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Bullet Resistant Tyres!
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On
Monday, 25 June, 2001, at a secret location in Surrey, the future of the pneumatic
tyre as we know it, was changed drastically by a product called Ultraseal!
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In
their endeavour to achieve recognition for their product, Ultraseal, in
conjunction with numerous ballistics experts, achieved the seemingly impossible
and made an ordinary pneumatic tyre bullet resistant. The result of the testing
programme culminating in June was an amazing achievement, and "a world
first for a tyre safety product." |
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This exacting
standard maintained that Ultraseal had to be effective in the control of air pressure
loss from a tyre, whilst allowing the vehicle (in this case a Range Rover) to
be driveable (safely) for a sufficient distance to remove the vehicle from the
immediate threat. |
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The
threat in question was being shot at from a distance of 10-metres with 7.62 and
5.56 NATO rounds, a 9mm round, and finally a 12g (1oz) solid 15mm diameter shotgun
slug, all of which Ultraseal coped admirably with - much to the amazement
of those in attendance, most of the damage inflicted by the ammunition was sealed
with very little air loss! ! |
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(Please note these tests were conducted using our extra heavy duty version)
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TYRE LIFE EXTENDER/CONDITIONER, & PERMANENT PRE PUNCTURE PREVENTATIVE Ultraseal is a special blend of 24 chemicals in a viscous liquid state which coats and clings to the inner wall of the tyre. Utraseal is a "permanent" puncture preventative and tyre life extender/conditioner, and we believe the only product on the market today that is guaranteed to work very long term in a high-speed tyre. Previously available products (and most current ones) have simply "fallen apart" at speeds of 40 mph and over, because they were manufactured for the construction industries slow vehicles, but eventually made their way into the high-speed markets creating problems. Ultraseal is not a get you home product, it is applied before the puncture occurs, and permanently seals puncture after puncture in the tyre as they occur. Once installed, Ultraseal not only seals punctures, it conditions the inner casing, preventing porosity leaks caused by tiny holes and cracks. In other words after installing Ultraseal the tyres maintain correct air pressure and the need to regularly top up with air is virtually eliminated, and with correctly inflated tyres you get better fuel economy, your tyres also run cooler eliminating that killer problem of devastating heat build-up. Tyres treated with Ultraseal last considerably longer, and unlike temporary sticky oil based sealants, Ultraseal is water based for easy clean out if ever you need to do this. Ultraseal is installed in minutes through the tyre valve with very little air loss and without removing any wheels. •WHAT MAKES ULTRASEAL DIFFERENT TO TYRE SEALANTS THAT HAVE PROVEN NOT TO WORK? Technology! Sealants have caused many problems that we at Ultraseal have addressed. Using a highly evolved mixture of chemicals, we have devised a product that is more than capable of working in harmony with today's modern breed of vehicles. We have included a patented thixotropic emulsion (Thixogel™ ) that bonds the molecules of the product together at speeds up to 150mph, thus allowing the driving complete flexibility. Previously available products, and most current ones, have simply "fallen apart" at around 55-65mph. •ULTRASEAL’S ABILITIES & PERFORMANCE DOES NOT DIMINISH WITH SPEED, DISTANCE OR TIME. Ultraseal does not have any of the failings that previous and many present products have. Apart from drying and balling up in the tyre, the biggest failings of traditional tyre sealants in a high speed tyre, was the inability to seal small holes, but the ability to seal a large dangerous hole or cut, because they contained large chunks of chopped up rubber. Whereas Ultraseal contains only tiny strands of coarse surface synthetic fibres that are stronger than steel when they interlock tightly together, but will only positively seal small holes caused by puncturing objects up to 6mm in diameter, but only in a hole that is in the tread area of the tyre, and that is shrinking in size because there is no cord damage (rubber recovery), which is 95% of today's high speed punctures. Anything bigger, or in the sidewall, with or without cord damage, and the Ultraseal fibres just slowly bleed through the hole, giving a controlled deflation, and usually with a halt or abrupt slow down in air pressure loss at the lower pressures of 10 to 15 psi (depending on cord damage) which prevents damaged rims, and helps the driver maintain control possibly enabling continuation of the journey to remove the vehicle from a possibly dangerous location. Through
Ultraseal International Inc.'s, extensive research and development efforts, our
proprietary formulation has progressed far beyond the parameters of what is commonly
known as a tyre sealant. Ultraseal is a true tyre life extender and also a puncture
preventative. It
is imperative that the proper amount of Ultraseal be installed in a tyre (refer
to application chart). In order for Ultraseal to function, the vehicle should
be driven approximately 3 to 5 miles (it is not required to immediately drive
the vehicle). This initial driving allows the tyre to warm up and the Ultraseal
to distribute. Unlike conventional tyre sealants, Ultraseal contains Thixogel™,
which has been developed to prevent migration from the rim and sidewalls to the
tread area at high speeds. Ultraseal is a proprietary liquid coating that never deteriorates within the tyre and will continuously stand on guard to protect tyres against air loss for the legal tread life of the tyre.
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| LUNAR MOON BUGGY Testing was conducted in desert areas where the vehicle encountered a great deal of cactus and mesquite thorns, resulting in many flats and costly delays in the scheduled test program. NASA purchased Ultraseal for the Lunar Moon Buggy's pneumatic test tyres during R&D testing on Earth. Ultraseal prevented flat tyres during the balance of the research and development phases. Since there is no atmosphere on the moon, the vehicle was fitted with non-pneumatic circular tyre shaped mesh wire frame units with a thin material for the tread.  Photo courtesy of NASA - http://www.nasa.gov UNITED STATES NAVY TESTS In
1975, the U.S. Naval Sea Bees performed an extensive in-field test on Ultraseal.
After passing all tests and evaluations Ultraseal was authorised to be installed
in Sea Bee construction equipment and miscellaneous vehicles all over the world. Flat
tyres were virtually eliminated in the construction equipment used to build and
rebuild roads, bridges, airstrips and other specialised missions. The command
was so impressed with the results that National Stock Numbers (NSN) were issued
for Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/conditioner. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFICATION In 1993, representatives from GSA, EPA and the Postal System established a Generic Tyre Sealant Specification that set the world's first standard for tyre sealants Safety,
Compatibility and Performance (minimum 20,000 miles) were the basic requirements
for a new/unused tyre sealant. The specification also required safety and compatibility
re-testing of
the used tyre sealant, upon completion of the 20,000 miles. re-testing
of the used tyre sealant,
upon completion of the 20,000 miles. 100,000 MILE - INDEPENDENT TRUCKING COMPANY TEST An
independent long haul trucking firm in conjunction with a fleet maintenance consulting
firm establish a two and one half year test program which included installing
Budini computer chips into tyres to scientifically document the advantage and
cost effectiveness of Ultraseal. MAJOR TELEPHONE COMPANY (ONE YEAR CASE STUDY) A
one year case study by the largest telephone company in South California (over
1,000 vehicles), showed that Ultraseal reduced
flat tyres by over 90%.
Ultraseal thereby eliminated a tremendous amount of downtime and lost work hours.
Plus, eliminating most tyre related road service calls. BULLET PROOFING COMBAT VEHICLES An
Army HUMMV tyre treated with Ultraseal's Extra Heavy Duty grade (combat formula)
survived a shot through the sidewall with a 7.62 NATO round during the U.S. Army
Combat Tyre Survival Program at the Nevada Test Centre. The bullet entered and
exited through both of the tyre's sidewalls and Ultraseal sealed the wound
instantly, with no measurable air loss.
SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT TEST Ultraseal passed extreme flammability and flash point testing performed by the South African Government and is the only sealant approved for use in tyres on deep mining equipment.
MOSCOW TYRE RESEARCH INSTITUTE TEST In 1996, Ultraseal International received certification of acceptance by the Moscow Tyre Research Institute (MTRI). The Tyre Research Institute tested all foreign and domestic tyre sealants including Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/conditioner and concluded that Ultraseal is the only tyre sealant to perform according to the manufacturer's specifications. Ultraseal is the only tyre sealant recommended by the " MOSCOW TYRE RESEARCH INSTITUTE". FEDERALLY RECOGNISED TYRE TESTING LABORATORY In 1993 the U.S. Postal Service introduced stringent tyre sealant regulations in order for any such product to be installed into their 750,000 vehicles. Ultraseal International contracted one of the foremost independent laboratories for testing tyres (recognised by tyre manufacturers, the U.S. Government and listed as approved by the U.S. Postal Service) to perform a 40,000-mile tyre sealant test. The endurance and performance portion of this test doubled the mileage required for certification by the U.S. Postal Service and up to now (2002) no other tyre sealant company has passed the U.S. Postal Service tyre sealant test. No1 RETREADING COMPANY IN THE WORLD Their
R&D division performed tests to verify Ultraseal's claims of "Maintaining
air pressure" and "The ability to provide a positive secure seal". WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCER OF STEELBELT MATERIAL Performed rust and corrosion testing. The results prove that Ultraseal's steel belt rust inhibiting system will prevent rust/corrosion from damaging the highly susceptible steel used in the manufacture of steel belts in radial tyres. TWO MAJOR TYRE MANUFACTURERS TESTED ULTRASEAL Two of the largest tyre manufacturers in the world have independently tested Ultraseal. Ultraseal passed all testing with flying colours. The results add to the claim that Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/conditioner is by far the finest tyre sealant in the world. ALL THE YEARS OF TESTING All testing has proven that Ultraseal is actually a true tyre life extender as well as an exceptional puncture sealant. Ultraseal International, Inc. maintains copies of the various independent test programs that will substantiate the claims of positive air retention, positive secure seals, and ability to extend tyre life, endurance and performance.
Ultraseal has been tested and proven to maintain air pressure, retard aging within
the casing, reduce heat build-up and increase tyre life. Ultraseal has the ability to eliminate porosity, air migration and seepage, thereby allowing the tyre to maintain proper air pressure, which in turn will prevent rolling resistance and heat build-up, the biggest cause of high fuel consumption and tyre failure. For retreaders this also prevents the inception of most tread separations & zipper ruptures. INCREASES RETREADABILITY Ultraseal has the ability to protect against the inception of tread and ply separations caused by air migration between the plies of new and retread tyres, thereby resulting in additional retread cycles and extended casing life. RETARDS DRY ROT AND CASING DEGRADATION Ultraseal has the ability to reduce and retard dry rot and aging from within the tyre, which increases the life of any tubeless tyre casing. HEAT REDUCTION (No. 1 KILLER OF TYRES Ultraseal assists in protecting tyres from devastating heat build-up, which is associated with friction caused by under inflation, and/or overloading. Ultraseal contains specific ingredients that aid in conducting heat away from the tyre, by transmitting additional heat to the rim (which is the tyre's natural heat sink), resulting in a cooler running tyre for any type of equipment or vehicle, regardless of use. SAFETY FACTOR Ultraseal provides safety factors that are not found in any tyre. Ultraseal will not mask or hide damage that has breached the integrity of the tyre. Ultraseal is specially formulated to allow any serious puncture (potentially dangerous) to slowly deflate in a controlled manner. This attribute provides safety and aids in alleviating the hazards associated with blowouts. Ultraseal cannot create a secure seal in any tyre that has major internal damage, regardless of the puncturing object's diameter. This is because Ultraseal needs rubber recovery in order to work effectively. Cords play a vital part in rubber recovery, but in a wound that has damaged cords Ultraseal and air will slowly bleed out of the tyre giving the driver a controlled deflation. LASTS THE LIFE OF THE TYRE Ultraseal contains Thix-o-gel™ a proprietary process that protects the sealant against heat and provides the ability to overcome the centrifugal force of a rotating tyre. Ultraseal’s abilities & performance does not diminish with speed, distance or time. PROTECTS THE ENTIRE INNER SURFACE OF THE TYRE Ultraseal's Thix-o-gel™ provides a coating that clings to the entire surface of the tyre/rim assembly. The sidewalls including every square inch of the inner air cavity, retain a 0.050 coating of the product (approximately the thickness of a 50 pence), thereby providing protection for the tyre at all times. POSITIVE SEALING CAPABILITIES Ultraseal seals are positive and secure, thereby transforming any tyre into a self-sealing tyre. Ultraseal is capable of sealing tread area punctures caused by puncturing objects up to 6 mm (1/4") in diameter, as long as the puncturing object has not severely damaged and/or weakened the tyre's structural integrity. Ultraseal cannot create a secure seal in any tyre that has major internal damage, regardless of the puncturing object's diameter. Ultraseal is completely water-soluble in its liquid state, and leaves no residue when rinsed with plain water. Yet it will not dissolve within a wound after it has cured. Standard repairing procedures can be utilised without additional effort. PROTECTION AGAINST RUST AND CORROSION Ultraseal contains a complete rust and corrosion inhibiting system that not only protects steel and alloy wheels, but in a wound, Ultraseal's proprietary process will also protect steel belts. Outside contaminants are prevented from leaching back into the wound, which would cause the steel belts to rust and the ply's to separate. Without Ultraseal's protection, the contaminants would quickly destroy valuable casings. CANNOT CREATE A BALANCE PROBLEM Treating
a tyre with the recommended amount of Ultraseal does not provide for an excessive
amount of product to accumulate in the tread area, therefore the tyre is not subjected
to a mass of substance that would create an imbalance. Ultraseal cannot create
an imbalance due to the unique ability to evenly coat the entire inner surfaces
of the tyre/rim assembly (0.050 coating) subjected to normal centrifugal force. CERTIFIED FOR U.S. FEDERAL POSTAL VEHICLES In
1993, representatives from GSA, EPA and the Postal System established a Generic
Tyre Sealant Specification that set the world's first standard for tyre sealants.
Safety, compatibility and performance (for a minimum of 20,000 miles) were the
basic requirements for the new/unused product. The Specifications also required
safety and compatibility
re-testing of the used product, upon completion of the 20,000 miles. ELIMINATES MOST FLATS AND BLOWOUTS The
majority of flats and blowouts are a result of driver negligence. The number one
cause being excessive heat generated from under inflation. The overheated, under
inflated tyre becomes soft and can be penetrated very easily. However, under inflation
creates additional problems such as tread separations, ply separations and zipper
ruptures. All of the above is primarily caused by porosity (natural air migration)
which exists in all tyres to some degree. WILL NOT VOID TYRE WARRANTY Ultraseal International, Inc. has documents from all major tyre manufacturers stating that Ultraseal does not void their warranties. In 30 years of business there has never been a report of Ultraseal causing a new tyre warranty rejection or a retread casing rejection. Ultraseal's chemical composition is completely compatible with all tyre components. COMPATIBLE WITH ALL RETREAD METHODS Ultraseal conditions the casing and retards aging. Plus, the ability to be thoroughly cleaned out of the tyre assures no hindrance for inspection. The product is non-hazardous, non-flammable, does not present a disposal problem and has no compatibility problems. |
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