OTR (off-the-road) tires are commonly used in mines, ports, and on large construction machinery, with diameters ranging from 1,400 to 4,000 mm or even larger. These tires feature complex structures, thick rubber, and high steel cord content; traditional manual disassembly is not only inefficient but also poses significant safety risks.

Consequently, an increasing number of recycling companies are adopting OTR tire disassembly machines to achieve mechanized dismantling. This not only significantly improves efficiency and reduces labor costs but also prepares the tires for subsequent shredding and grinding processes.

Workflow of OTR tire disassembly machine (core steps)

The machine to dismantle OTR tires generally involves the following key steps:

1. Secure the tire and position the cutting area

The entire OTR tire is placed on the machine’s work platform and secured via a hydraulic system to ensure stability and safety during the cutting process.

2. Cut and separate the tire structure (tread/sidewall/bead)

The OTR dismantling machine uses high-strength cutting blades to separate the tire structure, cutting it into multiple sections, such as:

• Tread rubber
• Sidewall rubber
• Steel-cord bead

Typically, the tire is disassembled into 4–6 sections to facilitate subsequent sorting and processing.

3. Separate the steel wire rim

During the disassembly process, the steel cord in the tire bead is separated individually. This step not only improves rubber purity but also enables the recovery of high-value steel cord material.

4. Output of processable tire chunks

The dismantled rubber chunks are more uniformly sized, making them easier to feed into tire shredder or grinder and significantly improving the processing efficiency of downstream equipment.

Advantages of the OTR tire dismantling machine

Compared to traditional processing methods, mechanically to dismantle OTR tires offers distinct advantages:

• High efficiency: Processing time per tire is approximately 7–30 minutes
• High safety: Reduces direct manual contact with cutting tools
• Thorough structural separation: Clearer classification of rubber and steel cord(steel wire)
• Reduced load on downstream equipment: Extend the service life of the shredders
• Suitable for large tires: Capable of processing sizes such as R35–R63

Applications of OTR tire dismantling

Tire materials obtained through mechanical dismantling can be further utilized for:

• Production of rubber granules and rubber powder
• TDF (Tire-Derived Fuel)
• Recycled rubber products
• Recovery and reuse of steel wires

This makes OTR tire recycling not only environmentally friendly but also economically viable.

Why choose Shuliy OTR tire recycling solution?

Amid current environmental policies and trends toward resource reuse, the OTR tire recycling market is growing rapidly. Adopting automated disassembly equipment can help enterprises achieve:

• Higher processing capacity
• More stable production processes
• Lower long-term operating costs
• Production methods that better comply with environmental standards

For companies planning to enter or upgrade their operations in the tire recycling industry, OTR tire disassembly machines have become one of the key pieces of equipment.

The best way to efficiently dismantle OTR tires

👉 Using a specialized OTR tire dismantling machine for segmented disassembly is currently the safest, most efficient, and scalable solution.

If you are looking for an OTR tire processing solution suitable for your project, we recommend selecting the appropriate equipment configuration based on tire size, production volume requirements, and budget to achieve more efficient tire resource recycling.

📩 Contact us to get equipment videos, quotes, and a complete tire recycling solution!