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Introduction

Introduction. What is Fug-it sealant? It is a proactive puncture prevention product, which is used prior to encountering punctures. Installed via the valve core, the tyre is then inflated to manufacturer specifications. Over Inflated. Under Inflated. How does it work?.

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  1. Introduction What is Fug-it sealant? • It is a proactive puncture prevention product, which is used prior to encountering punctures. • Installed via the valve core, the tyre is then inflated to manufacturer specifications. Over Inflated Under Inflated

  2. How does it work? • The liquid is the carrier, which transports the fibers to and through the compromised area. • The fiber is the sealing agent, clogging the hole, the same way hair clogs a drain. • The bonding agent is an adhesive that is specially formulated, that when in contact with heat, cures the fibers together. • The escaping air pressure forces the liquid and fibers into the damaged area, intertwining the fibers which seals the hole immediately and permanently. • Mono-Ethylene Glycol is heard of in radiator coolants and serves the same purpose inside the tyre, acting as a cooling agent.

  3. How does it work (cont) What causes the sealant to cure? Centrifugal forces, weight of the vehicle, higher air pressure within the tyre than the atmospheric air pressure, operating tyre temperature, road surface temperature and air flowing over the tyre, causes the exposed liquid to evaporate and dry out, thus creating a permanent, flexible plug.

  4. Are all tyre sealants the same? NO, there were some problems identified on previous products, but these issues have been rectified through extensive Research & Development. • Latex and Ammonia based. The problem here is that latex is a living organism and is very sensitive to temperature and pressure. Ammonia is the stabilizer, however ammonia is very corrosive and the fumes attack steel. Latex is also killed by water, due to tyres being porous and can collect water. Neither latex, nor ammonia are ideal for tyres, as the moment latex is effected it turns to rubber, balling into large clots. Ammonia in turn will attack the steel of the inner-tubes valve and/or the tyres steel rim. 2.A gel-based. Gels are manufactured using high-grade oils and Mono Ethylene Glycol. Gels are constant in form and have superb spreading capabilities, thus allowing equal spreading along the inner tyre wall. The Mono-ethylene glycol in Fug-it, allows for superb heat control, during hot and cold temperatures, with out altering the sealing ability of the product.

  5. Advantages of tyre sealant: • Distributes heat evenly throughout the tyre. • Cooler running tyres mean, more economical and longer lasting tyres. • Less drag improves fuel consumption. • Less downtime - if you are in an inopportune place/situation the tyre sealant will solve your puncture problem on the spot. • Draws heat away from the weakest point of the tyre decreasing potential tyre blowouts. • Decreases tyre maintenance and repairs.

  6. Limitations of tyre sealant: • Does not permanently repair sidewall damage, it will continuously heal the damaged area until the sealant has run out and can no longer cover the damaged area. • If the penetrating object is covered in an oily substance, the liquid will not be able to form a plug in the hole, as the fibers will not bond with the substance. In this event the object must be removed and the damaged area can be reamed clean. Inflate tyre and continue driving for about 5km for permanent plug to form. • The product can seal bead leaks but this is only temporary, this problem will have to be attended to by a tyre company for a more permanent solution.

  7. Application Field: Dumpers Fuel Tankers TLB & skid steer loaders Forklifts Front-end loaders

  8. Application Field (cont) Graders Tipper Trucks Heavy duty mine machinery Off road Bikes Game Viewers Quad Bikes HCV’s Wheelchairs LCV’s

  9. FLEET OWNERS NIGHTMARE! • Blow-outs What is a blow-out? A tyre blow-out, to give it a definition,  is the sudden and total deflation of a tyre due to the collapse of its structure. Blowouts do not just happen, they are caused. 99.9% of the time is negligence coupled with a lack of awareness. The air pressure within a tyre is put there to maintain the integrity of that tyre.  That means it is there to maintain the shape and profile of the tyre, and therefore its structure.  If you steadily reduce the pressure of a tyre you will reach a point, long before it is flat, where the tyre walls begin to bulge outward.  The reason for this distortion is that there is insufficient air pressure within the tyre to maintain the integrity of its shape. 

  10. SOME BLOW-OUT PICTURES

  11. SOME APPLICATIONS • Mining Forklifts, dumpers, earthmovers, loading shovels • Agriculture Harvesters, tractors, trailers, pick-up’s • Leisure Caravans, trailers, quad bikes, motor bikes, bicycles • Golf courses Ride-on mowers, golf carts, utility vehicles • Disability Mobility scooters, wheelchairs • Police Motor cycles, riot vehicles • Security Cash in transit vehicles, armed response vehicles • Waste Forklifts, loading shovels • Construction Bobcats, TLB’s, Front-end loaders, trailers No matter what your application or occupation, Fug-it will reduce operational costs, minimise down-time and improve fuel consumption.

  12. SOME HELPFUL Q &A Can sealant be used in tubeless tyres? Yes. Our sealant can repair up to a 10mm hole on a normal tyre, and up to 16mm on a military/earthmoving type tyre. The difference is due to the ply rating of the tyre, thickness. Sealant uses the memory principles of a tyre, as its repair infrastructure. Therefore, if a hole was drilled into the tyre and the rubber completely removed then the repair capabilities would be reduced. Tube tyres? Bicycles / motorcycles / wheel chairs no problem, will seal up to 3mm holes. If the tyre does deflate when unused, simply re-install air pressure and ride, the hole will again seal. The further you ride the more permanent the seal. However, sealants can only repair punctures that occur on the road surface, rims that have sharp spoke edges should be repaired as per manufacture specifications.

  13. HELPFUL Q & A (cont) What about wheel balancing? Tyre sealant does not directly effect wheel balancing, however if your rim or tyre is unbalanced or not aligned sealant will worsen the effect. Therefore we recommend high speed balancing to be done prior to the installation of tyre sealant. What about re - balancing? Remove product by washing out with water. Balance and re-apply sealant. Can the seal re-open? Tyres / rubber expands when hot and contracts when cold, this process ensures that the fibres are squashed together and that the maximum amount of fibers have filled the hole. However, due to the nature of road surfaces a tyre needs to be flexible this means that the plug can be slightly opened; however remaining sealant will instantaneously seal the open area.

  14. CONCLUSION Cuts tow truck call out fees Prevent accidents Reduces down-time Easy to use Inflate to specification And have fun Insert Fug-it

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