Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide efficiently produced elastomer compositions that comprise reclaimed elastomer material, but which retain mechanical properties comparable to elastomer compositions containing no reclaimed material.SOLUTION: A method for manufacturing elastomer compounds, described herein, solves the problem. The compounds comprise reclaimed vulcanized elastomer materials such as micronized rubber powders (MRP). As described herein, shorter mixing times can be used to achieve the same minimum tensile strength as compositions containing no reclaimed material. The elastomeric compositions may include various proportions of reclaimed vulcanized elastomer materials. A rubber compound is also described which comprises reclaimed material and which has a minimum tensile strength equal to or higher than a predetermined minimum tensile strength associated with a compound containing no reclaimed material. The rubber compound is manufactured with a reduced mixing time compared to that of the compound with no MRP.
Abstract:
AN IMPACT MILL (100) INCLUDING A BASE PORTION ON WHICH IS DISPOSED A ROTOR (3) ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN A BEARING HOUSING, THE ROTOR HAVING AN UPWARDLY ALIGNED CYLINDRICAL SURFACE PORTION COAXIAL WITH THE ROTATIONAL AXIS. THE IMPACT MILL INCLUDES A MILL CASING WITHIN WHICH IS LOCATED A CONICAL TRACK ASSEMBLY (5) SURROUNDING THE ROTOR TO FORM A CONICAL GRINDING PATH. THE MILL CASING INCLUDES A DOWNWARDLY ALIGNED CYLINDRICAL COLLAR (11) WHICH MAY BE AXIALLY ADJUSTED TO SET A GRINDING GAP (S) BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND THE MILL CASING. THE ROTOR INCLUDES A PLURALITY OF IMPACT KNIVES COMPLEMENTARY WITH A PLURALITY OF IMPACT KNIVES DISPOSED ON THE INSIDE TOP SURFACE OF THE MILL CASING. THE CONICAL TRACK ASSEMBLY (5) CAN BE A SERIES OF ASSEMBLED CONICAL SECTIONS OR ONE UNIT WITH VARIED NUMBER OF SERRATIONS IN EITHER A VERTICAL OR SLOPED CONFIGURATION. THIS FLEXIBILITY ALLOWS FOR GREATER COMPATIBILITY WITH THE FEEDSTOCK BEING MILLED.
Abstract:
Elastomer compositions comprising uncured elastomer and reclaimed elastomer are described. In one embodiment, the compositions comprise reclaimed elastomer material (micronized rubber powder) of broad particle size distribution, which is less expensive than traditional reclaimed elastomer material with narrow particle size distribution. Further, compositions comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with broad particle size distribution perform comparably to those comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with narrow particle size distribution. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise both vulcanized and devulcanized elastomer materials. Advantageously, by using a combination of vulcanized and devulcanized material, it is possible to incorporate a greater percentage by weight of reclaimed material in to an elastomer composition, thus providing additional cost savings while maintaining high levels of mechanical properties. Further, the use of the reclaimed material reduces landfill waste resulting in a more environmentally friendly product.
Abstract:
An impact mill (100) including a base portion on which is disposed a rotor (3) rotatably mounted in a bearing housing, the rotor having an upwardly aligned cylindrical surface portion coaxial with the rotational axis. The impact mill includes a mill casing within which is located a conical track assembly (5) surrounding the rotor to form a conical grinding path. The mill casing includes a downwardly aligned cylindrical collar (11) which may be axially adjusted to set a grinding gap (S) between the rotor and the mill casing. The rotor includes a plurality of impact knives complementary with a plurality of impact knives disposed on the inside top surface of the mill casing. The conical track assembly (5) can be a series of assembled conical sections or one unit with varied number of serrations in either a vertical or sloped configuration. This flexibility allows for greater compatibility with the feedstock being milled.
Abstract:
An impact mill including a base portion on which is disposed a rotor rotatably mounted in a bearing housing, the rotor having an upwardly aligned cylindrical surface portion coaxial with the rotational axis. The impact mill is provided with a mill casing within which is located a conical track assembly which surrounds the rotor to form a conical grinding path. The mill casing is provided with a downwardly aligned cylindrical collar which may be axially adjusted to set a grinding gap between the rotor and the mill casing. The rotor is provided with a plurality of impact knives complementary with a plurality of impact knives disposed on the inside top surface of the mill casing. In addition, the impact mill can be formed of separated conical sections. Finally, power is transmitted to the rotor of the impact mill by a synchronous sprocketed belt, accommodated by a sprocketed drive sheave.
Abstract:
Asphalt modifier packages and rubber modified asphalts including the packages are described. Asphalt modifier packages can include an amine functionalized wax and an elastomeric polymer in conjunction with ground tire rubber. Asphalt modifiers can include a ground tire rubber compounded with a reactive elastomeric terpolymer. Rubber modified asphalts can exhibit an excellent stability of the ground tire rubber additive. Rubber modified asphalts can exhibit a storage stability separation factor of about 6°F or less, an MSCR Jnr value of from about 0.05 to about 2 at 3.2 kPa and 67°C, and an MSCR percent recovery of from about 20% to about 75% at 3.2 kPa and 67°C.
Abstract:
A method of functionalizing reclaimed elastomer material is described. The method involves subjecting particles of the reclaimed elastomer material to shear at temperatures less than 100 C such that inter-chain bonds of the reclaimed elastomer material are cleaved wherein the particles of the reclaimed elastomer material have a size of 60 mesh or smaller. The reclaimed elastomer material can be subjected to shear in the presence of a modifier which selectively promotes the cleavage of inter-chain bonds in the reclaimed elastomer material. A functionalized reclaimed elastomer material made by a method as described above and an elastomer compound which comprises the functionalized reclaimed elastomer material are also described.
Abstract:
Elastomer compositions comprising uncured elastomer and reclaimed elastomer are described. In one embodiment, the compositions comprise reclaimed elastomer material (micronized rubber powder) of broad particle size distribution, which is less expensive than traditional reclaimed elastomer material with narrow particle size distribution. Further, compositions comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with broad particle size distribution perform comparably to those comprising reclaimed elastomer materials with narrow particle size distribution. In other embodiments, the compositions comprise both vulcanized and devulcanized elastomer materials. Advantageously, by using a combination of vulcanized and devulcanized material, it is possible to incorporate a greater percentage by weight of reclaimed material in to an elastomer composition, thus providing additional cost savings while maintaining high levels of mechanical properties. Further, the use of the reclaimed material reduces landfill waste resulting in a more environmentally friendly product.