Overview of carbon black

Carbon black is an amorphous carbon, a product obtained from the incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of carbon-containing materials under conditions of insufficient air, appearing as a light, loose, and extremely fine black powder. As one of the earliest nano-scale materials to achieve industrial production, carbon black is recognized by the international chemical community as one of the 25 basic chemical raw materials and high-end fine chemicals. It is widely used in various fields such as rubber, plastics, inks, coatings, and electronic components. To meet the stringent application standards of various industries, carbon black must undergo deep processing methods such as grinding and modification to produce fine powders that meet specifications for particle size distribution, structure, and coloring strength.

Classification of Carbon Black

From the application perspective, carbon black is mainly divided into two categories:

One category is rubber carbon black, which dominates the market. These products enhance the wear resistance and tear resistance of rubber and are widely used in the production of tires, conveyor belts, and other products.
The other category is specialty carbon black, which includes pigment carbon black, conductive carbon black, plastic carbon black, and specialized carbon black for specific applications such as food packaging and pharmaceutical carriers. These products meet the special needs of high-end fields with their differentiated performance.

Production process of carbon black

Production of carbon black from oil-based raw materials

The preparation processes of carbon black are mainly divided into two categories: incomplete combustion methods and pyrolysis methods. Specific methods include oil furnace method, thermal cracking method, acetylene method, pit method, gas phase method, deposition method, low-temperature plasma method, and graphitized carbon black method.

Newly produced carbon black requires post-processing steps to optimize performance: converting powdered carbon black into spherical particles through wet or dry granulation to enhance flowability and storage safety, and then utilizing mechanical grinding and other means to precisely control particle size distribution and specific surface area, meeting the differentiated application needs for rubber reinforcement, ink coloring, and plastic modification.

Pyrolysis Recycling of Waste Tires to Produce Carbon Black

Under the dual constraints of resources and the environment, traditional carbon black production models have encountered bottlenecks, while the pyrolysis recycling of waste tires has opened up a new path for green transformation.
Waste tires are first subjected to thorough cleaning, then cut or crushed into suitable particle-sized materials for processing. Through magnetic separation, metal components such as steel wires are effectively removed. The pre-treated materials are dried and preheated to an appropriate temperature before being fed into the pyrolysis reactor, where thermal decomposition occurs in an inert gas atmosphere (such as steam or nitrogen). Depending on the desired characteristics of the carbon black, the pyrolysis process parameters are adjusted accordingly to achieve precise control over product quality and yield.

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Application of Carbon Black

As a carbon-based functional material, carbon black plays a crucial role in many application fields.
The rubber industry is one of the most widespread and important areas for the application of carbon black. By adding carbon black to rubber tires, the wear resistance, aging resistance, and puncture resistance of the tires are improved, significantly enhancing their lifespan and performance, reducing rolling resistance, and increasing fuel efficiency.
The plastic industry is also an important application field for carbon black. Adding carbon black to plastics can improve their physical properties, such as enhancing heat resistance, ultraviolet resistance, and impact resistance.

Tire industry

Rubber products industry

Plastic industry

Ink industry

The demand for carbon black in the coatings and inks industry is also quite substantial. The application of carbon black in coatings can enhance their opacity, weather resistance, and chemical resistance, making the coating products more durable and aesthetically pleasing.
In inks, carbon black is used to improve the coloring strength, gloss, and print quality. The application of carbon black is not limited to traditional coatings and inks but also extends to emerging fields such as water-based coatings, UV inks, and metallic inks.

Deep grinding processing of carbon black

SBM, as a comprehensive solution provider for grinding equipment, is committed to offering customers efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly grinding equipment and services. With nearly forty years of experience in manufacturing mills, SBM has launched a variety of industrial grinding equipment that can meet users' requirements for processing different materials to various fineness levels. The products operate stably, are economically viable, and are green and environmentally friendly!

Equipment selection and technical advantages

SCM ultrafine grinding mill is a new type of ultrafine grinding machine developed by SBM, combining its years of experience in mill manufacturing with advanced Swedish mechanical manufacturing technology, refined through years of repeated testing and improvement.

01 High Efficiency and Energy Saving

At the same fineness and power, SCM ultrafine grinding mill has a grinding efficiency that is 40% higher than that of air jet mills and stirred mills, with energy consumption reduced by 70%.

02 Precise Particle Size Control

Equipped with a new high-efficiency cage-type classifier and variable frequency control, particle size adjustment is convenient, cutting particle size is precise, and the final product fineness can reach d97 ≤ 5 μm in one pass.

03 Safe and Reliable Operation

There are no rolling bearings or screws inside the grinding chamber, which avoids issues of bearing wear and screw loosening that could damage the equipment.

04 Clean and Environmentally Friendly

Equipped with a high-efficiency pulse dust collector, along with silencers and soundproof rooms, it reduces dust and noise pollution, far exceeding national standards.

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100,000 TPY carbon black grinding production line

Material: Carbon blackFeeding Size: ≤ 40mm

Finished Particle Size: 150-250meshEquipment: SCM ultrafine grinding mill

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Carbon black Grinding Line with SCM ultrafine grinding mill in Indonesia

Material: Carbon blackCapacity: 14-15TPH

Final Product Size: 200meshEquipment: SCM ultrafine grinding mill

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Enterprise Strength

SBM, with its complete R&D system, large production base, advanced product production lines, and high-quality market service system, has provided carbon black powder processing solutions for numerous enterprises.
Choosing SBM is not just choosing a piece of equipment, but also choosing a trustworthy industrial partner.
In the future, SBM will continue to empower the technological upgrade and sustainable development of the carbon black grinding industry with technology innovation as its pillar, assisting the industry in its transformation towards high-end and environmentally friendly practices.

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