Turning E-Waste into Profit: Complete Recycling Solutions from San Lan Technologies

Established 2007 | Serving 21+ Countries Worldwide

Every year, millions of tons of electronic waste are discarded globally, yet buried within this waste stream lies tremendous economic value. From copper wires in discarded cables to precious metals in printed circuit boards and recoverable lead in used batteries, the potential for profitable recycling has never been greater. The key to unlocking this value is having the right equipment, designed by engineers who understand both the technical challenges and the business opportunities of e-waste recycling.

Cable Recycling: Recovering Copper with Precision

Scrap cables represent one of the most accessible and profitable recycling opportunities. Whether dealing with household wiring, industrial power cables, or jelly-filled telecommunications cables, the fundamental goal remains the same: efficiently separate valuable copper or aluminum from plastic insulation. San Lan offers a comprehensive range of cable recycling equipment designed for various scales of operation.

The cable recycling plant lineup includes scrap cable strippers for preprocessing thick cables, compact granulators with dry separators for small to medium operations, and large-capacity wet separation systems for industrial-scale processing. Capacities range from 100 kg/hour for entry-level operations up to 1,200 kg/hour for high-volume facilities. The wet separation technology achieves high purity copper recovery while minimizing dust emissions, making it suitable for operations in environmentally sensitive areas.

Circuit Board Recycling: Extracting Precious Metals

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) contain some of the highest concentrations of valuable metals found in e-waste, including copper, gold, silver, and palladium. However, the complex composition of PCBs makes effective recovery challenging without specialized equipment. San Lan's circuit board recycling equipment addresses this challenge through both dry and wet separation technologies.

The dry process plants utilize air separation combined with electrostatic separation and pulse bag dust collectors to recover copper powder with 96-98% purity. For operations requiring higher recovery rates or handling PCBs with electronic components still attached, the wet separation systems provide an alternative approach with water-based metal separation. Capacities span from 300 kg/hour for smaller facilities to 2,000 kg/hour for large-scale operations, with customizable designs available for specific throughput requirements.

Battery Recycling: Closing the Loop on Lead and Lithium

As electric vehicles and renewable energy storage continue to expand, the volume of spent batteries requiring responsible recycling grows exponentially. San Lan Technologies provides end-to-end solutions for both established lead-acid battery recycling and emerging lithium-ion battery recovery operations.

The lead acid battery recycling equipment line covers the complete process from battery breaking and separation through to final metal recovery. The system breaks used batteries and efficiently separates acid, lead paste, lead grid, and plastic components. Downstream equipment includes de-sulfurization units that reduce melting temperatures and SO2 emissions, blast furnaces with 95% lead recovery rates, rotary furnaces for paste reduction, and lead refinery kettle furnaces capable of producing 99.999% pure lead. An integrated water treatment plant and air pollution control system ensures environmental compliance throughout the process.

For lithium-ion batteries, the recycling plant breaks and separates waste batteries to recover black mass (containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite), plastic separator film, copper, and aluminum. The system handles capacities from 500 to 2,500 kg/hour and includes safety features for managing the fire risks associated with lithium battery processing. Ancillary equipment such as plastic pneumatic conveying systems and hydraulic briquetters complete the material handling workflow.

Beyond E-Waste: Supporting the Clean Energy Supply Chain

Recognizing the interconnected nature of modern resource recovery, San Lan also manufactures lithium ore extraction equipment that supports the upstream side of the battery supply chain. The lithium crude ore processing plant converts raw ore to lithium concentrate with grades of 4-5%, while the tailing ore extraction plant recovers additional lithium from waste tailings, achieving total recovery rates of 75% compared to the industry average of 65%. This vertical integration of capabilities reflects the company's deep understanding of the full battery lifecycle.

The San Lan Advantage: More Than Just Equipment

What distinguishes San Lan from equipment-only suppliers is the company's commitment to comprehensive project support. Drawing on solid experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects, the team provides customized plant design, one-stop purchasing coordination, installation, and commissioning services. This turnkey approach reduces the complexity and risk for customers entering the recycling business or expanding existing operations.

Additional value-added services include:

• 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 marketing recovered products including copper rice, copper powder, and lead ingots
• Bilingual technical support in English and Chinese

Proven Performance Across Diverse Markets

San Lan's equipment currently operates in more than 21 countries, including Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Tunisia, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Zambia. This geographic diversity demonstrates the adaptability of the equipment to different regulatory environments, waste compositions, and operational conditions. The company's vision is to build the leading international brand in WEEE and e-waste recycling plant solutions through deep understanding of customer requirements, professional international marketing management, and strong customer relationship management.