TRS Tyres Recycling Sud, in collaboration with Rub-Lab and Ecopneus, has unveiled a new asphalt stretch at its Balvano plant, constructed using rubber powder derived from end-of-life tires (ELT). The Rubberap project, a joint initiative, showcases an innovative and sustainable use of resources, promising enhanced safety, environmental sustainability, and optimal mechanical performance.

The specially engineered powder, derived from recycled rubber, improves compatibility with bitumen, requiring no adaptation of asphalt plants or specific machinery for paving. This technology has been successfully tested in municipal road sections, emphasizing its eco-performance, superior resistance to traffic stresses, and long-lasting acoustic and mechanical benefits.

The new flooring made with ELT rubber in Balvano is an excellent example of how the synergy between industry and research can generate innovative solutions. These solutions are not only environmentally friendly but also offer high-performance standards, as demonstrated by the excellent results obtained from the use of modified asphalts on the national road network.

To date, in Italy, asphalts modified with recycled rubber are emerging as one of the most effective solutions and a valid choice for the national strategic road network.

This technology, already used in over 680 km of Italian roads, combines safety, environmental sustainability and high-level mechanical performance. They contribute to reducing traffic noise by up to 5 dB and last up to three times longer than traditional asphalts, better-resisting wear and the formation of cracks and potholes, an aspect which also leads to lower maintenance costs in the medium-long term.

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