Author: Suzy Grabham

Tyre recycling –

Tyres keep us moving—literally. But have you ever considered what happens to them once they’ve reached the end of their usable life? At Air-Seal Products, our goal is to extend the life of your tyres as much as possible. While our products work hard to maintain and protect your tyres, even we haven’t cracked the code for bringing them back to life entirely.

What we can do, however, is raise awareness about tyre recycling. By recycling used tyres, we can give them a new purpose, reduce environmental harm, and support sustainable practices.

Every year, millions of tyres are discarded globally, creating significant environmental and health concerns. However, recycling old tyres offers a sustainable solution to these problems whilst also providing economic and social benefits.

Environmental Benefits

1. Reduction of waste – Tyres are non-biodegradable and take up vast amounts of space in landfills. Recycling these tyres helps reduce the strain on landfill sites, preserving the land for better uses.
2. Prevention of Pollution – Tyres can take up to 15 years to completely burn down into nothing. But by this time, these tyres have leached harmful chemicals into the water and soil. Proper recycling of these tyres prevents any contamination, protecting the ecosystems and human health.
3. Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions- Tyres release toxic gases into the atmosphere when burnt. If recycled instead into new products or materials this significantly lowers the carbon emissions.

Economic Advantages

1. Creating new products – Recycled tyre materials can be used to create many different products including but not limited to rubberized asphalt, playground surfaces, and even furniture. These help increase revenue for different companies as they don’t have to sort unused materials which cost more, to begin with.
2. Job opportunities – Recycling facilities and industries relying on recycled tyre materials create more jobs in local communities that aid in economic growth
3. Cost savings – Using recycled materials often costs much less than producing new ones from raw resources, making recycled products an economical choice for manufacturers and consumers.

Health and Safety Improvements

1. Accumulated tyres are highly flammable and can cause hazardous fires that are difficult to extinguish. Recycling can reduce this fire risk, enhancing community safety.

How YOU can help  

Recycling old tyres begins with individuals and businesses making conscious choices and here is how you can too:

1. Locate your recycling centres – Find local facilities or drop-off points that accept old tyres.
2. Support recycled products – Choose products made from recycled tyre material to encourage the industry
3. Advocate for policies – support policies and initiatives that promote tyre recycling and sustainable waste management

The next time you replace your tyres, consider their potential second life—it’s a small action that makes a big difference.

Tyre Tread: The Unsung Hero of Road Safety

Tyre tread, which is often overlooked, is one of the most crucial components ensuring safety with your vehicle. All the overlooked aspects such as the grooves, the patterns, and the blocks on the tyres all play a vital role in maintaining traction, channelling water away from the wheel to lower the risk of aqua panelling and providing stability during cornering or emergency braking. However, neglecting tyre tread can significantly compromise your safety on the road, especially in these weather conditions we are having lately.

The science behind the tread –

The depth and pattern of a tyre’s tread are designed to handle different environments. For example:

• Deeper treads – in winter environments grip the snow and ice improving the performance in cold climates
• Asymmetrical tread patterns – are enhanced for handling higher speeds
• Directional designs – help channel water away from the tyre for better performance in wet conditions

The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, ¾ of the tyre all the way around. However, experts recommend replacing the tyre once the tread depth has reached 3mm to ensure optimal grip.

Innovations in Puncture Prevention –

While tyre tread is vital for safety, punctures remain a common issue for drivers, often occurring in the tread area. Air-Seal Products provides an innovative solution, offering a high-quality tyre sealant that proactively aids in unavoidable punctures. By sealing leaks in the tread area instantly, Air-Seal reduces downtime, puncture repair costs and helps vehicles maintain consistent performance, whether that is on city streets or terrains.

The sealant works by coating the inside of the tyre, allowing it to seal punctures caused by objects like nails or sharp debris. This technology not only extends the life of tyres but also contributes to reduced maintenance costs and enhanced reliability, making it an essential tool for industries and everyday drivers alike.

Staying Safe on the Road –

Regularly inspecting tyre tread, rotating tyres to ensure even wear, and investing in puncture-prevention solutions like Air-Seal Products are simple yet effective ways to enhance road safety. Your tyres are your vehicle’s connection to the road—keeping them in top condition is non-negotiable.

By combining proper tread maintenance with innovative technologies, drivers can tackle the challenges of modern roads with confidence. Remember, the right tread and protection can be the difference between a smooth ride and a dangerous skid.

Air-Seal Christmas Closure

It’s that time of year again when we think we have everything sorted, the house organised, sufficient stock, and ready to go! But there’s always something…THE MINCE PIES!

So, whilst you’re running out to restock the mince pies, save yourself the trouble and check your stock of Air-Seal Products. We don’t want a puncture ruining the beginning of your New Year!

Our One Litre Bottles or 4 Litre Jugs also make an ideal stocking filler for the trickier ones to buy for! Thoughtful and useful! It’s a win-win situation.

We are here all the way up until the 24th of December answering your calls and queries to make sure you have a smooth sailing Christmas. After that, we will be closed to give all our team a well-earned rest. But not to fear as we will be back bright and early on the 2^nd of January 2025!

Dates to keep in mind when ordering your restock:

The last collection date for couriers is the 19^th of December.

The last collection date for pallets is the 18^th of December.

We will still be taking orders after these dates, but these are here to ensure you have your Air-Seal Products in time for Christmas to not interrupt your festivities.

A reminder will be posted on our socials as well so follow along to keep yourself up to date.

If you’re ready to put an order in or not exactly sure how much you need, give us a call at 01823 674411 or email us at sales@air-sealproducts.com and one of our lovely team will be happy to help.

Merry Christmas

From the Air-Seal Products Team 

Lego is the largest tyre manufacturer in the world.

Did you know that Lego is the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres? While it’s easy to joke about how much Air-Seal we could put into those tiny tyres, there’s some serious scale behind this claim.

 In 2011, Lego’s annual tyre production reached an astonishing 318 million, surpassing every other tyre manufacturer globally. Fast forward to today, and this number has grown, due to the growing popularity of Lego vehicles—ranging from police cars to the iconic DeLorean.

To mark the 50th anniversary of its first-ever wheel in 2012, Lego celebrated with an official Guinness World Record for being the largest tyre manufacturer. Their production continues around the clock, 365 days a year, in order to keep up with worldwide demand.

Currently, almost 50% of all Lego kits contain wheels after realising using Lego bricks to simulate the wheels just wasn’t a very practical idea. Today, Lego has an impressive variety of vehicles, each with its own unique wheels, and these tyres range in size from 0.57 inches to 4.21 inches in diameter. While we can’t quite install Air-Seal into Lego tyres, the largest tyres we have treated are in Chile. The rim was 63 inches and required 60 litres of sealant in each tyre!

We’re certainly impressed with Lego’s innovative approach to tyres, and who knows? Maybe one day they’ll even create a Lego bottle of Air-Seal!

Dark nights, rainy days, frosty mornings….who’d want a puncture in these conditions!

Don’t get stuck on the side of the road in these conditions. Air-Seal Products prevents punctures, saves money and downtime. We supply the premier tyre sealant, a revolutionary solution for tyre management across diverse industries, whether on or off-road. The tyre sealant is strategically positioned to provide instant puncture repair, covering up to 95% of tread area penetrations, and reducing flat tyre risks.

No glues or gums!! Our liquid-based mechanical tyre sealant is typically applied as a tyre is fitted, sealing rim, bead, and slow air leaks while maintaining optimal tyre pressure. This proactive method brings remarkable benefits, extending tyre life by up to 20% and enhancing fuel efficiency by up to 3%.

Sealing punctures up to 15mm and our heavier grade sealing up to 30mm – No other tyre sealant on the market can match our performance!

For more information please visit www.air-sealproducts or call our offices on +44 (0) 1823 674411.