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Dow Introduces World's First Silicone Self-Repairing Tire Solution

Industry News > Dow Introduces World's First Silicone Self-Repairing Tire Solution

Recently, Dow released an innovative silicone self-repairing tire solution. This technology has been successfully applied to B-SEALS, a recyclable tire sealant recently launched by Bridgestone. Relying on the superior performance and advanced technology of the new SiLASTICTM SST-2650 self-healing silicone, Dow will provide self-healing tire manufacturers with innovative solutions that combine high performance and sustainability, and create lighter, safer and more durable tires for users driving experience.

"Adhering to the concept of 'Seek TogetherTM', Dow has always been committed to working with partners to promote sustainable changes in the field of transportation. The new self-healing silicone product released today is the joint venture between Dow and Bridgestone, a world-renowned tire company. The result of an innovative collaboration between companies that enhance safety, convenience and weight efficiency, with a strong focus on sustainability," said Jeroen Bello, Dow Marketing Director, Consumer Products Solutions, Global Mobility & Transportation. ) said: "As consumers and manufacturers become more aware of environmental protection, the market demand for sustainable consumer goods will also increase significantly. Dow will join hands with more partners to jointly control the future of sustainable development in the transportation sector."

Sustainable development trends drive new market demands

With the increasing demand for recycling and sustainability of materials in the global automotive industry, self-healing tires are becoming a new solution for the sustainable development of the automotive industry due to their excellent lightweight performance and recyclability. Its design principle is to form a self-sealing layer on the inner surface of the tire. Once the tire is punctured, it can be quickly sealed with excellent sealing performance, and when the foreign matter is pulled out, the leak can be instantly repaired with a strong cohesive force to maintain normal performance.

Scientists from Dow Company found through in-depth research and analysis that the sustainability of traditional self-repairing tire sealants generally needs to be further improved, and it also has a great impact on the sustainable development of the industry. Under the general trend of sustainable development in the field of transportation, most sealant materials cannot be separated from the tire after use, which leads to the failure of the tire to be recycled; in addition, the complex high-temperature operating conditions and the large-scale surface treatment of the tire surface before coating Area laser cleaning and other processes will further increase energy consumption in the production process and aggravate the impact on the environment, which is not an ideal solution.

As a leader in silicone technology, Dow has innovatively developed a more sustainable SiLASTICTM self-healing silicone based on its full understanding of silicone materials and its deep accumulation in silicone technology, which will contribute to the empowerment of the automotive industry. Continuous development brings new solutions.

Double improvement in performance and technology enables sustainable development of the industry

SiLASTICTM self-healing silicones show unique advantages in terms of sustainability. On the one hand, unlike traditional self-healing tires, SiLASTICTM self-healing silicone can be separated from the tire after the end of tire life, so that the tire and silicone materials can be recycled separately; on the other hand, using SiLASTICTM self-healing organic The silicon solution replaces the spare wheel, which can reduce the weight of the body, further increase the mileage, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the freedom of vehicle design.

In terms of the regular use performance of self-healing tires, thanks to Dow’s advanced and unique silicone technology, SiLASTICTM self-healing silicone only needs a layer of light and thin material to achieve puncture resistance and maintain long-term stability and airtightness , to create a more lightweight, safe and durable experience. At the same time, SiLASTICTM self-healing silicone has also achieved a breakthrough in the process. It can be easily and quickly assembled at room temperature using standard equipment without pre-cleaning and pre-mixing, which further improves the processing performance, thereby shortening the processing cycle and reducing the cost. Processing costs, on the other hand, reduce the pressure on the environment. Dow empowers the sustainable transformation of the transportation industry with its unique innovative technologies.

Sustainable solutions power low-carbon transport

The launch of SiLASTICTM self-healing silicone further demonstrates Dow's commitment to the sustainable development of the industry, that is, working with partners to drive the future of sustainable development in the transportation sector with innovative technologies and products. Dow promises that by 2030, its annual net carbon emissions will be reduced by 15% compared with 2020, that is, about 5 million metric tons of annual net carbon emissions will be reduced, and it will achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

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