Vulcanized Rubber Tires: Difference between revisions

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*[[Shredded Vulcanized Rubber Tires]]
*[[Shredded Vulcanized Rubber Tires]]
*[[Vulcanized Rubber Tire Based Shoes]]
*[[Vulcanized Rubber Tire Based Shoes]]
=Enviromental/Health Concerns=
*Need data on potential [[Leaching]] hazards
*Also hard info on fumes from [[Incineration]] ,  [[Pyrolysis]] ,  or [[Laser Cutting]] / [[Torch Cutting]]


=Internal Links=
=Internal Links=

Revision as of 23:22, 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
  • 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

Enviromental/Health Concerns

Internal Links

External Links