September 13 news, a few days ago, German tire manufacturing giant Continental announced that it has successfully used recycled carbon black (rCB) in the "super-elastic" solid tires produced at its factory in Kolbach. This innovation has made the tire 60% of the ingredients come from renewable and recycled materials.
This breakthrough initiative benefits from Continental's partnership with German waste tire pyrolysis company Pyrum Innovations. Earlier, the two companies signed a long-term contract to expand the scope of their cooperation to supply rCB for the compound of Continental Tyres. It is reported that this is a key step taken by Continental towards achieving its goal of producing 100% sustainable tires by 2050.
As a representative of high load carrying capacity, excellent stability, puncture resistance and maintenance-free characteristics, solid tires are mainly used for material handling in forklifts, airports and heavy transport vehicles. At the same time, Continental has adopted an advanced rubber compound that not only reduces the rolling resistance of the tire and extends its service life, but also increases the proportion of sustainable materials.
Considering that most intralogistics forklifts are electrically driven, the low-resistance characteristics of these tires will significantly increase the forklift's range and charging efficiency. In addition, through the targeted application of recycled carbon black, the stability, strength and durability of tires have been further improved.
Matthias-Stephan, Product Manager, Material Handling Tires, Continental Specialty Tires Business Area "Our customers urgently expect their operating processes to be more environmentally friendly, conserve resources and operate efficiently," Mueller said. He emphasized that Continental's "customized" tire solutions will better meet the demanding needs of forklift users, allowing forklifts to efficiently handle heavier cargo and travel longer distances at faster speeds. This innovation will not only drive the development of sustainable tire technology, but also help move the entire logistics industry in a more environmentally friendly and efficient direction.
