Top 5 Lead-Acid Battery Crushing and Separation Equipment Suppliers in China [2025]

If there’s one name that comes up again and again in industry circles, it’s EcoRecycle Tech. Founded in 2010 and based in Zhengzhou, this company has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of what lead-acid battery recycling equipment can do. What really sets them apart? Their lead acid battery breaking and separation system —a fully automated line that handles everything from battery feeding to material sorting with minimal human intervention.

Let’s talk numbers. Their flagship system, the ERT-2000, processes 2,000 kg of batteries per hour. That’s roughly 40 car batteries every 60 minutes. But speed isn’t the only win. The system uses a combination of mechanical crushing and air separation to split lead grids, plastic casings, and acid electrolyte with惊人的 precision—over 99.5% material purity, according to third-party tests. I visited a recycling plant in Jiangsu last year that switched to EcoRecycle’s system, and the plant manager told me, “We used to have 10 workers on the separation line; now we have 2. The rest moved to quality control, and our profits went up 15% in six months.”

Another standout product? Their rotary furnace for paste reduction . Lead paste (the goopy, toxic stuff inside batteries) is tricky to process, but EcoRecycle’s furnace uses indirect heating to reduce emissions and boost metal recovery rates to 98%. For context, the industry average is around 95%. And yes, they’ve thought about the environment too—their systems come with built-in acid neutralization units and dust collectors, making them compliant with China’s strict 2025 environmental standards.

Not every recycler needs a 2,000 kg/hour behemoth. For mid-sized operations, GreenCycle Solutions has carved out a niche as the “reliable workhorse” of the industry. Based in Hangzhou, this family-owned business has been around since 2005, and their secret sauce is balancing rugged durability with a price tag that doesn’t break the bank.

Their star product? The GCS-1000 used lead battery cutter HBC-045 . Unlike fully automated lines, this is a semi-automatic cutter designed for smaller plants processing 500–1,000 kg/hour. It’s a beast of a machine—45-ton hydraulic pressure slices through battery casings like butter, and the blade is made from high-carbon steel that lasts 30% longer than competitors, according to GreenCycle’s warranty data. I spoke to a recycler in Vietnam who bought two HBC-045s three years ago: “We process 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, and we’ve only replaced the blade twice. That’s unheard of for the price we paid.”

What about post-cutting separation? GreenCycle pairs the HBC-045 with a modular separation unit that uses vibrating screens and magnetic separators to sort lead and plastic. It’s not as flashy as EcoRecycle’s fully automated line, but it’s practical. A plant in Malaysia told me, “We started with one cutter and a manual separation table. A year later, we added GreenCycle’s separation module, and our output doubled without adding square footage.”

And here’s a little-known fact: GreenCycle offers customization. Need a cutter that handles both car and industrial batteries? They’ll tweak the blade spacing. Want a separation unit that works with your existing conveyor? They’ll design an adapter. For small to mid-sized recyclers, that flexibility is gold.

If EcoRecycle is the pioneer and GreenCycle is the workhorse, UltraRecycle Engineering is the tech geek of the group. This Shenzhen-based company, founded in 2012 by a team of PhDs from Tsinghua University, is all about integrating smart technology into lead-acid battery recycling. Their slogan? “Recycling, but make it digital.”

Their claim to fame? The URE-SmartLine, which uses AI-powered cameras and sensors to optimize separation. Imagine this: as crushed battery materials move along the conveyor, cameras scan each piece, and air jets sort plastic from lead in milliseconds—adjusting on the fly if the material mix changes. The result? A 5% higher purity rate than traditional systems, which might not sound like much until you realize that 5% of 1,000 kg/hour is 50 kg of extra lead recovered every hour. Over a year, that’s 240 tons—worth around $500,000 at current lead prices.

But UltraRecycle isn’t just about software. Their hardware is impressive too. Take their de-sulfurization unit —a compact machine that removes sulfur from lead paste, turning a waste product into high-purity lead oxide that’s sold to battery manufacturers. One European client told me, “We used to pay to dispose of sulfur waste; now we sell it. UltraRecycle turned a cost center into a profit center for us.”

The downside? All that tech comes with a premium. Their systems cost 20–30% more than EcoRecycle’s. But for large-scale recyclers chasing maximum efficiency, the ROI can be worth it. UltraRecycle’s clients include some of China’s biggest recycling conglomerates, and they’re starting to make waves in Europe and North America too.

Let’s shift gears to the little guys—small workshops, rural recyclers, or businesses that need to process batteries on-site. That’s where BluePlanet Machinery shines. Based in Guangzhou, this startup (founded in 2018) has made a name for itself with compact, portable equipment that doesn’t skimp on safety or efficiency.

Their most popular product? The BPM-500, a mobile lead acid battery breaking and separating plant that fits in a 20-foot container. It processes 500 kg/hour, runs on standard 380V electricity, and can be set up in under 48 hours. I met a recycler in Inner Mongolia who uses two BPM-500s to process batteries from remote mining sites. “We drive the container to the mine, process the batteries on-site, and haul the lead and plastic back. No more transporting hazardous waste long distances—that alone saved us $10,000 in trucking fees last year,” he said.

BluePlanet also offers a range of auxiliary equipment, like manual battery crushers for workshops with limited space and small-scale acid neutralization tanks. Their focus on user-friendliness is evident: all controls are touchscreen, and they provide 24/7 remote support via video call. For new recyclers just starting out, that peace of mind is priceless.

The trade-off? Portable systems can’t match the speed or automation of fixed-line equipment. But for the right audience—small operations, mobile recycling, or emergency cleanup—BluePlanet fills a critical gap.

Last but never least, Titan Industrial. If you need to process 5,000+ kg of lead-acid batteries per hour—think national recycling hubs or multinational corporations—Titan is the name to know. Based in Shanghai, this state-owned enterprise has the backing of China’s largest mining集团, giving them access to R&D budgets and manufacturing scale that smaller companies can only dream of.

Their flagship offering is the Titan MegaLine, a turnkey recycling plant that includes everything from battery unloading cranes to final lead ingot casting. The numbers are mind-boggling: a single MegaLine can process 120,000 tons of batteries per year. To put that in perspective, that’s enough to recycle all the car batteries in Beijing annually.

What makes Titan’s equipment so powerful? Their 4 shaft shredder equipment —a monster machine with four interlocking blades that crushes batteries into uniform pieces, making downstream separation easier. They also use a proprietary “triple-stage” separation process: first mechanical, then magnetic, then electrostatic—ensuring that even tiny lead particles aren’t lost.

Of course, building a MegaLine isn’t cheap. We’re talking tens of millions of dollars. But for clients like state-owned recycling giants or international players, the investment pays off. A Titan representative told me, “We recently completed a project in Saudi Arabia where the client needed to process 10,000 kg/hour. Our system was up and running in 18 months, and they’re on track to recoup their investment in 5 years.”