Smoother rides: Birla Carbon drives forward with next-gen high-performance mobility applications
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Much of civilisation moves ahead on tyres and these ubiquitous mobility aides have come a long way since the 19th century. A quick look at Birla Carbon’s advances in automotive carbon black is an eye-opener with regard to the invisible technology that goes into tyre composition.
The latest launches from Birla Carbon – one of the world’s leading carbon black manufacturers – include solutions for tyre innerliners and automotive finishes.
Strengthening innerliners
Innerliners play a critical role in tyre performance and safety, helping drivers maintain proper inflation pressure over long distances. As mobility markets move towards greater efficiency and sustainability, innerliner technology is evolving along with it, and Birla Carbon’s BC1060 is an optimal choice for tyre producers looking to optimise both performance and sustainability in next generation tyre designs.
Halobutyl rubber is the tyre industry’s go-to polymer but manufacturers have to rely on high loadings of carbon black and other fillers to supress air diffusion. This is where BC1060 delivers on performance.
BC1060 delivers on the twin goals of reduced air diffusion and higher fuel efficiency.
Unlike other fillers that can reduce fuel economy and compromise long-term durability, BC1060 delivers a unique balance of properties, allowing high loadings to blunt air diffusion while improving fuel efficiency.
Putting the circularity into tyres
Birla Carbon has taken the sustainability mission further with Continua™ 8000 SCM. SCM stands for Sustainable Carbonaceous Material and Birla Carbon’s ContinuaTM range is one of the most widely adopted materials in modern innerliner formulations. It offers low rolling resistance while delivering on required reinforcement characteristics. Its ease of dispersion also helps streamline innerliner extrusion and reduce processing challenges.
Whether the goal is improved air retention, reduced energy loss, or more environmentally responsible materials, advanced carbon solutions, such as BC1060 carbon black and Continua 8000 SCM are shaping the next generation of high performance innerliners for tyres.
Shiniest of blacks
Beyond tyres, Birla Carbon continues to deliver superior solutions for the mobility sector. The new generation of Raven 5100 Ultra piano black for automotive applications figures prominently, as it is driven by performance and sustainability.
Automotive surfaces come with an attractive glossy finish from high-end coatings that are increasingly being replaced with a mould-in colour process for higher efficiency and lower costs. Birla Carbon’s new generation of Raven 5100 Ultra piano black offers an ultra-deep ‘jetness’ for an appealing finish at a lesser cost.
The Ultra advantage
- Balanced surface area
- Good dispersibility
- ~15-20% higher jetness
- High gloss surface finish
- Optimum UV performance
- Lower CO2 footprint and VoC emission
For compounders and OEMs looking for a sustainable and cost-saving replacement for high-end coatings and painting surfaces for automotive applications, the new generation Raven Ultra piano black is the ideal solution.
A showcase of innovative carbon solutions
At the Tyre Technology Expo 2026 held in Hanover between 3rd-5th March 2026, Birla Carbon exhibited its advanced carbon black and sustainable solutions engineered to enable superior tyre performance while supporting the industry’s transition toward sustainability.
Speaking on the company’s participation, John Davidson, Birla Carbon’s Chief Sales, Marketing & Sustainability Officer, spoke about how Birla Carbon brings a range of innovative carbon black solutions at a time when the industry is focused on maximising tyre performance. He said, “As mobility evolves toward electric and more energy-efficient platforms, carbon black is increasingly becoming a key performance enabler, directly influencing durability, rolling resistance, and lifecycle emissions.”
Birla Carbon’s presence at the expo reinforced its commitment towards sustainable mobility through innovation. By showcasing its portfolio of advanced carbon solutions – including the newly launched BC1060 carbon black and the next-generation Raven 5100 Ultra piano black – the company demonstrated solutions that enable tyre manufacturers to achieve meaningful performance without compromising on environmental goals – solutions that can enhance tyre durability, improve fuel efficiency, and meet the evolving demands of modern transportation.