Tire Steel Wire Separator for Standard & OTR Tire Recycling
Waste tires contain large amounts of hard steel wire. If fed directly into a tire shredder without prior treatment, they can easily damage the equipment. Shuliy offers two types of efficient tire steel wire separators, used for standard tires (<1200 mm) and OTR tires(>1400 mm), which accurately separate steel wires from tire scraps, enabling efficient sorting, recycling, and reuse of resources.
Why Need A Tire Steel Wire Separator?
Whether standard tires or giant mining tires, tire bead wires are made of high-strength steel, embedded in the sidewall of tires to maintain their structural integrity. However, these wires can:
Damage tire shredders and rubber crushers
Reduce the quality of rubber powder output.
Lower the recycling efficiency.
Using a tire wire removal machine before shredding helps:
Protect shredders and grinders from steel damage.
Improve rubber purity for granule or powder production.
Enable steel recycling and resource separation.
Support smooth, efficient tire recycling line operation.
rubber and steel rims separaton effect
Two Types of Tyre Steel Wire Separators
1. Standard Tire Steel Wire Separator (Model: SWS-100)
Used in semi-automatic recycling lines, this model is ideal for handling car, truck, and bus tires with diameters up to 1200 mm. It is usually paired with a tire sidewall cutter and tire shredder.
tire wire removal machine
Model SWS-100 Steel Wire Separator
Motor Power 18.5 kW
Capacity 120 pcs/h
Input tire size ≤1200 mm
Machine size 21.91.8 m
Machine weight 1800 kg
2. OTR Tire Steel Wire Separator (for 1400–4000 mm tires)
This heavy-duty steel ring separator is engineered for OTR (Off-the-Road) tires used in mining, agriculture, and construction. It can extract thick steel bead wires from large industrial tires efficiently, which is often used with a tire dismantler machine and a tire shredder.
OTR tire wire removal machine
Name OTR Tire Wire Removal Machine
Motor Power 35.5 kW
Input Tire Size 1400–4000 mm
Output 1 bead / 2-5 minutes
Dimensions 3.652.11.95 m
Weight 6200 kg
Packing Uncrated (oversized machine)
Key Features of Our Tire Bead Wire Remover Machine
✅ Full Compatibility:Seamlessly integrates into both semi-automatic waste tire recycling lines and OTR tire recycling lines.
✅ Durable Structure:Made with thickened steel frames, wear-resistant materials, and industrial-grade motors for long service life.
✅ High Efficiency:Extracts steel wires quickly and cleanly with minimal manual intervention.
✅ Low Maintenance:Simple structure with easy-access parts for fast inspection and repair.
✅ Customizable Design:Support for different tire sizes, operating voltages, and conveyor connections to match your plant layout.
✅ Safe Operation:Equipped with emergency stop, safety guards, and overload protection.
Applications in Rubber Powder Production Lines
Machine Type Application Works With
Standard tire steel wire separator Standard tires (≤1200 mm) Sidewall cutter + tire shredder
OTR tyre steel wire separator Engineering/off-road tires (1400–4000 mm) Tire dismantler + tire shredder
How does the Tire Wire Removal Machine Work?
The tire steel wire separator is designed to extract the tough bead wires embedded in the sidewalls of waste car and truck tires before shredding. Here’s how it works:
Manual Tire PositioningThe operator places a pre-cut tire bead (usually after cutting with a tire sidewall cutter or bead remover) into the feed area between the rollers.
Powerful Roller TractionThe machine is equipped with two or three heavy-duty rollers driven by a strong motor (e.g., 18.5kW). These rollers grip and pull the tire bead inward.
Wire-Rubber SeparationAs the tire bead moves through the rollers, a specially designed separation blade or notch applies pressure to strip the embedded steel wire ring away from the surrounding rubber.
Separate Collection
The steel wire is pulled out as a continuous or semi-continuous loop and collected separately.
The rubber residues fall off or are manually removed.
Complete Tire Recycling Solutions Available
Shuliy Machinery provides full recycling line setups including:
Tire sidewall removers/ OTR tire dismantler machine
Tire shredder for sale
Magnetic separators and rubber granulators
Fully automatic or semi-automatic configurations
Need a customized setup? Let our engineers help tailor the right solution for your business.