Can pyrolysis plants process all types of tires?

A question I get all the time from European investors: “Can your pyrolysis systems handle all the different tire types we have here?” The short answer? Yes—modern continuous pyrolysis plants are built to tackle whatever end-of-life tires (ELTs) you throw at them, no matter the size.
Whether you’re processing everyday passenger car tires (the most common in EU countries), heavy-duty truck tires (used across European logistics networks), or even large OTR/mining tires (vital for industries in Germany, Spain, and Eastern Europe), a quality continuous system has you covered. No need to limit your feedstock—you can process all three, which is a game-changer for EU operations.

The key here is proper pre-treatment: cutting and shredding the tires to uniform sizes before they enter the reactor. This keeps operations smooth, prevents jams, and ensures consistent pyrolysis. Being able to process multi-size tires gives you huge feedstock flexibility—you won’t be stuck relying on just one tire type, which maximizes your plant’s utilization and keeps your production steady.

For EU investors, this flexibility means more revenue opportunities and less risk. OTR tires, in particular, are in high supply across Europe’s mining and construction sectors—having a system that can handle them sets you apart.

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