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Frequently Asked Questions
Tire sealant, is flat tire prevention
and tire life extension for any air filled tire.
No one has ever had a convenient flat tire on anything.
Therefore, we talk, flat tire prevention.
What problem does No-Flat prevent?
Answer No-Flat completely seals the entire bead, and rim area of the tire to prevent air loss from all parts of the tire and rim. It also coats the sidewalls on the inside of the tire to eliminate air loss from porosity leaks, and weather cracking.
Is it cost effective?
Answer Time studies have shown that if only 24%-30% of flat tires are eliminated, No-Flat has paid for itself. No-Flat will eliminate over 99% of flat tire problems in tubeless tires. No-Flat can be installed in any tire for less than it would cost to repair that tire one time. No-Flat continues to work and be effective for the life of the tire.
Does No-Flat pay for itself?
Answer Absolutely, in these 5 ways!
1. No equipment downtime due to flat tires.
2. Fewer loss of machine and man hours due to flat tires. Flat tires can be extremely costly resulting in downtime for equipment and perosnnel.
3. Eliminates costs from flat tire repairs and roadside service calls.
4. Independent test show that an No-Flat treated tire lasts an average of 20% to 30% longer. For these two reasons.
a. Tires stay properly inflated, underinflation is the number one killer of tread wear, and tire failure.
b. Tires run cooler 35 to 37 degrees fahrenheit. The reduction of friction coupled with the dissipation of heat from the tire makes tread areas last longer. Heat is dissipated by being able to transfer from the tread area of the tire to the coated sidewall of the tire where the tire is much cooler. Heat will always travel from a hot surface to a cooler surface. The sidewall coated with No-Flat is much cooler than the tread area.
5. As much as 10% better fuel mileage, properly inflated tires produce much less drag on equipment, therefore, equipment uses less fuel.
Aren't all tire sealants basically the same?
Answer NO! Some tire sealants have few ingredients in them. No-Flat is a totally homogenous formula that never has to be shaken or stirred, or mixed and will never break down in the bottle or the tire.
Can No-Flat be used in any airfilled tire?
Answer Yes. High speed, or low speed, tubeless, tires. If you put air into a tire, No-Flat can be used effectively.
No-Flat cannot be used with balancing powder. However, trucking companies have told us that the No-Flat treatment in heavy duty truck tires eliminates the need for a balancing powder.
How large a puncture will No-Flat seal?
Answer No-Flat will seal punctures of 1/4" inch in any airfilled tire. Larger punctures in the tread area will generally seal in higher ply industrial type tires. In independent tests No-Flat has sealed 86 - 1/2" inch punctures in a 14 ply truck tire, and the tire was still in use.
Will No-Flat, Seal seal bead or rim leaks?
Answer Yes. It may take a few days for it to seek out all the areas. The rim may be leaking from so much air pressure you may need to add air a few more times until the leak is permanently sealed. The more the tire is rotated the less time it will take for a bead leak to seal. Also some Aluminum rims, are very porous, and can leak air. You may think it is the tire that has a very slow leak, it could be the rim. No-Flat will Fix that !
Is No-Flat effective in extreme temperatures?
Answer Yes. No-Flat stays effective from -40 to 200 fahrenheit.
How often do you have a treat a tire with No-Flat?
Answer Once. In some extreme conditions like industrial mowers that are getting several thousand punctures in thorn rows and ditches, additional No-Flat may at some point be required. However, No-Flat is, practically 99.99% of the time, a one time application.
How do you remove No-Flat from the tire when the tire needs recapped or section patched?
Answer With water. No-Flat is 100% water soluble and can be rinsed out of the inside of the tire with a garden hose. For quick removal use a wet dry vac after introducing the water into the inside of the tire. If the puncture is too large and requires a regular patch, simply blow the No-Flat away from the puncture area with a high pressure air hose, wipe area with a wet rag, let dry and patch normally.
What is the shelf life of No-Flat?
Answer Indefinite! We have tested No-Flat that has been in closed containers for more than 12 years and the chemical make up of No-Flat is identical to when it was bottled.
Is No-Flat flammable or explosive?
Answer NO. No-Flat has no flash point.
Will No-Flat rust or corrode a wheel or rim?
Answer NO. No-Flat has rust inhibitors, vapor lock inhibitors, bacteria inhibitors. It is chemically inert and will not have any effect on the rubber or wheel. No-Flat stays pH neutral for the life of the tire.
Can excess water inside a tire dilute the sealant and make it ineffective?
Answer Yes. Water vapor can be injected into a tire from unfiltered air compressors, or through major leaks in the bead area of a tire that is already flat.No-Flat does have a water dispersing agent in its formulation. However, if excess water is in the tire it will dilute the sealant and make it ineffective. The best way to insure water is not being injected into tires, is to empty (bleed) the air line of the compressor by blowing air through the line before attaching it to the valve stem of the tire. If white liquid is noticed leaking from a puncture after the tire has been rotated several times, and air is continuing to leak out of the tire, more than likely the tire has had water or some other type of sealant or ballast in it previous to the No-Flat treatment. If this happens, you must remove the tire from the rim, rinse it out with water, dry it, remount it, and retreat with No-Flat.
Does No-Flat migrate to the bottom of the tire when the vehicle is stopped?
Answer No. No-Flat permanently coats all internal surfaces of the tire and wheel and stays in place for permanent protection.
Will No-Flat treatment save on truck tire repair?
Answer Yes. No-Flat will usually save in tire repair and down time, many times over what you would pay in any given tire repair.
How do you dispose of No-Flat when it is rinsed out of the tire? Is it a hazardous material, or hazardous waste product?
Answer No-Flat is not even remotely close to being considered a hazardous material or a hazardous waste product. As such No-Flat can be rinsed down any sanitary sewer, with the permission of the sewer owner.
Is it time, You, purchased some No-Flat ?
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