The ZY-SW series steel wire separator is the equipment for secondary granulation and mechanical separation of steel wire from the rubber blocks produced by the primary shredding of used tyres — with a system of mobile and fixed blades made of materials with high rigidity and wear resistance, available in four sizes: ZY-SW 600 (30 kW, 300 kg/h), ZY-SW 800 (55 kW, 600 kg/h), ZY-SW 1000 (75 kW, 1.000–1.200 kg/h) and ZY-SW 1200 (132 kW, 1.500–1.800 kg/h).
The ZY-SW steel wire separator is the second stage in the complete tyre recycling line: it receives the 3–8 cm pieces from the ZY-DT primary shredder and delivers fine rubber granules and separated steel wire for independent recovery.
The ZY-SW steel wire separator simultaneously performs two essential functions in the tyre recycling line: it reduces the size of the 3–8 cm rubber pieces to fine granules of a few millimetres for end use in sports surfaces, asphalt and insulation materials, and it mechanically separates the steel wire from the tyre reinforcement from the rubber granules — the steel wire representing 10–15% of the tyre weight and recoverable separately as scrap metal at the price of the metallic raw material. Key Advantages of the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator
• Direct mechanical separation — the steel wire separator removes the wire from the rubber granules — the ZY-SW steel wire separator mechanically separates the steel wire from the tyre reinforcement from the rubber granules through the special design of the mobile and fixed blade system; at the ZY-SW outlet, the steel wire and the rubber granules are discharged on separate streams, without requiring an additional magnetic separator at this stage; the direct mechanical separation reduces the number of pieces of equipment needed in the line compared with solutions that require a distinct magnetic separation after granulation.
• Mobile and fixed blades made of materials with high rigidity — extended service life when processing steel wire — the ZY-SW steel wire separator uses a combined system of mobile blades mounted on the main rotor and fixed blades mounted on the housing; the interaction between the mobile and fixed blades generates the shearing force needed to simultaneously cut the vulcanised rubber and the embedded steel wire; the blade material is chosen for high rigidity and resistance to the abrasive wear produced by repeated contact with the steel wire in each processing cycle.
• 4 models from 300 to 1.800 kg/h — the ZY-SW steel wire separator for any line capacity — the ZY-SW steel wire separator covers the entire range of capacities of tyre recycling lines: from small plants of 300 kg/h (ZY-SW 600, 30 kW) to industrial lines of 1.800 kg/h (ZY-SW 1200, 132 kW); the chosen separator model is sized in accordance with the ZY-DT primary shredder model used in order to avoid flow bottlenecks or unused capacity.
• Feed opening 600–1.200 mm — compatible with the 3–8 cm pieces from the primary shredder — the ZY-SW steel wire separator has its feed opening sized to receive directly the 3–8 cm material produced by the ZY-DT whole tyre shredder; the dimensional compatibility between the ZY-DT output and the ZY-SW input eliminates the need for intermediate material-sizing equipment and allows direct coupling of the two stages on a conveyor or conveyor belt.
• Ergonomic design for safe operation and maintenance — the ZY-SW steel wire separator is designed with high accessibility to the internal components for inspection, cleaning and blade replacement; the mechanical guards and locking systems ensure operator safety during maintenance work; the ergonomic design reduces the time required for routine operations and minimises the risk of injury from contact with residual steel wire in the chamber.
• Double contribution to line profitability — recoverable rubber granules + steel wire — the ZY-SW steel wire separator maximises the revenue from tyre recycling by separating the two valuable fractions: the resulting rubber granules are sold to manufacturers of sports surfaces, modified asphalt and insulation materials at prices of 0,3–0,8 lei/kg, while the separated steel wire is recovered as scrap metal at the secondary metal market price; revenue from both fractions contributes to the amortisation of the investment in the complete recycling line.
Technical Specifications — ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator (All Models)
| Parameter | ZY-SW 600 | ZY-SW 800 | ZY-SW 1000 | ZY-SW 1200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor power | 30 kW | 55 kW | 75 kW | 132 kW |
| Production capacity | 300 kg/h | 600 kg/h | 1.000–1.200 kg/h | 1.500–1.800 kg/h |
| Feed opening | 600 × 400 mm | 850 × 400 mm | 1.000 × 552 mm | 1.200 × 600 mm |
| Equipment dimensions | 2.700×900×2.500 mm | 3.100×1.000×2.600 mm | 3.500×1.100×2.500 mm | 4.000×2.500×4.000 mm |
| Weight | 2.000 kg | 3.000 kg | 4.500 kg | 5.500 kg |
| Cutting system | Mobile blades + fixed blades, materials with high rigidity and wear resistance | |||
| Feed material | 3–8 cm rubber pieces with steel wire (ZY-DT primary shredder output) | |||
| Output products | Fine rubber granules + separated steel wire |
The ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator in the Complete Tyre Recycling Line
The ZY-SW steel wire separator is the second stage of a four-stage industrial flow for the complete recycling of used tyres:
• Stage 1 — The ZY-DT whole tyre shredder (separate equipment) — the whole tyre is fragmented into 3–8 cm pieces; the rubber, the steel wire and the textile fibre remain mixed in the same pieces at the output of stage 1.
• Stage 2 — The ZY-SW steel wire separator (this equipment) — the 3–8 cm pieces are finely granulated through the mobile and fixed blade system, and the steel wire is mechanically separated from the rubber granules; at the output: rubber granules with residual textile fibre on one stream and steel wire on the second stream.
• Stage 3 — Magnetic separator (separate equipment) — any residual steel wire in the rubber granules is extracted through magnetic separation to obtain rubber granules without metallic contamination.
• Stage 4 — Air separator (separate equipment) — the textile fibre (nylon or polyester cord) is separated from the rubber granules by an air stream; the final product is pure granulated rubber ready for recovery in industry.
Sizing the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator in Relation to the ZY-DT Primary Shredder
The ZY-SW steel wire separator must be sized in accordance with the capacity of the ZY-DT primary shredder in order to avoid flow imbalances in the recycling line:
• ZY-SW 600 (300 kg/h) + ZY-DT 1000 (1–1,5 t/h) — the combination requires 3–4 ZY-SW 600 separators in parallel to fully handle the throughput of the ZY-DT 1000, or a single ZY-SW 800/1000 if the sizing allows; UZINEX engineers calculate the exact number of separators needed to balance the line according to the chosen shredder model.
• ZY-SW 800 (600 kg/h) + ZY-DT 1000 (1–1,5 t/h) — two ZY-SW 800 separators in parallel fully cover the throughput of a ZY-DT 1000, producing 1.200 kg/h of granules and separated wire.
• ZY-SW 1000 (1.000–1.200 kg/h) + ZY-DT 1000 (1–1,5 t/h) — a single ZY-SW 1000 covers the throughput of a ZY-DT 1000 with a safety margin for variations in the density of the feed material.
• ZY-SW 1200 (1.500–1.800 kg/h) + ZY-DT 1500 (4–5 t/h) — large industrial lines with the ZY-DT 1500 require 2–3 ZY-SW 1200 separators in parallel to fully handle the throughput of 4–5 tonnes per hour of the primary shredder.
Recovery of the Products Obtained with the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator
• Rubber granules — the ZY-SW steel wire separator as a source of raw material — the ZY-SW steel wire separator produces the rubber granules which, after purification in stages 3 and 4, are recovered in the production of artificial turf surfaces for sports fields, rubber paving for public spaces, rubber-modified asphalt for roads with extended durability, sound and vibration insulation materials for construction and industry, and regenerated rubber products for various technical applications.
• Separated steel wire — the ZY-SW steel wire separator recovers the metallic fraction — the ZY-SW steel wire separator extracts the steel wire from the tyre reinforcement; the separated wire represents 10–15% of the weight of the processed tyre and is recovered as scrap metal at metal recycling centres or directly at smelters; at a processing capacity of 1.000 kg/h of the ZY-SW 1000, the extracted steel wire can represent 100–150 kg/h of separately recoverable metallic material.
Who Uses the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator
• Authorised used-tyre recycling plants — the ZY-SW steel wire separator is the mandatory steel wire separator of any complete tyre recycling line aiming to obtain marketable rubber granules; without the wire separation stage, the rubber granules cannot be used in the end applications that require high purity (certified sports surfaces, modified asphalt).
• Producers of recycled rubber granules for export and the domestic market — the ZY-SW steel wire separator is the product-qualification equipment: granules with residual wire have a lower commercial value than pure granules; producers who sell rubber granules to FIFA- or EN-certified sports surface manufacturers require the higher purity obtained through efficient separation equipment such as the ZY-SW.
• Operators of selective collection centres with their own processing — the ZY-SW steel wire separator enables collection centres to recover tyres through the ZY-SW steel wire separator at the price of rubber granules (0,3–0,8 lei/kg) compared with simply handing over bulk tyres to third-party plants at much lower prices or with intake fees; the investment in the complete ZY-DT + ZY-SW + magnetic + air separator line is amortised through the difference in added value per tonne of processed material.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator
Can the ZY-SW steel wire separator process whole, unshredded tyres directly, without the ZY-DT stage?
No. As a specialised steel wire separator, the ZY-SW is designed for the secondary processing of the 3–8 cm pieces produced by the ZY-DT primary shredder; feeding whole tyres or pieces larger than 8–10 cm overloads the blade system and may damage the equipment; in the recycling line, the ZY-SW mandatorily follows the ZY-DT, it does not replace it. Does the ZY-SW steel wire separator completely remove the steel wire from the rubber granules?
The ZY-SW steel wire separator carries out the primary mechanical separation of the wire; for certified applications, the ZY-SW steel wire separator is supplemented; for maximum purity of the rubber granules required in certified applications (FIFA, EN sports surfaces), it is recommended to complete the line with a magnetic separator at stage 3, which extracts any small residual wire particles that were not mechanically separated by the ZY-SW; UZINEX engineers recommend the optimal line configuration according to the purity specifications required by the end customer of the granules. Which ZY-SW steel wire separator model is compatible with the ZY-DT 1200 shredder?
The ZY-DT 1200 shredder produces 2–3 t/h, which requires two ZY-SW 1000 steel wire separators (2 × 1.000–1.200 kg/h) or one ZY-SW 1200 separator (1.500–1.800 kg/h) with a second ZY-SW 800 or 1000 in parallel, depending on the density of the processed material; UZINEX engineers size the exact combination of ZY-SW separators needed for the customer's ZY-DT shredder model, with a safety margin for flow variations. How often must the blades of the ZY-SW steel wire separator be replaced?
The service life of the blades of the ZY-SW steel wire separator depends on the volume processed daily and on the percentage of steel wire in the material; under intensive processing, inspection of the blades is recommended quarterly; damaged blades are replaced modularly without complete dismantling of the equipment, thanks to the ergonomic design of the ZY-SW; sets of spare blades are available in permanent stock at UZINEX. Why Choose UZINEX for the ZY-SW Steel Wire Separator
• Consultancy for the entire line — correct sizing of ZY-DT + ZY-SW steel wire separator — UZINEX engineers design the complete tyre recycling line: they size the ZY-SW steel wire separator in relation to the chosen ZY-DT primary shredder, calculate the number of separators needed in parallel and configure the ZY-SW steel wire separator and the magnetic and air separation stages to obtain the rubber granules at the purity required by the customer's end application.
• Transport and commissioning included — the ZY-SW steel wire separator (2.000–5.500 kg) is delivered with specialised equipment anywhere in Romania; UZINEX engineers verify the mechanical installation, test the separation on the customer's actual material and calibrate the system for the type of tyres being processed.
• Extended 60-month warranty and spare parts in stock — the ZY-SW steel wire separator benefits from a 60-month warranty; spare blades, bearings and wear components are kept in permanent stock at UZINEX for rapid replacement.
• National service with intervention within 24–48h — the UZINEX service team intervenes on site anywhere in Romania; minimising downtime is critical for recycling lines that operate continuously.
• Financing and EU-funding eligibility — leasing and credit solutions available; the ZY-SW steel wire separator qualifies for funding through European circular economy and recycling programmes.
• Complete range for the tyre recycling line — UZINEX supplies complete solutions for tyre recycling : the ZY-DT whole tyre shredder (stage 1), the ZY-SW steel wire separator (stage 2), plus the magnetic and air separation equipment (stages 3 and 4) — all available with integrated national service and a 60-month warranty.
The ZY-SW steel wire separator integrates naturally into any new or existing tyre recycling line; choosing the correct ZY-SW steel wire separator model in relation to the primary shredder determines the flow balance and the profitability of the entire plant.
The ZY-SW steel wire separator, with a system of mobile and fixed blades made of materials with high rigidity, 4 models from 300 to 1.800 kg/h, feed openings of 600–1.200 mm and weights of 2.000–5.500 kg, is the equipment for secondary granulation and mechanical separation of steel wire in the industrial used-tyre recycling line, compatible with the ZY-DT primary shredder and sized to produce rubber granules and steel wire that can be recovered independently.
