Tire sealant and monitoring system for trucks
In the event of a leaking tire, WABCO Tire Premium Seal makes the repair process simpler, quicker and safer than changing a wheel and reduces vehicle downtime. A tire can be temporarily repaired and inflated in about ten minutes – compared to an average 45 minutes to change a wheel in often very dangerous conditions.
Puncture holes caused by a nail or a bolt up to 10 mm in diameter can be reliably sealed and the tire re-used instantly. In some cases, the use of WABCO Tire Premium Seal can remove the need for spare tires, helping reduce vehicle weight by up to 300 kg (660 pounds), leading to lower operating costs and increased payload. “WABCO Tire Premium Seal is a unique and unrivaled solution for trucks, buses and trailers,” said Jean-Francois Barth, WABCO Vice President Aftermarket. WABCO Tire Premium Seal is based on latex-free sealant technology that uses micro-fibre particles with outstanding sealing properties. After application, tires can be repaired and/or retreaded to conform to regional standards and requirements. The sealant can be wiped away with a cloth and any residue washed off with water and disposed into the sewage system, according to regional environmental regulations. The repair kit is standard original equipment on various commercial vehicles and has been tested and approved by leading international vehicle manufacturers. The kit comes packaged in a rugged case that includes a sealant bottle, a unique valve extractor, a 10-metre long hose and a tire pressure gauge. The kit can be stored on the truck for up to eight years.
After sealing, the tire can be used at a maximum speed of 80 km/h for up to 1,000 km or 14 days. “Fleet owners can benefit even more if they combine the new WABCO Tire Premium Seal with our Integrated Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System (IVTM),” said Barth. WABCO IVTM was jointly developed with Michelin to permanently monitor tire pressure and detect under- or over-inflation and slow leaks. As a result, fleet operators and drivers benefit from higher safety and mobility, lower fuel costs because of decreased rolling resistance, longer tire life and reduced service and maintenance downtime. The wireless monitoring system combines simple design and easy installation with extremely robust components, and is available for medium and heavy weight commercial vehicles, trailers and buses. The easy to retrofit system reports deviations from the desired tire pressure in real time, helping to maintain a vehicle’s tire pressures at the optimum levels.
Puncture holes caused by a nail or a bolt up to 10 mm in diameter can be reliably sealed and the tire re-used instantly. In some cases, the use of WABCO Tire Premium Seal can remove the need for spare tires, helping reduce vehicle weight by up to 300 kg (660 pounds), leading to lower operating costs and increased payload. “WABCO Tire Premium Seal is a unique and unrivaled solution for trucks, buses and trailers,” said Jean-Francois Barth, WABCO Vice President Aftermarket. WABCO Tire Premium Seal is based on latex-free sealant technology that uses micro-fibre particles with outstanding sealing properties. After application, tires can be repaired and/or retreaded to conform to regional standards and requirements. The sealant can be wiped away with a cloth and any residue washed off with water and disposed into the sewage system, according to regional environmental regulations. The repair kit is standard original equipment on various commercial vehicles and has been tested and approved by leading international vehicle manufacturers. The kit comes packaged in a rugged case that includes a sealant bottle, a unique valve extractor, a 10-metre long hose and a tire pressure gauge. The kit can be stored on the truck for up to eight years.
After sealing, the tire can be used at a maximum speed of 80 km/h for up to 1,000 km or 14 days. “Fleet owners can benefit even more if they combine the new WABCO Tire Premium Seal with our Integrated Vehicle Tire Pressure Monitoring System (IVTM),” said Barth. WABCO IVTM was jointly developed with Michelin to permanently monitor tire pressure and detect under- or over-inflation and slow leaks. As a result, fleet operators and drivers benefit from higher safety and mobility, lower fuel costs because of decreased rolling resistance, longer tire life and reduced service and maintenance downtime. The wireless monitoring system combines simple design and easy installation with extremely robust components, and is available for medium and heavy weight commercial vehicles, trailers and buses. The easy to retrofit system reports deviations from the desired tire pressure in real time, helping to maintain a vehicle’s tire pressures at the optimum levels.