tire filling
Polyurethane tire filling is the process where a urethane polymer liquid is pumped into an industrial tire to replace all the air. This makes the tire puncture-proof, maintaining the required pressure for the rest of its life. For the operator, it results in one of the smoothest ride.
Material handling and construction customers are all dependant on downtime. A forklift breakdown has a direct impact on our profitability. One of the most common reasons for stalled machines is the tires. Nails, screws and scraps of metal can all cause tire punctures.
Polyurethane filled tires help maximize your uptime and vehicle operating efficiency. Even in the most demanding environments, filled tires will never go flat – thus maximizing wear, tire performance and overall lifespan in a wide range of applications.
Solideal On-Site Service offers the best solution, no matter what specific challenges your industry brings.
Life extension services
Our service vehicles double as mobile workshops, allowing us to offer the service right to your door. Our only focus is forklift tires. Pressing and fitting is our daily routine. And since we have the largest customer base in the industry, we’re familiar with all types of industrial tire use.
Tire maintenance is crucial to get the most value out of your tires and equipment. Inadequate tire care can have various consequences such as:
- Increased fuel consumption
- Increased maintenance cost (more frequent and more expensive)
- Unnecessary damage to the machines
- Increased safety risk
- Diminished comfort for the operator
Tire filling benefits
- Reduced maintenance and no punctures
- Higher productivity
- Longer service life
- Resistance to heat build-up
- Greater driving stability and flexibility
- Optimal operator comfort
keep you rolling
Life extension services
At Solideal On-Site Service, we offer a solution that extends the life of industrial tires, without sacrificing operator comfort. The process is simple: we replace the air in the tire with a liquid that expands and fills the inside of the tire carcass. After the process, the tire can no longer be deformed or punctured, making you benefit from the advantages of solid tires: less downtime, higher productivity and improved profitability.
The benefits of polyurethane tire filling
- Reduced maintenance and no punctures
- Higher productivity
- Longer service life
- Resistance to heat build-up
- Greater driving stability and flexibility
- Optimal operator comfort
ask the experts
Ask your Solideal On-Site service technician about the best option for your needs and your type of application.
We offer tire filling services straight from our facility to get your tires back to you in a timely manner.
The SOS Difference
Many myths surround the polyurethane tire filling process. At Solideal On-Site Service, we think it’s critical to educate our customers and the industry to this process, so you have all the information to make the best decision for your operations.
The material we use to fill your tires, recycled or new, are chosen for their quality. In the mix, you won’t find anything we wouldn’t use in our own warehouses. Our aim is to ensure that your tires last longer, so we can continue to build relationships based on trust and mutual efficiency.
The SOS Difference
Many myths surround the polyurethane tire filling process. At Solideal On-Site Service, we think it’s critical to educate our customers and the industry to this process, so you have all the information to make the best decision for your operations.
The material we use to fill your tires, recycled or new, are chosen for their quality. In the mix, you won’t find anything we wouldn’t use in our own warehouses. Our aim is to ensure that your tires last longer, so we can continue to build relationships based on trust and mutual efficiency.
Tire filling process
STEP 1
A technician inspects the tire to look for signs of cracks or deformation in the tread. Then he can evaluate if the tire is a good candidate for tire filling.
STEP 2
The tire and wheel are disassembled and cleaned. Our expert ensures that you have the best base for the filling stage.
STEP 3
Two liquids are pumped into the tire through the valve stem. The mixture hardens to form a foam and fills the tire, replacing all of the air.
STEP 4
The tire is placed horizontally and left to rest in a temperature-controlled environment. The rest period lasts between 24 and 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why fill air tires with polyurethane foam?
We recommend this service if you want a puncture-free solution. It will also extend the life of your tires. This solution makes maintenance easier. You’ll get safety, performance and durability.
When is polyurethane tire filling cost-effective?
If your handling equipment is subjected to intensive use and harsh working conditions, polyurethane foam filling is cost-effective. It will help you reduce tire replacement costs and repair-related downtime. We recommend that you consult your SOS representative to assess the cost-effectiveness of your initial situation.
What kind of tires can be filled with polyurethane?
Basically, we can fill any air tire. We always recommend that you consult the tire manufacturer or your SOS representative to establish whether your tire is compatible with this service.
What are the different types of filling?
Virgin filling is 100% pure polyol and isocyanate. Recycled filling enables us to reuse polyurethane that is still in good condition. To do this, we recover the polyurethane, grind it up and take out the small pieces for inclusion in our mixture. We reuse the raw material, reducing costs while ensuring the same quality and durability for your tires. Our recycling option contains 60% rubber crumbs and 40% virgin material.
