Numerical analysis of a tire shredder machine to produce rubber particulate material

Abstract

The main objective of this work is to develop a numerical analysis of a shredder machine to generate rubber particulate material for its implementation in different sectors such as construction, artisanal, and road as aggregates in the raw material. As part of the methodology, modern design theories were considered to select the materials for the different elements of the crushing machine; for this purpose, the SolidWorks design software was used to obtain a conceptual design model of the prototype. The mathematical and numerical results indicate that the prototype of the crushing machine will work in good conditions, always guaranteeing high levels of safety and performance based on the mechanical and physical properties of the materials selected through the design theories. Likewise, this machine will be low-cost to promote growth and competitive capacity for studies of different products with rubber aggregates to solve global environmental problems. Finally, the physical behavior of the new materials can be obtained with rubber particles aggregate will allow evaluating and optimizing a different kind of products that can be used in different sectors aiding sustainability sources.