Tyre shreds moving through an industrial processing plant

Products

Six products, each with a defined industrial market.

A scrap tyre yields several distinct materials once it is shredded, granulated, or processed thermally. Together, these six products account for the full composition of the tyre.

Tyre shreds, rubber chips, and crumb rubber originate from mechanical processing, where particle size is the principal variable. Scrap steel wire is the metal fraction liberated during that processing. Pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black originate from thermal processing, in which the rubber is decomposed in an oxygen-free reactor. They serve energy producers, steelmakers, road builders, and manufacturers, and each has its own technical requirements and commercial channels.

Tyre Shreds

Size-reduced scrap tyres supplied for use as tyre-derived fuel, pyrolysis feedstock, and civil engineering fill.

Tyre shreds are produced by cutting whole scrap tyres into smaller pieces using heavy-duty shredding equipment. Size reduction converts a bulky, difficult-to-handle waste item into a material that can be stored, transported, and processed efficiently. Shredding is frequently the first stage of tyre recycling, and the resulting shreds are also a finished product in their own right.

Tyre shreds carry a high energy content, comparable to that of coal, which makes them a recognised fuel for cement kilns and other high-temperature industrial processes. They are the standard feedstock for tyre pyrolysis plants. In civil engineering, shreds are used as lightweight fill, drainage media, and construction material for landfill and embankment works.

Features

High energy content suited to use as tyre-derived fuel
Uniform pieces that are easier to handle, store, and transport than whole tyres
Standard feedstock for tyre pyrolysis plants
Lightweight with favourable drainage characteristics for civil applications
Suitable for bulk export shipment
Intermediate material for further processing into chips and crumb

Applications

Tyre-Derived Fuel for Cement Kilns
Pyrolysis Plant Feedstock
Industrial Furnace and Boiler Fuel
Lightweight Fill in Civil Engineering
Landfill Drainage and Construction Layers
Retaining Wall and Embankment Backfill
Feedstock for Granulation and Crumb Production

Rubber Chips

Granulated rubber recovered from processed tyres, used in surfacing, landscaping, moulded products, and as industrial feedstock.

Rubber chips are granulated pieces of rubber recovered from processed tyres. Compared with shreds, chips are smaller and more uniform in size, and the majority of the steel has been removed. This produces a cleaner and more versatile material suited to a wider set of applications.

In landscaping and surfacing, rubber chips are valued for their durability and resilience. They are used as mulch, playground cover, and equestrian arena footing, where they resist weathering and do not decompose. In manufacturing, chips are bonded and moulded into finished products. They also serve as fuel and as pyrolysis feedstock for operations requiring a cleaner input than whole shreds.

Features

Consistent chip size with steel largely removed
Durable and resistant to weathering and decomposition
Resilient and shock-absorbing
Suitable for bonding and moulding into finished products
Applicable as both a surfacing material and an industrial feedstock
Recovered from end-of-life tyre material

Applications

Playground and Recreational Surfacing
Landscaping Mulch and Ground Cover
Equestrian Arena and Track Footing
Moulded Rubber Product Manufacturing
Bonded Rubber Flooring and Tiles
Pyrolysis Plant Feedstock
Industrial Fuel Applications
Drainage and Erosion Control Media

30 Mesh Crumb Rubber

Fine rubber granules for rubber-modified asphalt, moulded rubber goods, sports surfaces, and rubber compounding.

Crumb rubber is finely ground rubber recovered from tyres. The 30 mesh grade corresponds to a particle size of approximately 0.6 mm, fine enough to blend uniformly into other materials and to give a consistent finish. It is one of the most widely traded rubber recovery products because it integrates into a broad range of manufacturing processes.

In road construction, crumb rubber is blended into asphalt to improve flexibility, resistance to cracking, and surface life. In manufacturing, it is used in moulded mats, sports surfaces, footwear components, and rubber compounds, where it replaces a portion of virgin rubber. Particle size is the defining characteristic of this product, and a stated mesh grade gives buyers the predictability required across successive production runs.

Features

Fine, uniform particle size at 30 mesh
Blends readily into asphalt, polymer, and rubber compounds
Replaces a portion of virgin rubber in manufacturing
Contributes flexibility and durability to finished products
Consistent grading supports repeatable production results
Recovered from end-of-life tyres

Applications

Rubber-Modified Asphalt and Road Surfacing
Moulded Rubber Mats and Flooring
Sports Surfaces and Running Tracks
Footwear Soles and Components
Rubber Compounding and Reclaim Rubber
Plastic and Rubber Blends
Sealants, Coatings, and Waterproofing Membranes
Automotive Parts and Industrial Rubber Goods

Scrap Steel Wire

High-carbon steel wire recovered from tyre processing, supplied to steel mills, foundries, and metal recyclers.

Every tyre contains steel. Bead wire anchors the tyre to the rim, and steel belts reinforce the tread. When tyres are shredded and granulated, this wire is separated from the rubber and collected as a distinct material, known in the trade as tyre wire or bead wire.

The material is high-carbon steel and is valued by steelmakers for that reason. It is a ferrous input that returns to the production cycle through steel mills, foundries, and electric arc furnaces. Because steel produced from scrap requires considerably less energy than steel produced from iron ore, recovered tyre wire is among the more environmentally productive outputs of tyre recycling, and it commands a consistently active market.

Features

High-carbon steel recovered from tyre bead and belt reinforcement
Separated from rubber during tyre processing
Direct feed for steel mills, foundries, and arc furnaces
Supports lower-energy steel production compared with virgin ore
Established commodity with consistent industrial demand
Supplied in forms suited to bulk shipment

Applications

Steel Mill Scrap Feed
Electric Arc Furnace Charge Material
Foundry Melting Stock
Metal Recycling and Scrap Processing
Secondary Steel Product Manufacturing
Export Scrap Metal Trade

Pyrolysis Oil

Liquid fuel oil recovered from the pyrolysis of tyre rubber, used in industrial furnaces, boilers, and kilns.

When tyre rubber is heated in an oxygen-free reactor, it decomposes into hydrocarbon vapours. These vapours are cooled and condensed, and the resulting liquid is pyrolysis oil. It is a dark, energy-dense fuel oil whose calorific value supports a range of industrial heating applications.

The oil is used in applications where fuel oil is conventionally used. Boilers, furnaces, kilns, and industrial burners can operate on it, and it is also used as a feed for further refining and fuel blending. As industries seek to reduce their reliance on virgin petroleum fuels, pyrolysis oil from recycled tyres has established a steady position in the market. Its suitability for a given application depends on its specification, which is confirmed with the buyer before supply.

Features

Liquid fuel oil recovered through condensation of tyre pyrolysis vapour
High calorific value suited to industrial heating
Applicable in boilers, furnaces, and kilns
Suitable for further refining and blending
Offsets demand for virgin fossil-derived fuel oil
Produced from recycled tyre material

Applications

Industrial Boiler and Steam Generation Fuel
Furnace and Kiln Heating
Cement and Lime Production Heating
Brick and Ceramic Manufacturing
Fuel Blending and Further Refining
Industrial Generator and Burner Systems
General Industrial Process Heating

Recovered Carbon Black

Carbon material recovered from tyre pyrolysis, used in rubber compounding, plastics, pigments, and coatings.

The carbon black that gives a tyre its strength and wear resistance remains in the material at the end of the tyre’s life. During pyrolysis, the volatile components leave the reactor as vapour and the carbon remains as a fine, dark solid. After processing, this material is recovered carbon black, commonly abbreviated as rCB.

Carbon black has served as a functional industrial material for more than a century. In rubber, it provides reinforcement and abrasion resistance. In plastics and masterbatch, it provides colour and UV protection. In paints, coatings, and inks, it provides deep black pigmentation. Virgin carbon black is produced from fossil feedstock, so recovered carbon black offers buyers a route to a comparable functional material with a lower environmental footprint. Performance varies with pyrolysis conditions and post-processing, and the grade is therefore confirmed against the buyer’s application.

Features

Fine carbon solid recovered from tyre pyrolysis
Functional properties suited to rubber, plastic, and pigment use
Alternative to carbon black produced from fossil feedstock
Reinforcing and colouring performance across multiple industries
Recovered from end-of-life tyre material
Established market with long-standing industrial demand

Applications

Rubber Compounding and Tyre Component Manufacturing
Plastic Masterbatch and Colouring
Paint, Coating, and Pigment Formulation
Ink and Printing Applications
UV Stabilisation in Plastic Products
Conveyor Belting and Industrial Rubber Goods
Construction Materials and Asphalt Additives

Quality

Specification control and documentation

In the trade of recycled materials, difficulties seldom arise from the material itself. They arise from the difference between what was described and what was delivered. Eliminating that difference is the central discipline of our business.

Before an order is confirmed, we establish the parameters that matter for each product. For tyre shreds, these are size and steel content. For crumb rubber, they are mesh grade and particle consistency. For steel wire, they are form and cleanliness. For pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black, they are the characteristics on which the buyer’s application depends.

Packing, labelling, and documentation follow the same principle. Material is prepared for the journey it is about to make, and the accompanying documents describe precisely what is in the shipment. When details are agreed in advance, the delivery matches the order.

Enquire about supply

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