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How End-of-Life Tyres become industrial raw materials — our products, the industries we supply, and what mechanical recycling across India and Oman actually recovers.
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Recovered Steel
Radial Wire
High Strength | Superior Purity | Sustainable Performance
Premium radial wire recovered from Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) End-of-Life Tyres by advanced mechanical separation — high tensile strength, superior purity, and consistent quality for foundry and steel applications.
HighTensile Strength
Residue-FreeCleaned & Sorted
FoundryGrade
TBR TyresRecovered From
High-strength recycled radial wire
Radial wire is the steel cord that reinforces the belt and carcass of a radial tyre. AP Rubber Group recovers it from Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs) using advanced mechanical separation and recycling technology, then cleans it free of rubber residue and impurities. The heavier bundle that seats the tyre on its rim is recovered separately as bead wire.
Processed under stringent quality standards, it offers high tensile strength, superior purity and consistent quality — which is why it is specified in foundries, steel manufacturing, metal recycling, remelted steel production, ingot manufacturing and other industrial steel applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control before release.
Recovering valuable steel from end-of-life tyres reduces dependence on virgin steel, improves resource efficiency, and supports environmentally responsible manufacturing while contributing to a circular economy.
Applications of Radial Wire
Where recovered radial wire earns its place in an industrial process.
- Foundries & Metal Casting
- A dependable charge material for foundry and casting operations.
- Steel Manufacturing
- Feedstock for steel plants producing new steel products and alloys.
- Metal Recycling
- High-yield input for metal recycling and scrap processing facilities.
- Remelted Steel & Ingots
- Remelted into usable ingots and billets for downstream manufacturing.
- Construction & Reinforcement
- Reinforcement in concrete, precast components and structural applications.
- Industrial Steel Products
- Drawn and worked into wire ropes, fasteners and general industrial stock.
How it is made
- 1
End-of-life tyres
TBR casings are received, inspected and sorted for processing.
- 2
Shredding
Casings are reduced to chip, exposing the belt and carcass cord.
- 3
Mechanical separation
Advanced mechanical and magnetic stages pull the steel cord clear.
- 4
Cleaning
Wire is cleaned of rubber residue and impurities.
- 5
Sorting
Material is sorted and baled for consistency in the customer's furnace.
- 6
Quality check
Each batch passes rigorous quality control before release.
Why choose AP Rubber Group for Radial Wire
Circular by Nature
Turning end-of-life tyres into valuable resources
23+ Years
of recycling excellence
Global Supply
Serving customers worldwide
Advanced Processing
Consistent quality through modern technology
Trusted Partner
Built on quality, reliability and commitment
Frequently asked questions
What is radial wire?
Radial wire is the high-tensile steel cord that reinforces the belt and carcass of a radial tyre. AP Rubber Group separates it from Truck & Bus Radial end-of-life tyres mechanically, then cleans it free of rubber residue for reuse as an industrial steel raw material.
How is radial wire different from bead wire?
Both are recovered tyre steel, but from different parts of the casing. Bead wire is the heavier bundle that seats the tyre on the rim; radial wire is the finer cord running through the belt and carcass. Bead wire is the usual feedstock for cut wire shots, while radial wire is more often remelted in foundries.
What is recycled radial wire used for?
Foundries and metal casting, steel manufacturing, metal recycling, remelted steel production, ingot manufacturing, construction reinforcement and general industrial steel applications.
Is the wire free of rubber residue?
Yes. Mechanical separation and cleaning stages remove rubber residue and impurities before the material is sorted and baled, so it charges cleanly into a furnace.
What feedstock is used?
Truck & Bus Radial (TBR) End-of-Life Tyres only, which carry more steel cord per casing than passenger car tyres.
Can I request a sample or a quotation?
Yes. Send your intended application, required form and volume, and the team will come back with pricing and material where a sample is useful.
Ready to source radial wire?
Send us your intended application, required form and volume. We will come back with pricing, full specifications and a sample where useful.
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