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Method for producing rubber crumb, and rubber crumb

US10940614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2016
Grant dateMar 9, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/62
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for manufacturing rubber crumb comprises the following steps: (a) suspending rubber granules having a given size in an autoclave (1) containing a supercritical fluid; (b) agitating the mixture for a predetermined time at constant pressure and constant temperature; (c) carrying out an isenthalpic expansion of the mixture from step (b) by spraying it through a nozzle (20).

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