Complete E-Waste Recycling Solutions: Turnkey Plants for Battery, Cable, and Circuit Board Recovery
The global surge in electronic waste has created both an environmental challenge and a significant business opportunity. With millions of tons of discarded batteries, cables, and circuit boards generated annually, the demand for efficient recycling equipment has never been higher. For entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to enter this growing market, choosing the right technology partner is the critical first step toward building a profitable and sustainable recycling operation.
San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd, established in 2007 and based in Jiangxi Province, China, has spent over 15 years developing and manufacturing comprehensive e-waste recycling machinery. With customers spanning more than 21 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, San Lan has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-capacity recycling plants that turn waste into valuable raw materials.
Lead Acid Battery Recycling: Recovering Lead with High Efficiency
Used lead acid batteries (ULAB) represent one of the most recyclable waste streams, with lead being recoverable indefinitely without loss of quality. A modern lead acid battery recycling plant must safely break down batteries, neutralize sulfuric acid, and extract lead paste, lead grids, and plastic components.
San Lan's lead acid battery recycling line handles capacities from 1 to 10 metric tons per hour. The integrated system includes a hydraulic battery cutter that processes batteries at 45 seconds per piece, an efficient breaking and separation unit that classifies lead paste, lead grids, PVC/PP plastic, and hard rubber, plus downstream smelting equipment. The rotary furnace for paste reduction achieves higher lead recovery rates than traditional blast furnaces, while the optional de-sulfurization unit removes sulfur from PbSO4, reducing melting temperature and cutting SO2 emissions.
For operators concerned about environmental compliance, San Lan supplies complete air pollution control systems and water treatment plants designed specifically for lead battery recycling facilities, ensuring emissions meet local and international standards.
Lithium Battery Recycling: Capturing Critical Materials
As electric vehicles and portable electronics proliferate, spent lithium-ion batteries have become a strategic resource. Recovering black mass containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite, along with copper, aluminum, and plastic, requires specialized crushing and separation technology.
San Lan's lithium battery recycling plant processes 500 to 2,500 kg per hour through a multi-stage system that includes discharging, pre-crushing, secondary granulation, black powder separation, and magnetic separation of iron and steel. The plant captures plastic separator film through a pneumatic conveying system and compresses it into dense blocks using a hydraulic briquetter with a 10:1 volume reduction ratio. An dedicated air pollution control system absorbs and neutralizes harmful gases before emission, protecting both workers and the environment.
Cable Recycling: Separating Copper and Aluminum from Plastic
Scrap cable and wire represent a high-value feedstock when processed correctly. The goal is to separate pure copper or aluminum from plastic insulation with minimal material loss. San Lan offers a complete range of cable recycling plant equipment, from manual and electric scrap cable strippers handling diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm, to fully automatic cable granulators with dry or wet separation systems.
The compact granulator models suit small-scale operations, while larger systems like the WCD-1200S deliver industrial throughput. For jelly-filled telecommunications cables, specialized recycling plants are available. All cable recycling systems are designed to produce clean copper rice or aluminum granules with high purity, ready for direct sale to smelters.
Circuit Board Recycling: Extracting Precious Metals and Copper
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain copper, gold, silver, and other valuable materials, but their complex composition makes recycling challenging. San Lan's circuit board recycling plant lineup includes both dry and wet separation technologies to match different operational needs and local regulations.
The dry process plants utilize air separators, vibrating screens, electrostatic separators, cyclones, and pulse dust collectors to achieve copper powder purity of 96-98% with a 95% recovery rate. Wet separation systems handle higher capacities up to 2,000 kg per hour and can process PCB waste still carrying electronic components. Capacities are customizable from 300 kg to 5,000 kg per hour, giving operators flexibility to scale.
Beyond Core Equipment: Complete Plant Solutions
San Lan's portfolio extends to specialized machinery for refrigerator and air conditioner recycling, CRT monitor cutting and glass separation, electric motor dismantling, lamp recycling with mercury capture, and metal melting furnaces. Pre-shredders and four-shaft shredders prepare bulky e-waste for downstream processing, while hydraulic briquetting machines and balers compact loose materials for transport.
For mining operations, San Lan also manufactures lithium ore extraction plants, including crude ore processing systems producing 4-5% grade lithium concentrate and tailings recovery plants that improve total recovery rates to 75%, well above the 65% industry average.
Why San Lan Stands Out as a Recycling Equipment Partner
Selecting a supplier involves more than comparing machine specifications. A reliable partner should understand the complete business cycle from waste sourcing to final product sales. San Lan differentiates itself through several key strengths:
- Deep technical expertise: The engineering team holds master's degrees in mechanical engineering and brings over 15 years of direct experience in e-waste recycling machine design.
- EPC project capability: San Lan delivers turnkey projects covering engineering, procurement, construction, customized design, installation, and commissioning.
- Supply chain support: The company assists customers in sourcing waste feedstock such as cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used lead acid batteries, and helps market recycled outputs including copper rice, lead ingots, and copper powder.
- Global experience: Installations in Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and more demonstrate adaptability to diverse regulatory and operational environments.
- Bilingual service: Fluent English and Chinese communication ensures smooth project execution for international clients.
Start Your Recycling Project Today
Whether you are planning a dedicated lead acid battery recycling facility, a multi-stream e-waste processing center, or a cable granulation plant, San Lan Technologies offers the equipment and expertise to make your investment successful. With proven machinery, comprehensive project support, and a global customer base, San Lan is ready to help you convert waste into profit.
Visit www.san-lan.com to explore the complete product range, or contact the team directly via WhatsApp at +86 139 2377 4083 or email at info@san-lan.com to discuss your specific requirements.
