Scrap Three-Wheeler Recycling: Transforming Old Tricycles into Precious Metals

Picture a video that lifts the curtain on recycling scrap three-wheelers—those hardworking staples of urban and rural life, now past their prime. It’s a tale of transformation, as rusted frames and worn-out engines are reborn as valuable metal resources, one meticulous step at a time.

First, the tricycles undergo stripping: plastic panels, rubber tires, and wiring are peeled away to expose the metal core—steel frames, aluminum engine casings, and cast iron components, all ready for recycling. Next, these metal parts encounter industrial shredders—whether dual-shaft or hydraulic models—engineered to tear through heavy metal. They reduce the scrap to uniform 50-100mm chunks, increasing density for easier transport and prepping the material for the next phase: smelting.

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Magnetic separators then take charge, sorting iron-based metals from aluminum and other alloys, ensuring each stream is pure enough for smelting. The benefits are tangible: using these recycled metals slashes energy use in virgin steel production by roughly 70%, while diverting tons of waste from landfills. What’s more, these recycled metals become a reliable feedstock for industries—from automotive manufacturing to construction.

This isn’t just recycling—it’s a circular economy in motion. Old three-wheelers, once destined for the scrap heap, gain a second life as valuable resources, proving that even the most worn-out machines hold hidden value.