End-of-life electronics represent one of the largest untapped sources of critical minerals in the world. Discarded batteries, circuit boards, and cables contain valuable concentrations of copper, lead, lithium, and precious metals—materials often richer than natural ore deposits. For recycling operators and investors looking to enter or expand in this market, choosing the right equipment is the critical first step toward profitable and compliant operations.
Lead-Acid Battery Recycling: A Proven Revenue Stream
Despite the rise of lithium-ion technology, lead-acid batteries remain essential for automotive and industrial applications worldwide. A complete lead acid battery recycling equipment setup breaks and separates used batteries into four valuable fractions: lead paste, lead grids, plastic shells, and acid. San Lan's systems handle capacities from 1–10 MT per hour, and the company also supplies downstream equipment including rotary furnaces for paste reduction, lead refinery kettle furnaces reaching 99.999% purity, de-sulfurization units, and air pollution control systems.
For operators focused on environmental compliance, the integrated water treatment plant and filter press systems ensure that acidic wastewater and lead paste are handled safely and efficiently.
Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Capturing the Energy Transition
As electric vehicle and energy storage markets expand, spent lithium-ion batteries represent both an environmental challenge and a growing commercial opportunity. Modern li battery recycling equipment can process 500–2,500 kg per hour, recovering black mass containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite, along with copper, aluminum, and plastic separators.
San Lan's integrated plants include discharging stations, pre-crushers, secondary granulators, magnetic separation, and dedicated air pollution control systems to ensure safe, compliant operations. The plastic separator film can be further compressed into blocks using hydraulic briquetters, reducing volume by a ratio of 10:1 for easier transport and resale.
Circuit Boards and Cables: Urban Mining at Scale
Printed circuit boards contain recoverable copper and precious metals, while scrap cables hide pure copper and aluminum beneath plastic insulation. San Lan's circuit board recycling equipment achieves 96–98% copper powder purity using dry separation technology, with capacities ranging from 300–2,000 kg per hour.
For cable recycling, the company offers both compact granulators with dry separators and wet separation systems, plus a full range of scrap cable strippers handling diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm. Whether processing fine communication wire or thick armored industrial cable, the right configuration ensures maximum metal recovery with minimal dust emissions.
More Than Machines: End-to-End Project Support
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China, San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd. has delivered recycling equipment to customers in over 21 countries including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, and South Africa.
Core capabilities include:
- Engineering team with master's degrees in mechanical engineering and 15+ years of experience in e-waste recycling machine design
- EPC project delivery, customized plant design, and one-stop purchasing centers
- Installation, commissioning, and operator training
- Assistance sourcing waste feedstock including cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used lead-acid batteries
- Support marketing recovered materials such as copper rice, copper powder, and lead ingots
San Lan's product portfolio also extends beyond e-waste into lithium ore extraction plants, metal melting furnaces, CRT recycling machines, refrigerator and AC recycling lines, motor recycling equipment, and multi-purpose shredders—enabling customers to diversify feedstock and revenue streams within a single partnership.
Building or upgrading a recycling plant requires more than individual machines—it demands a partner who understands the full process from feedstock to finished product. Contact San Lan Technologies today to discuss your project requirements and receive a customized equipment and plant design proposal tailored to your capacity, budget, and local regulatory environment.
