— Radiator recycling equipment
Radiator recycling machines.
Separate the metals. Unlock the value.
Recover copper and aluminum from suitable radiator cores. Compare direct core separation with a crushing-and-separation workflow, then choose around the radiators your operation actually receives.
— More than a mixed scrap load
Recover copper and aluminum from scrap radiators.
Copper-tube, aluminum-fin radiators bring two metal streams into the same load. Separating them gives you the option to market copper and aluminum individually rather than keeping their value tied to a mixed assembly.
Match the process to the core: direct separation for suitable prepared material, or a size-reduction and separation route for an assessed irregular supply. Put preparation, metal recovery and collection into one clear workflow.
MECUVO supplies radiator recycling equipment from China. Tell us what arrives at your facility, how it is prepared and the quantity you want to process. Start with a route that fits the intake, then compare the equipment.
Choose a process for your radiator cores.
Send photos of the core construction and condition so we can help choose suitable equipment.
— MACHINE VIDEO
See the equipment at work.
See how the incoming core is prepared, processed and separated. Compare the route with the radiator material you receive.
— Which radiators do you receive?
Equipment for intact and damaged radiator cores
Separate your incoming material into recognizable groups. Tube arrangement, core dimensions, deformation and attached parts help determine whether direct separation is practical or a size-reduction route deserves review.
Radiator groups and route selection
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| Incoming material | What makes the difference | Route to evaluate |
|---|---|---|
| Regular copper-tube, aluminum-fin cores | Consistent geometry and a core that can be prepared for the offered machine. | Direct core separation, subject to working dimensions and tube arrangement. |
| Bent, folded or heavily damaged cores | Extra straightening, cutting or handling may outweigh the benefit of direct feeding. | Crushing and separation, with preparation and throughput assessed together. |
| Mixed radiator loads with attachments | Frames, end sections and other metals complicate the incoming stream. | Material sorting and attachment removal plus the relevant recovery route. |
| All-aluminum or other heat-exchanger constructions | They do not contain the same copper-and-aluminum combination. | Identify the construction separately; do not assume copper recovery. |
— MATERIAL GALLERY
Which materials do you process?
Material examples shown for reference. Send photos of your radiator cores, including their size and condition, so we can help select a suitable configuration.
Regular copper–aluminium cores
Prepared core sections
Bent and damaged cores
Mixed radiator intake
— Two routes. Different jobs.
Direct core separation or a recycling line?
Regular prepared cores
Direct core separation
Evaluate this route when the incoming cores fit the required tube arrangement and working dimensions. The aim is to separate the tube and fin materials without making an entire crushing line the default.
Irregular or damaged supply
Crushing and separation
Evaluate a connected route when the normal material is not practical for direct core separation. Include size reduction, material transfer and the separation stages needed for the actual mixture.
Different core groups
A split processing plan
If your supply includes intact and damaged cores, ask about sorting them into separate processing groups.
— MACHINE & LAYOUT
Machine configurations and layouts
Explore the machine, feeding equipment and collection area for your planned setup.
Prepared-core equipment
Size-reduction line arrangement
Feeding and collection layout
— What the route should achieve
Recover the metals and keep production moving.
01
Separate the commercial outputs
Copper and aluminum should each have a collection and quality-check plan. Review the destination buyer for both rather than valuing the whole project from the copper alone.
02
Keep upstream work visible
Attachment removal, cutting and straightening can decide the working cost. Include those tasks when comparing a compact separator with a broader processing line.
03
Process your regular radiator supply
Choose equipment around the cores you receive each day, including damaged or irregular material.
— From core to recovered fractions
A recovery workflow starts before the feed opening.
Identify and prepare
Confirm core construction and complete the required decommissioning and preparation before recycling. Separate unsuitable or unidentified material.
Choose the route
Send suitable prepared cores to direct separation, or use the agreed size-reduction route for the assessed feed.
Separate the materials
Recover the relevant metal fractions through the chosen process. Account for attached iron and mixed material where present.
Collect and grade
Keep copper, aluminum and other fractions distinct. Review the amount and condition of each before valuing the batch.
— Copper is not the only output
Check both copper and aluminum after processing.
For direct core separation, review the recovered tube material and the aluminum fins. For a crushing route, review the collected fractions and any mixed material that needs another pass.
The useful commercial result is the combined value of the recovered streams after preparation and processing costs. Excess metal left in residual material, or contamination carried into a saleable stream, changes that result.
Ask for relevant footage showing the incoming core, the work before feeding and the outputs from the same run. It gives your team a more useful comparison than unrelated before-and-after images.
A complete result
Copper material
Check how it is recovered and what remains attached.
Aluminum material
Assess residual copper, steel or other contamination.
Mixed and removed material
Include attachments, return fractions and residual handling in the batch total.
— FROM INPUT TO OUTPUT
Copper and aluminum after separation
Review the incoming batch alongside every relevant output. Material, machine configuration and test conditions belong together.
Incoming radiator material
Recovered copper stream
Recovered aluminium stream
Attachments and residual fractions
— What can we process in a shift?
Count the work around the machine.
A core separator and a crushing line may describe capacity on different bases. One might refer to pieces or prepared-core weight; another may refer to input mass. Put them on a common basis for your own material before comparing.
Include receiving, preparation, loading, collection and interruptions. The station with the fastest machine cycle is not automatically the one that clears your daily radiator supply.
Radiator workload comparison
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| Work stage | Include in the capacity comparison |
|---|---|
| Preparation | Time to remove agreed attachments and present suitable cores. |
| Feeding | Handling effort, changes between core sizes and loading continuity. |
| Processing | The material, working arrangement and output checks behind the figure. |
| Collection | Bin changes, sorting of remaining material and any reprocessing. |
— Before you choose a model
Choose tooling and handling for your cores.
Radiator-specific equipment decisions
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| Selection detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Core width and tube arrangement | Direct separation depends on physical compatibility, not simply the total weight of the core. |
| Material condition | Deformation and mixed constructions influence preparation effort and route choice. |
| Line interfaces | Crushing, transfer and separation need compatible capacities and collection arrangements. |
| Service access and wear parts | Cutting and separation equipment need room for inspection and the correct replacement items. |
— INSIDE THE EQUIPMENT
Machine features and service access
Inspect the working areas, collection points and service access that affect day-to-day use.
Feed and alignment area
Separation tooling
Material collection points
Wear-part access
— Build the commercial case
Compare the value of recovered copper and aluminum.
Compare selling the original radiator load with selling the separated outputs. Use the weight and value of each relevant fraction, then include preparation labor, electricity, wear parts, maintenance and residual handling.
Do not use the copper price for the whole incoming weight. Frames, aluminum and other materials are part of the load, and the final selling price depends on the grade accepted by your buyers.
Choose a setup that fits your regular volume, available space and operating budget.
Plan around your daily radiator intake.
Keep material composition and preparation consistent when comparing route options. Otherwise, the cheaper machine and the better business case may appear to be the same thing when they are not.
— Equipment details for approval
Technical Specifications
Request the current technical information for the route being quoted. A direct core separator needs working-dimension information; a line needs the equipment list and interfaces across its stages.
Radiator Recycling Machines
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| MECUVO model | Processing capacity | Motor / line power (kW) | Working range | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR-1200P | Approx. 3 t / 8 h | 3 + 4 | Tube pitch: 19 / 21 / 25 mm | 1800×900×1350 | Direct copper / aluminum stripping |
| RR-1200S | Approx. 4 t / 8 h | 3 + 4 | Tube pitch: 17.5 / 19 / 21 / 22 / 25 mm | On request | Direct copper / aluminum stripping |
| RR-1000 | Approx. 2–3 t/h | Approx. 210 | Max. feed: 1000×800×70 mm | 22000×8000×5000 | Shredding + crushing + separation |
| RR-1200 | Approx. 5 t/h | Approx. 242.55 | Max. feed: 1000×800×70 mm | 27000×8000×5000 | Crushing + multi-stage separation |
| RR-20 | On request | On request | Iron tube inner diameter: 20 / 22 / 25 / 27 mm | On request | Aluminum-clad iron separation |
Direct-stripper capacities are stated per 8-hour shift; recycling-line capacities are stated per hour. Tube pitch is the center-to-center distance between copper tubes. Capacity depends on core construction and preparation. RR-20 is for aluminum-clad iron radiators. Final working dimensions, layout and electrical supply are confirmed in the quotation.
Can’t find the configuration you need? Have a different tube pitch, radiator construction or production target? Send radiator photos and dimensions for a suitable configuration. Get a machine recommendation.
| Specification | Details to confirm |
|---|---|
| Core compatibility | Accepted construction, tube arrangement and preparation. |
| Working range | Required dimensions and the capacity basis for the offered model. |
| Process configuration | Direct separation or the included stages of a connected line. |
| Electrical supply | Site voltage, phase, frequency and the total connected equipment. |
| Layout | Incoming cores, workstations, recovered materials and access. |
| Service items | Route-specific tooling, wear parts and maintenance information. |
— Work with MECUVO
Choose your radiator recycling setup
01
Equipment selected around the core
Send examples of your intact, damaged and unusual cores so we can help match equipment to your supply.
02
Machine or wider workflow
A direct separation station and a connected processing line have different needs. Request the relevant equipment and options as a clearly itemized scope.
03
Overseas project assistance
MECUVO can assist at the customer’s site by arrangement. Include installation-related work, start-up and operator support in the project discussion.
— PROJECT & SITE GALLERY
Equipment layout and installation
See the space needed for the equipment, incoming scrap and finished material.
Installed equipment layout
Material flow at the site
Start-up and operator handover
— What is included in the price?
Get a quote for radiator recycling equipment.
Ask for the main equipment and any additional preparation, transfer or collection items to be listed separately. For multiple stations, state which radiator stream each is intended to process.
Radiator equipment quotation scope
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| Quotation item | What to define |
|---|---|
| Equipment and quantity | Selected route, model, working range and number of stations. |
| Preparation and options | Any cutting, attachment-removal or transfer equipment in the supply. |
| Parts and documentation | Initial service items, operating information and agreed inspection records. |
| Delivery and site work | Packing, delivery point, receiving arrangements and installation responsibilities. |
— BEFORE DISPATCH
Inspection, packing and shipping
From equipment checks to container loading, see how machines are prepared for shipment.
Pre-dispatch equipment check
Packing and protection
Loading and shipment
From China.
To your operation.
Ask about installation and start-up support at your site.
Equipment supply / Site assistance
— Support at your operation
Prepare your site for cores in—and metals out.
Leave room for receiving radiators, preparing feed and keeping copper, aluminum and other fractions separate. For a connected line, include transfer equipment, maintenance access and the site’s dust and noise assessment.
For a U.S. installation, have your facility team confirm the actual electrical supply and any required equipment documentation or approvals before ordering. MECUVO can assist at your location by agreement; the work, schedule and visit costs are defined for the project.
— PARTS & MAINTENANCE
Spare parts and maintenance
Find the wear parts and service access points for your machine. Contact us for model-specific parts information.
Route-specific tooling
Wear and service items
Tool replacement access
— Your radiator purchase
Radiator recycling FAQs
Have a question about your material or project?
— Start with your radiator supply
Which radiators do you want to recycle?
Tell us the core type and the volume you have in mind. Request a processing-route recommendation, equipment quotation and relevant demonstration information.
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