How to Start a Waste Tire Rubber Powder Business Step by Step?

Are you planning to start a rubber powder production line from waste tires? Well. then you’re in the right place. With the global rise in waste tire pollution and demand for recycled rubber, starting a rubber powder business is not only environmentally friendly but also profitable—if done right.

Step 1: Learn About Rubber Powder Market Potential

Before investing in equipment and set up a rubber powder production plant, research the local availability of raw materials (waste tires) and the demand for rubber powder in your region. Here are some important factors about evaluating the market.

• Is there a stable local supply of waste tires (passenger cars, trucks, or OTR)?
• What are the main applications of rubber powder in your country or area?
• Are there active buyers for rubber powder or finished rubber products like tiles?
• Will you sell domestically or export?

Step 2: Choose the Right Equipment Based on Tire Types

Before selecting any recycling machine for your rubber powder plant setup, it’s essential to measure the maximum diameter and type of tires you plan to process. This ensures that the machines you buy—especially tyre cutters, dismantlers, and shredders—can fully handle the size and structure of your raw material.

For example, standard passenger and truck tires are usually below 1200mm, while OTR (off-the-road) or mining tires can range from 1800mm to over 4000mm. Choosing the wrong model may lead to equipment incompatibility, production downtime, and unnecessary cost.

Always confirm tire sizes and share them with your equipment supplier before purchase.

Tire type	Recommended Machines
Passenger & truck tires	Tire bead cutter, block cutter, strip cutter, shredder, small tire dismantling machine
Large OTR tires (R35–R63)	OTR steel wire separator, OTR dismantling machine

Step 3: Prepare Your Factory Layout & Utilities

When setting up a rubber powder plant, space planning is just as important as machine selection. Each machine has its own footprint, and enough room is needed not only for equipment but also for raw tire storage, material flow, operator movement, and maintenance access.

How much space do you need? The following data is listed for your reference, if you are interested, contact us for more more specific info.

• Small-scale rubber powder plant setup(500–800kg/h), at least 150–250㎡ indoor space. ((Basic layout: tyre bead cutter → block cutter → shredder → grinder)
• Medium line setup (1–2 tons/h): Minimum 300–500㎡, including working area and raw material zone
• Large-scale industrial plant setup(3+ tons/h): Recommend 600–1000㎡+, with space for conveyors, dust control, and future expansion

Besides space, it is better that your factory has:

• 3-phase power supply (380V/415V, depending on machine)
• Ventilation or dust collection systems for indoor grinding
• Concrete floor for stable equipment placement

Step 4: Target Rubber Powder Quality & Size

Rubber powder isn’t a one-size-fits-all product. Different applications require different mesh sizes (powder fineness), so before purchasing equipment, you need to define your target product specifications.

Here are some common rubber powder sizes & applications Shuliy lists for you:

Mesh size
6–12 mesh	1.7–3 mm	Tire-derived fuel (TDF), pyrolysis feedstock
10–20 mesh	1–2 mm	Rubber tiles, sports fields, rubber mats
20–30 mesh	0.6–1 mm	Playground surfaces, athletic tracks
30–40 mesh	0.4–0.6 mm	Asphalt modifier, rubber sealing strips
60 mesh+	<0.25 mm	Shoe soles, adhesives, advanced compounds

To improve quality: Magnetic separator to remove fine steel wires, fiber separator to remove nylon/textile.

Step 5: Installation, Testing & Training

Shuliy provide:

• Pre-shipment testing
• Operation videos/manuals
• Remote/onsite guidance
• Spare parts support

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We’ve helped customers in Nigeria, Qatar, Canada, Saudi Arabia and more start profitable tire recycling lines. Contact us for machine videos, factory layout and professional quotation today.