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Tire Shredder Machine for Waste Tire Recycling

YUXI tire shredder machine is built for whole tire pre-shredding, truck tire size reduction, TDF chip preparation and rubber recycling lines. The dual-shaft cutting chamber works with a disc screen return system, so oversized rubber pieces are sent back automatically instead of being manually sorted.

Whole Tire ShreddingDual-Shaft ShredderReturn Material ScreeningTDF / Rubber Chip Output

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What Is a Tire Shredder Machine?

A tire shredder machine is industrial size-reduction equipment used to cut scrap tires, waste rubber and tire-derived materials into smaller pieces for recycling, fuel preparation or downstream granulation.

For a waste tire recycling project, the shredder is usually the first heavy-duty machine after tire feeding or bead wire removal. It has to handle elastic rubber, steel wire, fabric cord, uneven tire shapes and sudden feeding load changes. That is why a normal plastic shredder or light-duty crusher is not suitable for whole tire recycling. The YUXI design uses a twin shaft tire shredder structure. Two counter-rotating shafts pull the tire into the cutting chamber, shear it with alloy blades, and discharge rough rubber pieces onto the screening section. The screen separates qualified material from oversized pieces. Oversized material returns to the shredder for another pass.

Factory view of the shredding chamber, conveyor layout and discharge section.

What Tires and Rubber Materials Can Be Processed?

The machine can be configured for passenger tires, truck tires, construction tires and mixed rubber waste. The final model depends on tire diameter, steel content and required output size.

Passenger & Car Tires

Suitable for common scrap tire collection, tire recycling plants and rubber chip production. It can be used before wire separation, granulation or rubber powder grinding.

Truck & Bus Tires

Truck tires have thicker rubber and stronger wire. A heavy duty tire shredder machine needs higher torque, stronger blades and stable feeding.

OTR & Construction Tires

For large OTR tires, the project may need pre-cutting, bead removal or a customized feeding system before shredding.

Rubber Conveyor Belts

Rubber belts and industrial rubber sheets can be processed when the feeding size and steel reinforcement are confirmed.

Rubber Blocks & Scraps

Rubber pads, tubes, seals, soles and production offcuts can be shredded as part of a rubber recycling line.

Tire-Derived Fuel Feedstock

When the target is TDF, the shredder and screen are selected around chip size, steel tolerance and downstream fuel requirements.

Working Principle: Feeding, Shredding, Screening and Return

The key difference between this tire shredder and a basic twin-shaft shredder is the return material screening system. It reduces oversized discharge and keeps the output more stable.

Feeding

Scrap tires are fed by conveyor or loader into the hopper. The feed height and conveyor angle can be adjusted for plant layout.

Dual-Shaft Shredding

Two low-speed, high-torque shafts grip and shear the tire. The structure is more suitable for steel wire rubber than high-speed impact crushing.

Disc Screening

Qualified pieces pass through the screening section. Large pieces stay on the screen and move toward the return route.

Automatic Return

Oversized material is returned to the shredder for secondary cutting, reducing manual sorting and uneven output.

Feeding, shredding and discharge shown from real machine testing.

Output Size and Final Product Direction

Before choosing a tire shredding machine, confirm what the shredded tire pieces will be used for. TDF, rubber chips and granulation feedstock need different output control.

Target Output	Typical Use	Recommended Page Focus
Rough tire shreds	Volume reduction, transport reduction, pre-shredding before separation	Whole tire shredder machine
TDF rubber chips	Tire-derived fuel preparation for cement kiln or energy recovery	Tire shredder for TDF
Rubber chips for granulation	Feed material for steel wire separation, granulator and rubber powder line	Tire recycling shredder
Pre-cut rubber pieces	Downstream grinding, fiber removal, rubber powder processing	Waste tire shredder machine

The output size depends on blade layout, screen setting and recirculation design.

Recommended Tire Shredding Line Configuration

A single tire shredder can reduce tire size, but a recycling plant normally needs a feeding, screening, conveying and separation system. The configuration should follow your raw material and final product.

1. Feeding Conveyor

Transfers whole tires or pre-cut tire sections into the shredder. It improves feeding rhythm and operator safety.

2. Tire Shredder Machine

The main dual-shaft shredder cuts rubber and steel wire tire material with low speed and high torque.

3. Disc Screen

Controls output size and separates oversized pieces for return shredding.

4. Return Conveyor

Sends unqualified material back to the shredder automatically, making the output more consistent.

5. Magnetic Separation

Can be added after shredding when steel wire removal is required before further processing.

6. Downstream Granulation

For crumb rubber or rubber powder production, the shredder works as the front-end size reduction stage.

Technical Points Buyers Should Confirm

Instead of choosing by motor power only, confirm the working material, target chip size, expected hourly output, blade structure and return screening arrangement.

Item	What to Confirm	Why It Matters
Raw tire type	Passenger, truck, bus, OTR, agricultural tire, mixed rubber	Determines torque, blade thickness and hopper size.
Maximum tire diameter	Largest tire size entering the machine	Affects chamber opening, feeding method and pre-cutting needs.
Steel wire content	Bead wire removed or not; radial tire wire level	Influences blade wear, torque reserve and downstream separation.
Required output size	Rough shreds, TDF chips, rubber chip feedstock	Determines blade arrangement and screen return setting.
Capacity target	Hourly input target and daily operating hours	Helps select motor, reducer, frame and conveyor capacity.
Downstream process	Wire separation, granulation, powder grinding, TDF shipment	Prevents buying a shredder that does not match the whole line.
Maintenance plan	Blade replacement, lubrication, reducer inspection	Reduces shutdown risk in continuous recycling projects.

How to Choose the Right Tire Shredder Machine

A good inquiry should describe the waste tire source and the final product, not only ask for tire shredder machine price.

For collection yards: focus on whole tire volume reduction, rugged feeding and easy maintenance.
For TDF projects: focus on chip size control, metal tolerance and stable discharge.
For crumb rubber plants: match the shredder output with steel wire separation and granulator input size.
For truck tire recycling: choose a heavy duty tire shredder with stronger shafts and blades.
For OTR tire recycling: confirm whether pre-cutting, bead removal or special feeding is needed.

YUXI can design the tire shredding equipment as a single machine or part of a complete waste tire recycling line. For overseas projects, layout drawings, container loading, test running video and spare blade plans are usually more important than a generic catalog.

A practical layout should leave space for feeding, return material, discharge and maintenance.

Tire Shredder Machine Working Video

Video is useful for buyers because tire shredding load, material return and discharge condition are difficult to judge from catalog photos alone.

Why This Design Works for Waste Tire Recycling

More Complete Size Reduction

The dual-shaft shredder pulls tires into the cutting chamber instead of relying on impact. This is better for elastic rubber and steel wire material.

Less Oversized Material

The disc screen return system sends large pieces back for re-shredding, helping produce a more controlled output for downstream equipment.

Better Project Fit

The shredder can be configured for rough shreds, TDF chips, rubber chip feedstock or a complete tire recycling plant.

Heavy Frame Structure

Thick welded steel frame and reinforced cutting chamber help handle tire wire, uneven feed and long working hours.

Maintenance Access

Platforms, conveyors and machine layout can be planned around blade inspection, cleaning and replacement.

Factory Test Support

Before shipment, test running photos or videos can confirm feeding direction, discharge condition and control logic.

Output Size Guide

Tire Shredder Machine Output Size Guide

The output size of shredded tires depends on the tire shredder machine configuration, blade design, screening system and final recycling objective. Different output sizes are suitable for different downstream processes, from tire-derived fuel (TDF) production to rubber mulch, crumb rubber and rubber powder manufacturing.

Output Size	Typical Product	Common Application	Recommended Equipment Stage
150-300 mm	Rough Tire Shreds	Primary volume reduction, storage reduction and landfill diversion.	Primary tire shredder or whole tire shredder machine.
50-150 mm	TDF Chips	Tire-derived fuel for cement plants, industrial boilers and power generation.	Primary shredder with screening and return conveyor.
20-50 mm	Rubber Chips	Rubber mulch production, secondary recycling and material preparation.	Secondary tire shredding line with magnetic separation.
10-20 mm	Granulator Feedstock	Feed material for crumb rubber processing plants.	Tire shredder plus granulator and steel separation system.
1-5 mm	Crumb Rubber	Sports surfaces, rubber mats, molded rubber products and modified asphalt.	Granulation system after primary and secondary shredding.
30-120 Mesh	Rubber Powder	Fine rubber products, compound manufacturing and modified material applications.	Grinding and milling system after complete size reduction.

Note: Final chip size should be confirmed according to tire type, steel content, required capacity and downstream equipment. OTR tire recycling usually needs a heavier primary shredding stage before smaller output sizes can be produced.

Typical Tire Recycling Size Reduction Process

Whole Tire 600-1200 mm, depending on tire type

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Primary Shredding 150-300 mm rough tire shreds

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TDF Chips 50-150 mm for fuel applications

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Rubber Chips 20-50 mm for mulch or further processing

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Crumb Rubber 1-5 mm after granulation

How to Choose the Right Output Size?

For most waste tire recycling projects, selecting the output size is more important than simply choosing a larger shredder. The required chip size determines the complete process configuration, including shredders, screens, steel separation systems, granulators and downstream conveying equipment.

TDF production: Usually requires 50-150 mm tire chips with controlled oversize return.
Rubber mulch production: Commonly uses 20-50 mm rubber chips after secondary shredding.
Crumb rubber plants: Usually require feedstock smaller than 20 mm before granulation.
Rubber powder manufacturing: Requires multiple size reduction stages after shredding.
OTR tire recycling: Often starts with larger primary shreds before further processing.

Why Output Size Affects the Whole Tire Shredding Line

A tire recycling shredder can reduce passenger tires, truck tires and some industrial tires, but the final size depends on the complete line design. A primary tire shredder focuses on torque and material intake. A secondary shredder, screen and return conveyor are added when more uniform tire chips are required. For buyers comparing tire shredding equipment, the practical question is not only “what capacity can the machine reach?” but also “what output size can be produced continuously without frequent blockage, blade overload or excessive wear?” This is why output size, tire type and capacity should be evaluated together during equipment selection.

Need a Tire Shredder Configuration for a Specific Output Size?

Share your tire type, target capacity and required final product. YUXI can help match the primary shredder, screen, return conveyor, magnetic separator and downstream recycling equipment for your project.

Tire Shredder Machine FAQ

Answers for common buyer questions before requesting a quotation.

What is a tire shredder machine used for?

A tire shredder machine is used to cut scrap tires and waste rubber into smaller pieces for recycling, TDF production, rubber chip preparation or downstream granulation.

Can this machine shred whole tires?

Yes, it can be configured as a whole tire shredder machine. The final configuration depends on tire diameter, truck tire ratio, steel wire content and desired output size.

What is the difference between a tire shredder and a tire crusher?

A tire shredder usually uses low-speed, high-torque shafts to shear rubber and steel wire. A crusher is often used for smaller rubber pieces or downstream size reduction.

Can it process truck tires and OTR tires?

Truck tires can be processed with a heavy-duty configuration. OTR tires may require pre-cutting, bead removal or a customized feeding system depending on tire size.

What output size can the tire shredder produce?

The output depends on blade design, screen setting and return system. Common project targets include rough shreds, TDF chips and rubber chip feedstock for further processing.

Is it suitable for TDF production?

Yes. For TDF projects, the shredder should be matched with screening and metal handling requirements so the tire chips meet the fuel user’s size and cleanliness needs.

What affects tire shredder machine price?

Main cost factors include model size, shaft and blade design, motor and reducer configuration, conveyor system, disc screen, automation, spare blades and project layout requirements.

Can YUXI provide a complete tire recycling line?

Yes. The tire shredder can be supplied as a single machine or integrated with wire separation, granulation, fiber removal and rubber powder grinding equipment.

Request a Tire Shredder Configuration

To recommend a practical machine, please share tire type, maximum tire diameter, required output size, capacity target, downstream process and available workshop space. YUXI can prepare a suitable tire shredding equipment layout instead of only sending a generic model list.