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Battery recycling

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Battery recycling

Recovering valuable raw materials safely

Batteries contain valuable raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese. We shred them safely and create the basis for clean separation.

Efficient battery recycling starts with liberating the valuable materials. In our recycling lines, two PTRS rotary shears work in series: the first shreds the batteries coarsely, the second refines the material for the subsequent separation. Our hammer mills are available for further liberation. We supply individual machines as well as complete plants.

Typical feed materials

Lithium-ion batteriesPortable batteriesBatteries from WEEEBattery packs

Contained raw materials

LithiumCobaltNickelManganese
Spent batteries for recycling

From spent batteries to raw materials

The processing steps

Example battery tower: the spent batteries are fed in transport boxes via a lift, shredded in two stages and filled into big bags. The result is black mass and metal foils ready for separation.

Feed: spent batteries
Feed: spent batteries

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Shredding: two PTRS in series
Shredding: two PTRS in series

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Result: black mass and metal foils
Result: black mass and metal foils

Our solutions for batteries

Safe, controlled, automated

Two-stage shredding

Two PTRS rotary shears work in series: the first shreds coarsely, the second refines the material separation.

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Protection against sparks

A 3-stage water spray system counteracts sparking. The water is separated and recirculated.

Automated material handling

Lift for transport boxes, feeding via dosing hopper and big bag filling for a closed process.

Use of the end products

Raw materials back into the cycle

Black mass

Fine fraction containing lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese for further processing.

Copper and aluminium

Metal foils as high-quality secondary raw materials.

Ferrous metals

Steel casing parts for the steel industry.

Plastics

Separated plastic fraction for further recycling.

Our machines for batteries

The right technology for your application

Rotary shears

Rotary shears

Slow-running pre-shredding for batteries, e-scrap and cables.

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Hammer mills

Hammer mills

Robust size reduction for further liberation.

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Recycling plants

Recycling plants

Complete plants for battery recycling from a single source.

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Insights into the technology

Our rotary shears in detail

Rotary shear PTRS 4
Rotary shear PTRS 4
Cutting shafts with quick-change system
Cutting shafts with quick-change system
Rotary shear PTRS 2
Rotary shear PTRS 2

Your batteries – our solution

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Want to recycle batteries?

We carry out tests with your feed material and find the right machine or plant for your application.
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