PPG research shows tire manufacturing energy, time savings with AGILON performance silica
June 28 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the release of new research
demonstrating energy savings and other manufacturing benefits for
tire makers with the use of PPG AGILON® performance silica
technology. The research showed that PPG Agilon silica provides
nearly 50% energy savings and cuts manufacturing time by a third
compared to conventional silica by eliminating one mixing step.
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PPG research has demonstrated energy
savings and other manufacturing benefits for tire makers with the
use of PPG AGILON® performance silica technology. (Photo: Business
Wire)
PPG Agilon precipitated silica is chemically modified, enabling
tire makers to eliminate a manufacturing step required in
conventional technology, in which high-density silica undergoes a
reaction with silane. Because PPG formulates PPG Agilon performance
silica by precipitating silica and silane together, this
non-value-added processing step is not required, saving energy and
reducing manufacturing complexity.
“The research demonstrates that lower energy consumption,
reduced mixer wear and increased plant throughput can be obtained
when using PPG Agilon silica,” said Truman Wilt, PPG research and
development director, Specialty Chemicals and Materials. “Working
alongside our customers, PPG aims to enhance their manufacturing
capabilities and exceed the needs of today’s tire industry, all
while helping to meet their sustainability goals.”
The new PPG research also found added benefits for tire makers
compared to non-treated silicas, including increased mixer fill
factor (the ratio between the volume of material put in a mixer,
and the total mixer volume), higher silica loadings, reduced mixer
temperature, and lower water consumption. There are also
significant sustainability benefits for end users: When used in
tire treads, PPG Agilon silica also improves fuel efficiency and
traction and extends treadwear.
“PPG Agilon silica products are engineered to extend the tire
industry’s ‘magic triangle’ including lowering rolling resistance
for improved fuel efficiency, increasing traction for improved
safety and handling, and durable construction that extends the
useful life of tires,” said Anurag Raj, PPG customer sustainability
business partner, Specialty Coatings and Materials. “The new
research shows that PPG Agilon silica can play an even more
important role in the transition to sustainable mobility and
contribution towards multiple UN Sustainable Development
Goals.”
The research was presented by Lucas Dos Santos, PPG researcher,
Specialty Coatings and Materials, at the recent Tire Tech Expo in
Hanover, Germany. To read the complete research report, click
here.
For more information about PPG Agilon performance silica
products, visit www.ppgsilica.com.
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