Process and apparatus for separating components of fragmented vehicle tires

摘要

Methods and equipment are described for the recycling of pieces of pre-fragmented scrap tires using high pressure water jets. The use of high pressure water provides for the production of fragmented rubber material in useful sizes and also provides for a separation of the fragmented rubber from the cording and bead material of the pieces of pre-fragmented tires. Recovery of metal cording material in a form suitable for reuse is also one feature of the present invention.