Tire recycling

Tire recycling and the recovery of end-of-life tires (ELTs) is one of the most important processes in industrial waste management, both for its technical complexity and its environmental impact. It allows for the transformation of complex waste into reusable raw materials, such as rubber granules or recycled steel, which can be used in a wide range of industrial applications.

Recycling tires actively contributes to the circular economy, reducing the consumption of natural resources and promoting the reuse of materials.

Process of tire recycling used

The process of recycling used tires allows these materials to be transformed into reusable raw materials through a controlled industrial treatment.

In general, tire recycling is structured in several key stages:

Tire reception and preparation

Where the material is inspected and improper elements are removed.

Pre-crushing, crushing and granulation

To reduce the size of the tire, make it easier to handle, and free up its different components.

Separation of materials

Differentiating between rubber, steel, and textile fibers.

Conditioning of recycled material

Prepared for reuse or recovery.

Crushing, granulation and separation of steel/rubber

Crushing, granulating, and separating steel and rubber is the core of the used tire recycling process, as it allows for the efficient release and recovery of the various materials that make up end-of-life tires.

This process guarantees:

High purity recycled rubber, suitable for multiple applications.

Recovery of steel, which can be reincorporated into metallurgical processes.

Reduction of non-recyclable waste, optimizing the overall recycling performance.

Companies specializing in tire recycling

Companies specializing in the recycling of this material guarantee treatment in accordance with environmental regulations and its subsequent recovery. This recycling requires technical expertise, specific industrial processes, and tire recycling machinery designed to work with a highly resistant waste product of complex composition.

To ensure an efficient process, companies must have:

Industrial facilities adapted for the treatment of NFU.
Well-defined crushing, granulation, and separation processes.
Reliable technology that ensures operational continuity and security.
Control systems that guarantee the quality of the recycled material.

Industrial machinery for wheel recycling

Due to the high resistance of rubber and the presence of steel and textile fibers, tire recycling requires equipment specifically designed to work under demanding conditions and continuously.

The machinery used in tire recycling mainly includes:

Pre-shredders

To reduce the size of the complete wheels and make them easier to handle.

Shredders

Capable of working with high-strength rubber and releasing the different components of the tire.

Granulators

They allow obtaining a homogeneous rubber granule ready for separation.

Separation systems

Designed to extract steel and textile fibers from recycled rubber.

Silmisa solutions for the efficient treatment of tires

Shredders for tire recycling

Industrial shredders are a key component in tire recycling, as they allow for an initial reduction in the size of end-of-life tires and facilitate the release of their components. These machines are designed to work with steel-reinforced rubber, offering high mechanical strength and continuous operation.

Mills - granulators for rubber

Granulator mills produce homogeneous rubber granules, essential for the efficient separation of steel and textile fibers. This stage is crucial for the quality of the final product and its subsequent industrial processing.

Overband

They are essential for ensuring the purity of recycled rubber and the recovery of steel contained in tires. These systems allow for the precise separation of the different materials once they have been shredded.

Conveyor belt for tire recycling

Conveyor belts ensure a continuous and automated flow of material throughout the entire recycling line. In tire processing, these systems allow for the safe and controlled transport of material between the different stages of the process.