copper aluminum radiator separator recycling machine

With the rapid development of the electronics, automotive, and refrigeration industries, the volume of discarded copper and aluminum radiators has increased significantly. These radiators, typically composed of copper tubes and aluminum fins, present challenges for traditional disassembly methods, which are labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to metal loss. Efficient recycling of copper and aluminum resources has become a critical issue in the circular economy.

Equipment Overview

The copper and aluminum radiator separation and recycling equipment utilizes automated mechanical crushing and sorting technologies to separate copper and aluminum efficiently. Core components include:

• Crushers for reducing radiator size

• Vibrating screens for particle grading

• Airflow separators for lightweight particle removal

• Eddy current separators for non-ferrous metal separation

This equipment offers high processing capacity and excellent metal recovery rates, significantly improving both the economic and environmental efficiency of resource recycling.

Recycling Process

1. Pretreatment: Remove surface impurities such as plastic, rubber, and other contaminants.

2. Crushing: Powerful crushers reduce radiators into small particles suitable for separation.

3. Sorting: Advanced technologies—including gravity separation and eddy current separation—accurately separate copper from aluminum.

4. Collection: Pure copper and aluminum are collected separately and can be directly used in smelting or downstream recycling processes.

Copper and aluminum radiator tube stripping machine

Economic and Environmental Benefits

• Recycling 1 ton of copper-aluminum radiators can recover approximately 40% copper and 50% aluminum, offering significant economic value.

• Compared with primary ore smelting, metal recycling saves over 70% of energy and drastically reduces carbon emissions.

• By promoting the circular economy, the equipment reduces reliance on primary mineral resources and minimizes environmental pollution.

Market Prospects

The application of this technology is a model of green manufacturing and resource efficiency, converting “waste” into valuable resources. With policy support, technological upgrades, and growing industry demand, the copper-aluminum radiator recycling sector is poised to become a key growth point in the resource recycling field, providing strong impetus for sustainable industrial development.