The production of crumbs from rubber is a fairly new technological process in the territory of the Russian Federation. The elementary use of this material is to add to asphalt concrete in order to improve their quality.
Recycling problem
At any enterprise that uses motor vehicles, worn-out tires are constantly accumulating. These wastes are large-tonnage products whose polymer-containing elements are not subject to natural decomposition.
As a result of this, the recycling as well as the recycling of used tires is of crucial environmental and economic importance. However, if you correctly approach this problem, then it can easily turn into a profitable business.
After all, old tires are a valuable source of polymer raw materials. One ton of this product contains up to 700 kg of rubber, which can be reused for the production of fuel, building materials, rubber products, etc.
The problem of disposal of this product is very acute, and processors are often asked to accept it. Rubber crumb production of tires has promising and numerous areas of further application. With effective marketing support, this definitely guarantees a quick and steady sale of the product both in the domestic and foreign markets.
Line description
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Rubber crumb manufacturing equipment recycles old car tires. In this case, textiles and metal cord are removed. At the exit, the machine produces rubber crumb of dimensional fractions, crushed high-alloy steel and crushed textiles.
Characteristics of the final product: purity - 99.8 percent, inclusion of metals - less than 0.1 percent, high separation, black. In addition, there is no so-called thermooxidation effect. Equipment for the production of rubber crumb works on the principle of mechanical grinding. The product is obtained by crushing raw materials.
Machine for the production of rubber crumb: equipment
This installation consists of the following units: belt conveyor, magnetic separator on the abrasion line, vibrating screen, main eraser, air separator, control panel, eraser, chip cutter, tape cutter, metal squeezer, cutter for the planting ring, rollers of the processing line (main unit). In addition, equipment for the production of crumb rubber includes a site for the preparation of raw materials.
To the question of performance
Equipment for the production of rubber crumb is capable of processing from two hundred to a thousand kilograms of the final product per hour. This parameter depends on the model of the device you have chosen, the raw materials, as well as the specified fraction size.
With a two-shift organization of labor, about 1200-1500 tons a year are obtained. Due to the presence of interchangeable screens, it is possible to adjust the size of the finished chips - at the same time two fractions. In addition, in one shift, the machine allocates (depending on the raw materials) up to two hundred kilograms of steel cord and up to a ton of textile cord.
Technical Parameters
Technical characteristics of the machine in the configuration of the minimum capacity: rated power of the installation - 92 kW; real power - 55 kW; main engine - 45 kW .; water consumption (cooling) - 50 l per day; raw material consumption - 3600 kg per shift; productivity 200-250 kg per hour, plus textiles and metal; technical losses - 0.5 percent; the maximum diameter of the processed tires is 1200 mm; equipment weight - 1.25 t.
Technology for the production of rubber crumb
The processing process includes the following steps: removing the seat ring, followed by squeezing metal out of it (to separate the remaining rubber from it); cutting the tire in a spiral into ribbons 3-5 cm wide; cutting out the second landing ring; reducing the thickness of the tapes, followed by cutting into blanks.
Next, the production of crumbs and powder by grinding on rolls. After that, the resulting product is separated into fractions, the textile cord is removed and the rubber is crushed. Everything, the baby is ready for storage.
Examples of rubber crumb
The resulting products can be used for the manufacture of crude or regenerated rubber, carpets for sports fields, expandable rubber, seamless fillings, soles for slippers, linings for railway rails and accessories, household entrance mats, sanitary pads, additives to asphalt, rubber roofing, granules ERDM, tread band (restoration of wheels), rubber pavers, mooring chippers, seals and gaskets for doors and windows.
Business Benefits
First of all, it should be noted the availability of raw materials: you will get old worn tires at a symbolic price or even free of charge. The second advantage is that the equipment and the processing process are very simple. Only friction force is used here, there are no chemical reactions. The next plus of such a business is a great demand for products.
In addition, you have the opportunity to open a second business and produce crumbs. To do this, you need to purchase a hot forming press. Another advantage is the compactness of the installation. It will take only two hundred square meters of production space plus storage space.
The next advantage of this business is the high reliability and durability of the machines. They are quite simple, do not have complex nodes, do not require highly qualified service. You can also note the environmental friendliness of the process, because the line gives out only the final product. Given non-waste production completely silent, does not emit gases and chemical pollutants.
In addition, the machine does not require a large number of personnel, it will take only three to four workers. And finally, I would like to note: despite the fact that the price of equipment for the production of rubber crumb is quite high (depending on the manufacturer’s company and the installation capacity, the cost of the line will be 70-150 thousand US dollars), it can quickly pay for itself. According to experts, this will take from 6 to 12 months.
Production of rubber crumb tiles
Despite the benefits of such a business, you always have the opportunity to diversify risks. To do this, you can set up production, for example, of various coatings (tiles, rugs). The fact is that the demand for such goods does not depend directly on the demand for crumbs.
As a result, you will have, in fact, two completely different enterprises under one roof. In addition, this business will provide you with a steady demand for rubber crumb. It should be understood that finished products have a greater margin than the raw materials used for their production. As a result of this interaction, profits will increase significantly.
The cost of diversification will amount to the amount that you spent on organizing the production of rubber crumb. In order to save money, both enterprises must be located on the same territory, because then you will not need to spend money on transportation of raw materials. After the business is adjusted, and you have regular customers for your products, you should think about expanding the range and production capacity.
