Complete E-Waste Recycling Solutions: From Battery Recovery to Metal Extraction

The Growing Opportunity in E-Waste Recycling

Electronic waste represents one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide. Within this waste lies significant value: lead, copper, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and precious metals. However, extracting these materials efficiently requires specialized machinery designed for specific waste streams. A generic approach leads to material losses, regulatory non-compliance, and missed revenue opportunities.

San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd, established in 2007, has spent over 15 years developing and manufacturing specialized recycling equipment for the global market. With customers in more than 21 countries including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, and India, the company has built a reputation for reliable machinery and comprehensive project support.

Lead Acid Battery Recycling: Turning Waste into Lead Ingots

Used lead acid batteries (ULAB) remain one of the most recycled consumer products globally, with recovery rates exceeding 95% when processed correctly. San Lan's lead acid battery recycling equipment provides a complete solution from battery breaking to final lead ingot production.

The integrated system includes air pollution control and water treatment plants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This turnkey approach allows operators to focus on production rather than piecing together equipment from multiple suppliers.

Lithium Battery Recycling: Capturing the Black Mass Value

The explosive growth of electric vehicles and consumer electronics has created an urgent need for lithium battery recycling infrastructure. San Lan's li battery recycling equipment addresses this demand with systems capable of processing 500-2500 kg per hour.

The lithium battery recycling plant breaks and separates waste lithium batteries to recover four valuable output streams: black mass (containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite), plastic, copper, and aluminum. The process includes discharging, pre-crushing, secondary granulation, black powder separation, and magnetic separation of iron and steel.

Supporting equipment includes plastic pneumatic conveying systems, hydraulic briquetters with 10:1 volume compression ratios, and dedicated air pollution control systems designed specifically for lithium battery processing. This comprehensive setup ensures safe handling of potentially hazardous materials while maximizing material recovery.

Cable and Circuit Board Recycling: Copper Recovery Done Right

Scrap cables and printed circuit boards (PCBs) represent high-value recycling streams when processed with the right technology. San Lan offers both dry and wet separation systems tailored to different capacity requirements and material types.

The circuit board recycling plants use third-generation separation technology, incorporating air separators, electrostatic separators, cyclone separators, and pulse bag dust collectors. For wet processing, water metal separators handle PCB waste with components still attached, offering flexibility for mixed feedstock.

Beyond Standard Products: Specialized Solutions

San Lan's product portfolio extends to cover niche recycling requirements that many competitors overlook. The CRT cutter series safely separates CRT monitor glass and collects phosphor powder using either ni-chrome heating wire or diamond cutting technology. Refrigerator shredding and separating plants process 20-30 units per hour with over 90% recovery rates for iron, copper, aluminum, plastic, and polyurethane.

For mining operations, the lithium ore extraction plant processes 500-5000 MT per day, converting crude ore to lithium concentrate with grades of 4-5%. The tailing ore extraction plant specifically targets waste tailings with 0.25-0.3% lithium content, reducing final tailings grade to 0.15% with a 75% total recovery rate compared to the 65% industry average.

Additional products include motor stator cutters for dismantling electric motors, four-shaft shredders for multi-purpose pre-processing, and medium frequency induction furnaces for melting recycled metals into ingots.

One-Stop EPC Service: From Concept to Commissioning

What distinguishes San Lan from equipment-only suppliers is its comprehensive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) capability. The company's technical team includes mechanical engineering masters with over 15 years of experience in e-waste recycling machinery. This expertise translates into tangible customer benefits:

This end-to-end approach reduces project risk for new entrants and helps established operators expand capacity efficiently. The bilingual English and Chinese support team ensures clear communication throughout the project lifecycle, particularly valuable for international customers navigating cross-cultural business environments.

Making the Right Equipment Choice

Selecting recycling equipment involves more than comparing specifications sheets. Consider the supplier's track record in your target market, availability of spare parts, technical support responsiveness, and willingness to customize solutions. San Lan's installed base across 21 countries provides reference points for prospective customers evaluating project feasibility.

The company manufactures core equipment in its Jiangxi Province facility, maintaining quality control while offering competitive pricing. By integrating multiple processing steps into cohesive plant designs, San Lan helps customers achieve lower total cost of ownership compared to sourcing equipment from disparate vendors.