What
is PermaSeal?
How Does PermaSeal Work?
Is there any Guarantee?
Does PermaSeal
create any wheel imbalance?
What should you expect
from a tire sealant?
Tire Sealants… Good
or Bad?
What are the benefits of
PermaSeal?
How does it seal a hole
in the tread of the tire?
How does it prevent rim/bead
leaks?
What is the shelf life
of PermaSeal?
Does a penetrating object
need to be removed even through PermaSeal has prevented a flat
tire?
Must a tire be run after
a penetrating object has been removed?
Will PermaSeal settle
in the pail and need to be stirred?
What
is PermaSeal? 
PermaSeal is a Propylene Glycol based water soluble tire
sealant which when installed in a tire will give full protection
against air loss for the entire legal life of a tire.
PermaSeal will eradicate the
following:
- Tread punctures
- Bead leaks
- Rim leaks
- Porosity
- Tube, tire or wheel-related leaks
 
PermaSeal has a revolutionary water and chemical
formula that enables the product to remain fluid at all times,
thus enabling the product to immediately seal a puncture wound
made by a puncture object of up to 12 mm in a commercial vehicle
tire in the main tread area of the tire, without loss of pressure.
As a result, PermaSeal gives the advantage
of longer tire life together with lower downtime and maintenance
costs.
PermaSeal is classified as non-toxic, non-hazardous.
It does not require (EPA) Environmental Protection Agency
classification and compiles with all (TSCA) Toxic Substance
Control Authority requirements.
Characteristics of PermaSeal
Combines an propylene-glycol
based solution with natural fibers, artificial fibers, adhesion
agents, drying agents, corrosion inhibitors, and other solids.
PermaSeal is designed to keep the fibers
and solids in constant suspension. Because there is no settling
of the solids and fibers, PermaSeal tire life enhancer is
always ready to work for you—no mixing, stirring, or
other preparation is necessary.
The adhesion properties in PermaSeal tire
life enhancer—coupled with the fact that it remains
fluid when installed in the tire—provide constant protection
for all parts of the tire.
PermaSeal tire life enhancer is thixotropic.
That is, it thins rapidly when the motion increases, thereby
maintaining an even layer of PermaSeal tire sealant on all
surfaces. Clean up is simple, just rinse with water.
Tools and materials required for installation:
- PermaSeal
- Heavy Duty Injection pump with a 10 oz. stroke
- Installation Kit (Valve core remover and 2 in. plastic
hose)
- Compressed air to re-inflate tire
- Hub cap tool (optional)
PermaSeal is ready for use. NO mixing or
special preparation is required.
How
Does PermaSeal Work?
PermaSeal tire life enhancer is installed
quickly and easily through the valve stem. The average installation
time is just minutes per tire!
When the vehicle is driven, the fluid action
of the solution causes the entire inside treaded surface area
of the tire to be coated with PermaSeal. The adhesion properties
contained in PermaSeal keep the solution in place at all times
and keep PermaSeal ready to seal any source of air loss.
It’s that simple. The tire is now protected
from any puncture or other leaks for the remaining legal life
of the tire!
PermaSeal tire life enhancer also helps to
dissipate the heat caused by road friction. This allows the
tire to run much cooler; as a result of proper air pressure
and cooler operating temperatures, you can get up to 20% to
30% more life from your tire.
When a puncture occurs, the centrifugal force
of the rotating tire and internal pressure forces PermaSeal
into the hole. A permanent seal is caused as the hole is packed
with the fibers and other solids. Some of the material will
go through the hole to the outside of the tire.
When this material is exposed to air, it
dries and forms a permanent seal. When the puncturing object
is removed, the vehicle should be driven in order to duplicate
the above procedure. Once this has taken place, the seal is
permanent and will last for the life of the tire.
Should the puncturing object be found after
the vehicle was sitting for a long period of time, drive the
vehicle before removing the puncturing object to allow the
sealant to loosen up and spread. After about five (5) miles,
remove the puncturing object and continue to drive.
PermaSeal tire life enhancer easily seals
holes up to ¼" in diameter. Larger holes will
normally seal if they are near the center of the tread area.
A puncture that occurs while driving the vehicle will seal
almost instantly and very little air will be lost before a
permanent seal is made.
About Tire Sealants...
Tire sealants have been developed in order
to seal punctures from within the tire. After removal of the
valve core, the sealant is injected into the tire through
the valve stem when the tire is deflated.
The three main types available on the market
can be characterized as follows
Based on Rubber – Latex or Liquid
An “After the Fact” Product.
Packed in a aerosol can, under high pressure gas (5 aim))
and applied after the tire has been punctured, simultaneously
inflating the tire. This type of material solidifies.
Based on Water
Packed in a “squeeze” plastic
bottle (no pressure) and injected into the tire, preferably
before a puncture occurs. The sealant stays liquid but tends
to separate and freeze at low temperatures. Oxidation may
also occur due to a water content.
Based on Glycol
Packed in a “squeeze” bottle
(no pressure). It is a consistent sealant, and will not separate
or dry up. This type of sealant will withstand severe temperatures,
and it will not freeze. The sealant will loosen up with heat
and expand with motion. It is used to prevent flat tires,
but also will extend the life of the tire.
The glycol-based tire sealant PermaSeal
consists of very fine fibers distributed throughout a “glycol”
based adhesive. In total, more than 20 ingredients are contained
in the product. PermaSeal is the most advanced tire sealant
on the market.
PermaSeal should preferably be applied to
a new, uninflated tire, by injecting the product through the
valve stem. The vehicle should then be driven for approximately
ten (10) miles to evenly spread the sealant on the inside
treaded area of the tire. The sealant then coats the inside
of the tire with damp, shredded fibers and an internal atmospheric
mist. As soon as a puncture occurs, the compound will flow
into the hole and form a “plug” when the liquid
is dried by outside air. This plug will permanently (for the
legal life of the tire) seal off the puncture under all climatic
conditions, resulting in absolutely safe driving even with
small punctures (for passenger and truck tires) caused by
nails, sharp stones, glass, and other foreign objects.
As a tire life enhancer, PermaSeal is an
effective tire sealant when a small hole is caused in passenger
car tires during operation. Most holes will be sealed without
the driver ever knowing a puncture has occurred.
PermaSeal will also work as effectively
for truck tires. This is based on our evaluation of passenger
car tires, where we made 6 mm. punctures—a size equal
to the maximum allowable for truck tires as stated by the
manufacturer.
Is
there any Guarantee?
Written warranty - Should any tire suffer
a puncture or tire deflation within the criteria:
Perma Seal will repair or replace the tire FREE of charge.
Does
PermaSeal create any wheel imbalance?
Perma Seal does not and will not cause
or create a wheel imbalance (if all pre -installation checks
and installation procedures are carried out correctly)
Technical Information:
Ingredients and Characteristics of Safety
Seal
- Glycol-based:
- does not dry out and is unaffected by temperature
- Non-Toxic and Non-Carcinogenic:
- safe to the touch without harmful fumes
- Natural glues and resins:
- allows the product to coat and seal the inside of the
tire
- Rust Inhibitors & Anti Corrosion agents:
- helps preserve wheels and prevent rim degradation
- Recycled rubber crumb:
- the ingredient that seals punctures
- Environmentally Friendly:
- The product exceeds EPA standards and complies with
all Toxic Substance Authority requirements.
Installation:
While tires remain on the vehicle
- The valve stem is removed from the tire.
- The pre-calculated amount of the product is pumped into
the tire.
- The valve stem is replaced and proper tire pressure is
confirmed.
- The vehicle should be driven to spread the product about
the tire.
While balancing and rotating tires
- Once the tires have been balanced the valve stem is removed.
- The pre-calculated amount of the product is pumped inside
the tire.
- When the valve stem is replaced, the tire pressure should
be confirmed.
- The tire can be spun on the wheel balancer to spread the
product around the tire before mounting the wheel on the
vehicle.
Laboratory Testing:
R.A.P.R.A. (Rubber
and Plastics Research Association)
- An independent testing facility conducted the test….
- 2 Puncture wounds were created in the crown of the tire
at 6mm (1/4”) diameter
- The tire was run at 100mph continuously for 25,000 miles!
Conclusion:
- The tire completed the test and retained its inflation
pressure during the test schedule.
- Therefore, the tire retained its pressure just as if
the puncture had not happened!
Other Lab Test Results
- Temperature Ratings:
- Tested to -45 Degrees without Freezing
- Tested to Temperatures above 155 Degrees
(Tire Integrity started to break down!)
- In Both Cases the Product Remained Consistent
What
should you expect from a tire sealant?
You should expect exactly what the manufacturer claims!
Do not rely on the specifications alone, but require the manufacturer
to provide references (which you should check out) with at
least two years experience using the product.
Insist that product liability insurance is supplied and
maintained. If and when a problem arises in safety, or if
your tires or wheels go bad, who is going to be responsible?
Be very questionable of a company that has been in business
only a short while, and has changed formulations several times.
Throughout this manual we have attempted to provide insights
and knowledge that we have gained over a great amount of
time. Hopefully, this information will help you achieve longer
tire life for your fleet.
Preventive tire maintenance is not speculative, it is hard
fact. Even if you implement only a portion of the information
in this manual, or completely install a proven tire sealant,
every step will increase tire life. You may not be popular
with your tire dealer, but you definitely will experience
a drastic reduction in your tire replacement and repair bill
at the end of a year.
Remember that all suggestions given on tire sealants require
that you establish and keep good records. It is imperative
to track performance and maintenance by establishing a preventative
maintenance program.
Tire
Sealants… Good or Bad?
A good tire sealant will definitely eliminate porosity,
which is the major cause of underinflation, heat, tread separations,
and premature tire failure.
Tire sealants have been around since the invention of the
pneumatic tire. In the early days though, tires were never
able to maintain air pressure and were notorious for going
flat.
As the motor vehicle became more sophisticated and achieved
higher speeds, the tire sealant industry could not produce
a product that would withstand the tremendous stress found
in a tire at speeds over 30 mph.
It wasn't’t until 1990’s that a breakthrough
occurred in the automotive tire sealant industry. With the
newest space-age technology applied, a tire sealant was developed
that would withstand heat, cold, and the shear centrifugal
forces which have always prevented tire sealants from performing
for any measurable amount of time. A tire sealant that does
not affect the tire balance was now developed.
In an age of unprecedented advancement, technology has
produced many new and magnificent achievements for mankind.
PermaSeal is able to perform well, under almost any temperature,
and at speeds in excess of 200 mph. PermaSeal is compatible
with any type of tire construction and composition. It will
not only prevent rust or corrosion of metals, but will provide
a permanent repair and last for the life of the tire. PermaSeal
will enhance the life of the tire.
The need for a tire sealant has been ever present. The
failure to present an effective tire sealant resulted in many
industries being categorized with creators of products much
like snake oils. Many con artists found that, with fancy promotion,
they could sell their magic potion to the needing motoring
public.
With tire problems being a major cost for fleets, fleet
operators would vainly attempt anything to keep the air in
the tires and vehicles rolling.
Even with the newest and most advanced products on the market,
it has not completely eliminated the bad guys who can still
be found preying on the weary fleet manager who will buy on
sales pitch alone.
Three major factors in obtaining a good
tire sealant
SAFETY is number 1
In this day and age of chemical health problems, a tire
sealant must be non-toxic, non-flammable, and able to meet
all safety requirements. PermaSeal is non-toxic, non-flammable,
and environmentally safe. It even surpasses the stringent
requirements of California Proposition 65 (Clean Air and Water).
COMPATIBILITY is number 2
The sealant should be fully compatible with
all components that are present in tires including metal (steel
belts and wheels). The specifications require that a tire
sealant be tested not only before it is used, but also after
10,000 miles. This assures the sealant will not cause problems
later. PermaSeal has been tested and meets all specifications
required. PermaSeal contains rust inhibitors, and anti-bacteriostats
to make it compatible with all components in tires.
RELIABILITY is number 3
It is very important to ensure that a tire
sealant will last the duration that the manufacturer claims.
If a manufacturer claims “life of the tire” then
he must provide independent test reports that provide results
for a minimum 40,000 mile test. If the manufacturer only claims
that his product will last 10,000 miles, then that is what
he is required to prove. During a three and a half (3½)
year test at Erwin Chemical Laboratories we can prove that
PermaSeal has maintained in liquid form, has not evaporated,
and has no effect on the tire.
These specifications are generic, and fair
to any honest tire sealant manufacturer. A fleet manager
will receive a good reliable product if he requires a tire
sealant manufacturer or representative to produce documentation
to prove their products meet or exceed the specifications
before beginning an evaluation in their fleet.
The
Benefits
Protection
Because PermaSeal is glycol based it does not corrode or destabilize
any of the components of tire. By its very nature it seals
the pores of the tires and so prevents air loss by leakage.
PermaSeal is able to perform well at almost any temperature
and at has been tested at speeds of up to 100mph. Its compatible
with any type of tire construction is guaranteed. PermaSeal
will prevent rust and corrosion and last for the legal life
o the tire.
Operation at high temperatures
PermaSeal has the ability to cool tires. It provides a coating
throughout the inner surface of the tire, which acts as a
heat exchanger, dissipating the heat to the wheel. Although
tires do need a degree of heat to perform at their optimum
too much will soften the rubber in the thread creating excessive
wear due to abrasion with the road surface (scrubbing).
Operation at low temperatures
Low temperatures will not affect PermaSeal’s formulation.
Any exposure to colder weather will cause PermaSeal to thicken,
but not freeze. In extremely cold weather, the heat generated
from friction in a rotating tire will return PermaSeal to
normal consistency after driving for a short distance. Repairs
already made by PermaSeal will remain as permanent as they
were before exposure to the cold. The repairs are resistant
to moisture, heat and cold, and will flex just as the tire
will in high or low temperatures.
How
does it seal a hole in the tread of the tire?
PermaSeal lays down a thin protective coating between the
tire and the air within the tire. When an object penetrates
the tread area the air pressure within the tire forces the
sealant into the puncture wound.
How
does it prevent rim/bead leaks?
The air pressure within the tire forces the sealant towards
any weak point. As PermaSeal Travels ahead of the air, it
locates and seals any potential leakage area thus ensuring
no loss of air pressure.
What
is the shelf life of PermaSeal?
Indefinite as long as the container is kept sealant and
no evaporation occurs.
Does
a penetrating object need to be removed even through PermaSeal
has prevented a flat tire?
If the object is protruding from the tire if must be removed.
Even through PermaSeal has sealed around the object. If it
is left in the tire it will move as the tire rotates and will
create a larger hole until air loss occurs. If the object
is a screw, you must unscrew it! Do not pull it, as this will
tear the rubber and possibly the steel belts. If the object
is small and buried in the tire (e.g.nail with head missing)
then leave it. Be sure to rotate the tire as soon as the object
is removed so that the PermaSeal will reseal the hole.
Must
a tire be run after a penetrating object has been removed?
Yes, Although PermaSeal has covered the area left by the
cavity, it has not entered it , therefore the tire must be
run in order to snap open the cavity and allow the PermaSeal
to enter. Once again, the vehicle must be driven after removed
of the object.
Will
PermaSeal settle in the pail and need to be stirred?
NO! Its ingredients are bonded together in such a manner
that it is impossible for them to settle to the bottom.
Copyright PermaSeal 2010, All Rights Reserved |
