Waste Tire Recycling Equipment
Tire Shredder Machine for Sale for Waste Tire Recycling
HVST manufactures heavy-duty tire shredders, tire shredder machines and industrial tire shredding equipment for processing passenger, truck, bus and OTR tires into controlled-size rubber chips. Our tire shredders for sale can operate independently or as the primary size-reduction stage in a complete tire recycling system.
A tire shredder machine is used for the primary size reduction of waste tires before further steel separation, granulation or grinding. Whole or pre-cut tires are fed into the shredding chamber and reduced into rubber chips suitable for tire recycling, rubber mulch, TDF and crumb rubber production.
HVST tire shredders use a heavy-duty double-shaft cutting system designed specifically for waste tire processing. Depending on the model and blade configuration, the machine can produce approximately 50–200 mm tire chips with capacities ranging from 1 to 30 T/h.
The shredding chamber, blade thickness, motor power, gearbox, feeding system and discharge configuration can be selected according to tire diameter, required capacity and downstream processing requirements.
An industrial tire shredder is designed for continuous processing in waste tire recycling plants. Compared with light-duty general-purpose shredders, tire shredder equipment requires higher torque, stronger shafts, wear-resistant blades and a reinforced frame to handle steel-belted tires reliably.
The double-shaft structure grips and tears tires at relatively low speed and high torque. Automatic reversing protects the machine against overload, while optional screening and return systems can help control tire chip size.
HVST industrial tire shredders can be configured as a standalone machine or integrated with conveyors, screens, magnetic separators, raspers and rubber granulators.
HVST provides industrial tire shredders for sale in different machine sizes and capacities for small, medium and large waste tire recycling projects.
A rubber tire shredder machine can be used for several tire recycling applications:
Different tire shredder models are available for:
For British-English markets, this equipment is also commonly described as a tyre shredder or tyre shredding machine.
HVST offers several tire shredder models for different tire sizes and production capacities. Model selection should be based on the maximum tire diameter, required output size, hourly capacity and downstream recycling process.
| Model | Input Size | Output Size | Capacity | Motor | Blades | Dimensions | Weight |
| TS-800 | 800 mm | 50×50 mm | 1–2 T/h | 2×22 kW | 16 pcs | 4×2.6×3.2 m | 8 T |
| TS-1200 | 1200 mm | 60×60 mm | 3–5 T/h | 2×45/55 kW | 20 pcs | 4.8×2.8×3.5 m | 14 T |
| TS-1600 | 1600 mm | 50–150 mm | 6–8 T/h | 2×75 kW | 16–30 pcs | 5×2×3.4 m | 18 T |
| TS-1800 | 1800 mm | 50–150 mm | 7–10 T/h | 2×90/110 kW | 20–24 pcs | 5.6×2×3.4 m | 23 T |
| TS-2000 | 2000 mm | 75–200 mm | 10–15 T/h | 2×110 kW | 20–30 pcs | 6×2.4×4 m | 36 T |
| TS-2400 | 2400 mm | 100–200 mm | 20–30 T/h | 2×160 kW | 16–24 pcs | 7.4×3.2×5.2 m | 56 T |
Note: Specifications can be adjusted according to tire type, required capacity, output size and project configuration.
An industrial tire shredder machine is built around a heavy-duty dual-shaft cutting system. The main components are designed to handle the rubber, textile and steel reinforcement found in waste passenger, truck and bus tires.
Two counter-rotating shafts grip the tire and pull it into the shredding chamber. The low-speed, high-torque design provides strong tearing force while reducing unnecessary high-speed impact during tire processing.
Wear-resistant alloy blades are mounted along the two shafts to tear waste tires into rubber chips. Blade thickness, spacing and arrangement can be selected according to the required tire chip size and processing capacity.
The motor and heavy-duty gearbox provide the torque required for continuous tire shredding. Motor power is matched to the shredder model, maximum tire size and hourly production requirement.
The reinforced shredding chamber, shaft supports and machine frame are designed to withstand repeated cutting loads during industrial tire recycling. Larger shredder models use heavier structural components for truck tires, bus tires and high-capacity applications.
The tire shredding machine can automatically reverse the shafts when excessive load or material blockage is detected. This helps release jammed material and protects the cutting system during continuous operation.
The output size of a tire shredder depends mainly on blade width, blade spacing, cutting chamber configuration and whether a screening system is used. HVST tire shredders can typically produce tire chips from approximately 50 mm to 200 mm depending on the selected machine model.
For applications that require more consistent rubber chip size, the tire shredding equipment can be configured with a screening and return system. Material that reaches the required size is discharged, while oversized tire pieces are returned to the shredding chamber for further size reduction.
| Typical Output Size | Shredder Configuration | Common Application |
| 100–200 mm | Primary tire shredder | Volume reduction and primary shredding |
| 75–150 mm | Industrial tire shredder | General tire recycling and further processing |
| 50–100 mm | Shredder with screening and return system | Controlled rubber chip production |
The final tire chip size should be selected according to the downstream process. Larger chips may be suitable for primary volume reduction, while smaller and more consistent chips are generally preferred when the material will continue to further recycling stages.
High-torque shredding: dual-shaft cutting provides the force required to process steel-belted waste tires.
Controlled tire chip output: blade width and optional screening systems can be selected according to downstream processing requirements.
Heavy-duty construction: reinforced shafts, bearing housings and machine frame support continuous industrial operation.
Wear-resistant blades: high-strength alloy cutting blades are designed for repeated tire shredding.
Automatic reversing: the control system can reverse the shafts when abnormal load or material blockage is detected.
Flexible configuration: conveyors, disc screens and downstream tire recycling equipment can be integrated with the shredder.
A tire shredding machine uses two counter-rotating shafts fitted with cutting blades. The blades grip the tire, pull it into the shredding chamber and tear the rubber, steel reinforcement and textile structure into smaller tire chips.
Depending on the required final product, the shredded tire chips may be discharged directly or returned through a screening system for additional size reduction. In some markets, a machine used mainly to produce larger tire chips may also be described as a tire chipper.
After primary shredding, the material can continue through rasper machines, magnetic separators, rubber granulators, fiber separators and screening equipment to produce cleaner and smaller rubber products.
The correct tire shredder depends mainly on tire size, hourly processing capacity, target chip size and the final application of the shredded material.
Suitable for lower-capacity recycling projects and passenger or light truck tire processing.
Suitable for continuous processing of passenger, truck and bus tires in commercial tire recycling plants.
Suitable for large tire recycling facilities, TDF plants and projects requiring higher hourly throughput.
For projects that require on-site tire processing or frequent relocation, see our mobile tire shredder.
A tire shredder machine can be supplied as a standalone machine or combined with auxiliary equipment according to the required tire chip size and downstream process. The configuration does not need to be the same for every tire recycling project.
| Configuration | Main Equipment | Suitable Application |
| Standalone Tire Shredder | Tire shredder + discharge conveyor | Basic tire size reduction and volume reduction |
| Shredding and Screening System | Tire shredder + screen + return conveyor | Production of more consistent rubber tire chips |
| Shredding and Steel Removal System | Tire shredder + screening + magnetic separation | Projects requiring cleaner shredded tire material |
| Complete Tire Recycling System | Primary shredder + downstream size reduction and separation equipment | Rubber mulch, rubber granules and other recycled rubber products |
A standalone shredder is suitable when the main requirement is to reduce whole waste tires into manageable tire chips for storage, transportation or later processing.
A screening and return conveyor can be added when more consistent output size is required. Oversized tire pieces are automatically returned for another shredding cycle instead of being discharged with finished material.
When steel separation is required after shredding, magnetic separation equipment can be installed after the discharge section to remove exposed ferrous material from the shredded tire stream.
The tire shredder normally performs the first major size-reduction stage in a complete tire recycling equipment system.
Depending on the final product, the recycling process may also include:
A tire shredder is mainly used for primary size reduction and normally produces larger tire chips. Tire crushers, granulators and grinding machines are used at later processing stages to produce smaller rubber granules or rubber powder.
Industrial tire shredders should be checked as a complete mechanical and electrical system before shipment. Factory inspection focuses on the cutting shafts, blades, motor and gearbox operation, control system, reversing function and material discharge.
For a complete tire shredding machine system, conveyors, screening equipment and return sections can also be checked together according to the project configuration. This helps confirm that the main equipment works together correctly before installation at the customer's site.
Waste tires can be used to observe feeding, shaft rotation, tire gripping, shredding performance and rubber chip discharge. The resulting material also provides a practical reference for checking whether the selected blade and screening configuration matches the required output size.
Important mechanical areas such as the cutting chamber, shafts, blades, bearings, gearbox and frame should be inspected before packing. Electrical and control functions should also be checked according to the final machine configuration.
For projects supplied with conveyors or screening and return systems, the equipment layout and material flow can be checked as a complete tire shredding system rather than evaluating the shredder alone.
A tire shredder machine is industrial size-reduction equipment used to process waste tires into rubber chips before further recycling, granulation, grinding or TDF production.
Depending on the model, tire shredders can process passenger car tires, truck tires, bus tires, OTR tires and other industrial rubber materials.
Typical output ranges from approximately 50 mm to 200 mm depending on machine model, blade configuration and screening system.
HVST tire shredder models cover approximately 1–30 T/h, with different machine sizes available for small, medium and large tire recycling projects.
Yes. The shredder can work with conveyors, screening systems, rasper machines, magnetic separators, granulators and fiber separation equipment in a complete tire recycling line.
The price depends on machine size, capacity, motor power, blade configuration and auxiliary equipment. See our tire shredder machine price guide for detailed cost factors and quotation information.
HVST manufactures industrial tire shredder machines for waste tire recycling projects worldwide. Different shredder models and system configurations are available according to tire type, processing capacity, required tire chip size and downstream application.
Contact us with your tire type, required capacity and target output size to select a suitable tire shredding machine for your project.
