Compact Multi-Material Recycling Plant Solution
1. Solution Overview
As the global metal recycling industry continues to evolve toward higher efficiency, greater automation, and increased value recovery, more small and medium-sized recyclers are seeking cost-effective solutions that enable them to enter high-value metal processing markets with limited capital investment.
However, conventional heavy-duty shredding plants are often oversized for operations processing approximately 300–500 tons per month, resulting in excessive investment, high energy consumption, large installation footprints, and limited flexibility for handling diverse feed materials.
Built on SIMVIC’s System Engineering philosophy, the SHC-3050 Compact Multi-Material Recycling Plant provides an integrated turnkey solution combining pre-processing, shredding & liberation, metal separation, and intelligent process control within a compact, modular platform.
Designed for flexible operation, the system efficiently processes a wide variety of high-value light metal scrap, including:
· Used Beverage Cans (UBC)
· Small Electric Motors
· Copper-Aluminum Radiators
· Mixed Light Metal Scrap
By optimizing Material Flow, Energy Flow, and Control Flow, the plant enables rapid changeovers between different feedstocks while maintaining stable production, maximizing recovery efficiency, and minimizing operating costs.
For growing recycling businesses, the SHC-3050 is more than a compact shredding line—it is a scalable resource recovery platform designed to deliver long-term profitability.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommended Capacity | 300–500 tons/month |
| Core Equipment | SIMVIC SHC-3050 Multi-Material Shredder |
| Applicable Materials | UBC, Small Electric Motors, Copper-Aluminum Radiators, Mixed Light Metal Scrap |
| Recovered Products | Copper, Aluminum, Ferrous Scrap, Non-metal Fractions |
| Automation Level | PLC-based Automation, Expandable with AI Vision |
| Target Customers | Small & Medium Recycling Companies, Metal Traders, Start-up Recycling Businesses |
| Key Advantages | Multi-material Processing, Low Investment, Fast Product Changeover, Modular Expansion |
2. Target Feed Materials
The SHC-3050 Recycling Plant is specifically designed for processing high-value light metal scrap and compact recyclable materials.
Used Beverage Cans (UBC)
Typical materials include:
· Aluminum beverage cans
· Compacted UBC bales
· Aluminum packaging containers
Key characteristics:
· Large supply volume
· Easily compacted
· High-purity aluminum recovery
Copper-Aluminum Radiators
Typical materials include:
· Automotive Radiators
· Air Conditioner Heat Exchangers
Key characteristics:
· Composite copper-aluminum structure
· High material value
· Requires precise liberation for maximum recovery
3. Typical Process Flow
The SHC-3050 platform allows multiple material streams to be processed on a single production line with rapid changeover between applications.
Typical Process Flow
Material Receiving
➡️ Manual Pre-sorting
➡️ SHC-3050 Multi-Material Shredding & Liberation
➡️ Magnetic Separation
➡️ Screening & Size Classification
➡️ Eddy Current Separation
➡️ Sensor-based Sorting (Optional)
➡️ Automatic Baling(Optional)
➡️ High-Purity Recovered Products
Process Design Principles
SIMVIC designs every compact recycling plant around six core principles:
· Multi-material flexibility
· Fast material changeover
· Maximum material liberation
· Maximum copper and aluminum recovery
· Low operating cost
· Modular scalability
4. Scope of Supply
Core Equipment
SIMVIC SHC-3050 Multi-Material Shredder
Key features include:
· Newly developed compact design
· Excellent multi-material compatibility
· High liberation efficiency
· Easy maintenance
Environmental Protection System(Optional)
· Dust Collection System
· Air Separation System
· Noise Control System
Intelligent Control System
· PLC Control
· HMI Interface
· Remote Diagnostic System
5. Recovered Products
Depending on the feed material, the plant consistently produces high-quality recycled commodities.
High-Purity Ferrous Scrap
Suitable for steel mill furnace feed.
High-Purity Aluminum
Including:
UBC Scrap
Aluminum Profiles
Cast Aluminum
Non-metal Fractions
Including:
Plastics
Foam
Rubber
6. Performance Targets
Recommended Capacity
300–500 Tons per Month
Typical performance objectives include:
| Indicator | Target |
|---|---|
| Copper Recovery | Maximized |
| Aluminum Recovery | Maximized |
| Material Liberation | High Efficiency |
| Product Purity | Meets International Trading Standards |
| Automation | Highly Automated |
| Labor Requirement | Significantly Reduced |
| Plant Availability | Stable Long-term Operation |
Key Customer Benefits
· One platform for multiple materials
· Rapid production changeover
· Low capital investment
· Low energy consumption
· Compact plant footprint
· Fast return on investment
7. Environmental & HSE
SIMVIC integrates environmental protection, operational safety, and occupational health into every stage of plant design.
Environmental Protection
- High-efficiency dust collection
- Enclosed material conveying
- Dust source control
- Noise reduction
Occupational Health
- Reduced manual dismantling
- Lower dust exposure
- Improved working environment
Sustainability
Supporting customers in achieving circular economy and ESG objectives through efficient resource recovery.
8. Reference Plants
Small Electric Motor Recycling Center
Suitable for:
- Motor dismantling companies
- Metal recycling businesses
Radiator Recycling Plant
Suitable for:
- ELV dismantling facilities
- HVAC equipment recyclers
Multi-Material Non-Ferrous Recycling Center
Suitable for:
- Integrated recycling companies
- International metal traders
9. Service & Expansion
SIMVIC provides comprehensive lifecycle services covering every stage of the project.
Project Planning
- Feedstock Analysis
- Process Engineering
- Investment Evaluation
Operational Support
- Remote Technical Support
- Spare Parts Supply
- Process Optimization
Future Expansion
The modular architecture allows the plant to grow alongside your business.
Available upgrade options include:
- XRT Intelligent Sorting
- XRF Alloy Sorting
- AI Vision Inspection
- Automated Storage Systems
- MES-based Digital Production Management
10. SIMVIC System Engineering Value
For recycling facilities processing 300–500 tons per month, long-term competitiveness depends not on a single machine, but on an integrated system capable of handling multiple material streams with maximum operational efficiency.
Centered around the SIMVIC SHC-3050 Multi-Material Shredder, this compact recycling platform integrates material pre-processing, shredding & liberation, intelligent separation, environmental protection, and automated process control into one highly efficient solution.
Through the coordinated optimization of Material Flow, Energy Flow, and Control Flow, SIMVIC enables customers to maximize resource recovery while minimizing investment costs and operating expenses.
Whether processing UBC, small electric motors, copper-aluminum radiators, or mixed light metal scrap, the SHC-3050 platform delivers fast product changeover, stable operation, and sustainable profitability, providing an ideal foundation for future capacity expansion and technology upgrades.
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