WABCO presents tire repair innovations at ComTrans 2008 in Moscow

WABCO will exhibit its Tire Premium Seal (TPS), integrated vehicle tire monitoring (IVTM) and new generation electronic braking system for trailers (EBS E-Generation) at ComTrans 2008 from April 22-26 in Exhibition center Crocus Expo.

“Russia’s emerging market is part of WABCO’s growth strategy, representing significant potential for our company to expand partnerships with existing customers and establish relationships with new ones,” says Harald Kaess, WABCO vice president OE sales, customer management. “As a well established supplier of a wide range of high quality products and services, we are committed to bringing our latest technology to ComTrans, a showcase event for the Russian commercial vehicle industry. For WABCO, ComTrans is an ideal platform to demonstrate our new products and innovative systems.”

According to the company, the TPS makes the repair process of a leaking tire simpler, quicker and safer than changing a wheel and reduces vehicle downtime. Using Tire Premium Seal, a tire can be temporarily repaired and inflated in about 10 minutes, compared to an average 45 minutes to change a wheel in potentially dangerous roadside conditions. In some cases, the use of WABCO TPS can remove the need to use spare tires, when it is not required by applicable laws, helping reduce vehicle weight by up to 660 pounds and leading to lower operating costs and increased payload.

Puncture holes caused by a nail or a bolt up to 10mm in diameter can be reliably sealed and the tire re-used instantly. After sealing, the tire can be used at a maximum speed of 80 km/h for up to 1,000 km or 14 days. WABCO TPS is based on latex-free sealant technology; after application, tires can be repaired and/or re-treaded. The sealant has safety certifications from major industry bodies. It is standard original equipment on various commercial vehicles and has been tested and approved by leading international vehicle manufacturers. The Tire Premium Seal kit includes a sealant bottle, a valve extractor, a 10-meter long hose and a tire pressure gauge. The kit can be stored on the truck for up to eight years.