One engineered line for PV module deframing, glass removal and high-value material separation.
The line combines careful front-end dismantling with controlled back-end liberation. Valuable parts are removed early, while the remaining laminate is reduced and separated in a closed, dust-managed process.
Hydraulic positioning separates the aluminum frame without unnecessary breakage. A dedicated glass-removal group then peels or detaches the glass layer to prepare a clean laminate for downstream processing.
The stripped laminate is shredded, crushed and ground until metals and silicon-rich material are liberated. Gravity and high-voltage electrostatic separation then split conductive and non-conductive fractions.
Each operation has one job: remove intact value first, then progressively liberate and classify the remaining composite.
Identify module construction and remove junction box/cable where required.
Hydraulic action releases the aluminum perimeter frame.
Glass is mechanically detached; difficult laminates may use controlled heat.
Dual shafts reduce the laminate into manageable pieces.
SKD-11 blades provide secondary size reduction.
Fine liberation separates attached metal and silicon particles.
Particle size is stabilized before precision separation.
Density difference splits heavy metal-rich and light fractions.
Conductivity separates metal from non-metal material.
Products are bagged while enclosed dust is filtered.
Optional thermal delamination/pyrolysis is configured only when module construction and local environmental requirements make it appropriate.
Choose a stand-alone deframer, a front-end dismantling cell, or a complete turnkey process from panel loading to separated products.
A rigid frame, guided working table and hydraulic removal system detach aluminum profiles from retired PV modules. The compact unit reduces intensive manual prying and prepares modules for controlled glass removal.
Shredding, crushing, grinding, screening, gravity separation and electrostatic separation are linked by enclosed conveyors. The system is engineered to reduce cross-contamination and keep product flow stable.
The value of a recycling line is not one machine. It is stable feeding, predictable liberation, clean separation and support that continues after start-up.
Discuss Your Feed MaterialMono-glass and double-glass panels behave differently. We select mechanical or thermal pretreatment after feed review and testing.
Progressive shredding, crushing and grinding avoids unnecessary over-processing and supports better downstream classification.
Pneumatic transfer, cyclone collection and pulse filtration reduce fugitive dust and keep the workshop easier to manage.
Q235 main structures, SKD-11 crusher blades and stainless-steel screening surfaces are specified at key wear points.
Individual equipment, front-end cells and complete lines can be arranged around available floor space, utilities and target capacity.
Layout, commissioning, training and genuine spares come from one engineering and manufacturing team.
Output composition varies by panel generation and process route. Sample testing establishes practical purity and recovery targets before final line design.
The following values come from the supplied reference configuration. Capacity, voltage, layout and final installed power are confirmed for each project.
| Process equipment | Model | Qty. | Power | Key construction / parameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel deframer | ZKFSCK | 1 | 3.5 kW | 1,500 kg; 2,100 × 1,380 × 2,000 mm |
| Glass removal group | ZKFSTB | 1 | 35 kW | 2,400 kg; 5,630 × 2,350 × 1,540 mm |
| Two-shaft shredder | ZKFSSS-600 | 1 | 2 × 22 kW | Low-speed primary size reduction |
| Secondary crusher | ZKFSPS-800 | 1 | 45 kW | Q235 body; SKD-11 blades |
| Grinding system | ZKFSYM-600 | 1 | 55 kW | Metering bin, mill, fan, cyclone, rotary valve and vibratory screen |
| Gravity separator | ZKFSBF | 1 | 4.5 kW | 1.28 m² deck; 304 stainless-steel screen |
| Pneumatic conveyor | ZKFSQS | 5 | 5 × 3 kW | Duct, induced-draft fan, cyclone and rotary valve |
| High-voltage electrostatic separator | ZKFSJF | 1 | 1.2 + 2.2 kW | Q235 body; dual separation rollers |
| Screw conveyor | ZKFSLS | 1 | 3 kW | 4 m transfer length; direct-connected reducer |
| Pulse-jet dust collector | ZKFSMC | 1 | 18.5 kW | 100 m² filtration; membrane polyester needle felt bags |
| Dust collection duct | ZKFSCG | 1 set | Project-specific | Q235; routing engineered to plant layout |
This operating line integrates multiple front-end dismantling stations with enclosed size reduction, collection and separation equipment. The workshop layout leaves clear access for feeding, maintenance and product handling.
Cronus supplies original drawings, matched materials and inspection records. Our manufacturing base and foundry resources help control quality, lead time and cost.
Heat-treated cutting elements and spacers matched to shaft geometry.
SKD-11 wear parts for consistent cutting and dependable service life.
Size-control screens, stainless decks and abrasion-resistant liners.
Matched wear profiles produced to original equipment tolerances.
Screws, belts, bearings, seals, rotary valves and drive components.
Membrane-coated polyester needle felt bags for the pulse collector.
Cronus is the international business subsidiary of Guilin Mining Machinery Co., Ltd. (GuiKuang). Founded in 1973, GuiKuang has accumulated more than five decades of experience in equipment design, heavy fabrication, machining, assembly and global project service.
That manufacturing foundation supports every Cronus recycling project: process engineers evaluate the feed, mechanical teams configure the line, production teams control critical components, and service engineers follow the equipment through commissioning.
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One technical contact coordinates your process, equipment and commissioning requirements across the full project lifecycle.
Module type, construction, dimensions, contamination and product goals.
Material test, equipment selection, mass flow and utility definition.
Footprint, access, foundations, electrical and dust-collection routing.
Production inspection, assembly checks and factory acceptance testing.
Remote or on-site guidance, commissioning and operator training.
Process optimization, maintenance planning and genuine spare parts.
Technical answers for buyers evaluating a deframing machine or a complete photovoltaic module recycling plant.
Ask our engineersThe line is designed for retired crystalline-silicon PV modules, including conventional mono-glass and suitably configured double-glass modules. Feed trials confirm the correct glass-removal or thermal-delamination route.
Typical fractions include aluminum frame, glass, copper, silver-bearing material, silicon-rich powder and polymers such as EVA. Actual purity depends on module construction and process settings.
Yes. The ZKFSCK can be supplied as a stand-alone unit or integrated with glass removal and downstream recycling equipment.
No. Mechanical glass removal and physical separation are preferred where the feed allows. Controlled thermal delamination or pyrolysis is optional for EVA-rich or difficult laminates and must meet local environmental requirements.
The reference line uses enclosed transfer, pneumatic collection, cyclones and a 100 m² pulse-jet bag filter with membrane-coated polyester needle felt.
Yes. Capacity, automation, layout, final product targets and utilities are engineered from the panel mix, throughput target and site conditions.
Share module type, dimensions, glass configuration, required capacity, desired outputs, available floor space, voltage and local emission requirements.
Sample testing can be arranged to validate the process route, observe liberation behavior and establish practical equipment settings.
We provide layout review, foundation and utility guidance, installation coordination, commissioning, operator training and ramp-up support.
Typical wear items include shredder and crusher blades, screens, liners, grinding elements, conveyor components, seals, bearings and filter bags.
Lead time depends on line scope and customization. A project schedule is issued after process confirmation, layout approval and order review.
Send the required capacity, module information, destination country and preferred line scope to sales@shcronus.com or WhatsApp +86 199 2122 1418.
Share your module type, capacity and site conditions. Our engineers will respond with a recommended process route and the information needed for a budgetary proposal.
