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Air-Seal HQ will be closed over the Christmas break with the final order date for delivery before Christmas being Wednesday the 21st December 2022. Any orders placed after this date will be processed and delivered when we re-open in the New Year. You can order by… Calling the office on +44 (0)1823 674411 Emailing sales@air-sealproducts.com Visiting our online shop here The office will be closed from Friday afternoon on the 23rd of December 2022 and will re-open on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023 at 9am. During this time there will be very limited access to emails to allow the

What makes a good tyre sealant? If you have ever been stranded by a flat tyre on your ATV ten miles away or suffered a puncture on your combine in the middle of harvest, then you know the importance of a good tyre sealant. Let’s discuss the key characteristics of a high-performance tyre sealant to help you avoid wasting your hard-earned money on a sealant that doesn’t work and being stranded by an inopportune puncture. Whether your tyres are tubed, tubeless, high-speed, low-speed, on-road, off-road, or even water ballasted, Air-Seal Products can help. How does a tyre sealant work? The

Particle pollution as a result of tyre wear is found to be 2,000 times worse than modern car exhaust emissions, according to a recent study undertaken by Emissions Analytics. Used tyres produce 36mg of particles per kilometre, which contain a range of compounds including ultrafine carcinogens, that are small enough to enter the organs via the bloodstream. ‘Tyres are rapidly eclipsing the tailpipe as a major source of emissions from vehicles,’ said Nick Molden from Emissions Analytics. ‘Tailpipes are now so clean for pollutants that, if you were starting out afresh, you wouldn’t even both regulating them.’ The increasing weight

Air-Seal Products, a family-run business based in Wellington, has completed its second charity event of the year. Seven members of the Air-Seal team trekked up Mt. Snowdon on the 1st October 2022 to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice Care. The business was originally going to undertake the climb in 2020 to celebrate 20 years in business and raise money for the local charity but the trek was postponed due to the pandemic. Two years later, the company has successfully raised over £3,500 exceeding the original goal of £2020. “It has been fantastic to undertake this challenge, not only to

Snowdon Fundraiser The Air-Seal team have conquered Mt. Snowdon in aid of St. Margaret’s Hospice this quarter. They embarked on a 6 hour hike up and back on the Llanberis path on the 1st October to raise money for the local charity, raising a total in excess of £3000! Online donations will remain open until the 9th October, so if you wish to show your support then you can do so here. Air-Seal in Australia! The Air-Seal directors travelled to Australia this summer to visit with our Australian and New Zealand distributors. This visit was long overdue thanks to Covid but it was

Fram Farmers provide the purchasing, crop marketing and administrative function for over 1400 farming businesses across the UK and have accounts with over 1200 suppliers. Air-Seal Products are now suppliers of Fram Farmers. This means members can order our range of premier tyre sealants using their membership code, and receive the perfect solution to their tyre related problems directly from us! Are punctures costing you unnecessary downtime and money? Our Heavy Duty tyre sealant can: seal 95% of punctures up to 15mm; maintain optimum tyre pressure; stop rim, bead, and other slow air leaks; increase the life of the tyre

As you will already be aware, Monday 19th September has been declared a Bank Holiday in respect of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a mark of respect for Her Majesty, and to commemorate her incredible life and reign, our offices and facilities will be closed on this day to give everybody at Air-Seal Products the opportunity to be part of this historical national moment and pay their respects. Please be mindful that there may be some disruption to deliveries around the Capital while preparations are made for the event. We will reopen on Tuesday 20th

Tyre fires are uncommon in relation to the number of tyres on the road, but the statistics show that it is something that should concern every transport operator. The cause of fires starting at the wheels is always difficult to identify as the resulting damage often makes an examination impossible. Though the underlying cause for these fires is always excessive heat that manages to ignite a tyre or some stray oil or grease at the wheel end. According to the 2020 Major Accident Report by the National Transport Accident Research Centre, 33% of truck fire losses since 2011 were caused

There may not be a legal requirement to change tyres with the seasons in the UK, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Driving conditions can vary dramatically throughout the year, so you should be prepared whatever the weather. All your questions answered on Summer vs. Winter tyres. Summer tyres provide all-round better performance in the warmer months, the shallower tread pattern aids precision on the roads, and the relatively hard rubber compound softens in milder temperatures providing high grip levels on both wet and dry roads. These tyres are designed to adapt to the higher temperatures without getting soft, this means

More than 41,500 breakdowns in 2021 were caused by tyres. According to National Highways, that’s over 20% of all breakdowns! Nothing ruins a summer holiday quite like a flat tyre. The Air-Seal team want you to stay safe on the roads this summer and enjoy your holidays without delays. By following a few simple checks on your vehicle you can ensure a safe arrival at your destination. Under pressure Driving with under-inflated tyres can make your breaking distance longer, your vehicle harder to steer, uses more fuel, and shortens the lifespan of your tyres. Check your tyre pressure before setting