• Who should use PneumaSeal™?
• What does the American Automobile Association say about the incidence of flat tires?
• What will PneumaSeal™ do for me?
• Is PneumaSeal™ safe?
• Where can I purchase PneumaSeal™?
• Can PneumaSeal™ be used in Retreads?
• Will adding PneumaSeal™ void my tire manufacturer's warranty?
• How do I install PneumaSeal™?
• How much PneumaSeal™ do I install in my tire?
• I have tractor tires with saline solution installed for ballast. Can I install PneumaSeal™ in the tire
with the saline solution?
• How do I clean up a PneumaSeal™ spill?
How does PneumaSeal™ work?
PneumaSeal™ is a patented formula of fibers, adhesives, bonding and anti-corrosion agents designed to seal tread punctures, bead leaks, porosity leak, or any tube, tire or wheel related leaks. When a puncture occurs, the centrifugal force of the rotating tire and the tire’s internal air pressure quickly force PneumaSeal into the puncture. This forms a primary seal that stops the initial air loss. As the tire continues to turn, more PneumaSeal™ is forced into the puncture. A permanent seal is created as the puncture is packed with particulates and fibers. A small amount of PneumaSeal™ will go through the puncture to the outside of the tire, which indicates the puncture has sealed.
Does a nail or other penetrating object need to be removed from the tire even though PneumaSeal™ has prevented a flat?
Yes. PneumaSeal™ will effectively seal around the penetrating object but if the object is left in the tire, it will moves as the tire rotates and may create a larger and larger hole. This may cause additional air loss or tire damage.
Will PneumaSeal™ dry out while inside the tire?
No. PneumaSeal™ will always stay in the same condition as it was when it was injected into the tire. A tire treated with PneumaSeal™ is a closed container and no evaporation of PneumaSeal™ can occur.
What is the shelf life of PneumaSeal™?
The shelf life of PneumaSeal™ is virtually indefinite as long as the container is air tight and no evaporation occurs.
Does PneumaSeal™ react chemically with the rubber tire?
No, PneumaSeal™ is chemically inert and will not react with the rubber of the tire.
Will PneumaSeal™ rust the rim of the tire?
No, PneumaSeal™ will not rust rims. PneumaSeal contains a proprietary three (3) phase corrosion inhibitor system to completely protect against rust and corrosion.
Will PneumaSeal™ freeze?
PneumaSeal™ can be used in extreme conditions and will not freeze solid in extreme cold, but the viscosity may increase. As soon as the tire is in rotation, friction will create heat and that heat will bring the sealant back to its normal viscosity.
Will PneumaSeal™ affect wheel balance?
PneumaSeal™ does not affect the tire balance in vehicles at speeds up to 60 mph. Adding PneumaSeal™ to high speed tires, especially front tires of light weight vehicles, could result in vibration. In high speed applications, we recommend using PneumaSeal™ as a repair only.
Does PneumaSeal™ pool at the bottom of the tire when the tire is not in motion?
No, PneumaSeal™ contains specially selected adhesives which will prevent this from happening. The thixotropic formula of PneumaSeal™ thins when a tire is in motion but rapidly thickens when the motion ceases, thereby maintaining an even layer of PneumaSeal™ on the tire inner liner. PneumaSeal™ will not separate, freeze or ball up. The adhesion property provides continuous coating action that maintains proper air pressure within tires.
Will the flexible plug of PneumaSeal™ dissolve when the tire is driven in the rain or snow?
No. The plug consists of cotton, rayon, nylon fibers and ground pieces of polyethylene, all of which are not water soluble.
Will PneumaSeal™ seal a puncture in the sidewalls of a tire?
No. There is too much natural flexing in the tire’s sidewalls for PneumaSeal™ to be effective. The Rubber Manufacturers Association recommends replacing rater than repairing tires with sidewall punctures.
Will PneumaSeal™ settle in a container and need to be shaken or stirred?
No, PneumaSeal™ does not require any shaking, stirring, mixing or special tire preparation prior to installation. PneumaSeal™ is a homogenous mixture with the ingredients bonded together in a such a manner that it is impossible for the ingredients to settle to the bottom.
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Who should use PneumaSeal™?
Anybody who is concerned about their safety and security while driving a vehicle with pneumatic tires. PneumaSeal™ prevents the inconvenience and risk associated with flat tires.
What does the American Automobile Association say about the incidence of flat tires?
AAA responds to over 3,000,000 flat tire calls per year. Based upon AAA data, it is estimated that there are over 12,000,000 flats in the United States every year. This represents 11% of the road side emergency calls received by AAA.
What will PneumaSeal™ do for me?
Once installed inside your tires, PneumaSeal™ virtually eliminates flat tires caused by punctures or other leaks. PneumaSeal™ is designed to seal tread punctures, bead leaks, rim leaks, porosity leaks or any tube, tire or wheel related leaks. PneumaSeal™ seals the tire to maintain a constant volume of air in your tires. It permanently seals tread area punctures up to a ¼ inch in diameter.
Is PneumaSeal™ safe?
Yes, PneumaSeal™ sealants are manufactured with non-toxic, non-hazardous and non-flammable ingredients.
Where can I purchase PneumaSeal™?
PneumaSeal™ can be found at Dealers and Distributors worldwide. Please contact us toll free at 1-800-752-6627 to find the dealer nearest to you.
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Can PneumaSeal™ be used in Retreads?
Yes. Heat generated form under-inflated tires frequently contributes to retread separations. Tubeless retreads are particularly vulnerable to tread separations. Frequently, small holes in the inner liner are missed in the pre-retread inspection. High pressure air passes through the hole and spread out between the old casing and the new tread until separation and failure occurs. Be effectively sealing these small liner holes, PneumaSeal™ reduces the pressure on the new tread, so that full service life is achieved without incident.
Will adding PneumaSeal™ void my tire manufacturer's warranty?
Goodyear, Yokohama, Toyo, General, Bridgestone/Firestone tire companies state the tire sealant added to a tire does not void the warranty. However, warranties vary please check with the tire manufacturer for the warranties related to your specific tire.
How do I install PneumaSeal™?
PneumaSeal™ comes ready to use, no-premixing or special tire preparation is required. It takes only minutes to install with the specially designed hand injector pump and bottle attachments. The easy to read PneumaSeal™ installation charts walk you through a step by step installation process for various size tires and vehicles.
How much PneumaSeal™ do I install in my tire?
The following is a general guideline for installation amounts. For specific instructions see the installation guides located on the website.
Bikes = 4 ounces per tire
Motorcycles = 8 ounces per tire
Wheelbarrows = 8 ounces per tire
ATVs = 24 to 32 ounces per tire
Trailer tires = 12 ounces per tire
For other vehicles use the following calculation:
(Tire Diameter X Tire Width) ÷ 6.1 = Number of ounces to install
I have tractor tires with saline solution installed for ballast. Can I install PneumaSeal™ in the tire with the saline solution?
No. The performance PneumaSeal™ cannot be guaranteed if added to a tire that already contains another product or liquid. We suggest removing the ballast solution and replacing it with PneumaSeal™, which will aid in maintaining air pressure, preventing air loss from punctures and will provide the necessary weight or ballast.
How do I clean up a PneumaSeal™ spill?
PneumaSeal™ is water soluble and easily cleans up in minutes with just water.
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