FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT AIRSEAL

Can AirSeal be used in all types of tires?

Generally Yes! AirSeal has been utilized in virtually every conceivable pneumatic tire, accumulating millions of kilometers, in major fleets around the world, without any premature failure or adverse effects to the tires or rims.

Can AirSeal ore mask a dangerous puncture?

Definitely not...
It is virtually impossible for AirSeal to hide or mask a dangerous wound. All tests which have been performed have proven that AirSeal will not seal a tire that has received a wound that would weaken the tire's inner structure to a point that could be dangerous.

If a tire receives a dangerous wound, AirSeal allows air to bleed, providing additional time for the driver to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. This safety factor can reduce potential blowouts from becoming a dangerous situation. Many security and law enforcement fleets utilize AirSeal for its ability to provide a high degree of safety and reliability rather than AirSeal´s cost savings and tire life extension qualities.

Is AirSeal a permanent repair?

AirSeal forms a permanent seal due to the flexing as the tire rotates. It also seals the wound made by the puncturing object through all layers of the tire.

Can AirSeal maintain correct air pressure?

Yes!
Laboratory testing has proven that AirSeal has the ability to eliminate porosity and air migration. One of the world's largest retread company's headquarters tested AirSeal for air retention and positive sealing capabilities. It was reported that AirSeal provided a 100% air retention.
Although AirSeal will maintain correct air pressure, we recommend that visual inspection be performed on a per trip basis and complete tire examinations and air pressure inspections be performed at scheduled Services.

Must you deflate the tire to fill AirSeal ?

No!
The AirSeal Quick-Fill-System is available for standard and large core and inject AirSeal into a tire without deflating it.

Is the AirSeal repair as good as a patch?

Yes!
In most cases, AirSeal is better than a patch, the reason being is that AirSeal is a preventative and seals puncture immediately when they occur. A patch is a repair that is performed after the tire has gone flat and in most cases has been driven flat for some distance. Driving on a flat radial tire even for a short distance will create extensive internal damage that is irreversible and normally goes unnoticed by the repair person.

If a tire protected by AirSeal is punctured, the inner pressure of the tire will press AirSeal into the wound and will seal all layers of the tire against moisture and dirt. This enormous safety enhancement is a major factor in utilizing AirSeal sealer as preventative maintenance.

Will AirSeal rust or corrode rims?

No!
AirSeal´s rust and corrosion inhibiting system continuously works to prevent rust or corrosion.
AirSeal cannot eliminate existing rust or corrosion, but will neutralize it and prevent any additional damage. By creeping between the metal rim and the rust layer AirSeal eliminates rim edge leaking.

Will AirSeal seal sidewall punctures?

Yes & No! However, it is important to realize that AirSeal cannot hide or mask a dangerous wound.

Radial tire sidewalls are much thinner in construction than the rest of the tire. Even though there is some rubber recovery, if the wound has not weakened the structure of the tire, it will seal.

If the wound is dangerous, AirSeal is designed to bleed and the tire will deflate in a slow controlled manner. This gives the driver a chance to roll out to the safety strip. Regardless of the tire, the sidewall is the most vulnerable area. AirSeal does not guarantee positive sealing on crown or sidewall punctures.

Will AirSeal attack or corrode steel belts?

Independent testing by the world´s largest steel belt manufacturer proves that Ultraseal will not cause corrosion.

One of AirSeal´s proprietary attributes is the ability to cure in a wound and become non water-soluble. This phenomenon is how AirSeal permanently prevents corrosion on steel belts due to outer moistures. It also protects against inner moisture which diffuses through the rubber to the steel layers, causing belt zippers.

Can Tires threaded with AirSeal be retreaded?

Yes!
AirSeal is compatible with all retreating methods.

Independent testing has proven that AirSeal will retard aging in tires AirSeal-treated tires exhibit greater rubber resilience when compared to untreated control tires.

Therefore, AirSeal increases the casings ability to achieve additional retreating. This increment provides a lower cost per kilometre.

Does AirSeal clog the tire valve?

No!
AirSeal will not clog valves, there is always the possibility to adjust the tire pressure according the requirements, and there is always a drop of AirSeal in the valve housing sealing the system.

Will AirSeal last as long as the tire?

AirSeal keeps effective for the legal tread life of the tire.

AirSeal´s Thixogel™ enables the formulation to withstand heat, sheer and stress resulting from centrifugal force emanating from a rotating tire and rim.

Does AirSeal extend tire live and retard dry rot?

Yes!
Independent laboratory tests show that AirSeal will retard aging within the inner structure of a tire.

Independent testing has also proven that AirSeal will reduce heat and eliminate migrating air which is directly related to increased tire and casing life.

Is the use of AirSeal expensive?

No!
Cost saving for tire repairs up to 95% on building sites and recycling areas are reported. In addition, the breakdown hours are reduced substantially. For a complete tire loader the AirSeal investment equals the cost of only one punctured tire, but all 4 wheels are protected for their lifetime. Cost saving for any individual fleet can be calculated with the "saving calculator" in the home page. A free CD is available on request.

Can tires treated with AirSeal be repaired?

Yes!
AirSeal does not contain any chemicals or adhesives that would alter the tire´s integrity.

Ultraseal is totally water-soluble in its liquid state and even when cured it can easily be removed from the interior of any tire.

Cuts and large punctures can be repaired as usual. AirSeal is removed by simply wiping the wound area with a damp cloth, then wipe dry and repair.

Is there a speed limit for AirSeal filled tires?

Yes and No!

AirSeal HD (Heavy Duty) is designed for slow moving vehicles, speeds up to 80 Km/h. AirSeal Speed is designed for fast running tires on road and off road for speeds up to 240 Km/h.AirSeal Light has no limitation because the minimum filling amount per tire.

Does AirSeal run to the bottom of a tire?

No
AirSeal´s Thixogel™ transforms the formulation into a unique gel state that seems to defy gravity, allowing it to cling to the entire inner surface of the tire/rim. When the wheel is not running for some days a teacup of AirSeal will flow down to the bottom. After some 100 meters ride the excess is coated even.
There are no adhesives in the formula and AirSeal will not cause chemical changes to the tire which would void a tire warranty.

This ability to coat the inner surface of both the tire and rim is one of AirSeal closely guarded proprietary secrets.

Does AirSeal cause an out of balance problem?

No!
AirSeal can not create an out of balance situation. If the tire and rim are properly balanced prior to installing and neither are out of round, then there will not be a change in performance.

Keep in mind the balancing is done on a weight basis. The outer diameter running on the road is not measured and can create a balancing problem without or with AirSeal used.
AirSeal does not balance tires or rims. If a problem exists then AirSeal may aggravate the situation, which acts as a safety warning alerting the driver that there is definitely a tire, rim and/or suspension problem.

Race car drivers attaining speeds up to 400 Km/h have reported no vibrations or handling problems in tires treated with AirSeal.

Is the amount of AirSeal in a tire critical?

Yes!
AirSeal supplies application charts which lists all current tire sizes and use profiles, with minimum and maximum amounts of AirSeal required per tire according to the customer´s demands. These charts are available in our Technical Manual and shrink wrapped for the shop level.

In order for AirSeal to establish a complete coating throughout the entire inner surface of the tire/rim and have a 20% reserve, it is required that AirSeal´s Engineers calculate the total inner surface of all tire/rim combinations and the amount of AirSeal required per tire/rim assembly.

The specially designed and patented manual and pneumatic pump equipment measures AirSeal as its being injected into the tire.

AirSeal pumps will inject sealant into tires against air pressure of up to 10 bar ore 140 psi.

Does AirSeal create a mess when dismounting?

No!
AirSeal is a viscous gel-like liquid, which does not flow like water. Approximately 80% of the minimum required application amount coats the entire inner surface of the tire/rim. The remaining 20% is considered the reserve, which does settle to the bottom only when a tire is stationary.

When dismounting a tire containing AirSeal, there is not enough product collected at the bottom that would allow it to splash out.

If the mechanic breaks the bead prior to releasing all the air from the tire, the AirSeal around the bead/rim attempts to prevent the air from escaping, resulting in a small amount of AirSeal blowing out, as the bead breaks away from the rim. To prevent this from happening, release all of the air pressure prior to breaking the bead.

Once a mechanic understands the simple basics on handling AirSeal there is never a problem.