Zweibrücken, Germany (16 October 2013) – A new grinding system from Pallmann enables energy-efficient recycling of vulcanized rubber waste back into fine powder for direct reuse in rubber processing. A key feature of the Karakal is its ability to devulcanize the rubber as it pulverizes it, so that it can be used in place of virgin material. Karakal is a type of twin-roll mill that has been designed specifically for recycling waste from production of technical parts, as well as waste arising from retreading truck tyres. It accepts material that has been pre-cut to a particle size of 4 mm or less, and which is fed to it continuously by a series of screws positioned along the gap between the rollers. Pallmann has applied for several patents on technology incorporated into the equipment. “There is quite a lot of waste produced in the rubber processing sector, and we wanted to develop a cost-effective process that would enable it to be recycled back into production,”…

Experience Pallmann at the Ifat hall C2 203/302 The all-rounder “TIGER” PSRT 1000 x 1250 robust single-shaft shredder on the stand is one of Pallmann’s principal machines for the sector. It is ideal for separating tyre rubber from steel inlays, cleaning tyre wire, shredding safety flooring, carpets, electric cables, electronic waste, rubber seals with steel inlays, and much more. This comprehensive range of uses means that the TIGER can be retrofitted to many existing systems or used as a stand-alone machine. In many cases, its exceptional shredding performance means users no longer need to invest in additional pre- and post-shredding equipment. Stand-out elements of the shredder are its highly durable shredding components, and knives that can be used in both rotation directions. The patented construction design makes it possible to change the rotation direction at regular intervals. This keeps the knives sharp, contributing to consistent product quality and keeping maintenance requirements to a minimum. The…