A tire bead wire remover is designed to separate the steel wire embedded inside scrap tire beads, helping tire recyclers recover clean rubber and valuable steel wire.

EFFICIENT provides two types of tire wire removal machines for different applications: one for standard tires below 1200mm and another heavy-duty OTR tire bead wire remover for large mining and construction tires. These machines improve recycling efficiency, reduce manual labor, and increase the value of recovered materials.

Which Tire Can a Tire Bead Wire Remover Process?

During tire manufacturing, strong steel wires are embedded inside the bead area to maintain tire strength. Before further recycling, these steel wires need to be removed to avoid damaging downstream equipment and improve rubber purity.

The tire bead wire remover is mainly used for:

  • Passenger car tires
  • Truck tires
  • Commercial vehicle tires
  • Agricultural tires
  • Mining and construction OTR tires

For normal scrap tires, the machine handles tire bead rings from tires below 1200mm. For oversized OTR tires, the special OTR steel ring separator can process 1400- 4000 mm tire bead rings.

application of the tire bead wire remover machine
application of the tire bead wire remover machine

Final Products After Tire Bead Wire Removal

After processing by the tire wire removal machine, two valuable materials are obtained:

Recovered Steel Bead Wire

The separated steel wire can be collected as recyclable scrap metal.

Benefits:

  • Higher steel recycling value
  • Easier transportation and storage
  • Reduced rubber contamination

Clean Rubber Material

After removing the bead wire, the rubber part can be further processed into:

  • Crumb rubber
  • Rubber powder
  • Rubber mulch
  • Rubber flooring materials
  • Recycled rubber products

Removing bead wire first helps improve the efficiency of the complete tire recycling process.

Two Types of Tire Bead Wire Remover Solutions

EFFICIENT provides different steel ring separator machines according to tire size and recycling requirements.

ArticleStandard Tire Bead Wire RemoverOTR Tire Steel Ring Separator
ApplicationStandard tires, truck tiresMining and heavy-duty OTR tires
Tire sizeBelow 1200mm1400-4000mm tire bead rings
Main functionRemove bead steel wire from normal tiresSeparate large OTR steel rings
ModèleSWS-100OTR Steel Ring Separator
Puissance du moteur18,5 kW35.5KW
CapacitéAbout 120 pcs/h1 bead ring per 2-5 minutes
Taille de la machine2 × 1.9 × 1.8m3.65 × 2.1 × 1.95m
Poids1800kg6200kg

The standard tire steel wire separator uses a simple and efficient structure for normal tire recycling applications. Its capacity is about 120 tire bead rings per hour.

The OTR model is built for extremely large tire bead rings, with a heavy-duty structure and a processing range of 1400- 4000 mm OTR tires.

How Does a Tire Bead Wire Remover Work?

The working principle of the tire bead wire remover is based on mechanical extrusion and separation.

The main working parts are two rotating roller shafts running at the same speed.

The process includes:

  1. The cut tire bead ring enters between two rollers.
  2. The rollers squeeze and pull the bead section.
  3. The steel wire and rubber are separated through continuous extrusion, shearing, and tearing forces.
  4. The steel ring is completely separated after repeated processing.

The standard tire steel wire separator uses two relative rotary roll shafts to squeeze, shear, and tear the tire bead until the steel wire is separated from the rubber.

Advantages of EFFICIENT Tire Bead Wire Remover

1. High Steel Recovery Efficiency

The machine efficiently separates embedded bead wire, allowing recyclers to recover valuable steel materials.

2. Reduce Manual Labor

Compared with manual cutting and pulling methods, the tire wire removal machine greatly improves processing speed and safety.

3. Protect Downstream Recycling Equipment

Removing steel wire before shredding reduces wear on shredders and grinders.

4. Improve Recycling Profitability

Both recovered steel and rubber have recycling value, helping customers maximize profit from every scrap tire.

5. Solutions for Different Tire Sizes

From standard truck tires to huge mining tires, EFFICIENT provides suitable tire steel wire separator solutions.

How to Choose the Right Tire Wire Removal Machine?

Before purchasing a tire bead wire remover, consider:

1. Tire Size

  • Below 1200mm tires → Standard tire bead wire remover
  • 1400-4000mm OTR tires → OTR steel ring separator

2. Processing Capacity

Choose the machine according to:

  • Daily tire processing quantity
  • Recycling plant size
  • Final product requirements

3. Complete Recycling Line

If you plan to build a complete tire recycling plant, the bead wire remover can work together with:

  1. Standard Tire Recycling Line: Tire Sidewall Cutter → Tire Bead Wire Remover → Coupeuse de bandes de pneuCoupeuse de blocs de pneuTire ShredderTire Grinding Line
  2. OTR Tire Recycling Line: OTR Tire Dismantler → OTR Tire Wire Removal Machine → Tire Cutting Machine → Tire Shredder → Tire Crushing Line

If you already have a tire recycling system, you can purchase the tire bead wire remover as a standalone machine and integrate it with your existing equipment. For new recycling projects, EFFICIENT also provides complete tire recycling line solutions. Contact us anytime for professional equipment selection advice.

FAQ

What is a tire bead wire remover?

A tire bead wire remover is a machine used to separate steel wires embedded inside scrap tire beads, allowing recovery of clean rubber and steel materials.

Why do tire recyclers need a tire wire removal machine?

Removing bead wire before shredding improves recycling efficiency, protects equipment from steel damage, and increases the value of recovered rubber and steel.

What tires can a tire bead wire remover process?

It can process passenger tires, truck tires, commercial tires, and OTR tires depending on the machine model.

What is the difference between a tire bead wire remover and an OTR steel ring separator?

A standard tire bead wire remover is designed for tires below 1200mm, while an OTR steel ring separator is designed for large mining and construction tires from 1400-4000mm.

How does a tire bead wire separator separate steel from rubber?

The machine uses rotating rollers to squeeze, shear, and tear the rubber away from the embedded steel wire.

Can the separated steel wire be recycled?

Yes. The recovered bead wire can be collected as valuable steel scrap for recycling.

Can this machine be used in a complete tire recycling plant?

Yes. It can be integrated with tire cutters, shredders, crushers, and rubber grinding equipment to build a complete tire recycling system.

What is the price of a tire wire separator?

The price depends on:Tire processing size, Machine model, Capacity requirement, Shipping destination, Complete recycling line configuration. Please contact EFFICIENT for a customized quotation.

How to choose the best tire bead wire remover for my business?

Provide your tire size, daily processing capacity, and recycling goal. Our engineers can recommend the suitable tire wire removal machine.