A scrap metal shredder machine is a complete processing system that turns mixed scrap into clean, sorted metal products. The line typically includes:
- Shredder – reduces large scrap into small pieces
- Magnetic separator – removes ferrous metal (iron and steel)
- Eddy current separator – separates non‑ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass)
- Air separator – removes light material (plastic, foam, dust)
- Conveyors and screens – move and size material
The machine is the heart of the line. It breaks down bulky items – car bodies, appliances, steel drums – into fist‑sized pieces. Downstream equipment then separates the ferrous from the non‑ferrous, and the metal from the waste.
The metal recycling industry processes many categories: ferrous metals (iron and steel), non‑ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, tin), rare and precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), plus plastics, paper, rubber, glass, textiles, and e‑waste. The machine is the first step in recovering value from all of them.
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Scrap Metal Shredder Machine Models
All metal shredder machine for sale models are listed below. Choose based on your material type and required output.
| Model | Typical Applications |
| YG-800 | Waste cans, oil filters, milk powder cans, small metal items |
| YG-1000 | Waste paint buckets, color steel tiles, scrap iron sheets |
| YG-1300 | Rack material, light and thin scrap, motor rotors |
| YG-1600 | Waste bicycles, motorcycles |
| YG-1800 | Scrap steel plates, steel pipes, plastic-steel, doors and windows |
| YG-2000 | Car shells, waste home appliances, large metal items |
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How the Metal Recycling Machine Works
The metal recycling machine processes scrap through a series of steps:
- Feeding – Material enters via a conveyor or vibratory feeder.
- Shredding – The scrap metal shredder machine breaks large items into small pieces.
- Magnetic separation – Iron and steel are pulled out by magnets.
- Eddy current separation – Aluminum, copper, and other non‑ferrous metals are repelled and separated.
- Air separation – Light material (plastic, foam, dust) is blown away.
- Screening – Material is sized – typically 60- 70 mm for downstream processing.
- Cleaning – Optional washing removes dirt and residue.
- Baling – Clean metal is compressed into bales for transport.
The result: clean ferrous and non‑ferrous fractions ready for sale to steel mills, foundries, and smelters.
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Separation Equipment in a Metal Recycling Line
A complete scrap metal shredder machine line includes several separation devices:
- Magnetic separator – for ferrous metals (steel, iron)
- Eddy current separator – for non‑ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass)
- Air separator – for light materials (plastic, paper, dust)
- Gravity separator – for density‑based separation (copper from aluminum)
- Electromagnetic induction separator – for conductive metals
- Circuit board tin removal – for e‑waste processing
- Specific gravity separator – for fine metal recovery
These machine accessories work together to maximize recovery and purity. The more separation stages, the cleaner the final product – and the higher the selling price.
Why Choose YG Scrap Metal Crusher?
1. Complete Line – One Supplier
From the scrap metal shredder machine to the magnetic separator, eddy current separator, and conveyors – we supply the entire line. No need to coordinate multiple vendors.
2. Handles Many Material Types
Ferrous and non‑ferrous metals, e‑waste, appliances, car bodies, steel drums, cans, and more. The machine adapts to your incoming scrap mix.
3. Stable Output Quality
The 60- 70 mm screen produces consistent output size. This makes downstream separation more efficient and improves the purity of your recovered metals.
4. Durable Construction
Shredder blades are made from wear‑resistant alloy steel. They can be re‑sharpened and reused – reducing long‑term operating costs.
5. Customizable Configuration
Choose the metal shredder machine for sale model that matches your capacity. Add or remove separation stages based on your material and target output.
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Main Markets and Applications
The scrap metal shredder machine is in demand worldwide:
- Europe and South America – Especially Central and South America. Can be paired with excavator attachments (grabs and shears) for a complete scrap processing solution.
- Middle East – Growing scrap recycling industry.
- Southeast Asia – Rapid industrialization and rising metal demand.
- Other regions – Wherever scrap metal is generated and processed.
Applications include: steel mills, foundries, scrap yards, e‑waste recyclers, appliance dismantlers, and auto recycling facilities.
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Stop selling mixed scrap at the lowest price. The scrap metal shredder machine turns your mixed metal into clean, sorted, high‑value products.
We offer:
- Factory‑direct pricing for all YG models (YG‑800 to YG‑2000)
- Complete metal recycling lines – shredder, magnetic separator, eddy current separator, air separator, conveyors
- Custom screen sizes (standard 60- 70 mm)
- Fast global shipping with reinforced export packaging
- Full spare parts support and technical guidance
- Complete operation and maintenance manuals
Contact us with your material type, required capacity, and target output size. We will recommend the perfect scrap metal crusher configuration within 24 hours.
