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*Can also be written as "Tyre" but more google results for Tire | *Can also be written as "Tyre" but more google results for Tire | ||
*The most common type of tire | *The most common type of tire | ||
*Often a form of [[Municipal Solid Waste]], and can't be recycled easily as they are a [[Thermoset]] Plastic...that has also been [[Vulcanized]] | |||
**Given how [[Sulfur Vulcanization]] is common, if [[Incinerated]] or [[Pyrolysed]] the gas stream would REQUIRE a [[Gas Scrubber]] , abd sulfur may contaminate the fuel/chemicals produced | |||
*Very durable | *Very durable | ||
*Waterproof if cut into sections and/or made into a sheet | *Waterproof if cut into sections and/or made into a sheet | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 20 December 2020
Basics
- Can also be written as "Tyre" but more google results for Tire
- The most common type of tire
- Often a form of Municipal Solid Waste, and can't be recycled easily as they are a Thermoset Plastic...that has also been Vulcanized
- Given how Sulfur Vulcanization is common, if Incinerated or Pyrolysed the gas stream would REQUIRE a Gas Scrubber , abd sulfur may contaminate the fuel/chemicals produced
- Very durable
- Waterproof if cut into sections and/or made into a sheet
Processing Methods
Cutting
- Any good jigs?
Lasercutting
- Can they be cut with a Lasercutter
- Main concern is vapors if it CAN be done
Sewing
- Can be sewn into products or textiles
Welding
- Thermally probably can't work
- Any chemical methods?
Derivitive Products
- Vulcanized Rubber Tire Shingles
- Vulcanized Rubber Tire Textile
- Shredded Vulcanized Rubber Tires
- Vulcanized Rubber Tire Based Shoes