tire scrap

🔍 What is Tire Scrap?

Tire scrap refers to worn-out, discarded, or defective tires that are no longer suitable for use on vehicles. Instead of ending up in landfills, scrap tires are often recycled or repurposed for other industrial uses.

🧪 Contents of Tire Scrap (Material Composition)

Most tires are made of a combination of synthetic and natural materials, including:

1. Rubber (40–60%)

   • Natural rubber (from latex)

   • Synthetic rubber (e.g., styrene-butadiene rubber)

2. Steel (10–20%)

   • Steel wires and belts used for strength and durability

3. Textile Fibers (5–15%)

   • Polyester, nylon, rayon, or aramid (for reinforcement)

4. Carbon Black (20–30%)

   • A fine black powder that increases strength and durability

5. Additives and Chemicals (varied)

   • Sulfur (for vulcanization)

   • Zinc oxide

   • Antioxidants

   • Plasticizers

   • Resins and waxes