5 TPD Skid-Mounted Pyrolysis Plant for Small Recycling Projects

Many recycling companies are interested in pyrolysis technology, but they may not want to invest in a large stationary or continuous pyrolysis line from the beginning. The concern is practical: feedstock supply may still be growing, local oil buyers may not be fully confirmed, or the project owner may want to understand real operating costs before expanding.

Skid-mounted pyrolysis plant

Is Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Plant Suitable for Waste Recovery

Skid-mounted pyrolysis unit

It is generally a good choice if you:

  • Process approximately 3–6 tons of waste per day
  • Have a stable supply of waste tires, rubber, plastics or oil sludge
  • Want to start commercial recycling with a manageable investment
  • Prefer to verify pyrolysis oil sales and operating costs before expanding production
  • Have limited installation space or want to reduce civil construction work
  • Plan to increase production capacity gradually in the future

However, a larger batch pyrolysis plant or different solution may be more suitable if you:

  • Already process more than 20 tons of feedstock per day
  • Require continuous industrial production
  • Handle materials with high moisture, high chlorine content or complex contaminants without pretreatment
  • Need advanced emission control systems but have a limited environmental budget
Batch type waste to oil pyrolysis plant

Selecting equipment that matches your current project is often more economical than purchasing the largest capacity available. A well-matched plant helps improve equipment utilization, reduce investment pressure and create a more sustainable path for future expansion.

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What Raw Materials Can You Process?

The 5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis plant is more suitable for stable, pretreated and easy-to-feed materials. Before choosing this model, the key is not only whether the material can be pyrolyzed, but whether it can support stable daily operation.
Yushunxin usually checks your material form, moisture level, impurity condition and feeding method before recommending the configuration.

Pyrolytic recyclable waste plastics

If your material comes from tire collection stations, transport fleets, retreading factories or rubber product manufacturers, the 5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis plant can be a practical starting choice.
For this model, cut tires, tire strips, rubber blocks, rubber powder and rubber scraps are usually more suitable than large whole tires. Smaller materials are easier to feed, heat and discharge, which helps improve daily operation stability.

The 5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis unit is suitable for sorted PP, PE, PS and ABS plastics, such as plastic film, packaging waste, woven bags, plastic scraps and plastic lumps.
If the plastic contains PVC, high moisture, soil, metal or other heavy impurities, Yushunxin recommends checking the material first. Cleaner and more stable plastic waste can make oil recovery and heating control more predictable.

For oil sludge projects, the suitable material is usually dewatered or semi-solid oily sludge, such as tank bottom sludge, refinery sludge, oilfield sludge, waste oil residue and equipment cleaning sludge.

The main concern is water and sand content. If the sludge is too wet or contains too many impurities, heating efficiency may drop. Yushunxin can help review your sludge condition before confirming whether the YSX-F5 configuration is suitable.

How Does the Process Create Practical Operating Value?

The process itself should not be explained like a textbook. For customers, each step should bring a clear operating benefit.

After feeding, the reactor is sealed and heated under an oxygen-free or low-oxygen condition. As the temperature rises, the organic components in the material gradually decompose into oil gas, solid residue and combustible gas without direct combustion. For customers who are testing a small-capacity pyrolysis project, stable heating control is important for improving process reliability and reducing unnecessary operating risk.

The generated oil gas enters the rear skid module, where oil-gas separation, condensation, gas safety and emission treatment are arranged in an integrated structure. This integrated rear module reduces complicated on-site pipe connections and helps customers manage the system more easily, especially when the project site is limited or the installation team is small.

The non-condensable gas can return to the heating system as auxiliary fuel during stable operation. This helps reduce external fuel consumption after the reactor reaches a stable reaction stage. Exhaust gas is then treated through the emission treatment system according to local environmental requirements. For customers in markets with stricter environmental control, the configuration should be reviewed in advance rather than adjusted after installation.

After the pyrolysis reaction is completed, the reactor enters the cooling stage. When the temperature drops to a safe level, solid products such as carbon black or char can be discharged.

Modular skid-mounted pyrolysis plant

What Products Can Get from Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Plant?

The main products from a 5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis plant include pyrolysis oil, carbon black or char, combustible syngas and recyclable metal fractions. Their value depends on your raw material type, local buyer channels and whether you plan to sell products directly or process them further.

Pyrolysis oil is usually the product that customers pay the most attention to. It can be sold as industrial heating fuel to boilers, furnaces, cement plants, brick factories, glass factories or steel mills, depending on local fuel standards and emission requirements.Pyrolysis oil can also be further refined to diesel which can improve the usability for wider fuel applications.

Carbon black or char should not be treated only as residue. It can be used as solid fuel, processed by a briquetting machine, applied in construction materials, or upgraded for higher-value carbon applications, depending on ash content, fineness and local market demand.

If your raw material is waste tires, steel wire can be recovered after pyrolysis and sold to local scrap metal recyclers. It may not be the main profit source, but it helps improve total resource recovery and gives your tire recycling project an additional product stream.

Utilization of Pyrolysis Oil
Utilization of recovered carbon black
Application of steel wire

Why Do Customers Choose a Skid-Mounted Pyrolysis Plant?

Modular skid-mounted pyrolysis machine

Compared with a traditional stationary installation, the Yushunxin YSX-F5 offers several practical advantages:

  1. Factory pre-assembled modules reduce on-site installation work and commissioning time.
  2. Compact skid-mounted design requires less civil construction and makes better use of limited land.
  3. Easier transportation and handling simplify project delivery, particularly for overseas customers.
  4. Modular configuration allows future expansion as your recycling business grows.
  5. Factory testing before shipment helps reduce installation risks and enables a smoother project start-up.

Rather than paying for production capacity that may not yet be needed, many customers prefer to begin with a practical system that fits their current business stage. Once feedstock supply and product sales become stable, expanding to a larger semi-continuous or continuous pyrolysis plant becomes a much more confident investment.

For many investors, the key question is simple: can a pyrolysis project create real operating profit?
The answer depends on feedstock cost, oil price, carbon black value, steel wire recovery price, fuel selection, labor cost and local environmental requirements. Instead of relying only on general industry averages, buyers should calculate profitability based on their own waste source and local product market.

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What Other YSX-F Skid-Mounted Pyrolysis Models Are Available?

To meet different project requirements，Yushunxin also offers the YSX-F series in 1 TPD, 2 TPD, 3 TPD, and 4 TPD capacities. While all models use the same pyrolysis technology, the differences are not limited to capacity. They also include skid structure, installation requirements, transportation convenience and expansion potential.

Model

YSX-F1

YSX-F2

YSX-F3

YSX-F4

YSX-F5

Product Name

1 TPD Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Equipment

2 TPD Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Equipment

3 TPD Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Equipment

4 TPD Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Equipment

5 TPD Skid-mounted Pyrolysis Equipment

Processing Capacity

1 TPD

2 TPD

3 TPD

4 TPD

5 TPD

Operation Type

Batch Type

Applicable Materials

Waste Tire / Rubber / Plastic / Oil Sludge

Reactor Type

Horizontal Rotary Reactor

Heating Method

External Heating

Working Temperature

350–450℃

Fuel Options

Natural Gas / LPG / Diesel / Fuel Oil / Syngas

Main Products

Pyrolysis Oil / Carbon Black / Syngas / Steel Wire

Control System

Electric Control Cabinet / PLC Optional

Skid Structure

Single Skid

Modular Skid

Installation Feature

Compact Structure / Easy Installation

Modular Installation

Reference Reactor Size

Ø1000 × 2500 mm

Ø1400 × 3200 mm

Ø1600 × 3600 mm

Ø1800 × 4000 mm

Ø2000 × 4500 mm

Reference Equipment Size

6 × 2.2 × 2.4 m

8 × 2.2 × 2.6 m

10.5 × 2.4 × 2.8 m

12 × 2.6 × 3.0 m

13.5 × 2.8 × 3.2 m

Reference Land Requirement

12 × 6 m

15 × 7 m

18 × 8 m

22 × 10 m

25 × 12 m

Reference Equipment Weight

8–10 t

12–15 t

18–22 t

25–30 t

32–38 t

Single Skid Design for YSX-F1 to YSX-F3

YSX-F1, YSX-F2 and YSX-F3 adopt a single skid structure. The main reactor system and supporting units are arranged in a compact skid-mounted layout, which helps reduce equipment footprint and simplify site connection. If your project is still in the testing stage or your daily feedstock supply is limited, these single-skid models can help you start with a more manageable investment.

Single skid-mounted pyrolysis plant
Modular skid-mounted pyrolysis system

Modular Skid Design for YSX-F4 and YSX-F5

YSX-F4 and YSX-F5 adopt a modular skid structure. In this design, the pyrolysis reactor is arranged as an independent front unit, while the condensation system, gas safety system and emission treatment system are integrated into the rear skid module. This structure provides more practical operation space and is more suitable for customers who need higher daily processing capacity.

Model Selection Based on Your Project Plan

If you only want to test local waste tires, plastics or oil sludge, YSX-F1 or YSX-F2 may be enough for early evaluation. If you already have a relatively stable raw material supply and want to build a small recycling business, YSX-F3 or YSX-F4 can be considered. If your goal is to run a small commercial pyrolysis project with higher output, the 5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis plant is a more suitable option.

A skid-mounted pyrolysis plant is often chosen because the project is still growing. At this stage, the most important thing is to choose a model that can help you test the market, control the first investment and build real operating experience. Yushunxin can help you start from a practical 1–5 TPD skid-mounted pyrolysis solution and leave room for your next production plan.

Send us your raw material condition, daily supply and project target. We will help you check which YSX-F model is worth starting with.

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