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- 19th January 2018
An eventful LAMMA 2018 -
This was the last year that The LAMMA Show was to be at Peterborough and it was to be a memorable one. In 2019 the show will be moving to The NEC at Birmingham.
Day one proved to be a busy day with a lot of visitors to our stand, a good mix of existing and new customers, and we were able to process a number of orders from the stand so that customers could take advantage of our show offers. Several of our existing customers had said they would be visiting the show on day two so we had high hopes for another productive day.
Unfortunately over night the winds picked up and due to the extensive damage across the show ground the organisers eventually decided not to open the show to the public due to health and safety concerns. Many visitors were left stranded outside the show with a long return journey and the exhibitors waiting to get to their stands to clear up the mess and travel home as well.
If you were planning to speak to us on the second day and were not able to, then give us a call so that we can answer your questions. Alternatively we look forward to seeing you at another show later this year.
The wind may have closed The LAMMA Show a day early but Air-Seal is open for trade!
- 17th January 2018
Tyre Press - 40% of motorists drive on “dangerous” or “very dangerous” tyres -
Almost 40 per cent of cars in the UK are running on at least one tyre that is “dangerously” or “very dangerously” underinflated.
The figures come after Michelin and Kwik Fit inspected more than 500 vehicles in Tesco car parks around the UK.
Michelin classifies tyres that are between 7psi and 14psi below the manufacturer’s recommendation as “dangerously underinflated”, while 14 psi or more underinflation is deemed to be “very dangerous.”
Michelin and Kwik Fit technicians found 27.56 per cent of cars had at least one dangerous tyre, with 12.01 per cent having at least one very dangerous tyre.
Jamie McWhir, technical manager for Michelin in the UK, said: “Driving around on underinflated tyres costs money and it can cost lives. We wanted to team up with Kwik Fit to encourage motorists to check their tyre pressures regularly. It makes sense from a cost and environmental point of view, but more importantly it’s critical for the safety of the vehicle, its passengers, other road users and pedestrians.”
Running a car with tyres underinflated by 7psi decreases fuel efficiency by about one mile per gallon. Michelin estimates that underinflated tyres could be costing motorists in a city the size of Manchester more than £2 million a year in unnecessary fuel consumption – as well as pumping thousands of tonnes of additional CO2 into the atmosphere.
Roger Griggs, communications director at Kwik Fit, said: “Checking tyre pressure is as important as checking tread depth, as tyres at the wrong pressure will compromise handling, grip and braking. As well as the significant safety issues, incorrectly inflated tyres will hit drivers in the pocket through excessive fuel consumption and increased tyre wear.
“It’s worth reflecting on the fact that a car’s tyres are the only thing to connect it with the road and we urge motorists to check their air pressure, tyre condition and tread depth every fortnight.”
Michelin and Kwik Fit technicians found 28.3 per cent of cars had at least one dangerous tyre, with 24.3 per cent having at least one very dangerous tyre.
There are around 460 cars per 1,000 people in the UK. If that figure is mirrored in Manchester, and over half are driving on underinflated tyres, that means the 245,622 motorists in the Manchester city region could be wasting a total of over £2.6m a year.
- 10th January 2018
Long Service Award for team members 
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Congratulations to team members Suzy Grabham, Mike Smith and Ben Collard who have all been awarded their 10-year long service award with Air-Seal Products. They were each presented with John Lewis vouchers from Directors Alex and Kerstin Burnand. “We’re always delighted to mark long service milestones and thank, Suzy, Mike and Ben for all their hard work and loyalty over the past 10 years,” says Alex who founded the family business over eighteen years ago.
Pictured at the 2017 Air-Seal Products Christmas party at Wellington School.
- 4th December 2017
New letter of recommendation from Environmental Waste Services. -
Josh Fothergill from E.W.S has written us a letter of recommendation! Josh says that he found little success using other products and was then recommended Air-Seal Products Heavy Duty Sealant and was 'amazed with the results!' He goes on to say that Air-Seal Products has saved him so much time and money and always recommends it to anyone. Another satisfied customer!
- 24th November 2017
A successful show at Midlands Machinery!! -
Our Managing Director Alex Burnand and colleague Mike Smith were manning the Air-Seal Products stand at The Midlands Machinery Show earlier this week, demonstrating how our tyre sealant can save customers much time, money and effort. We spoke to many happy customers over the two days and answered a lot of questions from new customers, with our show offers getting them started. Even after nearly eighteen years people are still amazed at how well Air-Seal Products tyre sealant works and how easy it is to install. We are looking forward to our next agricultural show will be LAMMA in January.
- 17th November 2017
Said Gidi, our Chilean Distributor exhibiting at EXPOCORMA 2017 -
EXPOCORMA is the leading business venture and trade expo in Latin America for forestry affairs and was held on the 8th - 10th November 2017 in Santiago, Chile.
Our Chilean Distributor Said Gidi was exhibiting last week and had a very successful show. Here he is surrounded by a crowd of interested spectators, demonstrating our premier tyre sealant.
- 23rd October 2017
Our Chilean distributor working hard at The Seguridad Show in Santiago, Chile -
Here is Said Gidi, our Chilean distributor from Airseal-Chile, exhibiting at The Seguridad Show in Santiago, Chile. The show runs from 23rd - 25th October. You can find Said demonstrating our premier tyre sealants on Stand Number 643 ES.
- 3rd October 2017
Continued Decline in Casualties from Tyre-Related Incidents Cause for Motivation Not Complacency -
Following a welcome but slight decrease in casualties caused by tyre-related incidents in 2016, TyreSafe is urging drivers and stakeholders to continue their efforts, not become complacent.
The latest figures from the Department for Transport in its annual Reported Road Casualties Great Britain report show the number of people killed or seriously injured in tyre-related incidents fell to 158 from 162. Slight injuries were also down meaning the total number of casualties was 876, its lowest level recorded.
England and Wales recorded a fall in casualties from tyre-related incidents at (753 and 60 respectively) but Scotland saw a marked rise of nearly 30% (63 in 2016). The region reporting the highest number of casualties in England remains the South East which accounted for 7% of the national total (150 casualties).
With Tyre Safety Month beginning on 1 October, motorists and road safety stakeholders have the opportunity to join TyreSafe in raising awareness on the importance of regular maintenance checks and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres.
Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, said: “While it is, of course, welcome to see the number of casualties from tyre-related incidents decreasing, however slight, there are potentially thousands of families who have been affected. While maintenance checks won’t guarantee your safety, the chances of being involved in an incident will be significantly reduced if they’re carried out regularly. TyreSafe.org has a wealth of information and videos to guide drivers through the checks and Tyre Safety Month is an ideal opportunity to make a commitment to being tyre safe.
“Tyre safety is often taken for granted. Nobody expects to be a road casualty when they set off – check your tyres are roadworthy before you leave to reduce the risks.”
Drivers are reminded to check their tyres’ air pressure, condition and tread depth at least once a month and before long journeys. Tyresafe.org features a wide range of materials on how to carry out these checks along with videos and animations.
Tyre Safety Month 2017 focuses on the most frequent tyre defect of all – underinflated tyres. Research shows 57% of car and van tyres are being driven at least 4psi below the manufacturer’s recommended pressure settings. TyreSafe is asking motorists to make an ‘Air Appointment’ at least once a month to ensure they’re having a ‘Good Air Day’.
- 3rd August 2017
TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety organisation, is reminding all drivers to check their tyres before they -
Tyre-related incidents are one of the most common causes of breakdowns on the roads, leading to extensive delays and increasing the chances of incidents, yet many of these could be avoided if owners ensured they were ready for the trip ahead. This is particularly important for owners of vehicles which have been in storage for an extended period of time, such as motorhomes classic cars and caravans. Many of which are being driven or towed for the first time this year.
Despite this, as many as one-in-five drivers have never checked their tyres. This rises to one-in-three among drivers under 25 years-of-age.
Essential holiday tyre checks
Air pressure - under- or over-inflated tyres will affect car handling and grip; properly inflated tyres reduce running costs and increase tyre life. Correct pressures can be found in the owner's manual, fuel filler cap or door shut. There are likely to be at least two recommended pressures - one for a light load and the other when fully laden, such as when travelling with family and all their luggage. Adjust pressures within two miles of home, not after travelling many miles.
Tread depth - drivers with insufficient tread depth face longer stopping distances, reduced grip and an increased risk of aquaplaning on wet roads. The minimum legal tread depth of all car, van (below 3.5 tonnes gross), trailer, caravan and motorhome tyres is 1.6mm. A 20-pence piece can be used as a guide to how close the tread is to the legal limit. Place the coin edge in the main tread of the tyre and look to see if the border is visible. If it is, you should have it checked by a professional as it may be illegal and unsafe to use.
Condition - all tyres should be free from any cuts, lumps, bulges or cracking. If there is any doubt of a tyre's roadworthiness, have it checked by a professional
Spare wheel/tyre - spare tyres must be given the same checks in case there is a need to use them. If you don't have a spare, drivers should be familiar with the how to use the spacesaver or emergency repair kit supplied with their vehicle
These checks should also be carried out by those using a vehicle, trailer or caravan for the first time after being in storage for a prolonged period and they should also be aware of other potential issues. Tyres which have been left exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) will deteriorate more rapidly, so particular attention needs to be paid to the signs of cracking or glazing on the sidewall of a tyre. Tyres also lose pressure over time, so these must be checked as they are likely to be below recommended settings.
Stuart Jackson, Chairman of TyreSafe, said: "The vast majority of us have experienced being stuck in a holiday traffic jam at one time or another but in our frustration, it's easy to forget the experience the driver, and their passengers, causing that delay might have been through. Whether the result is simply delayed holiday plans or something far more serious the thought that carrying out checks before they had left home might have avoided the situation only makes it worse. Tyre-related incidents are one of the most common on Britain's roads and it's the driver's responsibility to check they're roadworthy before they set off.
"TyreSafe urges all motorists this summer holiday to minimise the risks to themselves, their families and other road users by checking their tyres before they drive away for their getaway."* Please find original article - www.tyresafe.org/media-centre/latest-news/
- 28th July 2017
Michelin warns fleets on cost of driving on under-inflated tyres -
Michelin is warning businesses that the cost of driving on under-inflated tyres has risen over an 18-month period, in line with the cost of fuel. In June 2017, average pump prices in the UK reached 116.4 pence per litre for unleaded and 117.4 pence per litre for diesel – an increase of 13.9 per cent and 14.5 per cent respectively since 1 January 2016*.
Tyre pressures have a direct impact on a vehicle’s fuel economy, with under-inflation increasing both fuel usage and carbon emissions, whilst also posing serious safety risks to motorists and other road users.
Jonathan Layton, Michelin’s Head of Fleet, explains: “Driving on tyres just a few psi below the manufacturer’s recommended pressures will reduce a vehicle’s fuel efficiency on every single journey. As fuel costs rise, the impact of this under-inflation is pushing running costs higher.
“A lot of fleet drivers routinely monitor their average fuel consumption via the dashboard display, and many will even be aware of small differences between journeys. Just imagine how much UK businesses could save if drivers paid as close attention to their tyre pressures as they did to their mpg readout.
“Maintaining accurate tyre pressures is a small but simple step to improving fuel efficiency, maximising vehicle safety and reducing carbon emissions,” he adds.
UK data collected by Michelin over the last 10 years shows that, on average, at least 60 per cent of motorists drive on under-inflated tyres, and half of those are at dangerously under-inflated levels (more than 8psi).
As well as increasing fuel bills, under-inflation makes a vehicle’s steering less precise, increases stopping distances and leads to a higher risk of aquaplaning. It also reduces a tyre’s endurance capabilities, making it more prone to damage and possible rapid deflation.
Michelin testing has shown that a tyre which is 20 per cent under-inflated will typically return 20 per cent less mileage before needing to be replaced. That means a loss of 5,000 miles on a tyre which offers a potential mileage of 25,000 miles.
Tyre pressure check advice
Michelin advises motorists to check tyre pressures – including the spare – at least every month and before any long journeys. Pressures should ideally be checked when the tyres are cold, meaning they have not been used in the last two hours or have covered less than two miles at low speed.
