What It Is:

Tire Bead Wire (TBR Scrap) is high-tensile steel wire extracted from Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tires during the recycling process. This wire is extremely strong and durable because it is originally designed to reinforce the tire bead—the part of the tire that grips the rim. After extraction, the bead wire is typically cleaned and processed into scrap metal.

Examples:

Bead wire from TBR tires is commonly recovered from:

• Long-haul truck tires, Delivery van tires, and City bus and coach tires

Once recycled, TBR bead wire scrap can be used to manufacture:

• Steel billets and ingots, Construction-grade steel products, High-carbon steel items, Metal components for automotive and industrial use, and Raw material for steel smelting and foundries

How It’s Used:

Recycling TBR bead wire scrap helps steel mills reduce production costs by providing a high-quality, high-carbon metal source. It also minimizes landfill waste and supports sustainable tire recycling. The bead wire is melted down and converted into new steel products, contributing to a circular economy in the steel and tire industries.