Applicable Materials: Prepared thermal break aluminum profiles, pre-cut window and door frame sections, aluminum extrusion offcuts, curtain wall profile sections and other suitable aluminum materials containing PA66 insulation strips, rubber seals, screws or light attached components.
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The thermal break aluminum crusher is a high-speed hammer crushing machine used to process prepared thermal break aluminum profiles, window and door frame sections, extrusion offcuts and other suitable aluminum materials containing plastic insulation strips.
A high-speed rotor drives the hammers to repeatedly impact, deform and break the profiles inside the crushing chamber. The hammers, liner plates and screen grate work together to open hollow profile sections and reduce the material into smaller, screen-controlled pieces.
Short profiles, production offcuts and pre-cut window frame sections may enter a suitable aluminum profile crusher directly. Long profiles, complete window and door frames, bundled material or scrap exceeding the crusher feeding limits may require pre-cutting or primary size reduction by a thermal break aluminum shredder.
Crushing can expose or loosen PA66 insulation strips, rubber seals, screws, hinges and other attached components. The actual degree of material liberation depends on the profile structure, wall thickness, hammer configuration, screen opening and number of processing passes.
After crushing, a magnetic separator can recover exposed screws, steel brackets, hinges and other ferrous components from the aluminum-rich material stream.
After ferrous metal removal, screening and suitable material preparation, an eddy current separator may be used to recover conductive non-ferrous metals from an appropriate non-metallic material stream.
The thermal break aluminum crusher can operate as an individual machine or form part of an aluminum profile crushing plant with controlled feeding, material conveying, magnetic separation, screening, optional non-ferrous sorting, airflow separation and dust collection.
The final equipment configuration depends on the profile dimensions, wall thickness, plastic content, attached metal components, required capacity, expected output size and downstream separation objective.
Thermal break aluminum scrap should be inspected before crushing. Glass, batteries, sealed components, large steel reinforcements and other unsuitable materials should be removed or handled separately.
The profile dimensions, wall thickness, attached components and plastic content should be evaluated before the crusher and feeding method are selected.
Prepared profile sections are transferred into the crushing chamber by a conveyor or suitable feeding device. The feeding rate should match the crusher capacity and material condition.
Long profiles, complete frames, bundled scrap and material exceeding the crusher feeding limits require pre-cutting or primary shredding before hammer crushing.
A high-speed rotor drives the hammers to repeatedly impact, deform and break the aluminum profiles. Friction and compression between the hammers, liner plates and screen grate further reduce the material.
The crushing action opens hollow profile sections and may expose or loosen PA66 insulation strips, rubber seals and attached metal components.
Material that meets the selected screen opening is discharged from the crusher, while oversized pieces remain in the crushing chamber for further processing.
Actual output depends on the profile dimensions, wall thickness, hammer arrangement, screen opening and feeding condition.
After crushing, magnetic separation can recover exposed screws, steel brackets, hinges and other ferrous components from the aluminum-rich material stream.
Screening can separate different particle-size fractions and remove excessive fines. Material spreading equipment may be added when uniform feeding is required before subsequent sorting.
After ferrous metal removal and suitable material preparation, eddy current separation may recover conductive non-ferrous metals from appropriate plastic, rubber or other non-conductive residues.
The equipment does not normally separate different aluminum alloys or produce separate high-purity copper and aluminum products.
Airflow sorting may help remove loose plastic strips, protective film, rubber fragments, foam and dust when sufficient density and aerodynamic differences exist.
Dust collection can be configured around the crusher, screening equipment and conveyor transfer points according to the surface coating, plastic content and workshop requirements.
The thermal break aluminum crusher is built with a reinforced steel frame and wear-resistant liner plates. The structure is suitable for continuous crushing of thermal break aluminum profiles, aluminum window frames, curtain wall aluminum and other aluminum scrap materials.
The machine uses a high-speed rotor and hammer system to impact, tear and crush bulky aluminum profiles. The hammers, liner plates and bottom grate work together to reduce the material size and prepare it for conveying, screening or downstream separation.
The crusher can use pivot-mounted hammers for impact crushing. When hard or unsuitable materials enter the crushing chamber, this hammer structure can help reduce direct impact on the rotor and main shaft.
The hammers and liner plates can be made of wear-resistant alloy or high-manganese steel according to the material type and operating conditions. Wear parts can be inspected and replaced based on actual use.
The bottom grate helps discharge properly crushed material from the crushing chamber. The grate opening size can be selected according to the required output size and downstream sorting requirements.
The hydraulic lid opening system provides easier access to the crushing chamber for inspection, cleaning, hammer replacement and liner maintenance.
After crushing, the material can pass through a magnetic separator to remove ferrous impurities such as screws, iron fittings and other magnetic materials.
The crushing line can be configured according to the material type, required capacity, output size and site layout. Available equipment includes:
Feeding conveyor
Discharge conveyor
Magnetic separator
Eddy current separator
Vibrating screen
Dust collection system
Control system
Parameter description diagram for Thermal Break Aluminum Crusher | Broken Bridge Aluminum Recycling Machine | Haoxing Machinery:
Note: Specifications are for reference only. Actual capacity depends on material type, material form, feeding size, material hardness, moisture content, grate opening and production line configuration.
Custom configurations are available according to material condition, required capacity, output size and site layout. The production line can be equipped with feeding conveyor, thermal break aluminum crusher, discharge conveyor, magnetic separator, optional eddy current separator, optional vibrating screen, pulse dust collector, electric control cabinet and other supporting equipment.
Thermal break aluminum window and door recycling
Waste aluminum profile crushing
Aluminum window and door frame processing
Curtain wall aluminum extrusion recycling
Aluminum profile manufacturing offcut recovery
Aluminum-plastic composite profile preprocessing
Cast aluminum and wrought aluminum scrap crushing
Construction aluminum scrap recycling
Scrap aluminum preparation for downstream separation and recycling
Find common questions about scrap metal crushers, shredders, recycling lines, equipment selection, capacity configuration and operation requirements.
Typical capacities range from about 1 to 20 tons per hour for medium-sized shredders, while larger industrial models can reach higher capacities depending on material type and configuration.
Yes. Some aluminum or metal battery shell materials can be crushed and separated with suitable equipment. The final process should be designed according to material composition, safety requirements, and recycling goals.
The price is affected by crusher model, motor power, feeding size, required capacity, discharge size, separation system, dust removal configuration, and automation level. A small single crusher costs less than a complete thermal break aluminum recycling line with screening and air separation.
Yes, some heavy-duty thermal break aluminum crushers or twin-shaft shredders can process thick aluminum plates. The final model should be selected according to plate size, thickness, hardness, and capacity requirements.
A 1600-type machine may be suitable for a 5-ton-per-hour line under certain conditions. The final model should be selected according to material size, profile thickness, feeding method, and separation requirements.
Yes. This production line can be used for processing thermal break aluminum materials. The configuration can include crushing, screening, magnetic separation, air separation, and dust removal according to the customer’s requirements.
Yes. A parameter sheet can be provided after confirming the machine model, capacity requirement, feeding size, discharge size, motor power, and separation configuration.
Yes. An 800-square-meter workshop is usually sufficient for a 2-ton-per-hour thermal break aluminum recycling line. The final layout should consider feeding, crushing, separation, dust removal, finished material storage, and maintenance space.
A thermal break aluminum crusher is mainly used for thermal break aluminum profiles, but it can also process aluminum profiles, scrap aluminum sheets, aluminum doors and windows, and similar aluminum materials depending on the configuration.
When processing thermal break aluminum, a 2-meter metal crusher may reach around 10 tons per hour under suitable feeding conditions. The actual capacity depends on profile size, material thickness, feeding speed, and separation configuration.
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