Tire debeaders, also known as tire bead wire removers, play a crucial role in the waste tire recycling process. These machines are specifically designed to extract the thick steel wires embedded in the bead of large tires, such as those used on trucks, buses, and off-the-road (OTR) vehicles. This machine can be widely used in EOL (End-of-Life) tire dismantling, waste tire recycling, steel wire recovery, etc., serving as a core tire recycling plant.
Why Tire Debeaders Are so Important?
Tire debeaders are essential equipment for waste tire recycling. Traditional manual wire removal is inefficient and hazardous, while direct shredding contaminates rubber with steel wires, compromising recycled rubber quality and potentially damaging downstream equipment. The GEP ECOTECH Tire Debeaders can completely remove tire bead wires from whole tires in just 1-2 minutes, or even less time, achieving clean separation between steel and rubber. This not only protects downstream equipment like shredders and granulators from excessive wear and damage, but also allows the recovered steel to be recycled separately, improving overall material recovery rates. Efficient, safe, and easy to operate, tire debeaders are an essential first step in preparing tires—especially those with a diameter of 800–1200 mm—for further size reduction and resource recycling.
This automated solution improves efficiency by 5-10 times compared to manual processing while ensuring operational safety by eliminating dangerous cutting operations. Additionally, the recovered high-purity steel wires can be directly sold as premium scrap metal, significantly enhancing the economic value of tire recycling. As a professional solution for modern tire recycling operations, this equipment has become indispensable for efficient resource recovery.
Working Principle: Whole-Tire Extraction in One Step
Unlike traditional methods that require pre-shredding, GEP ECOTECH's debeader removes bead wires directly from whole tires in a streamlined process:
- Tire Fixation: The whole tire (usually 800-1200mm in diameter) is secured on the working platform using clamps or hydraulic positioning.
- Wire Engagement: High-strength hooks or rotating blades penetrate the bead wire layer for a firm grip.
- Forceful Extraction: Hydraulic force pulls the entire bead wire out smoothly, preventing breakage or residue.
- Automatic Collection: The extracted wires are automatically coiled or cut for easy bundling or smelting.
Tire Debeader GRT1200, 18.5kW, 30pcs/hr
Applications: Versatile Use for Higher Recycling Value
- Scrap Metal Recyclers: Tire bead wires are high-quality scrap steel, directly usable in smelting or casting, increasing profit margins.
- Eco-Recycling Projects: Works alongside tire cutters or shredders to achieve full-component separation (rubber, steel, fiber), supporting circular economy initiatives.
- Tire Dismantling Centers: Replaces labor-intensive manual methods, reducing workload while boosting processing capacity.
Key Advantages of GEP ECOTECH
- High Efficiency & Stability: Processes 200-500 tires per day, suitable for heavy-duty continuous operation.
- Hydraulic Control: Hydraulic system allows adjustable extraction speed and force for different tire specifications.
- Robust & Durable: Critical components use special alloy steel for wear and corrosion resistance, with a 10+ year lifespan.
- Safe & Eco-Friendly: Enclosed design minimizes noise and flying wire hazards, complying with industrial safety standards.
Choosing GEP ECOTECH means choosing a high-efficiency, high-return tire recycling solution! We are committed to providing reliable equipment and technical support to advance sustainable tire resource recovery worldwide. For detailed specifications or on-site testing, contact our expert team today!
