A tyre pyrolysis plant heats scrap tires in an oxygen-free reactor to break down rubber polymers into valuable reusable resources. It converts waste tires into roughly 40% pyrolysis oil, 30% recovered carbon black, 20% steel wire, and 10% combustible syngas. It provides an eco-friendly circular economy solution for tire recycling.
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| Model | Blackgold P30 | BLJ-20 | BLJ-16 Standard | BLJ-16 ULTRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON | BESTON |
| Time to Market | 2026 | 2025 | 2013 | 2022 |
| Motor Brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | Chinese brand | ABB Explosion-proof |
| Suitable Raw Materials | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge | Whole tire Tire blocks Oil soil with liquid content | Waste plastics; Tires; Oil sludge |
| Input Capacity (Max.) | Waste plastic pellets: 0.8-1.05t/h; Rubber powder: 1.25-1.5t/h; Oil sludge:1.8-2.3t/h | Waste plastic pellets: 12-13t/d; Tire: 18-20t/d; Oil sludge:20-25t/d | Whole tire Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch; Oil soil: 16-18t/batch | Waste plastic bales: 8-10t/batch; Whole tire Sidewall removed tire: 15-16t/batch; Oil sludge: 16-18t/batch |
| Working Method | Fully Continuous | Batch | Batch | Batch |
| Final Oil Quality | Pyrolysis oil; Pyrolysis oil with wax or light oil; Gasoline blending components | Pyrolysis oil; Light oil and non-standard diesel | Pyrolysis oil | Pyrolysis oil; Pyrolysis oil with wax or light oil |
| Reactor Material | 304/310S Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel and 304/316L/310S Stainless steel | Q345R Boiler steel | 304 Stainless steel |
| Reactor Life Span (Years) | 5-8 Years | Q345R Boiler steel: 2-3 Years; 304/316L Stainless steel: 5-8 Years; 310S Stainless steel: 8-10 Years | 2-3 Years | 5-8 Years |
| Guarantee (Months) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Delivery Time (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 60 | 45 | 90 |
| Land Space Required (L*W*H*m) | 50*20*10 | 40*13*8 | 33*13*8 | 33*26*8 |
| Packing | 20*6*3m in bulk+13*40HQ | 1*40FR+4*40HQ | 1*40FR+3*40HQ | 1*40FR+8*40HQ |
| Installation Period (Calendar Days) | 60-90 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
Tires are either loaded whole (for batch systems) or shredded into small chips (20–50 mm) and cleared of heavy steel wires (for continuous systems).
Whole tires or pre-shredded tire chips are loaded into the reactor through a sealed feeding system, preventing air from entering and ensuring a fully oxygen-free environment. The reactor is then gradually preheated to prepare for the pyrolysis reaction.
Under heating conditions (180℃–450℃) and micro-negative pressure (＜20kPa), rubber polymers crack into oil gas. Lighter oil gases ascend to condensers, while heavy oil is re-fed by the screw into the reactor for re-pyrolysis.
After pyrolysis completes, carbon black is safely discharged via a water-cooled screw conveyor at stable, low temperatures. For batch systems, steel wires are extracted post-cooling for direct scrap recycling.
Exhaust gas undergoes a multi-step dedusting and scrubbing process (e.g., water spray) to ensure compliance with stringent global emission standards (such as EU or EPA).
Our tyre to oil plant yields high-value light oil and non-standard diesel, serving a wide range of industrial needs.
Tyre Pyrolysis Carbon Black (rCB) serves as a cost-effective substitute for virgin carbon black across multiple industries:
Steel wire can be sold to steel mills or recycling companies, where to be reused in tire production or reprocessed into other metal products.
This non-condensable syngas is a key factor in lowering your OpEx. It is recycled to heat the reactor, achieving energy self-sufficiency.
High calorific value, low viscosity, and low ash content—tyre pyrolysis oil produced by our machine is a premium alternative fuel for industries.
| PROPERTY | RESULT UNITS |
|---|---|
| Density at 20°C | 0.9331 g/cm³ |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C | 5.084 mm²/s |
| Kinematic Viscosity at 100 °C | 0.7058 mm²/s |
| Pour Point | <-57 °C |
| Cleveland Flash Point (Open cup) | <79 °C |
| Gross Heat of Combustion | 40.495 MJ/kg |
| Ash | 0.010 % (m/m) |
| Total Sulfur Content | 0.681 % (m/m) |
| Acid Number (Inflection end‑point) | 0.8 mg KOH/g |
The pyrolysis carbon black has a fair carbon content (76.26%) but relatively high ash content (20.91%). It is suitable for use as filler in low-end rubber products, partially replacing virgin carbon black and helping reduce carbon footprint.
| Test Items | Result |
|---|---|
| Ash | 20.91 % |
| Total Sulfur | 2.81 % |
| Gross Calorific Value | 27.17 MJ/kg |
| Apparent Density | 272 g/l |
| C | 76.26 % |
| Si | 0.056 % |
| Zn | 20.6 % |
| Ca | 8.26 % |
| Fe | 1.20 % |
| Al | 0.389 % |
| Cl | 0.192 % |
| Oxygen,d | 5.90 % |
💡 Tip: “Based on our actual project experience in regions like South Africa and Brazil, we find that tires with high natural rubber content and low steel/cord impurities—such as OTR and large truck tires—are the gold feedstocks for pyrolysis. If you have a stable supply of these premium tires, pyrolysis often delivers a higher ROI than traditional mechanical recycling (producing low-margin rubber powder).”
| Raw Material | Types | Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) | Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) | Steel Wire | Combustible Gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre | Truck Tires | 45%-50% | 30% | 15%-20% | 5%-10% |
| Car Tires | 40%-45% | 40% | 10%-15% | 5%-10% | |
| Bicycle/motorcycle Tires | 30%-35% | 10% | 5%-10% | 5%-10% | |
| Rubber Products | Rubber Cable | 25%-35% | |||
| Shoes Sole | 25%-35% | ||||
| Mixed Sole | 20%-30% | ||||
| Sneakers | 20%-30% | ||||
| Waste Fiber Carpet | 30% | ||||
| PMMA | 40% |
Note: Data based on internal laboratory tests. Actual yields may vary slightly depending on the moisture content and rubber purity of the feedstock.
To ensure the yield data we share is verifiable, our lab engineers run repeated small-batch tests on tyre feedstock from different sources and conditions — and we publish the raw records as-is: sample weight, reaction time, temperature curve, and unedited photos. Below are three of our most recent test records.
| Composition | Unit/g | Ratio/% |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrolysis Oil | 37g | 24.67% |
| Carbon Black | 38g | 25.33% |
| Combustible Gas | 33g | 22% |
| Composition | Unit/g | Ratio/% |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrolysis Oil | 187g | 37.40% |
| Carbon black | 217g | 43.40% |
| Combustible Gas | 96g | 19.20% |
| Composition | Unit/g | Ratio/% |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrolysis Oil | 90g | 45% |
| Carbon black | 73g | 36.50% |
| Combustible Gas | 37g | 18.50% |
As a leading metal and integrated waste recycler in South Africa, the client faced a dual challenge: ① their recovery network generated thousands of tons of waste tires and plastics annually requiring reduction, while ② their metal smelting operations struggled with soaring fuel costs. This pyrolysis project successfully transformed a “waste dumping ground” into a “low-cost energy hub.”
The tyre pyolysis plants has been successfully installed and commissioned. It is now fully operational, maintaining stable daily output.
The client is a waste recycling company based in West Africa, currently expanding its resource recovery portfolio by developing pyrolysis capabilities. The primary objective of this initial waste tire project is to gain operational expertise and develop a skilled technical team, providing a foundation for the future integration of plastic and oil sludge pyrolysis operations.
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