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TYRE CORD METAL RECOVERY INTO NEW PRODUCTS

THE MATERIAL CALLED CORD METAL, A TYRE REINFORCEMENT WIRE, is generated as steel and rubber waste in tyre factories, and ends up in landfi ll and/or energy incineration. INDUSTRIAS MUJIKA, a pioneering company in the recovery and validation of rubber by-products, proposes sustainable environmental solutions that minimise both waste destined for landfi ll and/or energy incineration, and consumption and impacts derived from virgin rubber and steel production that recycling these materials can replace.

CAUCHOS MUJIKA
OBJECTIVES
  • Divert metal cord away from landfills and/or energy incineration.
  • Define critical variables in the material separation process for metal cord.
  • Analyse the optimal waste conditioning system for subsequent waste recovery and possible industrialisation. 
  • Expand the range of rubber by-products offered by INDUSTRIAS MUJIKA, opening a new market.
  • Develop own recycling technology.
  • Offer a totally innovative service to the market.
  • Export the product obtained to countries all over the world.
RESULTS
  • Recovered clean rubber represents 30% of the total material and has excellent abrasion below 80 mm3.
  • Improved competitive position on the market through product diversification.
  • Customer validation of the technical feasibility of the new product.
  • A clear target market is guaranteed for the innovation offered.
CONCLUSIONS
  • The project developed has helped INDUSTRIAS MUJIKA to investigate processes for recovery of non-industrialised materials on the target market.
  • The process of cord separation and optimisation through the incorporation of tools and improvements and the implementation of a prototype process to be able to analyse and carry out all the tests has mobilised the organisation and has been a significant learning experience for any future project.
  • The participation of corporate clients, including in joint trials, has allowed us to better understand their needs and define a business strategy that is more aligned with the market.

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