Automotive production is among the heaviest users of rubber and polyurethane bonded metal components. Engine mounts, suspension bushings, body isolators, exhaust hangers, and vibration dampers, as well as other components, are made and replaced in enormous volumes, so even a small quality control rejection rate adds up. Field returns and end-of-life vehicles add more.
Most recyclers are not equipped for this material. Rubber cannot be stripped manually at scale, and bulk shredding contaminates the metal with residue. PolyMet Recovery’s debonding and denuding processes separate rubber from metal cleanly without compromising the integrity of the metal.
For OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and dismantlers, we offer collection programs built around your production schedule. Recovered metal can re-enter production or be re-bonded with fresh rubber or polyurethane, cutting raw material spend and supply chain risk. Every ton reclaimed also displaces virgin ore and energy-intensive smelting, lowering your carbon footprint and landfill burden.