Turnkey E-Waste Recycling Solutions: Maximizing Material Recovery with Proven Equipment

How San Lan Technologies delivers complete recycling plants to recover valuable materials from batteries, circuit boards, and cables.

The global surge in electronic waste has created both an environmental challenge and a significant business opportunity. As regulations tighten and raw material prices fluctuate, recycling operators are seeking reliable, high-efficiency equipment to extract maximum value from end-of-life electronics. Whether you are processing used lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion cells, printed circuit boards, or scrap cables, the right recycling plant can transform waste into profitable commodities while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Since 2007, San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd has been engineering and manufacturing lead acid battery recycling equipment, lithium battery recycling systems, circuit board recycling plants, and cable recycling machinery. With customers in over 21 countries, the company has built a reputation for delivering turnkey solutions that cover design, equipment supply, installation, and commissioning.

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling: Recovering Lead with High Efficiency

Used lead-acid batteries (ULAB) remain one of the most recycled consumer products globally. A complete lead-acid battery recycling plant typically includes a battery breaking and separation system, de-sulfurization unit, smelting furnace, refinery kettle, air pollution control system, and water treatment plant. San Lan offers integrated systems with capacities ranging from 1 to 10 metric tons per hour.

The battery breaking and separating plant crushes and classifies batteries into four streams: lead grid, lead paste, PVC/PP plastic, and hard rubber. The lead paste can then be processed in a rotary furnace or blast furnace, with lead recovery rates reaching up to 95%. For operators looking to produce high-purity lead, the lead refinery kettle furnace refines crude lead to 99.999% purity, with energy-saving electric heating options available.

Lithium Battery Recycling: Capturing Black Mass and Critical Metals

As electric vehicles and energy storage systems proliferate, the need for lithium battery recycling infrastructure is accelerating. San Lan's lithium battery recycling plant handles waste lithium-ion batteries at capacities of 500 to 2,500 kg per hour. The process includes discharging, pre-crushing, secondary granulation, black powder separation, and magnetic separation of iron and steel.

The output streams include black mass containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite, as well as separated plastic, copper, and aluminum. Auxiliary systems such as plastic pneumatic conveying, hydraulic briquetters for plastic film, and dedicated air pollution control systems ensure the plant operates safely and meets emission requirements.

Circuit Board and Cable Recycling: Unlocking Copper and Precious Metals

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain copper, precious metals, and recyclable plastics. San Lan manufactures both dry and wet separation circuit board recycling equipment with capacities from 300 kg/hour to 2,000 kg/hour. Dry separation plants use air separators, vibrating screens, electrostatic separators, and pulse dust collectors to achieve copper powder purity of 96-98% with no dust pollution. Wet separation systems offer mechanical automated processes that are stable, easy to operate, and environmentally friendly.

For scrap wire and cable processors, San Lan provides a full range of cable recycling equipment including scrap cable strippers for diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm, and cable granulators with dry separators that separate copper and aluminum from plastic insulation. Cable recycling plants are available in various configurations to handle different cable types, including jelly-filled cables.

Why Operators Choose San Lan for Turnkey Projects

San Lan differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise and end-to-end project support. The technical team includes professionals with master's degrees in mechanical engineering and over 15 years of hands-on experience in e-waste recycling machinery. Beyond equipment manufacturing, San Lan provides EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services including customized plant design, one-stop purchasing, installation, and commissioning.

• Assistance in sourcing waste materials such as cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used lead-acid batteries
• Support in finding investors and partners for recycling plant construction
• Help selling recovered products including copper rice, copper powder, and lead ingots
• Bilingual English and Chinese support for international clients
• Strong understanding of intercultural business environments

A Broad Equipment Portfolio for Diverse Recycling Needs

Beyond batteries, PCBs, and cables, San Lan manufactures equipment for refrigerator and air conditioner recycling, CRT monitor cutting, motor stator dismantling, lamp recycling, and metal melting. The company also supplies shredders and pre-choppers in single-shaft, twin-shaft, and four-shaft configurations to prepare materials for downstream processing. For mining applications, San Lan offers lithium ore extraction plants and nano ceramic grinding media for ball mills.

This integrated product range allows recycling operators to source multiple machines from a single supplier, simplifying procurement, ensuring compatibility, and reducing maintenance complexity.