Germany: New TPE technology to cut costs

Article Abstract:

Scientists at the Polytechnic in Dresden have developed a new technology for rubber and thermoplastic alloys. The Elaplasten material is made of used tyres and polypropylene. It is said to be up to two thirds less expensive than conventional thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) made out of rubber and plastic. It is recyclable. The Polytechnic has teamed up with a number of companies to commercialise Elaplasten. They include Ermafa Kunststofftechnik GmbH of Chemnitz, Forschungsstelle fur Analytik und Umwelttechnologie GmbH (Faru) of Dresden and the automotive industry supplier Riesselmann Kunststofftechnik GmbH of Ottendorf-Okrilla. Faru is building in Radebeula production facility for Elaplasten, which is said to be suitable for automotive parts such as wheel cases.

Product development, Plastic Products, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Auto Wheels, Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping, Plastic Materials, Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing, Plastics materials and resins, Automotive stampings, Polypropylene, Automotive wheels, Plastics

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Germany: New technology for tyre recycling

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In Germany, a company called Abf Entwicklungsbetrieb fur innovatives Reifenrecycling GmbH of Eisenhuttenstadt is testing a technology developed by Berlin-Oberspree Sondermaschinenbau GmbH (BOS) for the recycling of used tyres. In the Formex pyrolysis process, the shredded tyres are dissolved in a metal bath without oxygen. The process leaves a solid matter of soot, fillers, steel scrap and fabric. The pyrolysis soot can be used in the production of technical rubber materials.

Science & research, Nontire Rubber Products, Other Rubber Product Manufacturing, Rubber industry, Rubber products

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GERMANY: TYRE RECYCLING FOR AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

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Scientists at the University of Chemnitz, who developed a new tyre recycling technology, are in talks with five automotive industry suppliers in Germany and abroad about the use of the material. The patented a technology allows the recycling of rubber from lorry tyres into thermoplastic elastomers by mixing it with polypropylene. The material can be recycled at least 8 times.

Manufacturing processes, Pollutants produced & recycled

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