Faq's
Q - Can Ultraseal hide or mask a dangerous puncture?
A- No! Absolutely not...
Q - Can Ultraseal be used in all types of tyres?
A - Generally Yes!
Q - Will Ultraseal attack or corrode steel belts?
A - No!
Q - Can tyres treated with Ultraseal be retreaded?
A - Yes!
Q - Can Ultraseal be used in tyres with tubes?
A - Yes!
Q - Is Ultraseal strictly for sealing a damaged tyre?
A - No!
Q - Can Ultraseal maintain correct air pressure?
A - Yes!
Q - Does Ultraseal extend tyre life and retard dry rot?
A - Yes!
Q - Will Ultraseal seal sidewall punctures?
A - Yes & No
Q - Will Ultraseal eventually dry or ball up in the tyre?
A - No!
Q - Will Ultraseal last as long as the tyre?
A- Yes
Q - Do you need to stir or mix Ultraseal prior to installing?
A - No!
Q - Must you fully deflate the tyre to apply Ultraseal?
A - No!
Q =Does Ultraseal have a shelf life warranty?
A - Yes!
Q - Does Ultraseal cause out of balance problems?
A - No!
Q - Is Ultraseal compatible with tyre components?
A - Yes!
Q - Will Ultraseal rust or corrode rims?
A - No!
Q - Can tyres treated with Ultraseal be repaired?
A - Yes!
Q - Does Ultraseal create a mess when a tyre is dismounted?
A - No!
Q - Will Ultraseal seal large wounds?
A - Yes & No!
Q - Is Ultraseal a permanent seal?
A - Yes & No!
Q - Does Ultraseal protect steelbelts from contamination?
A - Yes!
Q - Is an Ultraseal seal as good as a patch?
A - Yes!
Q - Does Ultraseal run to the bottom of the tyre?
A - No!
Q - Does Ultraseal freeze in cold climates?
A - No!
Q- Is it difficult to install Ultraseal?
A - No!
Q - Is the amount of Ultraseal in a tyre critical?
A - Yes!
Q - Can Ultraseal hide or mask a dangerous puncture?
A - The US. Army Tank and Automotive Command TACOM) in conjunction with
the U.S. Army Proving Grounds in Yuma, AZ. (YPG) tested Ultraseal
and substantiated that Ultraseal "does not mask catastrophic failures".
It is virtually impossible for Ultraseal to hide or mask a dangerous wound. 38 years
of worldwide usage and countless tests which have been performed have proven
that Ultraseal will not seal a tyre that has received a wound that would weaken the
tyre's inner structure to a point that could be dangerous.
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 not 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. 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, and
only in a hole that is in the tread area of the tyre that is shrinking in size because there
isno 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
and possibly enabling continuation of the journey to remove the vehicle from a possibly
dangerous location.
If a tyre receives a dangerous wound, Ultraseal allows air to bleed, providing additional
time for the driver to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. This safety factor can reduce
potential blowouts from becoming a dangerous situation. Many security and aw
enforcement fleets utilise Ultraseal for its ability to provide a high degree of safety
and reliability rather than Ultraseal's cost savings and tyre life extension qualities.
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Q - Can Ultraseal be used in all types of tyre?
A - For the past 38 years, Ultraseal has been utilised in virtually every conceivable pneumatic
tyre, accumulating millions of miles, in major fleets around the world, without any
premature failure or adverse effects to the tyres or rims.special situations with low profile
high performance tyres may require assistance and support from the Ultraseal Technical
Department prior to installation.
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Q - Will Ultraseal attack or corrode steel belts?
A - Ultraseal's advanced proprietary repair/clot and curing attributes have proven that the
specialised rust inhibiting system protects steel belts against rust and corrosion.
The unique ability to cure within a wound also protects the steel belts from outside
contaminants. This proprietary attribute is available only with Ultraseal.
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Q - Can tyres treated with Ultraseal be retreaded?
A - Ultraseal is compatible with all retreading methods.
Independent testing has proven that Ultraseal will retard aging in tyres. Ultraseal
treated tyres exhibit greater rubber resilience when compared to untreated control tyres.
Therefore, Ultraseal increases the casings ability to achieve additional retreading.
This increased retreadability provides a lower cost per mile. Your professional retread
company certifies casing soundness and retreadability.
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Q - Can Ultraseal be used in tyres with tubes?
A - Ultraseal will seal wounds in both tube and tubeless tyres as long as there is
rubber recovery and it is not a dangerous wound. A tube is not one of man's most ingenious
inventions, and is very unreliable. The tube is basically made of rubber and synthetics.
The wall thickness of a tube is not uniform and rubber content is very critical in terms of
elasticity and rubber recovery. A tube that does not contain a sufficient amount of natural
rubber cannot recover (close up) after sustaining a wound. It is critical that there be rubber
recovery to assure a positive secure clot.
By installing Ultraseal into a tube, the problem of punctures can be reduced. The seal in
a tube is not permanent. Tubes squirm nside a tyre at high speed if the puncturing object
is left in the tyre and tube, it may rip the tube. Then even Ultraseal may not able to help.
We recommend that nails be removed on a routine basis and the tyres air pressure be
maintained at maximum PSI to reduce the squirming. When a tube is punctured, the size
of the wound in the tube may be much larger than the actual puncturing object; also tubes
are very susceptible to ripping
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Q - Is Ultraseal strictly for sealing a damaged tyre?
A - Ultraseal is a preventative maintenance tyre additive and was designed primarily
to be utilised prior to a tyre receiving damage from puncturing objects and/or interior damage
caused from operating tyres under inflated.After installing Ultraseal, the vehicle is driven
a minimum of 3 to 5 miles (5 to 8 km), however it is not imperative to drive the vehicle
immediately. For Ultraseal to perform its preliminary functions, the tyre and Ultraseal must
go through an initial conditioning period, at which time Ultraseal will have completely coated
and conditioned the inner surfaces of the tyre/rim.
When a puncture occurs, the Ultraseal coating encapsulates the puncturing object.
When the puncturing object is removed or ejected, Ultraseal is drawn into the wound by
the capillary action of the escaping air, the wound closes up (rubber recovery) thereby
trapping the Ultraseal clot. The clot cures and becomes non water-soluble to protect the
inner structure from outside contaminants. The Ultraseal clot is only as strong as the tyre
and can not hide or mask a dangerous wound
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Q - Can Ultraseal maintain correct air pressure?
A - Independent laboratory testing has proven without a doubt that Ultraseal has the ability
to eliminate porosity and air migration. One of the world's largest retread company's
headquarters tested Ultraseal for air retention and positive sealing capabilities.
It was reported that Ultraseal was the only tyre sealant that they had tested which provided
100% air retention. Although Ultraseal will maintain correct air pressure, we recommend
that visual inspection be performed on a per trip basis and complete tyre examinations
and air pressure inspections be performed at scheduled PM's.
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Q - Does Ultraseal extend tyre life and retard dry rot?
A - Independent laboratory tests have proven without a doubt that Ultraseal will retard
aging within the inner structure of a tyre. Independent testing has also proven that
Ultraseal will reduce heat and eliminate migrating air which is directly related to
increased tyre and casing life.
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Q - Will Ultraseal seal sidewall punctures?
A - However, It is important to realise that Ultraseal cannot hide or mask a dangerous
wound.Radial tyre sidewalls are much thinner in construction than the rest of the tyre.
Even though there is some rubber recovery, if the wound has not weakened the structure
of the tyre, it will seal.if the wound is dangerous, Ultraseal is designed to bleed and the tyre
will deflate in a slow controlled manner. Regardless of the tyre, the sidewall is the most
vulnerable area. Ultraseal Intl. does not guarantee positive secure seals on sidewall
punctures.
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Q - Will Ultraseal eventually dry or ball up in the tyre?
A - Ultraseal's Thixogel™ protects against separation and formulation breakdown.
Tyres exposed to normal operational temperatures and high speed will not cause
Ultraseal to break down.
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Q - Will Ultraseal last as long as the tyre?
A - Ultraseal Intl. warranties Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/sealer for the legal tread life
of the tyre.Since 1969, Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/sealer has never failed to provide tyre
protection.
Ultraseal's Thixogel™ enables the formulation to withstand heat, sheer and stress
resulting from centrifugal force emanating from a rotating tyre/rim. Ultraseal's abilities
& performance is not diminished with speed, distance or time.
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Q - Do you need to stir or mix Ultraseal prior to installing?
A - Ultraseal is thixotropic and does not separate. In fact in-depth testing by an on -
road trucking company has proven that even after 100,000+ miles Ultraseal continues to
remain in a thixotropic state and did not separate or ball up. Some tyre sealant marketers
state that their sealant needs to be stirred or mixed prior to installing into a tyre.
Their statement, as follows, does not substantiate reliability; Once the sealant is installed
into a tyre, the tyre/rim assembly acts as a mixing machine and will keep their product
properly mixed. False! A spinning tyre/rim assembly creates centrifugal forces and
will readily and permanently separate the solids from the liquids. Therefore this type
of tyre sealant will become ineffective,in a short period of time.
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Q - Must you fully deflate the tyre to apply Ultraseal?
A - Because of our specialist equipment, only a little air will be lost during
installation, usually a couple of pounds, which can be corrected upon completion.
The only exception to this, is the DIY bottle, were it will be necessary to deflate the
tyre fully.
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Q - Does Ultraseal have a shelf live warranty?
A - Ultraseal Intl. certifies that when stored in factory sealed original containers,
out of direct sunlight and in a temperature range of -07°C (+20°F) to +35°C (95°F) Ultraseal
may be stored for at least 60 months (5 years).
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Q - Does Ultraseal cause out of balance problems?
A - Ultraseal cannot create an out of balance situation. If the tyre and rim are properly
balanced prior to installing Ultraseal and neither is out of round, then there will not be a
change in performance.
Ultraseal does not balance tyres or rims. If a problem exists then Ultraseal may
aggravate the situation, which acts as a safety warning alerting the driver that there is
definitely a tyre, rim and/or suspension problem. Race car drivers attaining speeds
up to 250 mph (400kph) have reported no vibrations or handling problems in tyres treated
with Ultraseal
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Q - Is Ultraseal compatible with tyre components?
A - Ultraseal's formulation is fully compatible with all components in any tyre.
Ultraseal has been tested by independent laboratories fresh (new) and even after 40,000
miles, tests results prove Ultraseal exceeds all compatibility requirements.
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Q - Will Ultraseal rust or corrode rims?
A - Ultraseal's rust and corrosion inhibiting system continuously works to prevent rust or
corrosion. Ultraseal cannot eliminate existing rust or corrosion, but will neutralise it and
prevent any additional damage.
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Q - Can tyres treated with Ultraseal be repaired?
Ultraseal does not contain any adhesive or chemicals that would alter the tyre's
integrity. Ultraseal is totally water-soluble in its liquid state and even when cured it can
easily be removed from the interior of any tyre. All major repairs are performed by simply
wiping the wound area with a damp cloth, then wipe dry and repair
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Q - Does Ultraseal create a mess when a tyre is dismounted?
A - Ultraseal is a viscous gel-like liquid that does not flow like water. Approximately
80% of the minimum required application amount coats the entire inner surface of the
tyre/rim. The remaining 20% is onsidered the reserve, which does settle to the bottom
only when a tyre is stationary. When dismounting a tyre containing Ultraseal, there is
not enough product collected at the bottom that would allow it to splash out. If the
mechanic breaks the bead prior to releasing all the air from the tyre, the Ultraseal around
the bead/rim attempts to prevent the air from escaping, resulting in a small amount of
Ultraseal blowing out, as the bead breaks away from the rim. To prevent this from happening,
release all of the air pressure prior to breaking the bead.Once a mechanic understands
the simple basics on handling Ultraseal there is never a problem
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Q - Will Ultraseal seal large wounds?
A - Ultraseal seals wounds measured by the size of the puncturing object, not the size
of the wound. Regardless of how small a puncture may be, if the puncturing object has
extensively damaged the tyres integrity, the wound will continue to bleed air and Ultraseal.
This is a safety factor designed into the proprietary Ultraseal formulation. Ultraseal's
commercial/industrial grade will seal wounds made by puncturing objects up to and
including 1/4" in diameter. Ultraseal's Extra Heavy Duty grade for slow moving off road
vehicles will seal wounds made by puncturing objects up to 3/8" diameter.
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Q - Is Ultraseal a permanent seal?
A - The Tyre Industry claims that "permanent repair" refers to a tyre repair that is permanently
attached to the wound area by means of adhesives and/or vulcanisation. Although Ultraseal's
seals are positive secure seals that remain airtight for the life of the tyre, Ultraseal is
not a glue or adhesive. The proprietary formulation is designed to bleed air and Ultraseal
if a tyre has received major structural damage, therefore for safety reasons the permanency
of an Ultraseal seal is contingent on the integrity of the tyre.
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Q - Does Ultraseal protect steelbelts from contamination?
A - Independent testing by the world's largest steel belt manufacturer proves that Ultraseal
will not cause corrosion. One of Ultraseal's proprietary attributes is the ability to cure
in a wound and become non water-soluble. This phenomenon is how Ultraseal permanently
prevents corrosion on steel belts as it protects against outside moisture and contaminants
from leaching into the wound as the vehicle is driven.
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Q - Is an Ultraseal seal as good as a patch?
A - In most cases, Ultraseal is better than a patch, the reason being is that Ultraseal is a
preventative. A patch is a repair that is performed after the tyre has gone flat and in most
cases has been driven flat for some distance Driving on a flat radial tyre even for a short
distance will create extensive internal damage that is irreversible and normally goes
unnoticed by the repair person. Preventative Maintenance is always better and safer than
an after the fact repair. This enormous safety enhancement is a major factor in utilizing
Ultraseal Tyre Life Extender/sealer as preventative maintenance.
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Q - Does Ultraseal run to the bottom of the tyre?
A - Ultraseal's Thixogel™ transforms the formulation into a unique gel state that seems to defy
gravity, allowing it to cling to the entire inner surface of the tyre/rim. There are no adhesives
in the formula and Ultraseal will not cause chemical changes to the tyre, which would void a
tyre warranty. This ability to coat the inner surface of both the tyre and rim is one of
Ultraseal Intl's closely guarded proprietary secrets.
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Q - Does Ultraseal freeze in cold climates?
A - Ultraseal's operating temperatures are -40°C (-40°F) to +149°C (+300°F). Ultraseal has
passed the freezing requirements of the United States Postal Service Generic Tyre Sealant
Specifications.
Ultraseal will not freeze when operating a vehicle in cold climates In extreme cold weather
below -40°C/F, Ultraseal will slightly thicken, but as the tyre heats up from normal road friction,
Ultraseal
quickly returns to its normal viscosity.
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Q - Is it difficult to install Ultraseal?
A - All of Ultraseal's professional application equipment have been designed for
"ease of use". To install Ultraseal, into tyres of an average passenger car or light truck
requires less than 2 minutes per tyre, while a large truck averages 5 minutes per tyre.
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Q - Is the amount of Ultraseal in a tyre critical?
A - In order for Ultraseal to establish a complete coating throughout the entire inner
surface of the tyre/rim and have a 20% reserve, it required that Ultraseal's Engineers calculate
the total inner surface of all tyre/rim combinations and the amount of Ultraseal required
per tyre/rim assembly.Ultraseal Intl. publishes application charts which lists all current tyre sizes and use profiles,
with minimum and maximum amounts of Ultraseal required per tyre. These charts are located
in Ultraseal's Technical Manual.
The specially designed and patented manual and pneumatic pump equipment measures
Ultraseal as it's being injected into the tyre. The manual pump measures 1 to 5.5 units of
Ultraseal per stroke.
The pneumatic pump measures one to thirty two units of Ultraseal and can be preset to
inject a specific amount for multiple strokes.
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