Reclaimed rubber

CPC v2.1 Code: 3621

About reclaimed rubber

cpc code 3621 covers the reclaimed rubber industry, which plays a vital role in the broader rubber and plastics manufacturing sector. Reclaimed rubber is a recycled material derived from scrap or waste rubber products, such as tires, hoses, and other rubber-based items. This industry is essential in promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rubber waste, as it allows for the reuse and repurposing of valuable rubber resources.

Production process

The production of reclaimed rubber typically involves a multi-step process. First, the scrap rubber is collected and sorted by type and quality. It is then cleaned, shredded, and ground into smaller particles. The ground rubber is then subjected to a devulcanization process, which breaks down the chemical bonds that give rubber its durability. Finally, the reclaimed rubber is compounded with various additives and processed into new rubber products or used as a component in the manufacture of other goods.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the reclaimed rubber industry include scrap or waste rubber products, as well as various chemicals and additives used in the devulcanization and compounding processes. Specialized machinery, such as shredders, grinders, and mixers, are also essential for the production of reclaimed rubber. Additionally, the industry relies on a reliable supply of energy, water, and transportation infrastructure to support its operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of the reclaimed rubber industry is the reclaimed rubber material itself, which can be used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including 3011 Tires and inner tubes, 3069 Other rubber products, and 3089 Plastics products, not elsewhere classified. Reclaimed rubber is often used as a partial substitute for virgin rubber in these industries, helping to reduce the overall demand for new rubber resources.

Family tree for reclaimed rubber

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/36'>36: Rubber and plastics products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/362'>362: Other rubber products</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3621'>3621: Reclaimed rubber</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3622'>3622: Unvulcanized compounded rubber, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; unvulcanized rubber in forms other than primary forms or plates, sheets or strip (except "camel-back" strips for retreading rubber tyres); articles of unvulcanized rubber; thread, cord, plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3623'>3623: Tubes, pipes and hoses of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3624'>3624: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanized rubber</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3625'>3625: Rubberized textile fabrics, except tyre cord fabric</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3626'>3626: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves) of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3627'>3627: Articles of vulcanized rubber n.e.c.; hard rubber; articles of hard rubber</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/36210'>36210: Reclaimed rubber</a>"]


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