If you want to separate the components from electronic boards before recovering the metals, an electronic component disassembly machine automates exactly this process. The boards are heated until the solder melts, then a mechanical action releases the components from the substrate, leaving stripped boards and components collected separately. The process is automatic, continuous and equipped with fume extraction, for a clean working environment.
An electronic component disassembly machine recovers the components intact, sortable by category and often resellable, and prepares the stripped boards for the copper and precious metal recovery flow. This way you first extract the functional value, then the material value of the metals. See the full range of recycling equipment and where each piece fits in the flow.
Key Advantages for PCB Component Desoldering
• Recovery of intact components, it releases chips, capacitors and connectors without destroying them, for reuse or resale.
• Controlled heating, the boards are brought to the solder melting temperature, enough to release the components, without burning.
• Automatic mechanical action, vibration or rotation releases the components from the boards, continuously and uniformly.
• Stripped boards, ready, the remaining boards enter the shredding and metal recovery flow cleanly.
• Fume extraction, the system captures and filters the gases produced during heating.
• Sorting by category, the released components can be separated by type, for recovery at a better price.
• Continuous operation, automatic feeding keeps a constant throughput.
• Added value, disassembly before shredding increases the total revenue obtained from the boards.
Technical Specifications, Electronic Component Disassembly Machine
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Electronic component disassembly machine, automatic |
| Input material | Electronic boards with components mounted |
| Working principle | Heating until the solder melts + mechanical action |
| Recovered products | Electronic components and stripped boards |
| Gas treatment | Fume extraction and filtration system |
| Feeding | Automatic, continuous flow |
| Position in flow | Before shredding and metal recovery |
| Components | CE marked where applicable |
| Capacity | Configurable to the project |
Applications and Industries for Electronic Component Recovery
An electronic component disassembly machine is useful to WEEE recyclers, component brokers and refurbishment units that want to extract the functional value of boards before shredding. Many of the released components are sellable as they are, at a higher price than their value as plain metal.
Industrial equipment that processes WEEE must comply with the safety requirements of the European Union. For integration into a complete flow, see also the full industry solutions.
After disassembly, the stripped boards enter the fine shredding and electrostatic separation flow cleanly, where the copper and precious metals remaining in the board body are recovered.
Separating the components before shredding reduces the contamination of the metal fractions with plastics and ceramics, raising the purity of the copper and of the precious metal fraction.
Automation with continuous feeding processes large volumes without the slow, costly manual work of releasing components board by board.
Compatible Materials
The machine works with motherboards and memory boards, boards from household appliances, IT equipment, telecom and industrial equipment. The temperature and time settings adapt to the type of solder.
| Accepted material | Notes |
|---|---|
| Motherboards and memory boards | Valuable components for reuse |
| Boards from IT and telecom | Sought-after connectors and integrated circuits |
| Boards from household appliances | Standard components, recoverable by category |
| Industrial boards | Robust components, often resellable |
How It Works
1. The electronic boards are fed automatically into the heating zone.
2. Controlled heating melts the solder that holds the components in place.
3. Vibration or rotation releases the components from the boards.
4. The components are collected separately, ready for sorting.
5. The stripped boards are discharged toward metal recovery.
6. The extraction system captures and filters the fume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an electronic component disassembly machine recover?
It recovers chips, capacitors, connectors and integrated circuits, intact and sortable, plus the stripped boards, ready for metal recovery.
Do the components remain usable after disassembly?
Yes, for the most part. The setting of the temperature and the mechanical action directly influences the share of recovered components that remain usable.
Where is the machine placed in the flow?
Before shredding and electrostatic separation, so that the sellable components are recovered first.
How are the gases produced during heating treated?
The extraction and filtration system captures the fume produced when the solder melts, protecting the operators and the working environment.
Why URSTAG?
URSTAG is a premium brand of recycling equipment, with over 15 years of experience. You don't just get a machine, you get a solution engineered by specialists, built from top-tier components and backed by a team that supports you from design through commissioning.
• European engineering, every machine and every complete line is designed by our engineering teams in Europe, with a focus on reliability, safety and energy efficiency.
• Premium components, we build on motors and automation from industry leaders: Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, WEG, SEW-Eurodrive, NORD Drivesystems and Bonfiglioli.
• Over 15 years of experience, we know how materials and machines behave in real-world operation, and we configure each solution for your flow and volume.
• New equipment, configured for you, we supply new units, made to order for your application, with complete technical documentation.
• Delivery, installation and training included, we handle transport, commissioning and operator training, with support throughout the equipment's life.
As a premium brand, URSTAG relies on European engineering, top-tier components and experience. You choose a partner that supports your production long term, with equipment built to run reliably in demanding industrial environments.
