Tire Sidewall Cutting Machine

Our tire sidewall cutting machine is a specialized piece of tire recycling equipment designed to remove the sidewalls (beads) of waste tires, especially the steel wire ring embedded in the tire edges. By efficiently cutting the sidewall section from the main tire body, it facilitates the next steps in the tire recycling process, such as strip cutting, block cutting, and further crushing. This machine is essential for preparing scrap tires before they enter downstream processing machines like tire strip cutters, tire block cutters, or rubber cracker mills.

Applicable Tires for Tire Ring Cutter

This tire sidewall cutting machine is suitable for waste tires with a diameter of up to 1200mm, including passenger car tires, small truck tires, and light-duty vehicle tires. It is specifically designed to precisely cut and remove both sidewalls of the tire, including the steel bead wires, making it easier for the remaining tire body to enter the next processing steps, such as strip cutting, block cutting, or shredding.

Processing Result

The tire sidewall cutter delivers efficient and clean separation of the two sidewalls from the tire while keeping the central tread section intact.

The removed sidewalls, containing steel wires, can be further processed for metal recovery, while the remaining tire body can smoothly proceed to the next stage.

This process extends the lifespan of downstream machines and improves processing efficiency, making the sidewall cutter an essential component in any tire recycling line .

Key Features of the Tire Sidewall Cutting Machine

• Handles Tires up to 1200mm in Diameter: Suitable for most car and light truck tires, making it ideal for general-purpose tire recycling operations.
• Precise Bead Cutting: The tire sidewall cutting machine is engineered to accurately remove both sidewalls, including the steel bead wires, without damaging the remaining tire body.
• Durable Blade System: Made of high-strength alloy steel, the blades maintain sharpness and longevity, ensuring long-term cost-efficiency.
• Compact Design: Space-saving footprint makes it easy to integrate into existing tire recycling lines.

Why Remove Tire Sidewalls?

Cutting off the tire sidewalls is a critical step in tire recycling. Here’s why:

• Reduces Equipment Wear: The steel wires in the sidewalls can damage blades of shredders and crushers if not removed beforehand.
• Improves Processing Efficiency: Separated tire bodies (without beads) are easier to cut, crush, and shred, enhancing overall productivity.
• Facilitates Material Sorting: Beads can be separately processed to recover steel wire, improving material recovery rates and ROI.

Working Video of Tire Bead Cutting Machine

Tire Sidewall Cutting Machine Technical Specifications

ParameterValueMax Tire Diameter≤1200mmPower Supply4KW+0.75KWOperation ModeManual / HydraulicOutput Capacity40tires/hourBlade MaterialAlloy steel

Contact Us for a Complete Tire Recycling Solution

The tire sidewall cutting machine is typically used as the first step in a semi-automatic tire recycling plant , helping to prepare the tires for further processing like cutting, shredding, or pyrolysis. If you’re planning to start or upgrade a tire recycling project, we can provide a complete and customized solution based on your material type, processing capacity, and factory layout.
Feel free to contact us for equipment recommendations, technical support, and a tailored quotation.