Applicable Materials: Used aluminum cans, tinplate cans, beverage cans, beer cans, thin sheet metal scrap, metal packaging containers, aluminum foil products, and other light-gauge metal waste.
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Haoxing Machinery's Can Crusher is a hammer-type crushing machine used for processing used aluminum cans, beverage cans, beer cans, tinplate cans and other lightweight metal containers. The machine uses a high-speed rotor and hammer assembly to crush cans into smaller metal fragments for easier conveying, sorting, storage and downstream recycling.
Since cans can be made from aluminum or tinplate steel, the production line can be configured with magnetic separation and optional eddy current separation according to material composition. Magnetic separation can remove ferrous materials such as tinplate steel, while eddy current separation can be used for aluminum recovery in suitable recycling lines.
The main machine usually consists of crusher housing, rotor system, hammer assembly, liner plates, screen grate, feeding device, discharge system, drive system and electric control system. A complete can crushing line can include feeding conveyor, can crusher, discharge conveyor, magnetic separator, optional eddy current separator, optional air cyclone system, dust collector and supporting equipment.
The final output size, separation effect and line capacity depend on can type, feeding size, screen opening, material moisture, separator configuration and production line layout. The can crusher is commonly used in recycling centers, scrap metal yards, can recycling plants and aluminum recovery production lines.
The can crusher is a hammer-type crushing machine used for processing aluminum cans, tinplate cans, beverage cans, beer cans and other lightweight metal containers. It uses a high-speed rotor and hammer system to crush cans into smaller pieces for easier conveying, sorting, storage and downstream recycling.
Working Process
Feeding: Cans are fed into the crushing chamber by feeding conveyor or manual feeding device according to the production setup. The feeding method can be selected according to can type, required capacity and site layout.
Hammer crushing: Inside the crushing chamber, the high-speed rotor drives the hammers to repeatedly impact, tear and crush the cans. The material is also rubbed and squeezed between the hammers, liner plates and screen area, gradually reducing the cans into smaller fragments.
Screening and discharge: The bottom screen or grate helps control the output size. Materials smaller than the screen openings are discharged from the machine, while larger pieces remain in the crushing chamber for further crushing.
Magnetic separation: If the raw material contains tinplate cans or mixed ferrous materials, a magnetic separator can be used after crushing to separate iron and steel materials from the mixed material stream.
Eddy current separation optional: For aluminum can recycling lines, an eddy current separator can be added after magnetic separation to separate aluminum from non-metallic materials or mixed impurities according to material composition.
Air cyclone and dust collection optional: According to material condition and site layout, an air cyclone separation system or dust collector can be configured to collect dust, light particles and fine materials generated during crushing and conveying.
Complete line configuration: A complete can crushing and sorting line can include:
Can crusher main unit
Feeding conveyor
Discharge conveyor
Magnetic separator
Optional eddy current separator
Optional air cyclone separation system
Optional pulse dust collector
Electric control cabinet
Supporting platform and auxiliary equipment
The can crusher uses a high-speed rotor and hammer system to crush aluminum cans, tinplate cans, beverage cans and other lightweight metal containers into smaller fragments.
The machine can process used aluminum cans, beer cans, beverage cans, tinplate cans and similar thin metal containers. It is suitable for recycling stations, metal recycling yards and can recycling lines.
The bottom screen grate can be selected according to the required output size. Different screen openings are available for different recycling and sorting requirements.
When processing mixed cans or tinplate cans, the crushed material can pass through a magnetic separator to separate ferrous materials such as steel and iron.
For aluminum can recycling, an eddy current separator can be installed after magnetic separation. It helps separate aluminum from non-metallic materials and other impurities according to the material condition.
A dust collector or cyclone separation system can be configured according to the site layout and material condition. It helps collect dust and fine particles generated during crushing and conveying.
The machine has a compact structure and can be connected to conveyors, separators and control systems. Wear parts such as hammers, liners and screen grates can be inspected and replaced based on actual use.
The crushing line can be customized according to the can type, required capacity, output size and site layout. Available customization options include:
Feed opening size
Motor power
Hammer configuration
Screen opening
Conveyor layout
Separator configuration
Control system
Parameter description diagram for Can Crusher | Aluminum Can Crushing Machine for Recycling | Haoxing Machinery:
Note: Specifications are for reference only. Actual capacity depends on can type, feeding method, material moisture, screen opening, output size requirement and production line configuration.
Custom configurations are available according to material condition, required capacity, site layout and sorting requirements. The can crusher can work with feeding conveyor, discharge conveyor, magnetic separator, optional eddy current separator, optional air cyclone separation system, pulse dust collector and electric control cabinet.
Used aluminum can recycling
Beverage and beer can crushing
Tinplate can recycling
Aluminum can recycling lines
Can manufacturing scrap recovery
Scrap metal recycling yards
Lightweight metal container crushing
Aluminum and steel can sorting lines
Can material preparation for downstream separation and recycling
Find common questions about scrap metal crushers, shredders, recycling lines, equipment selection, capacity configuration and operation requirements.
Regular maintenance includes checking blades or rollers, bearings, belts, fasteners, lubrication points, screen or discharge parts, and electrical components. Stable feeding and timely replacement of worn parts can help reduce downtime and keep the can crusher running efficiently.
Yes. Aluminum cans and iron cans can be processed together if the machine configuration is suitable. For mixed materials, magnetic separation equipment can be added after crushing to separate iron from aluminum and improve the recycling value of the final material.
Selection depends on can material, can size, required capacity, output size, feeding method, motor power, and whether the material will be baled or remelted later. Small models may handle about 0.5-1 t/h, while larger models can reach several tons per hour.
Yes. A can crusher can be combined with a feeding conveyor, magnetic separator, discharge conveyor, baler, dust collection system, and control cabinet. For aluminum can recycling, eddy current separation can also be added if mixed non-ferrous materials need sorting.
The main purpose of crushing waste cans is to reduce material volume, improve storage and transportation efficiency, and prepare the cans for recycling, sorting, melting, or further crushing. Crushed cans are easier to handle and can help reduce logistics costs.
A can crusher can process aluminum cans, tin cans, light metal cans, food cans, and some thin-wall metal containers. If the material includes sealed cans, liquid residue, or paint buckets, pre-treatment and dust or odor control should be considered.
Yes. This equipment is mainly used to flatten or crush waste cans, reduce material volume, and make transportation and recycling easier.
Yes. Used cans can be processed by a can crusher or can flattening machine to reduce volume, improve transportation efficiency, and prepare the material for recycling.
Can crushing is part of metal recycling, but compliance depends on local environmental regulations, dust control, noise reduction, wastewater treatment, and production permits. It is recommended to configure suitable dust removal and environmental protection equipment according to local requirements.
The capacity of a can crusher depends on the machine model and feeding method. Small models can usually process about 0.5 to 1 ton per hour, while larger models can reach 1 to 5 tons per hour or more.
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