Air-Seal Products Showcases Advanced Tyre Sealants at MINExpo 2024

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Air-Seal Products Showcases Advanced Tyre Sealants at MINExpo 2024

Air-Seal Products, a leader in tyre sealant technology, made an impact at the recent MINExpo 2024 show in Las Vegas, showcasing its tried and tested products for puncture prevention and tyre maintenance solutions for the mining industry.

The company’s Tyre Sealants, designed to seal punctures up to 30mm and extend tyre life, were a major highlight at the expo. Known for their durability and effectiveness in reducing tyre wear, Air-Seal Products tyre sealants have become essential for industries reliant on heavy-duty vehicles, including mining, construction, and transportation.

Key Features Highlighted at MINExpo:

  • Puncture Prevention: Air-Seal Products can instantly seal punctures caused by sharp debris, helping to avoid blowouts and reducing costly downtime.
  • Extended Tyre Life: By reducing air loss and maintaining consistent tyre pressure, these sealants enhance tyre longevity, resulting in fewer replacements and lower operational costs.
  • Sustainability: The extended lifespan of tyres helps reduce waste, aligning with industry efforts to minimize environmental impact.
3 men - Steve Ben and Said at Minexpo
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Steve stood infront a large tyre
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Live Demonstrations

At MINExpo, Air-Seal Products engaged visitors with live demonstrations, where attendees could see the sealants in action. The hands-on showcase allowed industry professionals to witness how effectively the sealants protect tyres in real-world conditions, even on rough mining terrains.

The Air-Seal team was also on hand to provide expert consultations on the benefits of tyre pressure management and how their sealants can be applied across a variety of vehicles, from mining support pick-up trucks to autonomous dump trucks.

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MINExpo 2024 has cemented Air-Seal Products position as a go-to solution provider for all tyre maintenance, ensuring safer and more cost-effective operations for businesses worldwide.

For more information, visit Air-Seal Products.

We’re exhibiting at The Dairy Show next week!

Cows in a field with Blue Sky

The Dairy Show is an annual British agricultural show,  a must for the farming calendar. Held at The Bath & West Showground on Wednesday 2nd October, gates will open at 8.30am – 5.00pm. Supporting the agriculture industry, the show is packed with seminars, competitions along with a judging programme, trade stands and much more.

We are exhibiting this year so come and see us in the Exmoor Hall 2 on Stand 254. We’ll be demonstrating our premier tyre sealant, banging nails into a tyre showing you instantly how it seals your punctures! We sell to the UK and Worldwide to many industries including Agricultural. We can stop your punctures with one application. Visit our stand and have a chat with our friendly team to find out all the benefits of using Air-Seal Products!

We are confident we can help you save money and downtime! See you there!

Continental Say Short Stubble Risks Tyre Failure

Crop vehicle cultivating the crops in a large field

Moving towards min till systems that require cereal crops to be cut lower than in traditional plough systems can increase the risk of tyre stubble damage. This is according to Continental’s agricultural tyre specialist Tom Godwin, who says:

“Lower or shorter stubbles protrude at sharper angles, with the potential to damage tyres because the stalk will not be pushed over, and can instead dig in. This can cause damage to the lug and, at low pressures, the sidewall, as it bulges under the weight of the tractor.”

Min till cultivation requires the stubble to be shorter to plant the following crop with minimal ground disruption. This, combined with the improved genetics of cereal crops, can leave very strong stubbles that can cause significant damage.

“Using a tyre with a wider lug that leaves less room for stubble damage is one way to mitigate against stubble damage but, fundamentally, tyre choice and pressure will play a bigger part,”

He suggests that Continental developed its D.fine lug design with 5 percent greater lug coverage to protect the area between the lugs. Continental has also added a nylon layer beneath the tread to help make it more flexible. In short stubble Mr Godwin advocates running at higher pressures than would normally be expected for field work.

“Harvest is a rare example of when it can be beneficial to run tyres at higher-than-normal pressure and we recommend up to 0.4 bar. When the ground is already hard, having a tyre at very low pressure will cause the tyre wall to bulge. If this happens when the tyre is constantly being attacked by stubble, it presents a weakness that can lead to tyre failure,” he says.

Having more air in the tyre also helps to keep it cooler in the hotter conditions faced during harvest. Increased pressure tightens the tyre wall making it taller and less prone to stubble damage. However, with higher pressure comes the risk of soil compaction.

“It is a tricky decision to make but if a tractor or harvester is doing long hours, heat build up can become an issue. We therefore suggest that utilising tramlines and headlands for field travel and loading is important to reduce compaction,” he says.

Mr Godwin further suggests that few manufacturers are offering warranties against stubble damage, but says Continental still supports farmers with its tyres made since 2017.

“Continental is the only premium manufacturer offering a 10-year warranty that includes three years stubble damage cover. This is for tyres made in our Lousado manufacturing plant, from 2017, that feature both D.fine and N.flex technology that we believe will be able to better handle the threat of stubble damage,” he concludes.

“Lower or shorter stubbles protrude at sharper angles, with the potential to damage tyres because the stalk will not be pushed over, and can instead dig in. This can cause damage to the lug and, at low pressures, the sidewall, as it bulges under the weight of the tractor.”

Min till cultivation requires the stubble to be shorter in order to plant the following crop with minimal ground disruption. This, combined with the improved genetics of cereal crops, can leave very strong stubbles that can cause significant damage.

“Using a tyre with a wider lug that leaves less room for stubble damage is one way to mitigate against stubble damage but, fundamentally, tyre choice and pressure will play a bigger part,”

He suggests that Continental developed its d.fine lug design with 5 percent greater lug coverage to protect the area between the lugs. Continental has also added a nylon layer beneath the tread to help make it more flexible. In short stubble Mr Godwin advocates running at higher pressures than would normally be expected for field work.

“Harvest is a rare example of when it can be beneficial to run tyres at higher-than-normal pressure and we recommend up to 0.4 bar. When the ground is already hard, having a tyre at very low pressure will cause the tyre wall to bulge. If this happens when the tyre is constantly being attacked by stubble, it presents a weakness that can lead to tyre failure,” he says.

Having more air in the tyre also helps to keep it cooler in the hotter conditions faced during harvest. Increased pressure tightens the tyre wall making it taller and less prone to stubble damage. However, with higher pressure comes the risk of soil compaction.

“It is a tricky decision to make but if a tractor or harvester is doing long hours, heat build up can become an issue. We therefore suggest that utilising tramlines and headlands for field travel and loading is important to reduce compaction,” he says.

Mr Godwin further suggests that few manufacturers are offering warranties against stubble damage, but says Continental still supports farmers with its tyres made since 2017.

“Continental is the only premium manufacturer offering a 10-year warranty that includes three years stubble damage cover. This is for tyres made in our Lousado manufacturing plant, from 2017, that feature both d.fine and N.flex technology that we believe will be able to better handle the threat of stubble damage,” he concludes.

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Air-Seal Products supported our Spanish distributor Abraresist in Barcelona

Steve in Barcelona on Trade Stand with hammer and a demo tyre

Air-Seal Products supported our Spanish distributor Abraresist on 5th – 7th June at SIL Barcelona, the International Logistics Exhibition of Barcelona. A typically busy international trade show in one of our larger sectors, meeting customers from far and wide including; Belgium, France, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Morocco, Peru and Tunisia.

Steve showing customers a section of demo tyre.
ASP trade stand in SIL Barcelona with blue background and demo tyre
Man with demo tyre and crowd of people

This expo is essential for anyone managing vehicle fleets. At their stand, Air-Seal Products presented their premium tyre sealants for puncture prevention, which help maintain tyre condition and prevent expensive downtime from air loss. Attendees could watch live demonstrations and engage with the team.

Nearly half of breakdowns caused by tyre issues

Damaged tyre on the side of the motorway

A worrying 47.6 per cent of all breakdowns on UK Motorways and A-roads over the last three years were caused by tyre issues, according to motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA).

In February, National Highways confirmed that there were 5,934 tyre-related incidents on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) in 2021, rising to 7,095 in 2022 and 7,762 in 2023, including blowouts which led to serious collisions.

Philip Swift, technical director at CMA, said:

“From a fleet and insurance perspective, this new data gives a great insight into highway claims costs. The first thing we noted was that the cause of many incidents was not specified. Stripping these out, the true scale of the tyre problem became shockingly obvious – they have increased year-on-year since 2021 and now cause roughly half of all highway breakdowns.

Carriageway closures cause huge disruption and can also lead to sizeable insurance claims involving infrastructure repair costs. Unlike out of fuel, for tyre issues you have to ask: Who was negligent? For years, we’ve been highlighting a worrying rise in ‘swerve to avoid’ and ‘tyre blowout’ claims. If an incident was caused by debris that should have been cleared, far from accepting blame, there could well be a case for making a ‘red claim’ for damage to your vehicle. A contractor we met was blunt – the safety push to reduce the number of carriageway crossings by staff has unfortunately led to an increase in debris.

A further factor to consider is the high number of vehicles now fitted with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). These days, there’s often hard evidence with which to either refute a claim against a driver or pursue the relevant authority if appropriate. This is an underappreciated area of motor insurance that drivers, fleet operators and insurers would be wise to gen up on.”

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Busy month of Trade Shows for Air-Seal Products

Ben Collard from Air-Seal & Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson's Farm
June has been a busy month for Air-Seal, as they have recently attended two national events: the Road Transport Expo (RTX) and the Cereals Event.

Road Transport Expo (RTX): From June  4-6, 2024, Air-Seal Products joined the bustling scene at the RTX, held at NAEC Stoneleigh. This expo is a must-attend for anyone involved with HGV fleets. At their stand, Air-Seal Products showcased their top-tier sealants designed to keep tyres in peak condition and to avoid costly downtime. Visitors got to see the live demos, chat with the team, and even snag some exclusive show deals. 

Trade Show Stand with Demo Tyre
Ben Collard, Alex Burnand of Air-Seal with Kaleb Cooper and friends

Cereals Event: Just a few days later, on June 11-12, 2024, Air-Seal Products set up at the Cereals Event, the UK’s go-to event for the arable farming community. This event was packed with everything related to farming. Air-Seal’s stand was a hit, with live demonstrations showing how their tyre sealants can keep farm machinery running smoothly by sealing punctures and maintaining tyre pressure. Attendees had their chance to talk directly with the Air-Seal team and take advantage of special event offers, we even saw the odd familiar face – Kaleb Cooper from the Amazon TV series Clarkson’s Farm!

Both events were fantastic opportunities for Air-Seal products to connect with their audience, demonstrate the benefits of their products, and offer some great deals. 

If you missed Air-Seal at either of the above events. Fear not! The team will be attending the Hillhead exhibition at Buxton Quarry from the 25th – 27th June.