Do-it-yourself technology for the production of rubber tiles. Selection of equipment for the production of rubber tiles. Advantages of rubber crumb paving slabs for pavement

One of the types of materials actively used in the arrangement of the territory today is rubber tile - a fairly durable and easy-to-use paving surface. Appearing in stores, it almost immediately won a good position among other types of paving.

Such a tile has many advantages, among which there is also an anti-slip feature, it is thanks to this unique advantage that this type of tile can be used all year round. And even if an ice crust appears on such a coating during icing, it is easily removed with a conventional crowbar.

Profitable and long-term material - it's all rubber tiles

The operational period of rubber paving slabs is several years, a material with high strength, even with frequent mechanical stress, this coating does not deteriorate or wear off. Another great advantage of such a coating is the absence of puddles on it, even after a heavy downpour, even small accumulations of water will be absent on the surface of the rubber tile. The disappearance of puddles is due to the fact that the entire tile has a high porosity, which is why it has a drainage effect.

In addition to the fact that such material will almost always be dry, despite the abundance of heavy rains, it can be used as a coating on any type of base. No matter what this type of tile will be laid on, gravel or asphalt, this tile will hold perfectly for a long time, and even after years it will not lose its merits. It is because of such serious advantages that this type of tile is only increasing in popularity. Of course, the cost of such material does not always make it possible for those who wish to purchase it, but this does not mean that one can only dream of a good sidewalk surface near one's house.

It is not necessary to buy, because you can make it yourself

In fact, rubber tiles can be made with your own hands, while the manufactured material will have no worse appearance and quality than similar materials sold on the market, manufactured in production. For self-production of such durable tiles, crumb rubber is used, it is made from recycled car tires. Since natural or artificial rubber is present in the manufacture of tires, as a result of their processing, the manufactured rubber crumb, as well as the original products, have wear resistance to various mechanical influences.

The possibility of processing the original product into a secondary one allows not only to produce a new durable material, but also to safely dispose of the material that has become unusable, in the form of which tires act. And although it is really possible to make rubber tiles with your own hands, it is still worth knowing that in order to achieve what you want, you need special equipment, the cost of which is too high, therefore, it does not make sense to purchase it to make a small amount of tiles.
For the manufacture of the material will have to be well prepared.

It is easier to purchase the right amount of such material on the market, but if you plan to open your own business for the production of such a high-quality coating, then you can rent the necessary equipment for the first time. For the manufacture of such material, it is necessary to prepare such elements as a heating cabinet, a mixer, a hydraulic press, molds, tables. The process of making rubber tiles begins with the removal of the steel elements present in rubber tires. Then the rubber products are crushed, the maximum size of one particle should not exceed 4 mm.

A polyurethane mixture and a pigment are added to the crushed rubber, after which all these components are thoroughly mixed. The finished mixture is poured into molds and subjected to vulcanizing oppression. The manufacture of tiles can occur in two ways of pressing. During the hot pressing method, the processing takes only 15 minutes at a temperature of 140 degrees. Cold pressing lasts as long as 4 hours at a temperature of 80 degrees. But, despite the existing difference in temperatures and processing times, the end result has no differences and has the same characteristics.

But it is worth considering a small nuance, making rubber tiles with your own hands will be much cheaper when using the hot pressing method, but if production has already been started and productivity needs to be increased, then in this case it is better to use the second cold pressing method.

Rubber tile production is the most efficient way to recycle old worn tires. The final product is characterized by high strength and wear resistance. The production of such a material allows us to solve two important problems - to produce products with excellent performance and to safely dispose of unnecessary tires. This is a great idea for those who want to start a business from home.

Raw materials for the production of rubber tiles

If you plan to start producing rubber paving stones at home, the main raw material is crushed rubber, which can be purchased at the factory. Many domestic enterprises are engaged in the processing of old car tires, so there will be no problems with the purchase of raw materials.

Tire crumbs can be made with your own hands, but in this case you cannot do without special equipment.

Waste tires can be purchased for next to nothing or received free of charge, incurring only transport costs.

The composition of the mixture for the manufacture of rubber paving slabs includes:

crumb rubber fractions;
glue;
pigments;
modifying fillers.

This is a recycled material from old car tires, which is obtained by mechanical crushing, followed by the separation of unnecessary impurities such as textile fibers and metal cord. The composition of the crumbs includes synthetic rubber, various oils and fillers, so the feedstock is initially strong and wear-resistant. Tires are not afraid of exposure to acids and alkalis.

Automotive rubber is highly elastic and perfectly retains its shape. It is difficult to deform even at high temperatures.

The crumb size can vary between 0.1-10 mm. Raw materials 0.1-4 mm are used for the production of black or colored single-layer tiles. Larger fractions are intended for the manufacture of the lower layer. They may contain metallic inclusions.

Pigment dyes allow you to get finished products of different colors. The colorants are in the dry powder phase. They can be organic or inorganic. Outwardly, the pigments look like multi-colored flour. The coloring of the mixture for the manufacture of rubber crumb tiles occurs when the dye interacts with polyurethane adhesive. The coloring matter envelops the rubber crumb and gives it the desired color.

The basis of inorganic dyes can be:

titanium dioxide - white;
iron oxide - red;
iron oxide hydroxide - yellow;
cobalt blue.

Mixing primary colors allows you to get different shades.

polymer adhesive

The binder that is added to the tile mix is a non-toxic, polyurethane-based mass. It can be:

one-component;
two-component.

The second option differs in composition. It comes with a hardener. When choosing a glue, pay attention to its quality. It accounts for the entire load, so it is worth buying a binder in small quantities from several manufacturers and empirically choosing the appropriate option.

Modifying fillers

This component allows to increase the strength and wear resistance of secondary raw materials, and also gives elasticity to the finished product. At a low concentration, modifying fillers do not improve mechanical performance, and at a high concentration, the material becomes brittle, and therefore the mechanism of its destruction changes.

Tile molds

Rubber tile molds can be made by yourself. But this lesson will take you a lot of time and money, so it’s better to purchase finished products or order them to be made according to a sketch.

Before use, do not forget to treat the mold with soapy water or silicone so that the solution does not stick to it. After removing the finished rubber, non-metallic molds are treated with an acid solution to eliminate dust.

Equipment for the production of

Components for the production of tiles by cold pressing will cost more than for hot pressing. The most expensive option is the installation of an automated line. Such equipment is suitable for industrial production, so you need a large area.

Special equipment for the production of rubber tiles at home consists of the following units:

raw mixer;
volcanic press;
Press forms;
scales;
conveyor trolleys;
molding tables;
drying chamber.

The components of the working mixture are loaded into a mixer with low-speed blades, which thoroughly mix them. Most often, the main raw materials and glue are mixed separately, so you will need another machine of this type.

The mixture is loaded into molds on special molding tables. After that, the molds are placed on trolleys and placed under a press. Loaded carts are sent to the drying chamber.

The performance of all electrical equipment depends on the size of the drying chamber. For production to be profitable, its area must be at least 200 m².

For the production of raw materials (crumb rubber) at home, a mechanical crushing method is used using special cutters. This inexpensive equipment is suitable for making tiles in the garage. In industrial production, the method of shock-wave crushing is used. Such equipment is fully automated.

Manufacturing technology

For the production of tiles, 2 pressing methods are used:

hotter;
cold.

The first option is cheaper and faster. But at the end you will get a toxic product of poor quality. Domestic manufacturers prefer cold pressing. This method allows you to get durable tiles, but it does not have high performance.

The energy costs for both methods are the same. The only difference is the nature of electricity consumption. With the hot method, electrical energy is consumed cyclically, only during the operation of the press. During cold pressing, it is necessary to constantly consume electricity in order to maintain the desired temperature in the drying chambers.

Consider the main stages of production:

Preparatory. At this stage, the main raw material is prepared. To do this, old car tires are freed from metal rings and textile threads, after which they are crushed in a crusher to the desired fraction.
Mixture preparation. Rubber crumb, glue, pigments and modifying fillers are loaded into the mixer in the required proportion.
Molding. The finished mixture is filled into special forms and sent under the press.
Pressing. The raw material is pressed to a predetermined density and thickness.
Baking. With the hot method of production, the material is baked under pressure at +130°C. The cold method involves the installation of molds with raw materials in heating cabinets for processing at lower temperatures (+60 ° C).

It is necessary to strictly adhere to the production technology of rubber tiles. Pay special attention to the following important nuances:

Rubber crumb size. The quality of the coating and its physical and mechanical characteristics depend on this parameter.
The presence of lubricant in the molds before loading the mixture.
Compliance with the proportions in the preparation of the mixture.
To increase the water resistance of the tile, you need to use a smaller crumb fraction and increase the pressure of the press.
The larger the fraction of rubber crumb, the faster the color of the material is lost during operation.
Tiles with a thickness of more than 2 cm are best made in two layers. The top layer is made of fine crumbs, the bottom layer is made of large crumbs. If you want to make a rubber tile with two layers, you will need an additional mixer to prepare the different layers.
On one pressing machine it is necessary to produce tiles of the same thickness, regardless of its configuration. The thinner the coating, the faster its formation.

Many manufacturers produce two-layer rubber tiles. This approach allows them to significantly reduce the cost of finished products, since the composition of the mixture includes a cheap large fraction of the feedstock.

Proportions

To prepare a mixture of crumb rubber, all the necessary components are taken in the following proportion:

crumb rubber - 80%;
polymer glue - 10%;
pigment - 3.5%;
modified fillers - 0.5%.

The smaller the crumb fraction, the more glue will be needed. Pigments dry out the binder, so there may be less of it in black tiles. Before pouring the ingredients into the mixer, they must be accurately dosed using a scale. Failure to comply with the technology may adversely affect the quality characteristics of the finished product.

hot way

For the hot tile production method, you will need a vulcanizing press, under which the vulcanization process takes place at a temperature of + 130 ° C. Forms with a mixture are under pressure for 30 minutes. After that, you can excavate the finished tile.

Hot pressing significantly increases the volume, as it speeds up the process of making tiles. However, fast is not always good.

When using the hot method, the characteristics of the product deteriorate, which negatively affects its quality. This tile has a more intense smell of burnt rubber. In addition, it quickly collapses under the influence of various environmental factors.

The glue should be well absorbed into the structure of the components of the mixture. With the hot method, he does not have time to firmly bind all the components, so the tile becomes fragile and not strong enough. Under the influence of high temperatures, the connecting links do not dry, but bake, which negatively affects the elasticity of the tile and its strength.

cold way

The finished rubber mixture is loaded into molds and placed under a press. After pressing, carts with molds are loaded into special drying chambers. They are kept for 4-6 hours at +60°C. After this time, you can remove the carts from the chamber.

The productivity of the cold method depends on the volume of the drying chamber. The larger the chamber, the more carts will fit in it. Thanks to this, you can control the amount of products produced.

At first glance, it may seem that making tiles in this way is less productive. With cold pressing, chemical reactions slow down, the glue has time to securely bind all the components, and as a result you get a durable, high-quality material with excellent performance characteristics. Production volumes can be increased by purchasing additional equipment.

Alfa-MSK offers interested parties to buy equipment for the production of rubber tiles, as well as:

curbs and paving stones, rubber rolls;
seamless coatings based on crumb rubber.

Reasons to buy rubber plate and flooring equipment from us

we value the time of each customer and provide all the information of interest in detail;
delivery time to any city in Russia - from 2 days, delivery in Moscow is possible the next day;
the equipment is always in stock, there is no need to wait;
the price for standard equipment is the most affordable in Moscow and the region!

Along with the line we provide Certificate of conformity, as well as Declaration.

We are always ready to provide technical and consulting assistance during the year of the warranty period and much later.

We work throughout Russia and neighboring countries. All equipment is made in Russia.

We offer several packages:

1) Now opening your own production without attracting serious investments has become possible for 850,000 rubles!!!

We are talking about a new line of equipment for the production of rubber tiles, which offers the Alfa MSK modernization service. The main difference between the new line and the standard configuration is its small size and affordable price. Given rubber tile equipment does not require large production areas and significant material investments.

№	Name	Quantity
1	Press with hydrostation	1
2	Mixing system (mixer with geared motor, filling platform, forming table, plastic surface inside the tank, electrical cabinet)	2
3	Lately, rubber tiles have been quite common in the arrangement of territories, you can make it yourself, which will save you money. As a result, it will be possible to obtain products that have a bright appearance and are easy to install. Features of rubber tiles Despite the fact that rubber tiles appeared on the Russian building materials market relatively recently, they managed to gain a worthy position, because the products have excellent qualities, among them anti-slip features that allow you to use tiles at any time of the year. If a crust of ice forms on the surface of the coating, then it can be removed by using a crowbar. Rubber paving slabs made of crumbs have a long lifespan, the material is strong enough, it is not erased under impressive mechanical influences. You will not face the problem of puddles on the surface of the paths of this tile, as it has a drainage effect due to the porous structure. Products pass moisture quite well. After the products are ready, they can be laid on any kind of base, it can be, for example, gravel, soil, concrete, sand, and asphalt. Raw materials for making tiles Do-it-yourself rubber tiles are made using crumb rubber, which acts as a recycled product of car tires. The starting material is rubber, which can be natural or artificial. This determines the properties of the strength of the final coating, as well as its extremely high resistance to mechanical wear. So, the production of the described products allows you to perform two functions, one of them is the manufacture of a material with excellent performance, while the second is expressed in the safe disposal of unnecessary goods. Technical equipment Do-it-yourself rubber tiles can only be made with the appropriate equipment, which has a very impressive cost. If you intend to engage in manufacturing for doing business, then its purchase is advisable, while if you are faced with the task of laying a path on a personal plot, then it is preferable to purchase products ready-made, it will be cheaper even if the installations are rented. To carry out work on the production of rubber tiles, you should buy: heating cabinet; mixer; conductor for holes; Hydraulic Press; a set of forms; platform, tables and stands for the mixer. If you plan to purchase such equipment, then you will have to pay approximately 1,590,000-2,370,000 rubles. In the minimum price option, you will receive the most modest set of equipment, while the mini-factory is included in the highest price. Technological process of production The production of rubber tiles with their own hands is carried out by the method of initial removal of steel elements from the tires. After the prepared rubber products are crushed to particle sizes ranging from 1 to 4 mm. Then the crumb is combined with a binder polyurethane mixture, pigment and brought to a homogeneous state. The mixture must be poured into molds, subjecting future products to vulcanizing oppression. Making rubber tiles with your own hands can be done by hot or cold pressing, but both of these processes are carried out when exposed to elevated temperatures. In the first case, the temperature is maintained within 140 °C for a quarter of an hour, while in cold working, the products undergo four hours of treatment at 80 °C. If we consider the final qualitative characteristics of the finished product, then both of these methods are equivalent; in terms of energy consumption, the methods are also equivalent. But if you independently arrange a production line, then the “hot” method will be much cheaper, but if you want to increase productivity, then you should choose the technology of “cold” bringing to readiness. Production features If your business is based on rubber tiles, you can produce it yourself by investing about 2 million rubles. This includes start-up and equipment costs. Any novice businessman is interested in the question of when the business will start to pay off. In the case described, this will happen in about 6 months. Rubber tiles can be delivered to stores, from there they will be purchased for arranging children's and sports grounds, private garages, home gardens, gazebos, and terraces. The myth of the production of rubber tiles Despite the fact that rubber tiles are available in stores at affordable prices, home craftsmen continue to produce them with their own hands. But there are still myths about the quality or the manufacturing process. One of them is expressed in the fact that products produced by the hot pressing method are not of such high quality as compared to analogues that are obtained using the cold process technology. This statement is absolutely not correct. It is now refuted by manufacturing companies that use both methods. Carrying out styling Laying rubber tiles with your own hands begins with the placement of beacons. After the territory is prepared. Initially, crushed stone is laid out on the ground, it will act as a drainage layer. Be sure to lay on the base with some slope, this will allow wastewater to drain to the sewer. A curb should be placed along the edges of the path, otherwise the sidewalk will crawl at the first spring snowmelt. Before proceeding with the installation of tiles, a layer of sand should be laid. For which it is recommended to use exclusively pure sand, which does not have additional impurities. The thickness of this layer should be approximately 5 cm. Laying products should be carried out along a pre-stretched cord, which is located along the perimeter of the marked area, it can be stretched along pre-installed pegs. After every 3 laid rows, it is necessary to carefully analyze the evenness of the location of each tile separately. Some error can be allowed, which is limited to 0.5-1 cm. As soon as one element is in its place, you can correct its position by gently tapping with a rubber mallet. If the area reserved for the track remains free at the edges, it can be filled with slab elements, which are recommended to be cut using discs with diamond chips. Final installation work Having completed the laying of the tiles, its surface is to be compacted using a vibrating plate and covered with clean sand, after which it will have to be swept away, which will allow clogging the seams. Tiles made of crumb rubber can be used to improve the backyard. Do-it-yourself rubber paving slabs can be made in a short time, and after that it will fit into any exterior and last for a fairly long period of time. The production of crumb rubber tiles can be considered as a profitable business. This is due to the profitability of these products and the low competitive environment. The high demand for this product is due to the long service life, compared with other materials. Unlike other types of paving, rubber tiles are distinguished by their non-slip surface and frost resistance. This quality allows them to find a wide range of applications. Modern equipment makes it possible to produce high quality tiles that will not crack due to temperature changes and will not crumble. Proper tile installation allows natural precipitation to pass through it, which is an indisputable advantage. Such a coating will remain clean and dry during rain or spring snowmelt. A wide range of products and their colors allows you to choose the right size and color coating. To equip the territory of the playground, you can use tiles with a variety of patterns. The release of such products at home with your own hands can be considered as a trial version. Creating tiles in this way takes a lot of time and allows you to produce a minimum amount of products. Most often, such a coating is used: You can sell products through private companies, construction trade networks, construction organizations. In addition, laying the coating can be done by hand. Production features The price of finished products is taken from the calculation spent materials. The more ingredients were used in the production of tiles, the more expensive it will cost in finished form. The average retail price of a finished colored tile can be approximately 1,500 rubles per square meter. When producing products from crumb rubber, it is required to strictly observe the production technology: The use of the cold pressing method makes it possible to obtain high quality products with good resistance to environmental influences. Products receive high density, strength and flexibility. Equipment and price Regardless of the type of production whether private business or industrial production, equipment for the manufacture of rubber tiles will certainly be required. Equipment for the production of rubber tiles usually includes: As additional equipment for rubber tiles, you will need to purchase a heating cabinet, a platform for a mixer, a molding table, stands for fixing tiles. The purchase of all equipment for medium-sized production, taking into account its delivery and set-up for work, will cost about 2,000,000 rubles. But it will not be possible to start production in the absence of raw materials. D For production, rubber crumb, dyes and glue are required. The average cost of a ton of crumb rubber is 19,000 rubles. Depending on the choice of pressing (cold or hot method), the cost of glue will be from 140-200 rubles per kilogram. To produce multi-colored tiles, you will need to purchase dyes. The price for 1 kg of dye varies between 80-190 rubles. Room selection Opening a full-fledged production will not work without the presence of the necessary size premises. Its size is determined by the scale of manufactured products. According to the requirements of environmental safety, the facility for the manufacture of such products should be located in a suburban area. There should not be a residential area near its location. The rent must be affordable. When renting an object, you should take into account not only its area, but also its height. These settings are required for equipment placement. It is recommended to choose a room with office rooms so that all employees can be accommodated in one area and control the tile manufacturing process. It is advisable to choose an object located near transport routes. Production flaws When starting a new business, you may face some risks: Before opening your own business, you should collect all the necessary documents and obtain a certificate for the products. 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№

Name

Quantity

Press with hydrostation

Mixing system (mixer with geared motor, filling platform, forming table, plastic surface inside the tank, electrical cabinet)

Lately, rubber tiles have been quite common in the arrangement of territories, you can make it yourself, which will save you money. As a result, it will be possible to obtain products that have a bright appearance and are easy to install.

Features of rubber tiles

Despite the fact that rubber tiles appeared on the Russian building materials market relatively recently, they managed to gain a worthy position, because the products have excellent qualities, among them anti-slip features that allow you to use tiles at any time of the year. If a crust of ice forms on the surface of the coating, then it can be removed by using a crowbar.

Rubber paving slabs made of crumbs have a long lifespan, the material is strong enough, it is not erased under impressive mechanical influences. You will not face the problem of puddles on the surface of the paths of this tile, as it has a drainage effect due to the porous structure. Products pass moisture quite well. After the products are ready, they can be laid on any kind of base, it can be, for example, gravel, soil, concrete, sand, and asphalt.

Raw materials for making tiles

Do-it-yourself rubber tiles are made using crumb rubber, which acts as a recycled product of car tires. The starting material is rubber, which can be natural or artificial. This determines the properties of the strength of the final coating, as well as its extremely high resistance to mechanical wear. So, the production of the described products allows you to perform two functions, one of them is the manufacture of a material with excellent performance, while the second is expressed in the safe disposal of unnecessary goods.

Technical equipment

Do-it-yourself rubber tiles can only be made with the appropriate equipment, which has a very impressive cost. If you intend to engage in manufacturing for doing business, then its purchase is advisable, while if you are faced with the task of laying a path on a personal plot, then it is preferable to purchase products ready-made, it will be cheaper even if the installations are rented.

To carry out work on the production of rubber tiles, you should buy:

heating cabinet;
mixer;
conductor for holes;
Hydraulic Press;
a set of forms;
platform, tables and stands for the mixer.

If you plan to purchase such equipment, then you will have to pay approximately 1,590,000-2,370,000 rubles. In the minimum price option, you will receive the most modest set of equipment, while the mini-factory is included in the highest price.

Technological process of production

The production of rubber tiles with their own hands is carried out by the method of initial removal of steel elements from the tires. After the prepared rubber products are crushed to particle sizes ranging from 1 to 4 mm. Then the crumb is combined with a binder polyurethane mixture, pigment and brought to a homogeneous state. The mixture must be poured into molds, subjecting future products to vulcanizing oppression.

Making rubber tiles with your own hands can be done by hot or cold pressing, but both of these processes are carried out when exposed to elevated temperatures. In the first case, the temperature is maintained within 140 °C for a quarter of an hour, while in cold working, the products undergo four hours of treatment at 80 °C. If we consider the final qualitative characteristics of the finished product, then both of these methods are equivalent; in terms of energy consumption, the methods are also equivalent. But if you independently arrange a production line, then the “hot” method will be much cheaper, but if you want to increase productivity, then you should choose the technology of “cold” bringing to readiness.

Production features

If your business is based on rubber tiles, you can produce it yourself by investing about 2 million rubles. This includes start-up and equipment costs. Any novice businessman is interested in the question of when the business will start to pay off. In the case described, this will happen in about 6 months. Rubber tiles can be delivered to stores, from there they will be purchased for arranging children's and sports grounds, private garages, home gardens, gazebos, and terraces.

The myth of the production of rubber tiles

Despite the fact that rubber tiles are available in stores at affordable prices, home craftsmen continue to produce them with their own hands. But there are still myths about the quality or the manufacturing process. One of them is expressed in the fact that products produced by the hot pressing method are not of such high quality as compared to analogues that are obtained using the cold process technology. This statement is absolutely not correct. It is now refuted by manufacturing companies that use both methods.

Carrying out styling

Laying rubber tiles with your own hands begins with the placement of beacons. After the territory is prepared. Initially, crushed stone is laid out on the ground, it will act as a drainage layer. Be sure to lay on the base with some slope, this will allow wastewater to drain to the sewer. A curb should be placed along the edges of the path, otherwise the sidewalk will crawl at the first spring snowmelt. Before proceeding with the installation of tiles, a layer of sand should be laid. For which it is recommended to use exclusively pure sand, which does not have additional impurities. The thickness of this layer should be approximately 5 cm.

Laying products should be carried out along a pre-stretched cord, which is located along the perimeter of the marked area, it can be stretched along pre-installed pegs. After every 3 laid rows, it is necessary to carefully analyze the evenness of the location of each tile separately. Some error can be allowed, which is limited to 0.5-1 cm. As soon as one element is in its place, you can correct its position by gently tapping with a rubber mallet. If the area reserved for the track remains free at the edges, it can be filled with slab elements, which are recommended to be cut using discs with diamond chips.

Final installation work

Having completed the laying of the tiles, its surface is to be compacted using a vibrating plate and covered with clean sand, after which it will have to be swept away, which will allow clogging the seams. Tiles made of crumb rubber can be used to improve the backyard. Do-it-yourself rubber paving slabs can be made in a short time, and after that it will fit into any exterior and last for a fairly long period of time.

The production of crumb rubber tiles can be considered as a profitable business. This is due to the profitability of these products and the low competitive environment. The high demand for this product is due to the long service life, compared with other materials. Unlike other types of paving, rubber tiles are distinguished by their non-slip surface and frost resistance. This quality allows them to find a wide range of applications.

Modern equipment makes it possible to produce high quality tiles that will not crack due to temperature changes and will not crumble. Proper tile installation allows natural precipitation to pass through it, which is an indisputable advantage. Such a coating will remain clean and dry during rain or spring snowmelt.

A wide range of products and their colors allows you to choose the right size and color coating. To equip the territory of the playground, you can use tiles with a variety of patterns. The release of such products at home with your own hands can be considered as a trial version. Creating tiles in this way takes a lot of time and allows you to produce a minimum amount of products.

Most often, such a coating is used:

You can sell products through private companies, construction trade networks, construction organizations. In addition, laying the coating can be done by hand.

Production features

The price of finished products is taken from the calculation spent materials. The more ingredients were used in the production of tiles, the more expensive it will cost in finished form. The average retail price of a finished colored tile can be approximately 1,500 rubles per square meter.

When producing products from crumb rubber, it is required to strictly observe the production technology:

The use of the cold pressing method makes it possible to obtain high quality products with good resistance to environmental influences. Products receive high density, strength and flexibility.

Equipment and price

Regardless of the type of production whether private business or industrial production, equipment for the manufacture of rubber tiles will certainly be required.

Equipment for the production of rubber tiles usually includes:

As additional equipment for rubber tiles, you will need to purchase a heating cabinet, a platform for a mixer, a molding table, stands for fixing tiles.

The purchase of all equipment for medium-sized production, taking into account its delivery and set-up for work, will cost about 2,000,000 rubles. But it will not be possible to start production in the absence of raw materials. D For production, rubber crumb, dyes and glue are required.

The average cost of a ton of crumb rubber is 19,000 rubles. Depending on the choice of pressing (cold or hot method), the cost of glue will be from 140-200 rubles per kilogram. To produce multi-colored tiles, you will need to purchase dyes. The price for 1 kg of dye varies between 80-190 rubles.

Room selection

Opening a full-fledged production will not work without the presence of the necessary size premises. Its size is determined by the scale of manufactured products. According to the requirements of environmental safety, the facility for the manufacture of such products should be located in a suburban area. There should not be a residential area near its location.

The rent must be affordable. When renting an object, you should take into account not only its area, but also its height. These settings are required for equipment placement. It is recommended to choose a room with office rooms so that all employees can be accommodated in one area and control the tile manufacturing process. It is advisable to choose an object located near transport routes.

Production flaws

When starting a new business, you may face some risks:

Before opening your own business, you should collect all the necessary documents and obtain a certificate for the products. It is also recommended to find a proven supplier of equipment and raw materials in advance. In this case, you can hope for warranty service for equipment, which will avoid long downtime. In advance, it is necessary to identify possible markets for the finished material. You should also rent a territory of sufficient area for the production and storage of products. After that, you can proceed to the purchase of equipment and raw materials, the search for personnel and the start of work.