Weighing System and Magnetic Separator — Pricing
Indicative price ranges for weighing systems and magnetic separators at three tyre recycling plant capacity tiers — from platform scales and drum separators at the low end to truck weighbridges and heavy-duty magnetic separators at the high end.
| Equipment | Low (3–6 TPD) | Mid (8–12 TPD) | High (15–20+ TPD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighing System | ₹1.5–3 lakh (platform scale) | ₹3–6 lakh (truck scale) | ₹7–12 lakh (truck weighbridge) |
| Magnetic Separator | ₹2–4 lakh (drum/roller) | ₹4–8 lakh (over-belt) | ₹7–12 lakh (heavy-duty) |
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How to read this table
- Rows are the two equipment items; columns are the three capacity tiers (Low 3–6 TPD, Mid 8–12 TPD, High 15–20+ TPD).
- Price ranges are indicative for Indian market as of 2024. Prices include basic equipment supply only; installation and commissioning are separate.
- Weighing system type progresses from platform scale to truck scale to full weighbridge — the type, not just the size, changes between tiers.
About this table
Two utility items that every tyre recycling and pyrolysis plant requires regardless of scale are a weighing system and a magnetic separator. The weighing system records feedstock intake and finished product output — both regulatory compliance requirements (CPCB reporting) and commercial necessities (billing to buyers). The magnetic separator removes liberated steel wire and belt reinforcement from the shredded rubber stream — a quality requirement for crumb rubber, reclaimed rubber, and pyrolysis char alike.
The Weighing System scales from a platform scale at the low capacity tier (adequate for weighing bags and small lots at a pilot plant) to a full truck weighbridge at the high tier (required when tanker trucks or 9-tonne feedstock vehicles need in-gate weighing). Truck weighbridges are CPCB-preferred for compliance record-keeping at commercial scale because they provide a tamper-evident record of every incoming and outgoing vehicle load. The mid-tier truck scale is the most commonly purchased system for 8–12 TPD plants — it handles most commercial vehicle types at lower cost than a full weighbridge.
The Magnetic Separator at the low tier uses a drum or roller magnetic configuration — adequate for single-conveyor operations at small scale. Mid-tier operations upgrade to an over-belt configuration (an overhead magnetic belt above the conveyor that continuously attracts and removes steel wire as product flows beneath it) — preferred for higher throughput because it operates without interrupting material flow. High-tier plants use heavy-duty magnetic separators designed for the larger steel wire mass at higher throughput rates. Rare earth magnets (neodymium) rather than standard electromagnets are the recommended specification for achieving the 99%+ steel removal required by ASTM D5603 for crumb rubber.
Key insights
- A full truck weighbridge at the high tier is not just a larger scale — it provides legal-metrology-certified, tamper-evident records required for CPCB EPR compliance reporting at commercial scale.
- Over-belt magnetic separators (mid tier) are preferred over drum separators because they operate continuously without disrupting material flow — important for maintaining throughput efficiency.
- Rare earth magnets achieve 99%+ steel removal required by ASTM D5603 for certified crumb rubber — electromagnets at the same cost may not achieve that removal efficiency.
- The weighing system is often the cheapest item in the plant but one of the highest regulatory-compliance impact — inadequate records from an under-specified scale create compliance documentation problems that affect EPR certificate issuance.
Methodology & sources
Price ranges are indicative for Indian market procurement as of 2024–2025. Prices vary with equipment make, magnetic strength, conveyor integration, and calibration requirements for legal metrology certification. All prices exclude GST, installation, and commissioning. Truck weighbridges require Weights and Measures department certification — factor in certification cost and time separately from equipment cost.
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