Environmentally friendly tire bead partition technology breaks foreign monopolies and promotes sustainable development in the industry
Under the guidance of the "dual carbon" target, the green transformation pace of the tire industry continues to accelerate, and the bead separator, as a key component, also welcomes new opportunities for environmental upgrading. Recently, the Materials Research Institute released a heavyweight achievement - the first fully biodegradable Apex Disc production line in China has been officially put into operation. This technology not only breaks the monopoly of foreign companies in the field of environmentally friendly Chafer Discs, but also promotes the industry to move towards a circular economy.
Traditional PP tire bead pads often use petroleum based polymer materials, which are difficult to degrade after disposal, and long-term accumulation can cause soil and water pollution. The environmentally friendly tire bead separator developed by Material Research Institute is mainly made of plant starch and biodegradable polyester. Through molecular structure modification technology, the product can be completely degraded within 180 days in natural environment while maintaining mechanical properties equivalent to traditional products. After testing, the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions of this product have been reduced by 60% compared to the national standard, and the energy consumption during the production process has been reduced by 25%, truly achieving "green environmental protection throughout the entire life cycle".
The successful development of environmentally friendly tire bead partitions has solved the pain point of the tire industry's difficulty in balancing environmental protection and performance. ”Industry experts point out that relevant regulations have been introduced in Europe, Southeast Asia and other regions, requiring the environmental compliance rate of tire components to exceed 80% by 2025. The mass production of environmentally friendly Apex Holders in China will help local tire companies break through international trade green barriers and enhance export competitiveness. It is reported that XX Materials Research Institute has reached cooperation agreements with multiple new energy vehicle companies to apply this product to electric vehicle tires, further expanding market space.
