The renowned British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling, along with its Editor-in-Chief Ewan Scott, publisher David Wilson, and correspondent Richard Wilson, hosts a podcast covering key topics and the latest updates in the tire recycling and pyrolysis industries. Through the Tyre & Rubber Recycling Video Insights, Ewan Scott and Richard Wilson interview key players from the tire recycling and pyrolysis industries around the world. Be sure to subscribe to Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine to receive updates about their interviews.

Episode 6 of Video Insights by Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine features Ankit Kalola, General Manager at Fornnax, recorded following the Recovered Carbon Black Conference in Barcelona organised by Smithers. In the interview, Kalola outlines Fornnax’s role in supplying integrated shredding and granulation systems that convert whole tyres into rubber chips and granules suitable for use as pyrolysis feedstock.

He explains the company’s multi-stage approach, from primary shredding to steel-free chips and fine granulation, and highlights why consistent, high-quality feedstock is critical for efficient pyrolysis operations. According to Kalola, producing clean, steel-free rubber chips can extend reactor lifetime and support more stable recovered carbon black output with lower ash content.

The discussion also touches on regulatory developments in India and Fornnax’s engagement with authorities to promote compliant and environmentally responsible tyre recycling technologies.

Watch the full episode on Tyre & Rubber Recycling's YouTube:

Ankit Kalola of Fornnax discuss optimised shredding for pyrolysis on Episode 6 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast Video Insights. | Video by Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine.

Interview chapters:

  • 00:00 – Introduction to TRR rCB Video Insights & Ankit Kalola
  • 00:44 – Fornnax’s integrated systems: From shredding to granulation
  • 01:12 – Optimising feedstock: TDF, steel-free chips & granules
  • 01:45 – Enhancing efficiency & value of final rCB product
  • 02:28 – Promoting safe & compliant pyrolysis in India
  • 03:57 – Conclusion

To watch other episodes of Tyre Recycling Podcast, make sure to subscribe for Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine!