The global surge in electronic waste and spent batteries has created both an environmental challenge and a significant business opportunity. With millions of tons of discarded electronics, used lead acid batteries, and scrap cables accumulating worldwide every year, investing in efficient recycling infrastructure is no longer optional — it is essential. For companies looking to enter or expand in this high-growth sector, choosing the right technology partner can mean the difference between operational success and costly setbacks.
San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd, established in 2007 and headquartered in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, has spent nearly two decades building a reputation as a reliable manufacturer and turnkey solution provider for WEEE recycling machines and mining equipment. With a professional technical team holding master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and over 15 years of hands-on experience, San Lan delivers more than standalone machines — it delivers complete, customized recycling ecosystems.
Lead Acid Battery Recycling Equipment: From Waste to Pure Lead
Used lead acid batteries (ULAB) represent one of the most recycled consumer products globally, yet improper handling poses severe environmental and health risks. San Lan’s comprehensive lead acid battery recycling equipment portfolio covers every stage of the recovery process, ensuring maximum material yield and strict environmental compliance.
The processing line begins with the Used Lead Battery Cutter HBC-045, a hydraulic machine that safely opens batteries and drains acid in just 45 seconds per unit. From there, the Lead Acid Battery Breaking and Separation System crushes and classifies components into four distinct streams: lead grid, lead paste, PVC/PP plastic, and hard rubber — all at capacities ranging from 1 to 10 metric tons per hour.
For metallurgical recovery, San Lan offers multiple furnace technologies tailored to operator needs. The Blast (Cupola) Furnace achieves a lead recovery rate of 95% with daily throughput of 40–100 MT, while the Lead Smelting Rotary Furnace delivers even higher efficiency for paste reduction. To further optimize the process, the optional De-Sulfurization Unit removes sulfur from PbSO4, lowering melting temperatures, cutting SO2 emissions, and reducing additive consumption. Crude lead is then refined in the Lead Refinery Kettle Furnace to 99.999% purity using either natural gas/diesel or energy-saving electric near-infrared heating.
Supporting these core units are auxiliary systems including a Filter Press for paste collection, a Water Treatment Plant for acidic effluent, and an Air Pollution Control System that ensures all exhaust gases meet environmental standards before release.
Circuit Board Recycling Equipment: Recovering Copper and Precious Metals
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain valuable concentrations of copper, gold, silver, and palladium, but their complex composition makes manual dismantling inefficient and hazardous. San Lan’s circuit board recycling equipment automates this process through mechanical crushing and advanced separation technologies.
The company offers both dry and wet separation configurations to suit different operational environments and regulatory requirements. The WCBD-2000A Dry Separation Plant, with a capacity of 2,000 kg/hour, integrates air separation, dry vibrating screens, cyclone separators, and pulse bag dust collectors to achieve copper powder purity of 96–98% with minimal dust emissions. For operations preferring wet methods, the WCB-2000C Wet Separation Plant handles the same throughput while using water-based metal separation, making it suitable for processing PCB waste still containing electronic components.
Smaller-scale operators can choose from the WCBD-1000A (1,000 kg/hour) or the compact WCBD-300A (300–500 kg/hour), both of which deliver recovery rates around 95% in footprint-optimized layouts. All circuit board recycling systems are designed for stable, automated operation with simple controls, reducing labor requirements while maximizing metal recovery.
Cable Recycling Equipment: Maximizing Copper and Aluminum Recovery
Scrap cable and wire represent a high-volume, high-value waste stream across construction, telecommunications, automotive, and utilities sectors. San Lan’s cable recycling equipment range addresses the full diversity of cable types — from thin communication wires to thick armored power cables and even jelly-filled telecom lines.
For coarse material preparation, the company’s Scrap Cable Strippers (models D01-6B, D01-8A, D01-8B, and MX-A02-8F3) handle cable diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm, removing plastic insulation to expose clean copper or aluminum cores. These robust machines deliver throughputs up to 15,000 kg per 10-hour shift.
For fine processing, San Lan’s Cable Granulators (models WCD-100C, WCD-200C, WCD-600S, and WCD-1200S) use dry mechanical separation to granulate cables and precisely separate metal from insulation. The resulting "copper rice" meets market specifications for direct smelting or sale. The Dual Single-Shaft Shredder DSS-3000 and Four-Shaft Shredder IC-1800 serve as high-capacity pre-choppers, feeding granulators at rates of 2–6 MT/hour while handling mixed cable bundles without manual sorting.
Beyond Machinery: EPC Turnkey Solutions and Value-Added Services
What distinguishes San Lan from component-only suppliers is its end-to-end project execution capability. The company has accumulated solid experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects for e-waste recycling plants, offering customized design, one-stop purchasing, installation, and commissioning support.
For entrepreneurs and investors new to the recycling business, San Lan provides strategic guidance that extends far beyond equipment delivery. The team assists clients in sourcing waste feedstock — including cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used lead acid batteries — and helps market the recovered outputs such as copper rice, copper powder, and lead ingots. The company is also actively seeking investors and partners for recycling plant construction, leveraging its deep understanding of intercultural business environments and bilingual English-Chinese capabilities to bridge communication gaps.
Global Footprint and Proven Performance
San Lan’s equipment operates in more than 21 countries, including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Tunisia, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Zambia. This diverse international client base reflects the company’s ability to adapt its solutions to varying raw material compositions, regulatory frameworks, and climatic conditions.
Each plant is engineered for the specific recovery goals and throughput requirements of the client, with capacities ranging from compact 300 kg/hour installations to industrial-scale systems processing thousands of kilograms per hour. Whether the target material is lead paste from spent automotive batteries, black mass from lithium-ion cells, copper powder from obsolete circuit boards, or aluminum and copper from retired power cables, San Lan designs integrated workflows that optimize recovery rates while controlling capital and operating costs.
Conclusion
The transition to a circular economy for electronics and batteries is accelerating, driven by regulatory pressure, resource scarcity, and growing environmental awareness. Success in this sector depends on partnering with an equipment supplier that understands not just machine manufacturing, but the entire recycling value chain — from feedstock sourcing and plant design to product marketing and long-term technical support.
With nearly 20 years of specialization in WEEE recycling machinery, a comprehensive product catalog spanning 13 categories and over 60 individual machines, and a truly global project portfolio, San Lan Technologies stands ready to help operators turn waste streams into profitable, sustainable businesses. Contact the team today to discuss your project requirements and discover how a customized recycling solution can deliver both environmental impact and strong financial returns.
