Nitrogen Tire Filling. A
competitive advantage.
Now,
Ingersoll Rand offers you a choice. You can use nitrogen, not ambient
air, to fill tires with the new Nitrogen Tire Inflation System. A
revolutionary technology in tire inflation. You gain a competitive edge
by enhanced tire pressure retention. Bringing tire inflation and, in
turn, travel to a new level. Creating a new source of revenue for your
business. Improving tire performance, road safety and cost savings for
your customers.
Better
air pressure retention. The
single biggest reason for tire failure is lack of maintenance of tire
pressure. In fact, 54 percent of all vehicles on the road have low tire
pressure. Oxygen in compressed air can permeate the tire wall reducing
tire pressure. With nitrogen, diffusion is 30 to 40 percent slower than
oxygen. As a result, nitrogen maintains tire pressure longer than
ambient air.
Enhanced fuel economy.
Maintaining tire pressure can boost fuel economy by as much as 6
percent. Nitrogen disperses heat more quickly than ambient air. By
restraining the heat in the tire and reducing rolling resistance, you
get better fuel economy.
Longer tread life. With quicker heat dispersion, you get a cooler
running tire which helps extend tread life and reduce tire failure.
Nitrogen also prevents oxidation which can not only lead to tread
separation and belt failure but, when combined with moisture, corrode
rims. In fact, moisture can result in rust flakes that can fall into the
valve stem, block the valve and cause under-pressurization. It can even
cause the valve stem itself to rust.
Slow chemical aging. Filling a tire with nitrogen also
significantly slows the chemical aging process of the tire’s rubber
components. This leads to fewer catastrophic failures like blowouts.
Slower aging lengthens tire core life, which yields extra retreads and
lower fleet costs.
Ingersoll Rand Nitrogen Generators.
The tire industry’s preferred technology.
Nitrogen Generators employ advanced membrane technology for flawless
performance, day in and day out. Nitrogen Generators are comprised of a
bundle of hollow-fiber membranes that separate nitrogen from the air.
When the compressed air passes through the fibers, oxygen and other
trace gases permeate the membrane, due to their smaller molecular size
and higher molecular bond strength. Nitrogen, which doesn’t permeate
the membrane, flows through the outlet port to the application.
A fully packaged system from the air compressor experts.
Innovative technology is complemented by unmatched experience and
expertise. The Nitrogen Tire Inflation System, as well as compressors
and dryers used in conjunction, provides easy installation and service.
In fact, all that’s required is simple annual maintenance. Your
Ingersoll Rand representative will connect your Nitrogen Tire Inflation
System to your existing compressed air supply. In minutes, you’ll be
ready to generate nitrogen.
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