Tyre recycling is a very intricate, and unique process. For well over two decades, Branigans Tyres has specialised in tyres, and has integrated quality tyre recycling into their vast range of expertise.

“Tyre recycling is converting worn or damaged tyres to be either repurposed for a new product, or recreating recycled, stronger and environmentally conscious tyres,” says Chris Lett, Australian tyre recycler and owner of Branigans Tyres. “At Branigans, the team instills new life into recycled tyres to ensure customers receive expertly developed recycled tyres,” Lett adds.

Quality enhancement is a major priority, along with safety and masterful features that rival a freshly produced tyre. Thus, second-hand tyres are re-enforced and redeveloped to ensure that performance is equal to, or potentially better than new tyres.

Not only can tyres be recycled and second-hand tyres produced, tyres can also be recycled and the rubber used for a variety of products.Chris Lett discusses the tyre recycling process, and aims to simplify the complex process.

“The tyre recycling process that enables tyre rubber to be repurposed for other products is rather specific and includes the following steps.Waste Tyre Collection, Tyre Shredding, Steel liberation, Screening, Cleaning, and, Packing and Transporting,” says Lett.

Waste tyre collection: Businesses or individuals dealing in tyre recycling, collect tyres which are then sent to points of collection, to which tyre dealers are then remunerated.

Tyre shredding: After collection, tyres are sent to processing plants and are cut into small pieces. The tyre size is then reduced into a material that can be easily handled. With the aid of tyre shredders, tyres are cut up or shredded using the rotating shafts. This phase produces two-inch length shreds.

“At this phase the process takes two forms, Mechanical and Cryogenic systems. Mechanical systems consist of scraping scrap tyres into smaller chips at room temperature. Ideally, one can place rubber shreds into a granulator with screens to monitor the size the shred can be reduced to,” says Lett.

“Cryogenic systems, however, shutter smaller chips by freezing the scrap tyres at lower temperatures. Liquid Nitrogen is used, and cools the tyre shreds. Cold and brittle rubber is passed through hammer mills in this phase, and broken down into tiny particles,” Lett adds.

Steel liberation: All the steel is removed with magnets. Separating fibres from other components through air classifies is also done at this stage. Steel wires are removed and recycled, and these can be sent to roll mills, and can be used in manufacturing new wheels.

Screening: Once the wires have been removed from the tyre rubber, it is then screened in large volumes, with all sized rubbers organised according to size.

Cleaning: Water, and cleaning agents are used to clean screened rubbers.

Packing and Transporting: The clean rubber is then packaged and distributed to processing plants where it can be repurposed into other products.

“Tyre recycling is a phenomenal process that can either re-purpose or recreate. Either are best, through the production of second-hand/ recycled tyres. The finest details are met to ensure that a tyre that was once used, must perform twice as better in promoting both the ideal safety for drivers, as well as well-rounded quality “, says Lett.

Branigans Tyres has well-established workshops in Burleigh Heads and Southport in the Gold Coast region. Checkout their full range of services or current featured promotions. Branigans award-winning affordable tyre subscriptions package starts at $7.97 and helps motorists budget for their ongoing tyre needs.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to drive in at their convenience as no pre-bookings or appointments are required. The branches are Burleigh Heads: (07) 5535 2660 situated at 13 Flagstone Drive or Southport: (07) 5591 8633 located at 1/277 Southport-Nerang Rd.

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Old tyres are a potentially valuable resource with various re-use, recycling and waste to energy options. However, improper tyre disposal can be very harmful to the environment and can waste a useful and sustainable resource that is capable of producing a range of convenient and beneficial products. Some of these products include: landfill mediums, garden mulch, crumb rubber, gravel substitutes and wastewater treatment filters.

Australian tyre recycler and owner of Branigans Tyres, Chris Lett elucidates on each of these creative tyre uses, repurposing and essentially reviving tyres through expanding on their untapped benefits.

Landfill mediums: Both shredded and chipped tires can be used as both a liner or cover for landfills. “Tyre chips can also be used as a thermal insulation between both primary and secondary landfill liners to reduce temperatures and is a cost-effective medium for landfill areas,” says Lett. In addition, they provide an ideal alternative to coal or incinerator ash, as both are permeable.

Garden mulch: Retaining its appearance over time, garden mulch made from recycled tyres does not float away during rainstorms and does not attract termites. “The tyre chips within garden mulch do not rot the way wood mulch does,” says Lett.

Crumb rubber: “Once steel and tyre cords are expertly removed from discarded tyres, the remaining rubber is then reduced to a granular consistency,” says Lett. The final product, crumb rubber, can be used in many applications including; playground flooring, vehicle mud guards, rubberised asphalt and welcome mats among other uses.

Gravel substitutes:Tyre chips make the ideal substitute for gravel, as they can be applied as an aggregate for drainage ditches, highway embankment backfill and sub-layers of roadways. “Gravel substitutes with tyre chips are used in cold climates underneath roads, limiting the penetration of frost,” says Lett. In addition, these tyre chips reduce noise and vibration from passing trains when utilised under light rail tracks running close to homes and businesses.

Wastewater treatment filters: Rubber chips have proven to be an excellent material for waste water treatment. The chips retain their drainage capability for longer than natural materials and give greater phosphor reduction, which is a major advantage in infiltration beds. Also, rubber is an effective carrier material for the microorganisms used in the treatment process.

According to Planet ArK, each year in Australia, the equivalent of 48 million tyres reach the end of their life, only 16% of these are domestically recycled. Around two-thirds of used tyres in Australia end up in landfill, are stockpiled, illegally dumped or have an unknown fate.This represents both a waste of resources and creates health and environmental issues. Each passenger car tyre contains approximately 1.5kg of steel, 0.5kg of textiles and 7 kg of rubber.

In recent years all governments have worked with the tyre industry to establish Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) and a voluntary industry funded tyre product stewardship scheme. This scheme aims to increase both the number of tyres recycled in Australia and the use of products made with recycled material. Tyre industry participants who apply for, and gain TSA accreditation must commit to playing their part in sustainable end-of-life use for tyres.

At Branigans Tyres, Chris Lett and his team ‘go green’ and are experts in the recycled tyre business. Branigans Tyres has well-established workshops in Burleigh Heads and Southport in the Gold Coast region. Check out their full range of services or current featured promotions. Branigans award-winning affordable tyre subscriptions package start at $7.97 and help motorists budget for their ongoing tyre needs.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to drive in at their convenience as no pre-bookings or appointments are required. Branches are situated at 13 Flagstone Drive, Burleigh Heads, contact number (07) 5535 2660 or 1/277 Southport-Nerang Rd, Southport contact number, (07) 5591 8633.

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When a healthy tyre cycle reaches its climax, a recycled tyre begins its journey. Therefore, regular tyre pressure checks will save a driver time and money by preventing premature tyre replacement.

Australian Tyre Recycler and owner of Branigans Tyres Southport, Chris Lett dissects and thoroughly explains Tyre Recycling and the necessary key points.

To boot, driving style, tyre design, the climate, road conditions, and how often the car is driven, all elongate the factor list. The driver is another consideration because tyres on wheels will last longer if a motorist nurtures them, just as one should with the rest of their vehicle.

Yet, when all else fails, one may wonder whether it is the right time to change tyres. It is important to look at the factors that impact the right timing for tyre replacements.

“Many drivers don’t rotate their tyres at all,” says Branigans Tyres founder Chris Lett. He adds that “they could save a substantial amount of money over time if they did.” “Wheel alignment and proper inflation is a quick and important fix,” adds Lett.

By maintaining wheels and aligning axles correctly, drivers can prevent premature tyre changes. Rear and front tyre rotation, depending on the tread pattern, goes a long way.

Lett adds that, “While the tyres are getting moved around, they can be thoroughly inspected for wear and damage and replaced if necessary. It’s also a good opportunity to get wheel balancing done”.

“A vehicle’s tyres should be rotated every 10,000km or so, and for those who drive a fair amount, that will probably coincide with their vehicle’s oil change and service,” adds Lett.

Furthermore, tyre experts advise drivers to inspect tyre tread because it remains important to remember that the legal limit for tyre tread is 1.6mm. Drivers may apply preventative maintenance of tyres by concentrating on vehicle handling while driving.

Therefore, tyre replacement is the driver’s responsibility, and it is best to replace vehicle tyres before crossing the legal limit for tread depth (1.6mm).

As soon as the tread depth falls below the legal limit, replacing tyres takes top priority.

Lett says, “unbalanced tyres speed up tyre tread wear and this is why tyre balancing is so important”.

Motorists should therefore remain mindful of the tread depth, pattern design, and rubber compound of the tread of a vehicle’s tyres, to continue safe driving during wet weather.

Lower tread depths, therefore, result in reduced braking performance on slick or snow-covered roads. Reduced tread depths later increase the risk of aquaplaning on wet roads.

To remain on the safe side, check tyres often, drive slower on icy or snowy roads, and plan to have your tyres replaced before they wear out. And like all things in life, tyres have a lifetime.

When planning to dispose of old tyres, one should remain mindful that dumping old tyres in landfills is illegal in many countries. Ask Branigan’s Tyres about their environmentally friendly option to recycle old tyres when investing in a new set.

Recycled tyres get another chance at life. Because cement plays a major role in scrap tyre recycling, its waste is converted into tyre-derived fuel for kilns in the cement-making process. This is because of its high energy content.

The steel and silica found in tyres are then used as subaltern raw materials in other industries. Tyre processors may also re-purpose tyre shreds into tyre-derived products. Shredding separates the steel and textile components, which can be reused singly.

After that, the rubber granules are used to create panels that serve as insulation and sealing for buildings.

Moreover, the elastic filler material on artificial grass sports fields is made from fine-particle granulate. Rubber powder, for example, can be used as a tarmac layer capable of noise absorption in the construction of roads. Get on the green side of road safety with a good-as-new pair of Branigans recycled tyres.

Branigans Tyres has well-established workshops in Burleigh Heads and Southport in the Gold Coast region. Checkout their full range of services or current featured promotions. Branigans award-winning affordable tyre subscriptions package starts at $7.97 and helps motorists budget for their ongoing tyre needs.

Vehicle owners are encouraged to drive in at their convenience as no pre-bookings or appointments are required. The branches are Burleigh Heads: (07) 5535 2660 situated at 13 Flagstone Drive or Southport: (07) 5591 8633 located at 1/277 Southport-Nerang Rd.

Written and syndicated by YDMA News.