How to Choose the Right Recycling Equipment for Your E-Waste and Battery Recycling Plant

The global surge in electronic waste and end-of-life batteries has created an urgent need for efficient, scalable recycling solutions. For businesses looking to enter or expand in this high-growth sector, selecting the right machinery partner is just as critical as choosing the equipment itself. San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd, established in 2007, has spent over 15 years helping recyclers worldwide design, build, and operate profitable WEEE recycling plants.

Lead Acid Battery Recycling — A Proven Revenue Stream

Used lead acid batteries remain one of the most recycled consumer products globally. San Lan offers complete lead acid battery recycling equipment that covers every stage of the process. From the initial breaking and separation of battery cases to recover lead paste, lead grids, and plastic, through desulfurization and smelting in rotary furnaces or blast furnaces, to final refining in kettle furnaces reaching 99.999% purity. With capacities ranging from 1–10 MT per hour and lead recovery rates up to 95%, these systems are engineered for both environmental compliance and maximum yield.

Lithium Battery Recycling — Capturing the Clean Energy Transition

As electric vehicles and energy storage systems proliferate, spent lithium-ion batteries represent both a challenge and a valuable resource. San Lan’s lithium battery recycling plant efficiently breaks and separates waste Li-ion batteries to recover black mass containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite, along with copper, aluminum, and plastic. With processing capacities of 500–2,500 kg per hour, the system includes discharging, pre-crushing, secondary granulation, and magnetic separation. Integrated air pollution control systems ensure safe, clean operation.

Cable and Circuit Board Recovery — Unlocking Hidden Copper

Scrap cables and printed circuit boards are rich in copper and precious metals. San Lan’s cable recycling equipment uses dry or wet separation methods to isolate copper and aluminum from plastic insulation, achieving high purity copper powder. For circuit boards, specialized recycling plants with air or water separators can process 300–2,000 kg per hour, recovering copper powder with 96–98% purity while eliminating dust pollution through pulse bag dust collectors.

Beyond Equipment — Turnkey EPC and Value-Added Services

Unlike suppliers that only deliver machines, San Lan Technologies provides full EPC services. Their master’s-degree-level engineering team customizes plant layouts, manages one-stop purchasing, and oversees installation and commissioning. Beyond hardware, San Lan assists clients in sourcing waste feedstock such as cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used batteries, and even helps market the end products like copper rice, lead ingots, and recovered plastics. For investors seeking new recycling ventures, San Lan actively seeks partners for plant construction.

Trusted by Recyclers in 21+ Countries

San Lan’s equipment is already operational across more than 21 countries, including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, India, and Saudi Arabia. This extensive global footprint reflects the company’s commitment to bilingual support, intercultural understanding, and professional international project management.