Buying a li battery recycling equipment is only the first step. The real challenge begins when the crates arrive at your site and the machinery has to be turned into a working production line. For many recyclers, this is exactly where projects stall. San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd, a manufacturer based in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, has delivered lithium battery recycling systems to customers in more than 21 countries since 2007, and its installation support is one of the main reasons its plants keep running.
This article explains how San Lan supports customers through every stage, from site planning before shipment to stable production after handover, so you know what to expect when you invest in a lithium battery recycling plant.
Pre-installation: planning before the machines arrive
Good installation support starts before the equipment leaves the factory. San Lan's engineers begin with a site survey to understand the customer's building, available power supply, ventilation and drainage. Based on the survey, they provide a customized layout design so the plant fits the actual footprint, instead of forcing the customer to adapt to a fixed blueprint.
The lithium battery recycling plant is designed for a capacity of 500 to 2500 kg per hour, and the line can be adjusted to the customer's feed material, whether it is cylindrical cells, pouch cells or battery packs. Before shipment, the team confirms foundation requirements, anchor points and utility connections, so that installation on site proceeds without surprises. For customers who need a complete turnkey project, San Lan also offers EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) delivery, managing the whole process from design to commissioning under one roof.
Installation: engineers on site
When the equipment arrives, San Lan dispatches experienced engineers to the customer's site to supervise installation. The technical team includes engineers with master's degrees in mechanical engineering and more than 15 years of experience in e-waste recycling machinery. They handle the mechanical assembly of the shredder, crusher, separators and conveying system, and connect the electrical and control systems.
Because San Lan's engineers are bilingual in English and Chinese, communication with international customers is direct and clear. This matters on site, where small misunderstandings about wiring, alignment or safety procedures can cost days of work.
Commissioning: from assembly to production
Once the line is assembled, commissioning begins. The engineers first run the equipment without material, checking for vibration, alignment and correct rotation. Then they introduce real battery material and adjust the process until the plant produces stable output.
The plant recovers black mass containing nickel, cobalt and graphite, along with copper, aluminum and plastic. The commissioning team calibrates the separation stages, the magnetic separation of iron and steel, and the dust collection system, and fine-tunes parameters until the customer's target output is reached. Trial production continues until the line runs consistently, and only then is the plant handed over.
Operator training: making the plant independent
A plant that depends on the supplier's engineers for every adjustment is not a real asset. San Lan includes operator training as part of installation support. The team trains local operators in daily startup and shutdown procedures, parameter adjustment when the feed material changes, routine troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. The goal is simple: after the engineers leave, the customer's own team can run the plant confidently.
After-sales support: keeping the line running
Installation support does not end at handover. San Lan continues to support customers with spare parts supply, technical advice and maintenance guidance. Because the company also manufactures the air pollution control system for the lithium battery recycling plant, customers can source the dust collection and gas treatment equipment from the same supplier, which simplifies maintenance and keeps the whole line compatible.
San Lan also goes beyond machinery. The company helps customers source waste battery feedstock and, where needed, helps them sell the recovered black mass and metals. This end-to-end approach is part of why many customers return for a second plant.
Choosing a recycling equipment supplier that stands behind its machines
The difference between a good and a poor installation experience is usually not the machine itself but the support around it. A recycling equipment supplier that plans the layout, sends engineers to site, commissions the line, trains the operators and stays available afterwards turns a one-time purchase into a long-term operation.
For recyclers planning a new lithium battery recycling plant, asking about installation support before signing the contract is as important as comparing prices. San Lan Technologies has built its reputation on this kind of support over nearly two decades, and its team is ready to help customers from site planning through to stable production.
