Machines for Processing Waste Rebar

Waste rebar processing involves cutting, crushing, sorting, and compacting to prepare steel for recycling or reuse. Below is a breakdown of essential equipment by processing stage:

1. Cutting Machines

Hydraulic Rebar Shear

• Cuts long rebars into short segments (typically 30–100 mm) using hydraulic force.

• Available in manual, electric, or fully automated versions.

• Ideal for: Scrap yards, demolition sites, and recycling facilities.

Metal Circular Saw

• Delivers clean, high-precision cuts using rotating blades.

• Suited for processing high-value scrap where minimal deformation is critical.

2. Crushing & Sorting Systems

Metal Shredder / Crusher

• Reduces scrap rebars into small pieces (<50 mm) suitable for melting.

• Often paired with:

  • Magnetic Separators – Remove ferrous materials.

  • Eddy Current Separators – Extract non-ferrous metals (e.g., copper from coated rebars).

Jaw or Hammer Crusher

• Handles bulky scrap or mixed metal loads as a primary crushing step.

3. Baling & Compacting Equipment

Scrap Metal Baler

• Compresses loose rebars into compact bales (e.g., 30×30×30 cm) for easier transport and storage.

• Pressure range: 50–1,000+ tons.

Rebar Baling Press

• Designed specifically for short rebar fragments and offcuts.

4. Waste Rebar Straightening Machines

Rebar Straightener

• Straightens bent or coiled rebars for reuse, often integrated with cutting and de-rusting functions.

• Useful for turning scrap into usable construction elements like stirrups.

5. Auxiliary Equipment

Rust Removal Systems

• Options include sandblasting, wire brushing, and chemical cleaning for surface preparation.

Conveyors & Elevators

• Automate the movement of scrap between cutting, shredding, and baling stages.

Selection Guide

• Always use proper PPE: gloves, goggles, helmets, etc.

• Maintain blades, hydraulic systems, and electrical controls regularly.

• Train operators on emergency stop and overload procedures.

For model-specific inquiries (e.g., Lefort, Sierra, Metso), provide details like daily capacity, material specs, or budget to receive tailored equipment recommendations.