ELV Shredding Lines
ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) refers to cars and vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer roadworthy. These vehicles are dismantled or recycled to recover valuable materials, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, glass, plastics, and other reusable components. Before recycling, hazardous materials such as liquids and batteries are removed, allowing the vehicle to be compressed into bales for easier transportation and processing at recycling facilities.
An End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) is composed of several different materials, the percentage of which can vary depending on the type of car, the model and the year of production. On average, the composition of an end-of-life car is as follows:
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- Ferrous metals (steel and iron): Approx. 65-70%
- Non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, etc.): Approx. 10%
- Plastics and polymers: Approx. 10-15%
- Glass: Approx. 3-5%
- Liquids: Approx. 1-2%
- Rubber: About 3%
- Textiles (upholstery, padding, carpets): Approx. 1-2%
Fully Automatic Integrated ELV Shredding Lines
The primary advantages of pre-shredding automotive scrap (including cars and bales) with the Blue Devil Twin Shaft Rotary Shear are twofold: it boosts production by up to 60% and reduces wear and tear, maintenance, and energy costs associated with the Hammer Mill. Most importantly, it helps mitigate the risk of internal explosions within the shredding chamber of the Hammer Mill.
After pre shredding and shredding with the Hammer Mill, the scrap cleaning and separation lines can efficiently sort and clean between 20 to 150 tons per hour of material, including dust and other scrap residues. This process achieves excellent recovery rates for both ferrous and nonferrous metals.
The recycling process for end-of-life vehicles typically involves several steps:
- Vehicle preparation: This includes removing any hazardous materials such as batteries, fluids, and tires.
- Shredding: The vehicle is shredded into small pieces using a giant shredder.
- Separation: The shredded pieces are separated into different materials such as metals, plastics, and glass.
- Recycling: The separated materials are then recycled into new products. For example, metals can be used to make new cars or appliances, plastics can be used to make new consumer goods, and glass can be used to make new bottles or jars.
- Disposal: Any remaining materials that can’t be recycled are disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.