Published on 21 June 2024
Twintec transforms tyre waste into durable concrete floors using AFT® E-Fibres, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in construction.
The Journey of AFT® E-Fibre: From Tyres to Floors
Our groundbreaking use of AFT® E-Fibre 15/40 represents a significant leap in sustainable construction technology. Here's how we turn old tyres into robust construction materials:
- Collection and Processing: End-of-life tyres are collected and processed to extract steel cords. These cords, typically sent to overseas melt ovens, are given a new purpose.
- Transformation into AFT® E-Fibre: The extracted steel cords are cut, cleaned, filtered and quality checked becoming the AFT® E-Fibre. This ultra-high tensile steel wire fibre retains the strength and durability of traditional steel, making it an ideal reinforcement material for concrete floors.
- Incorporation into Concrete Floor Slabs: The AFT® E-Fibre is integrated into our concrete floor slabs. (ECO Freeplan®) This innovative material provides reinforcement that reduces the need for manufactured steel reinforcement materials and contributes to the overall reduction in embodied carbon of the construction project.
Benefits of Using the AFT® E-Fibre
The use of the AFT® E-Fibre offers numerous benefits:
- Environmental Impact: By repurposing steel from end-of-life tyres, together with fit for purpose design, we significantly reduce concrete floor slab embodied carbon and lower the environmental footprint of our construction projects.
- Resource Efficiency: Conserving natural resources and reducing the demand for virgin steel.
- Durability and Performance: The high tensile attributes of the AFT® E-Fibre provides excellent reinforcement for concrete, ensuring durability and longevity for concrete floor slabs.
Innovation in Action: Real-World Applications
Our commitment to the environment and sustainability is not just theoretical—it’s practical and impactful. Here are some real-world examples of how we’re putting these principles into action:
- Warehouses, Logsitics Centres, Data Centres, Manufacturing: Twintec concrete floor slabs reinforced with AFT® E-Fibre are being specified for use in a wide range of applications, providing strong, durable flooring that stands up to heavy usage. ECO Freeplan®
- Infrastructure Projects: Large-scale infrastructure projects benefit from the strength and sustainability of our recycled material solutions, demonstrating that green construction can meet the demands of even the most challenging projects.
Download Case Study: MG Real Estate - Lelystad, NL
Commitment to a Sustainable Future
At Twintec, our use of AFT® E-Fibre is just one part of our broader commitment to sustainability. We are dedicated to:
- Research and Development: Continuously investing in R&D to discover new ways to incorporate recycled or repurposed materials and innovative practices into our projects.
- Reducing Carbon Footprint: Implementing strategies to minimise greenhouse gas emissions throughout the construction process, including the use of electric concrete floor laying equipment. (Topp & Screed)
- Promoting Green Building Practices: Advocating sustainable building practices across the industry to foster a greener future for construction.
Join Us on the Journey
We invite you to join Twintec on our journey from tyres to floors, as we redefine what is possible in sustainable construction. Together, we can build a future that prioritises environmental responsibility and innovation.
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