Rubber Chips

Give used tyre rubber a practical second life with Rubber Chips from NHA Rubbers. Made from processed recycled rubber, these black rubber chips provide a durable and resilient material for playgrounds, landscaping, sports areas, jogging tracks, horse arenas and other outdoor surface applications.
Their larger chip size makes them particularly useful where cushioning, surface coverage and durability matter more than the fine consistency required from rubber granules, crumb or powder.

NHA Rubbers currently offers 6–12 mm Rubber Chips, with customized sizes available for specific application requirements.

What Are Rubber Chips?

Rubber Chips are coarse pieces of processed recycled rubber, typically produced by reducing used tyre rubber into manageable particles.
Unlike Rubber Powder or Crumb Rubber, the material is intentionally retained in a larger particle form. This gives Rubber Chips a visibly coarse texture and makes them suitable for applications such as landscaping, playground surfacing, recreational areas and other surfaces where larger rubber particles are preferred.
NHA's current product specification identifies the material as recycled SBR rubber containing processed rubber from recycled tyres.
From Used Tyres to Reusable Rubber Chips

The journey starts with tyres that have reached the end of their original service life. Instead of treating the rubber simply as waste, it can be processed and converted into useful secondary raw material. The tyres are reduced into larger pieces and processed further to achieve the required chip size. The finished material is then classified according to size and prepared for its intended application.
The result is a coarse recycled rubber product that retains the characteristic resilience of rubber while making recovered tyre material useful again.

Rubber Chips Specifications

Specification	Details
Product	Rubber Chips
Material	Recycled Rubber
Rubber Type	SBR, Recycled
Source	Processed Rubber from Recycled Tyres
Color	Black
Form	Granule / Chip
Standard Size	6–12 mm
Customized Size	Available
Hardness	40–65 Shore A
Density	1.25 g/cm³
Tensile Strength	2–5 MPa
Compression	Low Compressibility
Surface Finish	Granular, Slightly Matte
Temperature Resistance	-25°C to +70°C
Ash Content	<5%
Volatile Matter	<2%
Nitrogen Content	0.2–0.4%
Water Absorption	Low
Size Tolerance	±2 mm

These figures reflect NHA Rubbers' currently published product specifications.

Key Characteristics of Rubber Chips

The 6–12 mm chip size gives the product a noticeably larger structure than crumb rubber or rubber powder. This makes it suitable where a coarse rubber layer, fill or visible surface material is required.

Shock-Absorbing Rubber Material

Rubber naturally deforms under impact and recovers its shape. NHA lists shock absorption among the product characteristics, making these chips relevant for suitable recreational and surface applications.

Durable for Demanding Applications

Rubber Chips are intended for applications exposed to regular movement, foot traffic and outdoor conditions. NHA lists the material as durable and weather resistant.

Slip-Resistant Characteristics

The coarse, textured structure of the rubber provides a different surface profile from smooth or rigid materials. NHA lists slip resistance among its Rubber Chips' features.

Recycled Material

The chips recover usable rubber from processed tyres and return it to applications where its physical properties can continue to provide value.

Applications of Rubber Chips

Playground & Safety Surfaces

Rubber Chips can be used in suitable playground and recreational surface systems where cushioning and shock absorption are important considerations.
Their coarse particle structure can form a resilient rubber layer while providing an alternative use for recovered tyre material.

Landscaping & Garden Flooring

One of the most practical uses of Rubber Chips is in landscaping and garden applications.
They can be used in selected garden flooring, landscape areas and decorative outdoor spaces where a durable rubber material is preferred over conventional loose-fill options. Landscaping and garden flooring are both included in NHA's published applications.

Sports Fields

Rubber Chips can be considered for appropriate sports and recreational surface systems. Their resilient nature makes them useful where a rubber-based layer is required as part of the overall surface design.

Horse Arenas & Equestrian Areas

NHA lists horse arenas among the applications for its Rubber Chips. In properly designed equestrian surfaces, rubber material can form part of a surface or footing system depending on the required construction and performance.

Jogging Tracks

Rubber Chips can be incorporated into suitable jogging and recreational track systems where resilient rubber material forms part of the surface build-up.

Decorative Outdoor Applications

The black, coarse appearance of recycled Rubber Chips also allows them to be considered for selected decorative landscape areas, pathways and outdoor spaces.

Why Use Recycled Rubber Chips?

Rubber Chips are not simply a smaller version of a tyre. Processing changes the material into a more manageable form that can be selected and used according to the needs of the finished application.
For buyers, this provides several practical advantages:

• Recycled tyre-derived rubber
• Coarse 6–12 mm particle size
• Customized sizing options
• Durable and resilient material
• Shock-absorbing characteristics
• Weather-resistant properties
• Low water absorption
• Suitable for multiple outdoor and recreational applications

These characteristics make Rubber Chips particularly relevant when the application needs larger recycled rubber particles rather than fine crumb or powder.

Rubber Chips vs Rubber Granules vs Crumb Rubber vs Rubber Powder

Choosing the right recycled rubber material starts with understanding the particle size and how the material will be used.

Rubber Chips are the coarser material and are suited to applications such as landscaping, playground areas, horse arenas and other applications requiring larger particles.
Rubber Granules are smaller and more controlled in size, making them useful in sports surfaces, flooring and other manufactured or bound surface systems.
Crumb Rubber provides still smaller particles for applications where finer distribution and incorporation into a surface or product are required.
Rubber Powder is the finest of these forms and is generally selected for applications where the recycled rubber needs to disperse more closely within compounds, binders or manufacturing formulations.

The right choice therefore depends on the required particle size, finished application and processing method rather than simply choosing one recycled rubber product over another.

How to Select the Right Rubber Chips

The first question should not be “Which rubber chip is better?” but “Where will the material be used?”
For landscaping, playgrounds, horse arenas, sports surfaces and other applications, the required chip size and quantity can vary.
Before placing a bulk order, consider:

Application: Where and how will the chips be used?
Particle Size: Is the standard 6–12 mm grade appropriate, or is customized sizing required?
Surface Requirement: Is the material being used as loose fill, as part of a constructed surface, or as raw material for another product?
Required Quantity: Calculate requirements according to the area, layer depth and application design.
Project Conditions: Outdoor exposure, drainage, traffic and intended use should be considered when designing the complete surface system.

Who Uses Rubber Chips?

Rubber Chips can serve buyers across several commercial and project categories, including landscaping contractors, playground developers, sports facility contractors, equestrian facility developers, garden and outdoor surface contractors, recreational infrastructure companies and buyers of recycled rubber raw materials.
For bulk buyers, the important factors are typically particle size, consistency, required quantity and suitability for the intended application.

Rubber Chips Manufacturer & Supplier in India

NHA Rubbers operates as a manufacturer, supplier and exporter of rubber products, with Rubber Chips, Crumb Rubber and Rubber Granules forming part of its recycled rubber range. Its current product listing indicates a minimum order quantity of 100 kg for Rubber Chips.
With supply requirements varying between landscaping, sports, recreational and industrial buyers, Rubber Chips can be selected according to application and required particle size, including customized sizing where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rubber Chips?

Rubber Chips are coarse pieces of processed recycled rubber. NHA Rubbers' product is made from recycled SBR rubber derived from processed tyres and is supplied in granular/chip form for applications such as landscaping, playgrounds, sports fields and recreational surfaces.

What size Rubber Chips does NHA Rubbers supply?

NHA Rubbers currently specifies 6–12 mm as its standard Rubber Chips size and also lists customized sizing as available.

Are Rubber Chips made from recycled tyres?

Yes. NHA's specification describes the material as recycled SBR rubber containing processed rubber from recycled tyres.

Where can Rubber Chips be used?

NHA lists applications including playgrounds, garden flooring, sports fields, landscaping, horse arenas, jogging tracks, safety surfaces and decorative applications. The exact installation method should be selected according to the project and surface design.

Can Rubber Chips be used for landscaping?
Yes. Landscaping is one of the listed applications. Their coarse form makes Rubber Chips suitable for selected landscape and decorative outdoor surface applications.

Can Rubber Chips be used in playgrounds?
Rubber Chips can be used in suitable playground and safety surface systems. Because playground impact performance depends on the complete system—including material, depth, installation and substrate—the required specification should be selected for the particular project.

Are Rubber Chips suitable for horse arenas?
Horse arenas are among NHA's listed applications for Rubber Chips. Suitability, quantity and installation should be determined according to the arena construction and required footing system.

What is the difference between Rubber Chips and Crumb Rubber?
The most obvious difference is particle size. Rubber Chips are comparatively coarse, while Crumb Rubber consists of smaller particles. This affects how each material behaves and where it is most suitable.

Can I order a customized Rubber Chip size?
NHA's current product specification lists 6–12 mm or customized, so customized sizing is indicated as available. The required size should be discussed according to the intended application and order quantity.

What should I mention when requesting a quotation?
Share the intended application, required chip size, approximate quantity and delivery location. This gives the supplier enough information to understand the requirement before recommending the appropriate material and providing commercial details.

Looking for Rubber Chips for Your Project?
Whether the requirement is for landscaping, playground surfaces, sports areas, horse arenas, jogging tracks or another suitable application, NHA Rubbers supplies recycled Rubber Chips for bulk requirements.

Share your required size, quantity, application and delivery location to discuss the appropriate Rubber Chips for your project.