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Maximizing the value of scrap tires requires shifting beyond the "waste" mindset and recognizing them as "urban mines" awaiting efficient development. The key lies in systematically unlocking the resource potential of scrap tires through technological advancement, business model innovation, and policy support.
Current scrap tire treatment methods include direct specialized applications, tire retreading, reclaimed rubber production, and pyrolysis. For instance, processing scrap tires into rubber powder for modified asphalt or waterproof membranes, or producing reclaimed rubber as a "third rubber resource." Among these approaches, pyrolysis achieves ultimate resource recovery and represents the most effective method for value maximization.
Rubber pyrolysis technology serves as the core solution for ultimate resource recovery from scrap tires, with value maximization hinging on advanced industrial continuous and intelligent equipment. In particular, the widespread promotion and application of pyrolysis technology in recent years have seen companies like Niutech making outstanding contributions to the field.
Early batch equipment or primitive oil refining methods were not only highly polluting but also inefficient. Modern advanced technologies, such as Niutech’s tire pyrolysis systems, address long-standing industry challenges through core innovations like coking-free technology, gas-tight sealing, and anti-polymerization, enabling safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient continuous operation.
Technological upgrades not only improve the treatment process but also directly enhance product value. Primary pyrolysis oil can be refined into chemical feedstocks, significantly increasing its worth; recovered carbon black can be deeply processed for reuse in rubber product manufacturing. Meanwhile, the combustible gas generated during the process can be recycled to power the system, effectively reducing external energy consumption. Statistics show that well-operated scrap tire pyrolysis projects deliver substantial carbon emission reduction benefits.
This closed-loop system—"scrap tire collection → pyrolysis regeneration → feedstock reuse"—enables products like pyrolysis oil and recovered carbon black to re-enter production cycles, achieving high-value utilization of scrap tires. The recovered carbon black can be reintegrated into tire manufacturing, while pyrolysis oil serves as fuel or chemical feedstock, truly realizing a "from tires, back to tires" circular model. This provides tire producers with a stable source of recycled materials, reducing reliance on virgin resources.
Furthermore, grinding and processing the recovered carbon black into commercial-grade industrial carbon black can further enhance its value. Similarly, steel wires can be used as raw material for steelmaking or processed into high-quality abrasive materials, adding value to this by-product.
Through scrap tire pyrolysis and the subsequent high-value application of its products, maximum value utilization of scrap tires can be achieved.
A prime example is Niutech’s project in Shandong, China, which employs an "equipment + operation" dual-drive model to establish a large-scale pyrolysis base with an annual capacity of 200,000 tons. By further developing high-value applications for pyrolysis products, this approach enhances both industrial chain value and operational stability. Compared to traditional methods, this model not only expands profit margins and strengthens operational resilience but also facilitates the continuous optimization and broader adoption of advanced technologies.
Maximizing the value of scrap tires is a systematic endeavor. It demands technological excellence, the establishment of closed-loop systems, and a supportive policy environment. The core lies in transitioning from a "pollution control" mindset to a strategic focus on "resource acquisition," treating scrap tires as valuable urban minerals while ensuring the environmental benefits of tire-to-oil conversion.
