Other fine powder applications

Ambient and cryogenic technology

Genan's technology allows for the production of very fine rubber powder using both of the main technologies on the market, ambient as well as cryogenic.

The ambient (mechanical) technology, where the rubber is grinded in mills and afterwards cleansed, is in principle the same as used in the production of the larger granulate fractions. Ambient fine powder can be produced in 2 sizes: Ambient ultra fine from 0-0.4 mm and ambient extra fine from 0.4.-0.8 mm.

The cryogenic technology, where the rubber is frozen down to extremely low temperatures using liquid nitrogen and crushed, results in a more regular and smooth surface compared to the ambient technology.

Cryogenic rubber powder is offered in 3 sizes: Cryo ultra fine from 0-0.2 mm, Cryo extra fine from 0-0.4 mm and Cryo fine from 0.4-0.8 mm.

Data and safety sheets for the 7 fine powder qualities in the Genan product line can be downloaded from the download centre to the right.

Moulded plastic applications, sealants and paint

Many fine powder applications are rapidly surfacing on the market. 

Moulded plastic applications, such as dustbins, are profiting from the addition of a certain percentage of fine recycled rubber powder as it improves the properties of the finished product.

In the building industry, fine rubber powder can be added to sealants and paint making the products stronger and longer lasting.

Substitution of virgin materials

All the above fine powder applications are very good examples of recycled rubber substituting virgin materials, may it be plastic, virgin rubber or other expensive materials. This is extremely beneficial to a large number of environmental impacts, e.g. global warming, as well as society's economy.