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30 t/hour scrap steel shredding and sorting line shipped to Brazil
Recently, a 30-ton-per-hour scrap steel shredding and sorting line completed full process integration and modular protective packaging at a domestic production base. The line was then shipped in batches via ocean freight to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This line, purchased by a recycling company affiliated with a renowned Brazilian steel company, will process scrap steel, end-of-life machinery, and construction waste, helping the company increase its scrap steel self-sufficiency rate and supporting the Brazilian government’s “Green Transformation Plan for the Steel Industry.”
This production line integrates three core pieces of equipment, forming a highly efficient closed-loop processing loop. The front-end dual-shaft shredder, equipped with 600mm diameter wear-resistant blades, can easily shred scrap steel components up to 80mm thick, breaking large pieces into 300-500mm intermediates. A mid-range jaw crusher further refines the material into uniform 50-100mm steel particles, meeting feed standards for subsequent smelting. The back-end eddy current separator and magnetic separator work in tandem to precisely separate non-ferrous metal impurities from non-metallic debris, achieving a purity exceeding 99% and ensuring the quality of the finished scrap. To address Brazil’s tropical climate, which is characterized by high temperatures and high rainfall, all electrical components in the production line are designed with an IP65 waterproof rating, and key bearings are equipped with a high-temperature lubrication system. An intelligent central control platform also monitors operating data from each device in real time, enabling remote fault diagnosis and parameter adjustment.
Prior to shipment, the technical team and Brazilian representatives completed five rounds of full-load continuous operation tests. The equipment maintained stable output for 72 consecutive hours, exceeding specifications for both processing capacity and sorting accuracy. Brazil, a major steel producer in South America, generates over 10 million tons of scrap steel annually. However, traditional processing methods are inefficient and contain high levels of impurities, making it difficult to meet the needs of steel companies. The implementation of this 30-ton/hour scrap processing line will help companies triple their scrap processing efficiency and reduce primary iron ore mining by nearly 200,000 tons annually, achieving both economic and environmental benefits. The two parties will also collaborate further on operator training and equipment operation and maintenance systems, providing “Chinese Standard” solutions for the South American scrap processing industry.
