With the rising number of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) worldwide, the recycling of automotive shells has become a strategic necessity in the resource recovery and green manufacturing sectors. Automotive body shells are typically composed of high-strength steel, aluminum, copper, plastic composites, insulation materials, and more. Efficient separation and recovery of these materials can generate significant economic and environmental benefits.
GEP ECOTECH provides a powerful, modular solution for ELV shell recycling, integrating advanced shredding, optional hammermill shredder, and precise separation technologies to help customers maximize material recovery while reducing operating costs.
Shredding First: Dual-Shaft Shredder for Efficient Size Reduction
The recycling process begins after basic dismantling of the ELV. The remaining shell is fed into GEP ECOTECH’s heavy-duty dual-shaft shredder, designed to tear down car bodies, reinforced panels, doors, and engine compartments with high torque and wear-resistant cutters.
Our shredders are capable of processing full-size car shells down to manageable pieces, preparing the material for subsequent separation. Output particle size is adjustable depending on downstream requirements, and the system is equipped with intelligent controls, automated protection systems, and remote diagnostics for easy operation and maintenance.
Optional Hammermill Shredder: For Higher Density and Cleaner Separation
For customers requiring higher density and more refined output, GEP ECOTECH offers an optional hammermill shredder module. This high-speed impact system further downsizes shredded material and helps liberate ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic components.
Compared to vertical crushers, hammer mills offer greater flexibility, easier maintenance, and more favorable energy profiles, especially when configured for integrated recycling lines. This configuration is ideal for facilities looking to feed furnace-ready ferrous scrap or maximize recovery of aluminum and copper fractions.
Advanced Separation Line: Maximizing Value from Mixed Materials
After shredding (and optional hammer milling), the mixed output enters a multi-stage separation line:
- Magnetic Separator: Recovers high-purity ferrous materials (steel scrap)
- Eddy Current Separator: Extracts non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper
- Air Separator / Wind Sifter: Removes lightweight materials such as foam, dust, and plastics
The result is a clean, sorted stream of valuable recyclables. Ferrous recovery rates typically exceed 98%, and non-ferrous purity is high enough for direct resale or smelting.
Proven Performance and Project References
GEP ECOTECH's automotive shell recycling solutions are already operating in multiple countries, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. Systems are engineered for throughput capacities ranging from 5 to 20 tons per hour depending on customer needs.
A recent project in East Asia processes over 100 vehicle shells per day using a GEP ECOTECH dual-shaft shredder and modular separation system, delivering high-density ferrous scrap and clean aluminum fractions with low operational costs.
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Why Choose GEP ECOTECH?
- Tailored Engineering: Solutions designed around your site, material stream, and recovery goals
- Robust Equipment: Built to handle heavy-duty, reinforced automotive scrap
- Integrated Systems: Optional configurations include conveyors, feeders, separation modules, and dust control
- Global Service Network: Installation, training, and lifetime technical support across continents
- Smart Automation: PLC/SCADA systems with touchscreen operation and remote diagnostics
Turn Scrap into Value — Partner with GEP ECOTECH for Smarter ELV Recycling.
Contact us today to customize your automotive shell recycling solution.
