Enhancing tire durability and performance with kaolin-based solutions
Modern tire manufacturing is a blend of technical precision and design excellence. KaMin’s mineral solutions play a critical role in this process by addressing key challenges, such as air retention, structural stability, and visual appeal. By providing high-purity, high-performance minerals, KaMin helps manufacturers achieve superior results in demanding applications. Our expertise spans all aspects of tire production, from functional innerliners to visually striking white sidewalls and lettering, ensuring consistent quality and innovation at every step.
Innerliners
Innerliners are essential for maintaining air pressure and ensuring the long-term performance of tires. KaMin Polyfil HG and Polyfil DL kaolin products enhance dimensional stability and reduce air permeability, enabling manufacturers to produce durable and efficient tires.
- Dimensional Stability: Calcined clays like Polyfil DL help innerliners maintain their shape during curing, ensuring consistent performance over the tire’s lifespan.
- Air Retention: By improving the rubber matrix, KaMin solutions reduce permeability, ensuring optimal air retention and better tire longevity.
- Efficiency: KaMin products act as extenders in rubber compounds, reducing material costs without compromising performance. Widely adopted across the industry, these solutions are integral to formulations recognized by major tire manufacturers, including Bridgestone.
White Sidewalls and Raised Lettering
For premium brands, the visual appeal of tires is as important as their functionality. KaMin products, including Polyfil HG 90 and Nucap, are designed to meet the specific needs of white sidewall and raised lettering applications.
- Brightness and Whiteness: KaMin’s treated kaolin delivers exceptional brightness, ensuring that white sidewalls and lettering maintain their clean, vibrant appearance over time.
- Rubber Integration: These minerals react effectively within the rubber matrix, providing durability and resistance to yellowing or discoloration.
- Premium Applications: Trusted by leading automotive brands, KaMin solutions are specified for high-performance tires, including Rolls Royce tires by Goodyear. This demonstrates their ability to meet the most stringent aesthetic and performance standards.