Next generation technology has been used to develop a new pump that can mix virgin tyre fill with rubber crumb, polyurethane (PU) grind, or both rubber crumb/PU grind, while delivering faster grind speeds and reduced clean-up time.

Carlisle TyrFil has introduced the latest extension to its recycling technology line, aimed at furthering its adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices within the tyre technology and Off-the-Road (OTR) equipment industries. The AutoFil-GenII offers an enhanced visual interface through a monitor with an improved human-machine interface touchscreen capability that facilitates operation and helps to streamline efficiencies for users.

The TyrFil Recycling Technology’s computer systems are said to accurately meter and mix controlled amounts of virgin liquid tyre fill and granulated tyre fill to a homogenous TyrFil mixture that fills the tyre in the same way as virgin liquid tyre fill.  

Additional specifications and benefits of the new technology include:

• Pumping speed up to 40 lbs/min
• Crumb/liquid ratio up to 65%/35%
• Remote access by means of the VNC application or Website  
• Private, password-protected Web page with accumulated weights for ISO, catalyst, crumb, tyre count, tyre weight and remote notification of diagnostics, by means of text and email. Additional data can be added as required
• Tyre size can be selected by desired recipe
• The machine will prompt the operator to drill weep hole
• When hitting cycle complete, programmable logic controller data logs both ISO and catalyst liquid weights, crumb percentage, total tyre weight, date, time and tyre size. Other data is available upon request
• Sensing of the rubber crumb hopper level automatically starts/stops the grind process, depending on crumb level

In addition, the machine will monitor the grinder motor amperage to reverse the motor in case of grinder jams, and monitors the amperage of all drives, allowing for comparison to expected values for potential faults and diagnostics throughout the system.  The AutoFil-GenII pump also monitors the virgin and recycled material ratio and will self-adjust if the range is above or below 3%, to ensure greater accuracy and cost control.

Carlisle TyrFil asserts that it is a leader in providing sustainable, environment-friendly solutions within the tyre fill and OTR tyre flatproofing field. Its eco-support platform also includes the One Tote and One Tree initiative and Carlisle TyrFil explains that it has partnered with conservancy American Forests to enable its dealer, distributor, and original-equipment manufacturer networks to plant a new tree for every tote of product purchased by customers.