Crumb Rubber Mats Manufacturing

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Product Information

CHEMFAB® Release Solutions for Compression Moulding

From playgrounds to sports fields, to outside the home or workplace, crumb rubber from recycled tires is being used in new and innovative ways.

Weatherproof and durable, crumb rubber mats are an increasingly popular choice as exterior high-wear mats. High manufacturing volumes, in turn, require continuous manufacturing processes and flexibility in handling chemical additives with a mix of rubber and TPU.

Used as processing aids, CHEMFAB non-stick ptfe coated belts and sheets are designed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures associated with press forming processes, while conveying the product and protecting the machinery.

Clean release means uninterrupted and consistent production with zero unplanned downtime – and your product, with or without the carpet top, delivered flawlessly, and to schedule.

Exterior door mat manufactured with CHEMFAB high temperature oven belts

CHEMFAB Belts & Sheets for Crumb Rubber Mats (EU, APAC) Brochure

CHEMFAB Belts & Sheets for Crumb Rubber Mats (Americas) Brochure

Flooring, Walk Off Mats Success Story

Features / Outcomes

Features

Flexible & thermally weldable

Mechanically stable under pressure

Thermally stable up to 260°C/500°F

Resistant to molten thermoplastics

Controlled textured options

Excellent heat transfer

Non-stick surface

Guidable edges

Design options for all types of machines

Outcomes

Optimal release

Less material waste

Higher quality finishes

Improved productivity

Improved cost effectiveness

No cross contamination

Defect-free product

Consistent production processes

Process Information

CHEMFAB® Release Solutions for Compression Moulding

CHEMAB ptfe coated belts and sheets work as release solutions for compression moulding in crumb rubber mat manufacturing

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Manufacturing crumb rubber matting is a challenging process that starts with the metering of a recycled crumb rubber and thermoplastic polyurethane mix.

Used to convey the mixture through the oven, CHEMFAB® PTFE belts act as a release surface for all the processing stages and well as the transportation of this heavy load. The non-stick and smooth surface guarantees that neither the raw crumb rubber, nor the TPU or molten metered mix can attach to it.

As the metered mixture is conveyed into the heated hydraulic press, it will be subjected to temperatures of up to 200°C / 390°F as it is indexed under pressure. Thanks to their heat transfer properties and mechanical stability, our PTFE-coated belts and press liners aid the application of even pressure and temperature, while their strength and dimensional stability prevents ridging, puckering and creasing. This results in production of a consistently excellent mat.

Products of Choice

CHEMFAB® Products of Choice

Product Reference	Typical Property	Description
CF4430 (EU & APAC)	Lightly textured	Standard heavy belting for basic requirements
CF7330 (EU & APAC)	Heavily textured	Standard heavy belting for basic requirements
CF4430 X (EU & APAC)	Lightly textured	Premium belting for superior release and extended durability
CF3460 (EU & APAC)	Lightly textured	Premium belting for superior release and extended durability
CF7330 AS (EU & APAC)	Heavily textured	Heavy belting product for processes with anti-static requirements
CF313 X (Americas)	26 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with release and texture requirements
CF1544 (Americas)	26 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with texture and release requirements
CF313 XK (Americas)	30 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with texture, flexibility and release requirements
CF313 XK HW (Americas)	32 mil	Heavy belting product for processes with texture, flexibility and release requirements