• Nitrogen fill tires will benefit from two things; they will retain tire pressure longer and will age chemically more slowly.
• Proper tire inflation pressure will maximize your tires performance and your cars handling and braking. It will also improve gas efficiency and by minimizing the flex in the tire sidewall, lower the temperature of your tires.
• By eliminating most of the oxygen in your tires, the tire’s components cannot rust or age as fast. Just like steel rust, rubber ages.

 

Is Nitrogen dangerous?

• No, absolutely not. Nitrogen is an inert gas, which means it will not burn.

 

What other equipment is required?

• Ingersoll Rand nitrogen tire inflation systems come fully packaged, which means no other parts are needed to run the system.
• You will only need to supply a hose to inflate the tires.

 

How does the Nitrogen system work?

• Ingersoll Rand nitrogen tire inflation systems utilize a semi-permeable membrane to separate Nitrogen from your current shop air system.

 

What air pressure is required?

• Our systems are set to operate with an inlet pressure of 145 psi. You can use pressures as low as 110 psi, however adjustments will need to be made to system components to properly operate at this level.

 

Is the Nitrogen Tire Inflation System easy to install?

• Yes, these systems are very easy to install. Anchor it to the floor, connect air to the inlet and connect a hose to inflate tire and your ready to go.
• If you don’t want to install the system yourself or want to install multiple Nitrogen drops in your facility, let us install it for you. Ingersoll Rand offers installation and preventative maintenance services no matter where your located.

 

Why haven’t I heard of Nitrogen tire filling before?

• In the past Nitrogen was very costly to obtain for tire inflation. The gas had to be purchased in liquid form, as well as, purchase of the bottle.
• New technology has enabled Ingersoll Rand to offer a line of Nitrogen tire inflation systems at a price that can be profitable for the auto service center.

 

What maintenance is required?

• Maintenance of these system is very easy.
• Ingersoll Rand recommends calibrating the nitrogen analyzer monthly, changing the coalescing filter elements every 6-18 months, replace the carbon element and oxygen analyzer every 18-24 months .

 

How long will a Nitrogen tire inflation system last?

• Ingersoll Rand’s nitrogen tire inflation systems will last well beyond 20 years if they are well maintained per the recommended maintenance schedule.

 

Can a tire be refilled with air if Nitrogen is not available?

• Yes, filling a tire with air after it has been inflated with Nitrogen will not create any problems. The effects of Nitrogen will be lost, but the tire will be fine for driving until the tire can be purged and refilled with Nitrogen again.

 

Is Nitrogen harmful to the environment?

• No, Nitrogen is a natural inert gas. 79% of the air we breathe is Nitrogen.
• Also, by using Nitrogen filled tires, we are supporting a better environment by saving fuel and reducing the number of tires that need to be disposed annually.