Steel Tire Wire – Asian Rubber International INC

Steel tire wire scrap, or Tire Derived Steel (TDS), is a light melting scrap produced during the shredding of waste tires.

This material is high-quality steel with a high carbon content, originally used in tire construction to endure impact, heat, and other harsh conditions. As a result, reclaimed tire wire is of exceptional quality and meets widely recognized industry standards.

Tire Derived Steel (TDS) Production Process:

Tire Shredding: Waste tires are shredded into smaller pieces using industrial shredders.
Separation: Advanced machines separate steel from rubber through magnetic separators.
Cleaning: The steel is cleaned to remove any rubber or textile residue, ensuring purity.
Compacting: The cleaned steel is compacted and formed into bundles, making it easier to transport and use.

This process results in high-quality, high-carbon steel, which can be repurposed for various applications, reducing waste and supporting recycling efforts.

Physical Properties

At a visual inspection, it is formed by thin and shredded wires, containing different grades of fiber and rubber

Chemical Properties

It is a harmonic steel with high content of carbon that can be up to 0.80% and it bronze/copper –coated as highlighted by the chemical analysis below:

Conversion of Steel Tire Wire in Valuable Products

Steel Melting: Reclaimed tire steel can be melted down in furnaces to produce high-quality steel for new products.

Manufacturing Rebar: Tire-derived steel is often used in making rebar, a key component in construction for reinforcing concrete structures.

Wire Rods and Fasteners: The high carbon content of tire steel makes it ideal for wire rods, nails, screws, and other fasteners.

Automotive Parts: Processed tire steel can be used in manufacturing automotive components, such as brackets and small structural parts.

Steel Castings: Melted tire steel can be cast into a variety of shapes, including machine parts and industrial tools.