WOLFU Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant | Lithium Battery Crushing & Separation Line

WOLFU lithium-ion battery recycling plant for recovering black mass, copper, and aluminum from waste batteries. High efficiency crushing and separation recycling line.

Product Details

Technical Parameters

Model Plant Size Total Power Capacity
WOLFU-LDC-500 40 m × 11 m × 8 m 361 kW 500 kg/h
WOLFU-LDC-1000 50 m × 12 m × 8 m 442 kW 1000 kg/h

Technical Standards

Item Requirement
Aluminum recovery rate >98%
Black powder recovery rate >98%
Powder content in aluminum <2%
Aluminum content in powder <2%
Qualified rate 99%
Failure rate <1%
CMR ≥1.67
Environmental Protection Equipped with dust collector

Product Overview

The WOLFU Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Plant is designed to efficiently recover valuable materials from waste lithium-ion batteries through an environmentally friendly physical separation process.

The recycling system integrates crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, screening, and airflow separation technologies to achieve high recovery efficiency while maintaining stable and safe operation.

This industrial recycling line is capable of processing multiple types of lithium-ion batteries and recovering valuable metals such as copper, aluminum, and black mass.

The system is widely used in battery recycling facilities, electronic waste recycling plants, and renewable energy recycling industries.


Applications

The lithium battery recycling plant can process a wide range of lithium-ion batteries, including:

  • Cylindrical lithium batteries
  • Prismatic lithium batteries
  • Pouch lithium batteries
  • Mobile phone batteries
  • Battery shells
  • Cathode materials
  • Anode materials
  • Other lithium-ion battery waste

Final Recovered Materials

After recycling, the system can recover valuable materials such as:

  • Black mass
  • Aluminum granules
  • Copper granules
  • Plastics
  • Steel shells
  • Separator plastics

The final output results may vary depending on the type and condition of the input battery materials.


Key Features

High Recovery Efficiency

The recycling system achieves over 98% material recovery efficiency, ensuring maximum value recovery from waste batteries.

Environmentally Friendly Process

The entire recycling process adopts physical separation technology, eliminating chemical pollution and reducing environmental impact.

Fully Automated Operation

The system integrates multiple machines and operates with high automation, reducing manual labor requirements.

Negative Pressure Dust Control

The recycling plant operates under a negative pressure system, preventing dust leakage and ensuring a clean working environment.

Stable Industrial Design

Heavy-duty industrial structure ensures long service life and reliable operation.

Material → Process → Final Product

Raw Materials Processing Technology Recovered Products
Cylindrical Lithium Batteries
Prismatic Lithium Batteries
Pouch Lithium Batteries
Mobile Phone Batteries
Battery Shells
Cathode Materials
Anode Materials
Crushing
Magnetic Separation
Grinding
Screening
Gravity Separation
Airflow Separation
Material Classification
Black Mass
Copper Granules
Aluminum Granules
Steel Shells
Separator Plastics
Plastic Particles

Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Process

The lithium battery recycling line mainly adopts mechanical processing technologies including:

  • Crushing
  • Magnetic separation
  • Screening
  • Grinding
  • Gravity separation
  • Air separation

These processes effectively separate:

  • Cathode materials
  • Anode materials
  • Copper foil
  • Aluminum foil

Waste lithium-ion batteries are treated as valuable metal resources and processed to maximize recovery efficiency.

The entire system operates under negative pressure and is equipped with a dust collection system to ensure environmental protection and operational safety.


Working Process

The lithium battery recycling plant mainly includes the following equipment:

Shredder

Cuts lithium batteries into smaller fragments.

Hammer Crusher

Performs secondary crushing of shredded battery materials.

Grinding Machine

Grinds the crushed materials into fine powder.

Separator

Separates materials after grinding.

Magnetic Separator

Separates magnetic metals such as nickel.

Gravity Separator

Separates materials based on density differences.

Air Separator

Separates lightweight and heavy materials through airflow.

Grading Screen

Screens and classifies processed materials.

Dust Collector

Collects dust generated during the recycling process.

Pulse Dust Cleaner

Purifies dust produced during system operation.

High-pressure Blower

Maintains negative pressure inside the system to prevent dust leakage.

Our Advantages

  • Environmentally friendly physical separation technology
  • Over 98% separation efficiency
  • Fully automated recycling system
  • Advanced dust collection system
  • Stable industrial design with long service life
  • Professional installation and training support

Customer Support

WOLFU provides comprehensive services for customers worldwide:

  • On-site installation and commissioning
  • Professional technical training
  • Operation and maintenance guidance
  • Troubleshooting support
  • Lifetime technical service

FAQ

1. What types of lithium batteries can this recycling plant process?
The WOLFU lithium-ion battery recycling plant can process various battery types, including cylindrical batteries, prismatic batteries, pouch batteries, mobile phone batteries, and other lithium-ion battery materials such as cathode and anode materials.

2. What materials can be recovered from lithium-ion batteries?
The recycling system can recover several valuable materials, including black mass, copper granules, aluminum granules, plastics, steel shells, and separator plastics. These materials can be reused or sold as recycled resources.

3. What is the recovery efficiency of the recycling plant?
The system is designed to achieve a material recovery rate of over 98%, ensuring efficient separation of metals and battery materials.

4. Is the recycling process environmentally friendly?
Yes. The plant uses physical separation technology without chemical processes. The entire system operates under negative pressure and is equipped with a dust collection system to prevent environmental pollution.

5. What is the capacity of the lithium battery recycling line?
The standard production capacity ranges from 500 kg/h to 1000 kg/h depending on the model and configuration.

6. Do you provide installation and technical support?
Yes. WOLFU provides complete technical support including installation guidance, commissioning, operator training, and long-term maintenance service.

7. Can the recycling plant be customized?
Yes. The recycling system can be customized based on customer requirements such as capacity, battery type, plant layout, and automation level.

8. Is the system safe to operate?
The recycling plant is designed with multiple safety features including dust collection systems, negative pressure operation, and stable industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

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