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De-vulcanized Rubber Compound -DRC Capabilities

De-vulcanized Rubber Compound-DRC�

De-vulcanized Rubber Compound DRC� is the virgin rubber replacement compound that is created by applying our process to sulphur cured waste rubber.

Advantages to De-vulcanization

Levgum�s highly efficient de-vulcanization process is carried out by adding Levgum�s modifier to vulcanized rubber brought into a stress condition in a two-roller mill for approximately 20 passes. The resulting de-vulcanized rubber can be used for a wide range of applications as a universal substitute for virgin rubber. Levgum�s Process has five distinct advantages:

� Can treat large rubber particles - no need for rubber waste to be ground into powder

� Completely clean and environmentally safe; Levgum�s chemical modifier consists of harmless materials from the agriculture and chemical industries.

� Only a small percent of modifier (about 3%, by weight) is needed.

� The process, which uses a two-roller mill, can be adapted with exceptional ease to most rubber production factories and no special equipment is necessary.

� Levgum�s recycled rubber retains most of the characteristics and properties of virgin rubber. Thus, the quality of Levgum�s recycled rubber is high enough to be blended for use in new tires and can be used in all rubber products.

Uses of DRC�

�The superior quality recycled rubber which results from the Levgum process is used together with virgin rubber at concentrations ranging from 10% - 20% in tires to 30%-90% in a range of other products. Among the products currently being produced with compound containing Levgum�s de-vulcanized rubber, are:

�         Truck and OTR treads and tires.

�         Camel Backs (NR / SBR / BR).

�         Solid Tires, Flaps.

�         Automotive Parts: oil seals, foot-rests, motor cushions, mud protectors, etc.

�          EPDM applications.

�         Conveyor belts (NR-SBR Blend).

�         Mats.

�         Shoe Soles.

�         Off production lines waste.

To the above uses, we may add various applications currently under development, such as:floor tiles, pipes and plumbing components, padding for garden walks and playgrounds, flooring for gymnasiums and cattle breeding farms, roofing, rafts and rail padding.

Levgum�s mechanical-chemical process is carried out at room temperature, does not use harmful chemicals, does not produce or emit any hazardous waste or gases and is 100% environmentally safe. As a result of Levgum�s revolutionary technology, for the first time high quality recycled rubber can replace natural rubber at a significant cost savings thereby ensuring a better and more lucrative future for the entire rubber industry.�