Why Global Recyclers Choose San Lan Technologies for Turnkey Recycling Plants

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. From discarded smartphones and refrigerators to used vehicle batteries and industrial cables, the volume of recoverable material continues to rise. For entrepreneurs and established recyclers alike, the opportunity is clear — but success depends on having the right equipment, the right process, and the right partner. That is where San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd comes in.

Since 2007, San Lan has been designing and manufacturing complete recycling plants for customers across more than 21 countries. Headquartered in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, the company combines deep engineering expertise with practical field experience to deliver systems that are efficient, environmentally compliant, and profitable to operate.

One-Stop Recycling Solutions for Every Material

A common challenge for recycling businesses is sourcing equipment from multiple vendors and trying to make incompatible machines work together. San Lan eliminates that problem by offering an integrated product portfolio covering nearly every major category of e-waste and secondary material recovery.

Whether you are processing used lead acid batteries to recover lead paste and plastic, or shredding refrigerators to extract refrigerant and separate metals, San Lan provides a complete line of machinery engineered to work as a unified system.

Battery Recycling: From Lead-Acid to Lithium-Ion

Battery recycling is one of the most technically demanding segments of the industry. San Lan has invested heavily in developing specialized process lines for both conventional and next-generation batteries.

For lead acid battery recycling equipment, San Lan offers a full process chain: hydraulic battery cutters, breaking and separation systems, filter presses, de-sulfurization units, blast furnaces, rotary furnaces for paste reduction, lead refinery kettle furnaces, water treatment plants, and air pollution control systems. Lead recovery rates reach up to 95%, and the refinery kettle can produce lead ingots at 99.999% purity. Electric-heated refinery options are also available, offering energy savings of 30–50% compared to conventional fuel heating.

For lithium-ion batteries, the complete plant includes discharging units, pre-crushers, secondary granulators, black powder separation, magnetic separation, plastic pneumatic conveying, hydraulic briquetting, and dedicated air pollution control. The system recovers black mass (containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite), copper, aluminum, and plastic film — all valuable outputs that can be sold back into the supply chain.

Cable and PCB Recovery Made Efficient

Copper and precious metal recovery from cables and printed circuit boards represents a high-margin opportunity for recyclers. San Lan’s equipment is designed to maximize metal purity while minimizing dust and environmental impact.

The cable recycling equipment range includes scrap cable strippers for diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm, compact granulators with dry separators, and high-capacity cable recycling plants. These systems separate copper and aluminum from plastic insulation with high efficiency, producing clean metal granules ready for smelting or direct sale.

For printed circuit boards, San Lan offers both wet and dry separation technologies. The circuit board recycling equipment achieves copper powder purity of 96–98% with a recovery rate of approximately 95%. Dry process lines include air separators, electrostatic separators, vibrating screens, cyclones, and pulse bag dust collectors to ensure a clean, emission-controlled operation.

More Than Equipment — A True EPC Partner

What sets San Lan apart from many equipment traders is its capability to act as a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) partner. The company’s technical team includes mechanical engineering professionals with over 15 years of direct experience in e-waste recycling machinery design and plant commissioning.

This turnkey approach is especially valuable for new market entrants who need guidance not only on equipment selection, but also on feedstock supply, process optimization, and product offtake.

Global Experience, Local Understanding

San Lan’s customer base spans more than 21 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia. This global footprint has given the company practical insight into diverse regulatory environments, material characteristics, and operational conditions.

The team is essentially bilingual in English and Chinese, and has built a strong understanding of intercultural business environments. For international buyers, this means clearer communication, more accurate project scoping, and fewer misunderstandings during execution.

Engineered for Compliance and Long-Term Operation

Environmental compliance is not optional in modern recycling. San Lan integrates pollution control into its plant designs from the outset. Air pollution control systems are available for lead battery recycling lines, lithium battery crushing plants, and PCB dry separation processes. Water treatment plants handle acidic wastewater from battery breaking operations. These systems help operators meet local environmental requirements while protecting worker health and community relations.

Equipment is built for industrial-duty operation. For example, the four-shaft shredder IC-1800 processes 4–6 MT per hour with dual 22 kW motors, while the refrigerator shredding and separating plant RSS-030 handles 20–30 units per hour with iron recovery rates of 95% or higher. Every machine is backed by technical documentation and spare parts availability.