Why Your Recycled Rubber is Failing - And How Precision Testing Can Fix It
At Great Win, we've worked with 37 footwear manufacturers who switched to recycled rubber - only to face unexpected product failures, customer complaints, and wasted materials. The culprit? Inconsistent material properties that standard testing methods miss.
The Recycled Rubber Reality Check
Recycled rubber isn't like virgin material. Batch-to-batch variations in:
· Cross-link density (up to 28% variance)
· Contaminant levels (metal, fabric, other polymers)
· Degradation from previous service life
...can turn your sustainability initiative into a quality nightmare.
Case in point:
A major sneaker brand recalled 120,000 pairs last year when recycled outsoles cracked prematurely. Their existing hardness tester showed passing results - but didn't detect critical fatigue resistance issues.
Most lab equipment was designed for virgin rubber. We've found three critical gaps:
1.False Positives on Hardness Tests
2.Missed Contamination Issues
Our Solution: Recycled-Specific Rubber Testing Protocols
After 8 years of testing recycled materials, we developed the R-Test System - the first equipment package specifically engineered for recycled rubber validation:
1. Multi-Axis Fatigue Tester
Simulates combined compression/torsion/slip movements
Detects failure patterns unique to recycled materials
Reduces warranty claims by up to 65%
2. Contaminant Detection Module
3. Enhanced Environmental Chamber
Real-World Results
Footwear Manufacturers:
Automotive Suppliers:
The Great Win Advantage
We don't just sell equipment - we provide recycled material success packages:
✅ Free initial material evaluation
✅ Custom testing protocols for your specific blend
✅ Ongoing calibration optimized for recycled rubber
Proven ROI:
9-14 month payback period
30-50% reduction in quality incidents
Faster approval for recycled content claims
Take the Guesswork Out of Recycled Rubber
Stop risking your reputation on incomplete test data. Our equipment gives you:
✔ Confidence in material consistency
✔ Proof of performance for sustainability claims
✔ Protection against costly failures
Contact our recycled materials team today for a free assessment of your testing gaps.
[86-13296639265]
[Vincent-zhong@greatwin-test.com]
Great Win - Making Sustainable Rubber Reliable