Equipment Spotlight | FEB 2021 Derimmers/Shears

by MARY M. THORNTON

According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association, and as of 2015, 93 percent of the U.S. waste tire stockpile volume has been cleaned up and recycled and similar cleanups have even taken place in most developed countries. The same source cites that the recycled rubber scrap utilization rate in the U.S. has remained above 80 percent for at least a decade. Because rubber isn’t biodegradable and the resulting negative impact on the environment can be severe, the majority of rubber waste is recycled into tire-derived fuel (TDF). Increasingly, waste rubber is also recycled into ground rubber and related products such as asphalt, playground mulch, sports surfaces, and other molded rubber items. Derimmers, shears and shredders are all used in these recycling processes.

John Neuens, director, sales and marketing at BCA Industries, stated, “We are known for our portable and mobile machines but we design and build entire rubber processing plants for output of everything from primary shred to crumb rubber. Our company manufactures a full line of tire and rubber processing equipment, including unique shredders, conveyors, raspers, screens, cracker mills – as well as wire and fiber separation. We can provide the fastest sidewall cutting machines on the market, all the way to a 72” wide and an 800 hp shredder for all large format tires.”

He added that wire free rubber can be produced on a small business scale with BCA’s tire-to-mulch system using their patented Triplus machine. It produces clean cut 3/8 to 3/4” wire free mulch from sidewalls as well as full shred, rasper and magnetic removal systems for large production of wire free materials. “The patented Triplus machine is innovative because it can effectively process uncured rubber. Handling this difficult material has always been a challenge for rubber processors. The markets we serve are quite diverse and they each can have their unique challenges. I often enjoy assisting clients with their business models or locating and assisting in export processes, especially if they are near a coast. This is really where you can learn which equipment types are best suited for a customer’s business area. You simply cannot ship these commodities very far, profitably. Lending our help and expertise to all of our customers commonly proves very beneficial to them. Other vendors who may offer equipment similar to ours simply do not spend the time or do not have the expertise to do the same,” Neuens commented.

EECO (Engineering and Equipment Company) has been designing and manufacturing tire recycling equipment for 30 years. Alex Dom, vice president, explained, “We serve anyone looking to get into the tire business, or established businesses that deal with tires. We manufacture the most affordable shredding systems for the tire recycling industry and EECO is proud to offer two unique tire shredders. Our sidewall chipping system is designed to cut sidewalls of tires down to ¾” minus rubber mulch for use in landscape and playground applications. Rubber mulch is often found to be the safest surface for a playground area and with our process; we guarantee steel-free mulch production. Our tread chipping system cuts tire tread into 2.5 x 2.5” chips for use as TDF or TDF aggregate. We have customers that use our tread chipping system for production of leach line fill for septic systems that fuel cement production. With diminishing landfill space, EECO’s ecosystem of equipment creates tire-derived products, which can decrease landfill cost and volume and provide added value for consumers of products made from tire chips. We stand behind our equipment with lifetime maintenance support and a six month warranty provided with all of our equipment. We truly strive to implement simple solutions to tough problems.”

“All RES shears are multi-purpose and so can process a variety of materials. Our complete line of high quality hydraulic alligator shears and a variety of power options including electric, gas and DUAL powered gas/electric motor upgrades. With a minimum of 110 tons of cutting force, our shears easily process rubber and scrap metal and all our new machines include a one year warranty, stated Mary Gaither, sales director of Recycling Equipment Solutions Corp. (RES), an recycling equipment manufacturer and distributor. RES replacement parts are stocked in house for the shortest possible down time with most items available for immediate shipping and receipt within 24 to 48 hours. All RES equipment is proudly made in the U.S. from the ground up at their Ohio facility.

Gaither also noted, “We offer a wide range of services, including custom made shears, skid steer shears and bobcat shears, which handle a myriad of requirements in the rubber, demolition and scrap metal recycling industries. We also repair and recondition shears made by any manufacturer and we even stock replacement parts for some imported machines and shear manufacturers that are no longer in business. With over 35 years of doing business in the scrap equipment industry, our customers continue to be our best salespeople. Providing high quality machines and 100 percent satisfaction in customer service will always be our #1 goal at RES.”

Tire Service International (TSI) produces U.S. made products for the tire industry. Included in the product lineup are wheel crushers for separating rims from tires for recycling, and tire cutters for reducing the volume of scrap tires for ease of handling and transportation. Recycling equipment includes two models of the above-mentioned wheel crushers and four models of tire cutters. The TC-100 Tire Cutter is used by auto salvage yards, landfills, retread plants, tire shops and service stations. It is designed to cut heavy truck tires into quarters at up to 40 per hour, and passenger and light truck tires at up to 120 per hour, using the optional passenger compressor attachment. The TC-100 GP is equipped with a Briggs and Stratton 18HP v-twin gas motor with an electric start.

“Now celebrating 40 years of experience and innovation, TSI has grown from a small company into an internationally recognized leader in the industry. We’re well known for the Cheetah beadseater product line and TSI has made several important acquisitions over the years, including Safe-Shop Tool heavy duty service products and the Amermac line of truing equipment. See our equipment in action at our website and learn more about financing options and all of our fine products,” Brian Doyle, general sales manager, said.

“Our ZXS Series heavy duty industrial single shaft shredder, with a powerful two-speed swing ram design, eliminates the risk of blocking and wearing out of the internal guide rails. It is very versatile, can shred all kinds of input materials, and is well suited for different industries,” said EJ Stratman, national sales director at Zerma-America. He continued, “These single shaft shredders are equipped with a 750 mm diameter rotor in widths from 1500 to 3000 mm and are driven by two oversized gearboxes. Its low speed of 45 rpm guarantees a high torque and smooth operation. The hydraulic power pack is well integrated into the shredder housing to save space and protect it from damage, and also provides easy access or removal for maintenance. The proven E-type rotor, knife holder and knife designs are uniquely superior, and built to conquer the most demanding applications and challenges. The heavy-duty industrial shredders can also be tailored to various applications—with advanced controls and hydraulics, hard facing, and other wear options.”

Published in the February 2021 EditionStratman said all Zerma machines are developed and manufactured by an international team of experienced engineers in close cooperation with partners and customers of the firm. Almost all components are manufactured in-house; the company avoids suppliers and outsourcing wherever possible. This is made possible by the Zerma modern machining center and an experienced, well-trained staff. This independence makes it possible for their R&D team to quickly develop and test prototypes as well as service all Zerma machines running in North America.

Published in the February 2021 Edition