FAQs

Through extensive R&D innovative technology were developed to process recycled rubber.  A), to produce a re-vulcanised product from 100% recycled end-of-life tyres as sustainable alternative to products normally produced from a virgin source and B), the development of micro-wave technology from where it is possible to extract oils and carbon from the tyres.

Molectra also makes this technology globally available to 3^rd parties under a licensed arrangement.

During the manufacturing process of new tyres, virgin rubber is blended with carbon black, oils, sulphur and zinc oxides, etc and then heated to form a very strong and resilient material. This is called "vulcanised" rubber. It makes the modern tyre almost indestructible which is one of the reasons why many companies have had difficulty to effectively recycle tyres.

Polymerised in this contents is referred to as a rebonded process where an adhesive is added to the rubber granules as a bonding agent.  Generally polymerised products have a rougher texture.

Re-vulcanised is a high tech re-bonding process identified by Molectra. It gives the ability to recycle crumb rubber to reproduce high quality rubber products, only with a sustainable tag.

'Molectra Rubber' is a registered trademark, and all Molectra's products will carry the "M"-mark which is synonymous with the following:

• The product is manufactured in the country indicated on the Molectra insignia, where Molectra's technology is used under license.
• 100% end-of-life tyres are used in the production process
• Molectra technology is used
• All products potentially can be recycled at the end of its life again
• Carries a 12 month manufacturing guarantee

In broad terms, from the initial enquiry the process gradually steps up from general information to more specifics.  Molectra will require that a series of questions relating to your circumstances be completed in an effort to get a better understanding of the particular environment the application is for.  Once the application reaches the "specific" stage, confidentiality between the parties is to be protected and legal documentation to this respect is to be completed.

During the next step Molectra will produce a draft document that will outline the recommended structure and the possible costs that relate the project.  Follow-on from there is an in-depth personal analysis of all related aspects, financial, managerial and operational, and the compiling of a formal proposal that will be put to table for approval by the client.

It is in Molectra best interest to be involved with key aspects from conception and through the life of project. These key components relevant to the particular project will be discussed and the terms agreed upon during the planning stages and will form part of the long term relationship between the parties.

Other key areas include but are not limited to:

• Define the geographic area relevant to the application
• Delivery of a fully commissioned operational plant that meets the processing and output requirements outlined and in accordance with the final proposal
• Management and staff training
• On-site support for a predetermined period
• Business and market development assistance
• Ongoing trouble shooting and maintenance support.
• Upgrades and structured site visits
• Conditions of operating under the Molectra Banner.

The Molectra^® process does not generate any leftover waste or residue since the entire tyre is recycled at every step of the process. Every component that is inside the tyre is extracted cleanly into a marketable end-product.

Since the Molectra® process is operated mostly under negative pressure and vacuum, pollution has been almost completely eliminated. There are absolutely no emissions from the system and dust, odour and noise are greatly minimised. Compared to many other recycling methods, the Molectra® process is extremely clean and pollution-free.

Molectra is a wholesaler and sells its products through dedicated resellers in various industries and geographic regions. Where such an arrangement is not yet in place with a particular reseller or in a particular area, Molectra will service the client directly from its facility in Brisbane.

A number of companies out there are dedicated doing the "the right" thing and use sustainable products wherever possible.  Apart from a the standard product range our service also include doing an onsite audit and assist with identifying commodity or other items, that potentially can be reproduced and replaced with a version produced from recycled end-of-life tyres.

MolectraVac is a very impressive part of the Molectra technology, and an optional extra with every Molectra waste tyre processing plant.  This process is normally introduced as a much later stage of the plant expansion and where part of the licensed arrangement. However due to various economic reasons it is not currently available as a freestanding operational unit.