Complete E-Waste Recycling Solutions: Turnkey Plants for Battery, Cable, and PCB Recovery

The global surge in electronic waste has created an urgent demand for efficient, environmentally responsible recycling infrastructure. From spent lead-acid batteries and end-of-life lithium-ion cells to discarded circuit boards and scrap cables, the challenge is not just collecting this material—it is recovering valuable resources at scale while meeting strict environmental standards. San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd has been engineering practical answers to this challenge since 2007.

San Lan Technologies Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer of WEEE recycling machines and mining equipment, headquartered in Jiangxi Province, China. With nearly two decades of specialization, we design and build complete recycling plants that transform waste into reusable commodities. Our product portfolio covers the full spectrum of e-waste and industrial recycling needs, including lead-acid battery recycling plants, lithium-ion battery recycling systems, circuit board recovery lines, cable granulation plants, refrigerator and air-conditioner dismantling systems, CRT cutters, motor recycling equipment, and industrial shredders.

Our technical team combines advanced mechanical engineering expertise with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in e-waste recycling machinery design, installation, and commissioning. This depth of knowledge allows us to deliver robust equipment that performs reliably in real-world operating conditions.

Used lead-acid batteries represent one of the most recycled consumer products in the world, yet safe and efficient recovery requires purpose-built machinery. San Lan supplies complete lead acid battery recycling equipment lines that break and separate batteries into lead paste, lead grids, plastic shells, and acid. Our systems handle capacities from 1 to 10 metric tons per hour and integrate optional de-sulfurization units, filter presses, water treatment plants, and air pollution control systems to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Downstream smelting equipment includes blast furnaces with lead recovery rates up to 95%, rotary furnaces for paste reduction with higher recovery than traditional blast furnace methods, and lead refinery kettle furnaces capable of producing 99.999% pure lead. Electric heated refinery options use near-infrared technology to reduce energy consumption by 30–50%.

As electric vehicles and consumer electronics proliferate, lithium-ion battery waste is growing rapidly. San Lan’s lithium battery recycling plants process waste cells at 500–2,500 kg per hour, separating black mass containing nickel, cobalt, and graphite from plastic, copper, and aluminum fractions. Each system includes discharging stations, pre-crushing, secondary granulation, magnetic separation, and dedicated air pollution control to neutralize harmful gases before emission.

Auxiliary systems such as plastic pneumatic conveyors and hydraulic briquetters compress separator film into dense blocks with a 10:1 volume reduction ratio, simplifying storage and transport.

Printed circuit boards contain copper, precious metals, and hazardous substances that demand careful handling. San Lan offers both dry and wet separation circuit board recycling equipment with capacities ranging from 300 kg/hour to 5,000 kg/hour. Dry process plants combine air separators, vibrating screens, electrostatic separators, cyclones, and pulse dust collectors to achieve copper powder purity of 96–98% with recovery rates around 95%. Wet separation alternatives handle PCB waste still carrying electronic components, using water-based metal separation to protect downstream equipment and improve safety.

Scrap cable is a high-value feedstock when copper or aluminum can be cleanly separated from insulation. San Lan’s cable recycling equipment includes scrap cable strippers for diameters from 1.5 mm to 150 mm, compact granulators with dry separators, and high-capacity cable recycling plants. Whether processing jelly-filled telecom cable or standard wire scrap, our lines deliver consistent separation of metal and plastic fractions.

San Lan’s value extends well beyond individual machines. We manage EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects from initial concept through commissioning, offering:

• Customized plant design based on feedstock type, volume, and local regulations
• One-stop equipment procurement with compatible interfaces and control systems
• On-site installation supervision and operator training
• Pollution control integration to meet national and international emission standards
• Ongoing technical support and spare parts supply

This turnkey approach reduces project risk, shortens startup timelines, and ensures that every component works as an integrated system rather than a collection of separate machines.

Understanding that a recycling plant is only profitable when both inputs and outputs are managed efficiently, San Lan provides additional commercial support:

• Assistance sourcing waste materials such as cable scrap, PCB scrap, and used lead-acid batteries
• Help marketing recovered products including copper rice, copper powder, and lead ingots
• Investor and partner introductions for customers seeking to expand or construct new facilities
• Strategic guidance on business development, cost optimization, and operational scaling

San Lan equipment operates in more than 21 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Our customer base includes projects in Singapore, Colombia, Vietnam, Mexico, Argentina, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa, Tunisia, India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Zambia, Israel, and beyond. This international exposure has sharpened our ability to adapt designs to different voltage standards, environmental regulations, and feedstock characteristics.

Bilingual English and Chinese communication ensures smooth project coordination for clients worldwide, while our team’s cross-cultural experience helps avoid misunderstandings that can delay execution.

Every plant San Lan delivers is engineered with environmental compliance as a core requirement. From acid neutralization and water treatment in battery recycling lines to dust collection and gas absorption in lithium battery and circuit board plants, pollution control is integrated from the outset rather than treated as an afterthought. This proactive approach protects both operators and surrounding communities while helping clients secure operating licenses more quickly.