding.
The output size is usually between 50–150 mm and can be adjusted by changing the blade configuration or screen system.
Yes. The high-strength alloy steel blades and high-torque design allow the shredder to cut through embedded steel wires during operation. After shredding, the material will enter the Tire Rasper Machine to separate rubber and steel wire.
Depending on the model, capacity can range from 1 to 5 tons per hour for industrial tire recycling plants.
Yes. It is designed for heavy-duty, continuous operation with overload protection and an automatic reverse system.
Blade lifespan depends on workload and tire type, but high-quality blades can run for long periods before requiring sharpening or replacement.
Absolutely. It is typically the core machine in a tire recycling line and works together with conveyors, tire debeader, tire rasper, and rubber granulator.
Share your tire type, required capacity, outlet material size and available space with us. Our technicians will analyze your project, recommend the suitable model, and provide a detailed price together with a free 2D layout plan for your tire recycling business.
Kowloon Machinery provides heavy-duty tire shredders with durable alloy steel blades, robust gearbox systems, intelligent overload protection, and customized configurations to meet different tire recycling requirements worldwide.
With 20 years of experience in recycling equipment manufacturing, Kowloon Machinery provides reliable and heavy-duty double shaft shredders designed for demanding industrial applications. More than 3000 machines have been delivered to over 80 countries, serving metal recycling plants, tire recycling lines, biomass waste recycling factory, and solid waste processing projects worldwide. Every shredder is fully tested before shipment to ensure stable performance and long service life. Backed by CE and ISO certifications, professional engineering support, and customized recycling solutions, Kowloon Machinery helps customers build efficient and profitable shredding systems.
We warmly welcome customers from around the world to visit our factory and see the double shaft shredder manufacturing process in person. During the visit, you can observe raw material machining, blade production, machine assembly, and live testing with real scrap materials. This transparent process helps customers clearly understand our production standards, quality control, and equipment performance before placing an order.
Our engineers will also provide on-site explanations and discuss your project requirements, offering practical suggestions for your scrap metal recycling line. A factory visit is the best way to build confidence in the machine quality and our long-term cooperation.
To ensure long-term, stable operation of the double shaft shredder, we provide a complete spare parts supply system and reliable after-sales support. Key components such as shredder blades, shafts, bearings, and gearbox parts are manufactured with high-strength alloy materials and kept in regular stock for fast replacement. Our blade design focuses on wear resistance and easy maintenance, allowing customers to reduce downtime and operating costs.
We also offer clear guidance on blade replacement, routine maintenance, and spare parts management. With sufficient inventory and responsive technical support, customers can quickly obtain original parts and professional assistance whenever needed, ensuring the double shaft shredder continues to run efficiently in demanding scrap metal recycling environments.
We provide complete support for the shipping and installation of every double shaft shredder to ensure smooth delivery and fast commissioning at the customer site. Before shipment, each machine is carefully packed, reinforced, and loaded to prevent damage during long-distance transportation. Detailed layout drawings, foundation requirements, and electrical connection plans are prepared in advance to help customers get ready before the equipment arrives.
After delivery, our engineers offer remote guidance or on-site installation support, including assembly, wiring, testing, and operator training. From unloading the machine to trial operation with real scrap materials, we ensure the double shaft shredder runs safely and efficiently as part of the scrap metal recycling line.
Our double shaft shredders are manufactured in compliance with international quality and safety standards to ensure reliable performance in demanding recycling environments. The equipment is built according to CE requirements for machinery safety and follows ISO quality management standards throughout the production process. From raw material selection and machining to assembly and final testing, every step is strictly controlled to guarantee durability and operational stability. Certification documents and test reports can be provided upon request, giving customers full confidence that the double shaft shredder meets global industry requirements for scrap metal recycling applications.
