Adhesive resins are used in all textile reinforced rubber materials including tires.
Tire formulation is a highly specialized and technical field, with hundreds of different components that can be included in the rubber mix. Adhesive resins play a decisive role in this complex system by directly influencing the durability, safety, and long-term performance of the interface between rubber compounds and textile reinforcements.
Why are adhesive resins key to tire manufacturers?
Resins are used in tire manufacturing as a key lever to improve performance and durability.
They provide performance to textile reinforcement whose main benefits include enhanced grip, wear resistance, improved high-temperature performance, deformation control, and optimized driving comfort. These reinforcements are essential for maintaining the shape and mechanical integrity of tires under dynamic loads throughout their lifecycle. The types and quantities of resins used vary according to the tire's performance objectives and required specifications. As regulatory, safety, and sustainability expectations continue to increase, selecting adhesive resins becomes a more strategic decision for tire manufacturers.
Why MICHELIN ResiCare for dipped fabrics?
After 10 years of research and development, the first MICHELIN ResiCare resin, which replaces Resorcinol Formaldehyde Latex (RFL) glues, was introduced. Developed by Michelin to enhance the use of resin in tires, MICHELIN ResiCare resin can be used with various fibers to create textile reinforcement for rubber materials and dipped fabrics.
Originally developed within Michelin to address constraints in the tire industry, this RF-free solution is now available to promote wider adoption in the production of textile-reinforced rubber goods.
Benefits: Thanks to its plug-and-play technology, the MICHELIN ResiCare resin is ready to use, replacing the traditional RFL glue in dipped fabrics. It supports the industry's transition to sustainable sourcing.
Its seamless integration enables manufacturers to transition from traditional RFL systems without disrupting existing dipping lines or process parameters. Our product is compatible with all types of fibers, such as PET, nylon, aramid, rayon, etc.
Advantages: The main difference from traditional resins is that we solve the issues typically associated with formaldehyde-based solutions while maintaining high adhesive efficiency and higher biobased content.
To date, more than 200 million tires have been manufactured using MICHELIN ResiCare’s RFL-free resin technology, demonstrating its industrial robustness and scalability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dipped Fabrics
They bond textile fibers to rubber, impacting grip, wear resistance, deformation control, and comfort.
RFL (Resorcinol Formaldehyde Latex) glues contains formaldehyde. Replacing it is a major health/regulatory challenge solved by more than 15 years of R&D.
All major types: PET, RPET, Nylon, Aramid, Rayon, and more.
Over 200 million tires have already been manufactured using this RF-Free resin. It is a field-proven solution.
It is a "Plug & Play" solution, designed to replace RFL in existing processes without major changes.existing processes without major changes.